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As a member of the "Teacher Cadette Corps", I began teaching children to read while I was in fifth grade. I would like to give a shout-out to the Hartford Courant and other newspapers for printing the story wa-a-ay back when - like forty years ago. Although

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Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Feline distemper: Cat distemper symptoms and treatment: 1 of 5
Feline distemper is a cat disease called Feline Panleukopenia (FP). The disease is also known as cat fever, typhoid, and infectious enteritis. It is caused by feline parvovirus. Parvovirus causes FP by infecting and killing cells found in cat intestines, bone marrow, fetuses, etcetera. This is a major problem because the vir... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds Why people are so fascinated by owls: 4 of 17
Most owls are nocturnal predatory birds classified in the order of Strigiformes. Non-nocturnal owls include "crepuscular" "pygmy" owls that are active during twilight hours, and "burrowing owls" that are active during the day. A few owl species specialize in capturing fish, but for the most part owls prey on small mammals, i... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds How the American bald eagle came off the endangered species list: 2 of 8
"They (the eagles) are shrieking for Freedom," cried the patriots during one of the first early morning battles of the Revolutionary War as screeching eagles circled above the fighting men. It's been said that this battle influenced the selection of the "Bald Eagle" as the emblem for the United States of America. It could al... More..
Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish How to choose compatible aquarium fish: 1 of 3
Once the all important decision is made to take on the challenge of caring for a salt water aquarium or to minimize labor by setting up a fresh water tank, the next most important factor has to be the temperament of the fish that will occupy your tank. You can set up the most beautiful aquarium with the most up-to-date clean... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds Bird facts: Golden Eagle: 8 of 20
Eagles are large, sturdy, carnivorous birds of prey noted for their powerful wings and keen vision. They are found in every part of the world except Antarctica and a few remote islands. Two types of eagles reside in North America. They are the national symbol of the United States - the Bald Eagle - and the Golden Eagle. Alth... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds How to attract birds to your backyard: 14 of 28
If you live in the Americas, hummingbird luring is a great way to begin attracting birds to your backyard. Hummingbird attraction can be fast, easy, and depending on which method of attraction you use, luring hummingbirds can be attractive in and of itself. Furthermore, successful hummingbird attraction enables you to spy so... More..
Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish Betta fish facts: 9 of 18
Although there are several different betta species which can be separated into two groups - one being mouthbreeders and the other bubble nesters - male Siamese Fighting Fish, which happen to be the most popular bettas, will be addressed in this article. Male betta fighting fish are more fascinating than other bettas because ... More..
Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish How to care for Jack Dempsey fish: 1 of 2
Owning Jack Dempseys can be quite a treat for those who favor aggressive fish with florescent coloring. Admiring these beautiful shimmering colored purple to gold to soft blue scaled cichlids brings to mind neon lights dotting darkened dance halls. Don't be fooled by the Dempsey's beauty, however, for beneath all that illust... More..
Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish The Jack Dempsey fish's diet: 1 of 2
Feeding Jack Dempseys isn't that complicated - as long as they aren't placed in tanks with weak defenseless fish! Hobbyists beware - Dempseys could easily devour your fresh water collection. Jack Dempseys are very aggressive and territorial. To some degree they have no qualms about eating or at least attacking almost any fis... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Training Training Persian kittens: 1 of 1
Training your Persian kitten requires the same gentleness and patience required to train any other cat or kitten. The most important thing is to remember cats are very independent and may not be easily swayed. They tendency to be responsive to the human voice and stroking makes talking and petting indispensable training tool... More..