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Emission Laws Too Stringent Says SUV Owners

Sunday, May 13th, 2007

Sports utility vehicles have been under attack recently because of their relatively poor fuel efficiency. But the members of the SUV Owners of America or SUVOA said that the law passed to decrease the amount of greenhouse gases from SUV emissions is unfair. The group is lobbying for lawmakers to overturn a law that they deem will not be beneficial to every party involved. The organization that the law passed in 2002 and will be implemented in 2009 will negatively affect millions of SUV owners which depend on it for their businesses. Among the people that the law will affect are farmers, ranchers, small businesses, contractors, boaters, campers, RV owners and families. All of whom relies in varying degrees in the capabilities of an SUV.

The communications director of SUVOA, Ron DeFore said that their main objective is to alert the general public as to what the law in question will bring to the different sectors which relies on SUVs. DeFore said that “Our goal is to alert California consumers before it’s too late. Like many laws passed with swell-sounding intentions and public debates, years down the road there will be a great reckoning when the rice tag and other consequences are felt.” He is talking about AB 1493 which will implement tougher emission standards which the organization deem pointless and very costly. This is due to the fact that component needs to be added to mass produced vehicles to reduce their emissions, this will mean increase in manufacturing cost which will translate to higher prices of vehicles.

The communications director for the SUVOA pointed out that the bill is originally calling for reduced CO2 emissions but was not approved in the State Assembly due to lack of support. He added that the bill was only passed because its supporters revised it secretly and was passed during a Senate weekend session without an open debate. This, he said is the reason why the law should be overturned since it did not offer a chance for the public to have a say in the said issue. He stated also that the supporters of the law were misguided since they were calling for a ridiculous decrease of CO2 emission which is a greenhouse gas - but is not a pollutant. This, in the eyes of SUVOA, is absurd since even if all the vehicles in California are eliminated its effect on global temperature would be very minute. DeFore cited that if all vehicles in California is eliminated it will only reduce the amount of greenhouse gases emitted all over the world by as much as one tenth of one percent.

The figure that he quoted makes it clear that the law is in fact pointless, and will only bring the prices of SUVs higher. The cost of newer SUVs will be a burden for the large number of people who owns and relies on the capabilities of SUVs, pick-ups, vans, and other light trucks. In an effort to make known to the public the threat that the law poses, the organization will be running an ad campaign that will emphasize on the long-term effect of the legislation to the huge number of people who needs SUVs.

While emission regulations are necessary to protect the environment, the formulation of such laws should take into account the different sectors that will be affected by it once it is implemented. The consideration of lawmakers should be the same as that of a motorist when looking for brake components at Active Brakes Direct.

Anthony Fontanelle is a 35-year-old automotive buff who grew up in the Windy City. He does freelance work for an automotive magazine when he is not busy customizing cars in his shop. Visit Active Brakes Direct for more info.

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What Are Bird Seed Balls?

Friday, March 16th, 2007

Bird seed balls are wild bird food. Bird seed balls are made with animal fat and seeds. Bird seed balls can also be called suet. Bird seed balls are a great way to help birds in the winter. Birds need to eat bird seed that has high fat and protein, so bird seed balls are a great choice for anyone looking to have birds around their homes and to help birds.

Bird seed balls can also be suet cakes. Suet is the material that makes the bird seed balls. Suet is the animal fat, usually beef liver fat that has been processed so that it will not spoil nor will it melt and get soft. Bird seed balls can also be made with peanut butter and seeds. This works well too because the birds still get the protein that they need, as well as a flavor which they like. The great thing about bird seed balls and bird seed bells, is that you necessarily do not need a bird feeder. You can simply hang them with a string or a wire using the casing that they come in.

Bird seed balls can also come in different shapes. You can buy bird seed bells as well which serve the same purpose as bird seed balls, only they are a different shape. However you choose to feed the birds around your house, use bird seed that they will like to eat. You may notice that if the birds do not like a particular type of bird seed, you will see it all over on the ground. They will spit out the seeds that they do not like. Also use a bird feeder that best suits them, a hanging bird feeder, a platform bird feeder, a window bird feeder or a suet bird feeder designed for suet cakes. Your bird feeder search can end right here with all the bird feeder information that you need as well as products.

Pam Caouette has had a wonderful garden full of wild birds. Learn more about wild birds and at http://www.aplusbirdfeeders.com

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A Look at Snowbirds and Their Pets

Sunday, February 25th, 2007

Long before winter’s blustery chill begins to sting the bones, plans are being made by people in Canada, the Northeast and Midwestern United States to seek the warmer climes of the south. It’s an interesting phenomenon that occurs each year and mimics the migration ritual of our feathered friends.

These “snowbirds” (as they are affectionately called) flock to Arizona, Florida and other places along the Sunbelt to avoid winter’s bite and inconvenience. Northern Europeans also are known to head to warmer places in the U.S., adding to these second communities of seasonal residents each year.

Snowbirds are typically retirees or business owners who can afford to be away for extended periods of time. Many have a second home in a warmer location, while others take their home on wheels with them in the form of an RV or camper.

Jack and Ethel W. have been making the trip for 18 years. Pulling out of their snow-banked driveway in upstate Ohio, their 28-foot Fleetwood Southwind RV is loaded with rations, lighter clothes than they would have needed had they stayed home, and Phantom, their four-legged, eight-year-old. That’s right, more and more people travel with their pets these days and snowbirds are no exception. The couple wouldn’t dream of leaving behind their special member of the family, a Lhasa Apso. He’s like one of their children. They’ll stay gone five or six weeks in southern Georgia, while taking several side trips to explore new places.

Rick S. pulls his 38-foot Prowler fifth wheel from Connecticut to Florida each year. His only passengers are Harley and Davidson, two 80-pound German shepherds who earn their keep by sharing “navigator” duties as Rick mans all the driving. He heads south in early November, not to return until mid-April. He enjoys the warmer weather fishing with his pals at his modest lake house until the last signs of the northern winter dissipate.

Traveling with pets long distances and for long periods of time presents challenges not only for snowbirds but also for the pets they take along. According to Dr. Mitch Spindell, site vet on PetTravelCenter.com, the first thing one should always consider is how physically able a pet is to travel. Some senior, pregnant, injured, or otherwise physically impaired pets do not travel well. Besides making sure your pet is physically fit and comfortable to make the trip, here are some tips to consider:

1. If your pet has any chronic conditions, take all pertinent medical records. It’s a good idea to have your pet’s records with you any time you travel long distances.

2. If your pet is on any long-term medications, be sure to have plenty to last your entire stay.

3. If you are driving north or south of the U.S. border, be sure to check all local regulations and have your pet’s current health certificates with you.

4. Establish a local vet in the area as soon as possible in case of emergency. Go to PetTravelCenter.com and click on Emergency Tips for more information.

5. Ask a local vet about any diseases or parasites that may be present in that part of the country (Lyme disease in New England or year-round fleas in Florida, for instance). Your pet may not be protected against these if they are not present where you live.

Just as your passengers’ safety is vitally important when you travel, don’t forget about your pet’s safety as well. As unrestrained 25-pound dog, for example, becomes a 1,000-pound projectile in a 40 mile-per-hour crash. This type of mass flying uncontrollably around a vehicle could be deadly not only to your pet but also to you and your passengers.

Look out for your precious cargo by providing your pet with a car seat equipped with a restraining device (for smaller pets) or a vehicle pet harness that is secured with a seat belt. Cats should be kept in a carrier suitable for traveling, also secured with a seat belt.

A travel tag on a pet’s collar will help someone locate you locally should you and your pet become separated. The travel tag should contain information about where you are staying (while away from home), including addresses and phone numbers. A cell phone number is also a good idea to have on the tag since most people have one with them, especially when they travel.

Another item to consider is a pet first-aid kit. It’s important that you are not only familiar with the items you pack in the kit but know how to use them.

So, as Anne Murray sings in the popular song, “Snowbird”:

“Spread your tiny wings and fly away
And take the snow back with you
Where it came from on that day
…
So, little snowbird, take me with you when you go
To that land of gentle breezes where the peaceful waters flow…”

Happy travels!

Tom James is founder and president of PetTravelCenter.com, an Internet company and online community serving the pet travel industry and pet lovers everywhere. Information and resources about pet-friendly hotels and destinations, RV parks, dog parks, campgrounds, tips for traveling with pets using various modes of transportation, recreational activities with pets, articles by pet experts, a photo gallery, and special features, including a monthly newsletter for PTC Club members, are included in the site. PetTravelCenter.com also offers an online store of pet travel products to make the experience of traveling with pets “fun and easy.” Visit online at http://www.PetTravelCenter.com and http://www.PetTravelCenter.com/store.

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Avoiding Behavioral Problems in Pet Parrots-A Practical Guide

Sunday, November 19th, 2006

How many horror stories have you heard? Cockatoos that pick their feathers, African grays that growl excessively, screaming conures and biting parakeets. The end results are all the same- frustrated owners and frustrated birds. After hand-raising literally 100’s of birds and seeing them placed in a variety of homes I have seen a regular pattern in behavior problems.

Many are surprised and shocked by my simple but effective method of avoiding behavioral problems in parrot species but I assure you it is effective. Members of the parrot family, no matter the country of origin are quite intelligent creatures. Much of what they do and expect is based in routine. However, their routines are not solely based in instinctual behavior. This is one of the reasons they make such wonderful pets under the right circumstances. The routines are learned behavior and may be passed from generation to generation.

I have avoided most of the common behavioral problems experienced with pet parrots by doing my best to have a routine of an -unstructured routine-. Let me elaborate. When a bird is kept in the same cage, in the same room, with the same toys over any length of time they come to expect it. Any change to the setting can be quite disturbing to the parrot. The resulting panic, frustration or stress from the change is typically expressed in what most consider a behavioral problem. The reaction is similar to a teenager acting out when their parents are divorcing.

The obvious point to start this is when a pet parrot is first brought into the home; I have begun this as early as during the hand feeding process. I make an effort to change things frequently so an expectation is not formed. This way there can be no reaction when the norm does not happen because there is no norm.

With an established pet parrot it is difficult to break established routines without risking a negative reaction. You can still work towards this goal with your bird by easing in variations to the established routine. Uncovering the cage at different times of the morning or changing some of your bird’s toys may be some easier routines to start changing established patterns. Forced changes such as an extended vet visit, move to a new home or other unavoidable, big routine disturbance can be used to break many of the other routine patterns.

Sam Mancuso has owned and raised parrots for over 30 years. He was a professional zookeeper for 7 years, ran the nations first captive breed bird pet store, and worked with the World Wildlife Fund and 26 other conservation organizations which led to the passage of the Wild Bird Conservation Act of 1992. Sam has made many pet ownership resources available at: http://www.amazingpetdeals.com and http://www.as-pets.info

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Keeping Chickens Is Fun

Thursday, March 16th, 2006

Keeping chickens can be really rewarding. They are so easy to keep and you will get rewarded with eggs on a daily basis (hopefully!). A good healthy chicken can lay up to 6 eggs a week so just keeping, say, 4 can get you 24 eggs a week!

They basically need somewhere dry to sleep and and nest boxes, although most chickens will lay anywhere if left to their own devices, they are very self sufficient.

Their diet basically consists of layers pellets, that can be easily obtained from pet shops and they also like a little corn as a treat. If left to roam in the garden they will also get lots of nutrients from anything in the garden such as grass, worms, snails and even ants and insects. I find that the more natural their diet the more richly coloured their egg yolks, put it this way when you buy battery hens’ eggs the yolks are usually quite pale, but free range eggs have lovely orange yolks as their diet is more natural.

Chickens are also fascinating to watch and have really interesting habits such as dust bathing, this is where they make a shallow pit in sand or dry soil and wriggle around in it getting the dry soil/sand between their feathers, this is said to get rid of mites. They are also fond of sunbathing and love to lay sideways in the sun and get the rays to their outstretched wings.

I would recommend having more than two otherwise one will become bossy and bully the other, as in trying to establish a pecking order. They can be housed in a large rabbit hutch if a coop is not available or it is quite simple to make a raised hutch with a little ladder to allow access.

Keeping chickens is a cheap and rewarding hobby and chickens can live to a ripe old age of 15 although they will probably only lay well for about 4-5 years after which time their egg laying does go into decline. They make good pets and are much more intelligent than they are given credit for.

If you do decide to keep them bear in mind that if they are allowed to roam in the garden they do a lot of scratching with their feet and can be quite destructive, a run may be a better idea if you are having more than a few. They will always go back to their coop as soon as they sense dusk so catching them is not a problem, let them naturally go back to their coops in the early evening and then they can be shut up for the night.

They will need to be let out early in the morning as soon as it is light as the more daylight they experience the more eggs they will lay as they need natural daylight to produce eggs.

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Budgerigars - This N’ That!

Sunday, February 5th, 2006

Ever since I was knee high to a grasshopper, I have had a fascination for birds and cage and aviary birds in particular. Although each breed has its own particular attraction, breeding and exhibiting budgerigars has provided me with many challenges, not to mention satisfaction and enjoyment.

Even though spare time was at a premium during my University days and earning a living as a practising psychologist and nutritional therapist, I always found an hour or so each evening to look after my birds. Indeed, I found it provided me with a restful and much needed release from my daytime work attending to my patients.

As a rule, budgerigars are healthy and highly intelligent little creatures providing a great deal of colour and interest in the birdroom. After nearly sixty years breeding and showing virtually all of the colours, they still give me a buzz every time I see a new family emerging from the nest and maturing into adult birds, each with their own character and physical attributes.

Breeding good, line-bred stock is certainly a challenge. Indeed, it could be said that it is not for the faint-hearted. Yet, it can be very rewarding – not in a financial sense, but in pitting your knowledge and experience against the fickleness of Mother Nature, for no matter how well you plan your matings, you can be certain that she will throw a spanner in the works from time to time - just to make certain you keep your feet firmly on the ground.

Like all things in life, you only get out of the birdkeeping hobby what you put into it – nothing more or less. The secret of being a successful birdkeeper is always be willing to learn, for none of us can ever know it all.

Over the years, many informative and interesting books have been written on the fancy, from highly technical breeding and exhibiting manuals to more simple and basic publications for those who wish to learn about how to care for their pet.

For the beginner, it can be a real nightmare finding and choosing the right book. Some books intended for beginners provide the merest of details, often missing out on many basic, but nevertheless important items. Books for the more advanced fancier also share this problem to some degree. But that is the way of things, each author including content that he feels is important. Of course, there is nothing wrong with that, for to include every aspect of the fancy would probably take volumes and even then, it’s a fair bet that something will be left out - after all, no one can think of everything. Indeed, if authors tried to cover every aspect of birdkeeping or anything else for that matter, books would never be completed!

At the end of the day it all boils down to what we want to learn from a book. Is it a general book about the fancy, dietary information, husbandry, ailments, breeding, birdroom design, colours, genetics, etc., etc.? If it’s any of these and a whole lot more, it’s a fair bet we won’t be disappointed - all we have to do is find it!

Personally, I have found that the most instructive and illuminating books are those based on the author’s personal experience, gained over many years of successfully breeding, showing, and keeping budgerigars in general. The best of these publications are usually written in a down-to-earth manner, and relatively free from technical theorem and jargon.

A word of advice, the problem with most beginners is that they fall into the trap of reading everything they can find on the subject before they have even dipped their feet into the practicalities of general birdkeeping. As a result, they become confused and dismayed by all the information they are trying to absorb in a short space of time.

Because almost every fancier has developed his own methods for caring for his birds, etc., it follows that one author may contradict the views and methods of another, leading to further confusion in the mind of the raw novice. To help avoid this, it is wise to find an author you like and stick to his advice. By so doing, a great deal of confusion will be avoided and progress made.

To find out more please visit.

www.natcure.co.uk/gpage.html

James Keith. LMPA. MRNT. Is a practising psychologist and Nutritional Therapist who was introduced to budgerigars by his father at an early age. After almost 50 years successfully breeding and showing the birds, he is now recognised as an expert in the fancy and writes regular columns in the cage and aviary bird press.

James is also in demand by bird club’s throughout the United Kingdom and now finds that a great deal of his spare time is taken up by lecturing to bird clubs up and down the country

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Training a Parrot to Talk

Friday, February 3rd, 2006

The ability of a parrot to mimic human speech accurately has to be the main reason why parrots are popular as pets. Whenever somebody new comes to our home, one of the first questions of our African Grey parrot is “Does he talk?” “Of course he does”, I reply, “some days he hardly stops!”

So how do you train a parrot to talk? Firstly it comes down to the type of parrot. Some species will learn far more readily. Some African Greys are reputed to have a vocabulary of 2,000 words. Others, including parakeets, will hardly utter a word however long you spend teaching them. Individual birds will also vary, some just do not seem predisposed to a conversation with their owners.

The younger you can start training a parrot to talk, the easier it will be. You can start once your bird has been tamed. Training will be frustrating and ineffective if you parrot is not comfortable in your presence.

Often, your parrot will start to mimic common phrases heard inside your home without specific training. Unfortunately they are more likely to imitate words or phrases shouted or said with emotion. If this is the case you may want to be careful what you say around your parrots since he will be just as happy to repeat swearwords as anything else.

Start training your parrot to talk with a couple of 15 minutes sessions a day. Any longer than this and both you and he will become bored. Make sure he is calm and there are no distractions.

Start with something simple like “hello” or “how are you?”. You will have to repeat the phrase many times at first. Once you get some sort of response, praise your parrot and give him a treat of his favorite food. It will only be a little noise at first but be sure to offer him a treat every time he tries. After a few attempts it will become much closer to the sound of your voice. It may take two weeks or longer for even a talented bird, so don’t give up hope. Less talented birds may take several weeks or even months. The first word or phrase always takes a long time but subsequent words will come very quickly. Once he has the first couple of words, he will often pick up new words with only 2 or 3 training sessions.

It’s a good idea to have a certain phrase at each time of day. For example, mine will happily call out “Good morning!” when I come downstairs in the morning since this is the phrase I used during the morning training session before work.

Good luck with training your parrot to talk!

For more advice on choosing, taming and training parrots visit Taming and Training Parrots at http://training-parrots.blogspot.com

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Making Money From A Second Home: Opt For A Remortgage

Thursday, January 26th, 2006

If you have a small mortgage or even no mortgage at all on your family home, online remortgage uk can be a cheaper and easier way of raising money than going down the buy-to-let route. Another advantage of an online remortgage uk is that you can use the money for any legal purpose, whether it is for long lets, holiday lets or pork belly futures. This is especially useful if you do want to go into holiday letting because your borrowing options are more limited.

As a general rule, you can online remortgage your home for up to 85 or 90% of its value, as long as your income is enough to cover the online remortgage loan uk. Any anticipated future income from the property you are purchasing cannot be taken into account at this stage. Like any online uk remortgage, there will be some extra costs, arrangement and valuation fees, but these will be tiny in proportion to your total investment in your letting property.

When do you seek for an online remortgage uk advice:

You do not have the time or inclination to do your own research on online remortgage loan
You are not confident on the internet or do not have easy access to it.
You are not confident about doing your own sums.
You are not confident about interpreting the mass figures and terms your internet research will throw up.

Why should we seek out for financial adviser for an online remortgage loan uk?

More over an online remortgage loan uk brokers or financial advisers may be able to get discounts that you as an individual cannot.

Where to go for an online remortgage uk advice?
If an online remortgage uk financial advisor has been offering similar kind of service for about 20 to 30 years, they are probably doing something right. If he has been referred by a friend of yours, it’s so much better.

Online remortgage uk helps in remortgaging your existing property and chasing the best interest rate deals which is hugely popular. Serial remortgagers are known in the industry as ‘remortgage tarts’. If you are one of the majority who cannot be bothered to switch away from the Standard Variable Rate, you are an inert, which one are you?

Don’t get into mortgage debts by being inert towards your high interest rate on your existing mortgages, instead consider online remortgage uk. You can consider online remortgage uk even to consolidate all your high rate mortgages. Why pay whopping interest rate when you can avail the current low rates and make that extra cash yours today, seek out for online remortgage uk help.

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Bird Toys Keep Your Pet Bird Healthy & Happy

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2005

Bird toys are an important and necessary part of your pet bird’s environment. In the wild birds don’t need toys to occupy their time they have enough challenges to do on a daily basis just to survive.

Pet birds can only eat, drink and preen their feathers for so long until they become board and frustrated. This leads to bad habits such as feather picking, demanding constant attention, biting and other bad behaviors.

The trick for loving owners is to create the ideal situation to keep the bird’s day full. The best method for filling a bird’s day is with play. Toys are the tools that are necessary to do this. It is important to give your bird a variety of different types of bird toys and switch them often to bring new challenges and fun into your bird’s life.

Unlike dogs or cats, birds are often housed in cages that restrict their free movement. To improve the health and happiness of your bird it is ideal to regularly play, handle, and entertain your bird. It is often impractical to maintain this schedule during busy periods in modern life so the next best alternative is to use bird toys that mimic natural activities.

Bird toys that mimic the activities of wild living are enjoyable for your caged pet. Promoting activities such as foraging for food, chewing, shredding and preening can bring hours of entertainment for your pet bird.

With a little love, a mix of toys, and regular feedback your pet bird will live a happy and healthy life with you and your family. Simply remember that by keeping a bird it is your duty to fill their day with the adventures and challenges of the wild.

Vickie Canepa is Founder and CEO of Fetch-It Pets a leading manufacturer of pet toys and accessories sold through internet retailers, major pet stores, and the company’s website http://www.fetchitpets.com. Fetch-It Pets’ Award Winning Polly Wanna Pinatas have been recognized for their innovative design, natural construction, and healthy fun for birds.

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Liven Up Your Yard With A Large Bird Cage

Tuesday, October 18th, 2005

If you want to liven up your backyard or other areas around your house, consider putting up a large bird cage. Why? Well, there are many good reasons and I’ll cover a few of them here.

While you won’t actually be using your bird cage to house parrots or macaws, unless you live in a tropical region, you’ll use it as a decorative feature in your yard or garden.

Hang the cage on a back deck or garden area and fill it with potted plants. You could even use ivy or some other climbing plant that could grow throughout the bird cage. You can get very creative with things and use your imagination.

Something else you can do with a large bird cage is to set it up with artificial type birds. Give it a realistic appearance. You could put in some bright red cardinals, robins and blue jays, etc. Again, let your mind go with this and you’re sure to come up with some exciting ideas.

If you do happen to live in an area where you find parrots, macaws or other tropical birds, then by all means you can use your bird cage as a home for them. If you have a large garden area, then add the cage to enhance your decor. It makes the perfect addition and can be the finishing touch to a garden sanctuary.

So, if you’re looking to liven up your yard, consider adding a large bird cage and enjoy the endless hours of pleasure it can provide.

You can find out much more about a Large Bird Cage as well as more information on everything to do with bird cages on our website at http://www.BirdCages.InfoFromA-z.com

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