Nov 20, 2016

Full moon encourages frog romance


While the big moon beamed this week, I reprised two moon videos I made several years ago. The refreshed stories are about the moon's relationship to earth and the spell its casts on frogs.

Top Gifts Under $50

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2017 Kia Cadenza Sedan Grows, Stays Classy

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How to Pick a Health Plan in 15 Minutes or Less

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How to Watch All the TV You Want Without Paying a Cable Bil

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Dodge Ram Owners Accuse Chrysler Of Cheating On Emissions

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How to Prevent a Kitchen Fire This Thanksgiving

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2017 Subaru Impreza Bodes Well for Brand's Future

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How to Get High-Quality, Low-Cost Healthcare

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A Surprising Way to Limit Your Student Debt

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Best Frozen Appetizers and Party Foods. You can enjoy your appetizers with no New Year’s regrets if you choose from these tantalizing treats

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Nov 14, 2016

Red-tailed hawk grooms by gurgling stream


The stream you'll see in Glen Loyd's video springs from the ground near his home in Madison, WI empties into Lake Wingra which empties into the Rock River which passes by his studio in Janesville and finally empties into the Mississippi at Rock Island Illinois.

New Emissions-Cheating “Defeat Device” Reportedly Found In Audi Vehicles

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Toyota To Pay $3.4 Billion To Fix Trucks With Corrosion Issues

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Americans Love to Give Gift Cards, But Hate to Get Them

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Opinion: Why You Shouldn't Buy a 15-inch Consumer Laptop

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PayPal users falling for official-looking email scam

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8 Toxic Foods for Dogs

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Do Genetic Tests Make Sense for You?

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2017 Medicare Premiums for Some to Rise 10%, a Reprieve From Possible 20%

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Why Smart Shoppers Should Ignore All Those 40% Off Discounts

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My Coworker Is ‘Borrowing’ Money From the Company Without Them Knowing

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How to Prevent Fear of Spending From Spoiling Your Retirement

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My Pillow Settles Consumer Lawsuit Over Health Claims for $1 Million

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Nov 6, 2016

Slimed!


Turned off by slimy slugs and snails? Children's book writer Beatrix Potter wasn't. she studied and sketched them. And put them in her books. Glen Loyd has been trailing some of these creature

Here’s When You Can Save the Most Money Buying a TV

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Buying at a Used Car Auction? What You Don’t Know Could Kill You

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Bogus Claims of ‘Organic’ Cosmetics Mislead Consumers | EWG

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19 things you didn't know you could wash in the dishwasher | Clark Howard

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Safety Agency, Samsung Recall 2.8 Million Top-Loading Washing Machines - Consumer Reports

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Liver Damage From Supplements Is on the Rise

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A 6-Step Survival Guide for Living in a Big City

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How to Lower Your Utility Bills This Winter - Consumer Reports

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We've been using these cameras since they hit stores earlier this month and have found a lot to like.

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