Christina Zumwalt
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Task Management: How to Level Up in LifeOnline games that involve completing tasks for virtual rewards are fun and popular. Can we use the skills we acquire in these virtual worlds and use them to "level up" in real life?
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P90x WorkoutP90x is an intense DVD workout program that requires very little equipment and claims to get you ripped and in the best shape of your life in 90 days.
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Wood Frogs FightingMale wood frogs call and compete for a spot in the water. Taken at a vernal pool in Chappaqua, NY March 12, 2012.
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Mud Turtle FlipA Mississippi Mud turtle wakes up Sunday morning and finds himself upside down on the Kitchen floor. (Hate when that happens!)
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Moon DoughMoon Dough, aka Bubber, is a lightwieght modeling compond that never dries out. -
Yarrow Preserve and Grierson Wildlife SanctuaryThe Yarrow preserve and Grierson Sanctuary are connecting properties run by the Nature Conservancy and located in Katonah New York. -
The Clearwater FestivalThe Clearwater festival is a music fesival that attracts over 15,000 people to Croton Point Park every year. The festival is a fundraiser that features food, activists and activities with a focus on the River ecosystem. -
Bear Mountian ZooThe Bear Mountian Zoo, aka Trailside Museums and Zoo, features New York state Wildlife and history. The Zoo is located in Bear Mountian State Park, which offers scenic views of the Hudson and Year round adventure. -
The Bronx ZooThe Bronx Zoo is home to thousands of Animals from all over the world, but is much more than a simple tourist attraction. It is the home base of WCS, the worlds largest conservation organization. -
Polar Bear at the Bronx ZooPolar bear playing with a ball at the Bronx Zoo, November 2010. -
Tribute Page TrollsTribute page trolls are people who hide behind fake accounts and post malicious comments and/or photos to Memorial pages in an effort to hurt and get a reaction from grieving friends and Family members.
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All About AcornsAcorns fall By the thousands in September and October, and serve as an important food source for wildlife. -
Gray TreefrogsGray Treefrogs live and call from the treetops in the Northeastern US, are genetically interesting, being the only tetraploid frog in the US.
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Westchester CoyotesRecent Coyotes attacks in Westchester County New york have prompted widespread Panic and have done nothing to bolster this canine's reputation. But is the Coyotephobia warranted?
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The Short-tailed ShrewShort-tailed shrews live fast paced lives and are one of the few known venomous Mammals.
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BullfrogsBullfrogs are the largest North American frog. They have voracious appetites, legendary jumping skills, and are often harvested for their legs. -
Commercial Driver's License Road TestA CDL Road Test can be one of the most stressful parts of obtaining a commercial driver's license. In New York the test is about 45 minutes long and includes a pretrip inspection.
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Enhanced Driver's LicensesEnhanced Driver's Licenses, or EDLs, are licenses that can be used to travel between Canada, Mexico, and parts of the Caribbean by land or sea. They are cheaper than Passports and just require a trip to the DMV with the proper documentation.
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Garter SnakesAlthough common, Garter Snakes lead fascinating lives that for the most part go unnoticed. -
Food Diaries and Weight LossOnline food diaries are an effective way to budget and manage calories in order to lose weight. There are both free and Pay sites.
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Cornsnake Eating a MouseA Corn Snake strikes at, constricts, and swallows a frozen (defrosted)mouse. He grabs the wrong end at first, and has to reposition to get to the head. Notice how the snake's "swallows", creating "s" shapes with his neck and body, pushing the food down. -
Ringneck SnakesRingneck snakes are small, brightly colored snakes found throughout the united states in the form of various subspecies. They are common, but are shy and often overlooked. -
How Much You Can Expect to Make with Page Views on Associated ContentData was collected from 7 associated content writers. Income per day for each writer was calculated and compared. An effort was made to see if a relationship exists between the amount of published content and the number of page views received per day. -
Frogs and Toads of New YorkNew York State is home to 14 Different species of frogs and toads. Seven of New York's frogs and Toads are featured here.
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P90X Ab Ripper X as a Standalone WorkoutAb Ripper X is a 17 Minute workout that is meant to be done as part of the P90X program. It can be done alone, but the visual result may not be the same.
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Crazy Tortoiseshell Diaries #1Sneezy is a shelter cat whose passions include doing laundry, climbing, expressing her displeasure vocally, chasing reflected light, and being randomly affectionate. -
Under the MicroscopeSee if you can identify these everyday objects when they are under the microscope! -
What to Expect, when Your Cat is Expecting. .What you should expect when you suspect or know your cat is pregnant, including gestation, birth, and kitten care.
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Poison Dart Frog FeedingYellow Poison Dart Frog (Dendrobates Leucomelas)feeding on fruit flies (Drosophila hydei).
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Farmville Co-op FarmingFarmville recently added cooperative or "co-op" farming to the game, which involves interacting with other users to harvest a number of crops in a short period of time. Successful farmers share a bounty of Prizes, XP, and Coins!
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Farmville Vs FarmtownVirtual farming has become popular on social-networking sites such as facebook. Farmville and Farmtown are the two most popular applications, and although similar, have a few differences.
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Opossums - North America's Only MarsupialOpossums are known in North America for their nighttime activities and for "playing possum." Although many may consider them to be large rats, they are actually unique in being North America's only marsupial.
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New York Teacher CertificationFor anyone thinking of becoming a teacher there are certain requirements in New York State in order to become certified.
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Beavers: Ecosystem EngineersBeavers play an important role as ecosystem engineers. Through building dams and raising families, they leave telltale signs and alter the landscape around them.
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Hiccup Causes and CuresHiccups are caused by jerky contractions of the diaphragm muscle. One effective hiccup cure involves eating peanut butter.
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Christmas Bird CountsEvery year, thousands of volunteers across the Western Hemisphere head out to count birds in their assigned area. This year marks the 110th year of Audubon's Christmas bird count, and anyone interested can participate.
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Mammal SkullsPeople often find old skulls in the woods. Often these skulls are a bit harder to distinguish from one another than the living animal. Hopefully this guide will help with some skull ID.
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The Mole CloverThe mole clover is a technique that can be used to help solve conversion problems involving moles, grams, liters, or molecules.
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How to Obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) in New YorkA Commercial Drivers license is required to drive trucks, buses and other vehicles professionally. The requirements for this license are stricter and require more work than obtaining a regular driver's license.
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Red Backed Salamander: Small but VitalAlthough small Red backed salamanders play any important role in the forest ecosystem. Not only do they make up an significant portion of the biomass, but are extremely efficient at "passing energy" up the food chain.
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North American PorcupinePorcupines are the second largest rodents in North America, and are easily recognized by the thousands of quills that make up their "fur".
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New York Hawk MigrationEach fall, largely unnoticed, thousands of hawks can be seen making thier way south for the winter. Some, such as the Broad-winged Hawk, can form large groups called "kettles", numbering in the thousands.
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A Night on the Nicotine PatchMy journey to quit smoking ended after 10 weeks of crazy dreams, red squares all over my skin, and relearning how to drive while using the Nicotine Patch.
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Dog DNA TestingFinally you can put the speculation to rest about what kind of dog your dog is. There are many different kinds of DNA tests for dogs now, from simple cheek swabs to blood tests that are taken by your vet.
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Brown Anoles: One of Florida's Invasive AnolesFlorida has it's share of invasive lizard species. One of these is the Brown Anole, which is a small fast lizard that is often sold in pet stores under various names.
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Wildlife Camera TrapsCamera traps can be useful in solving outdoor mysteries as well as gaining insight into a little-seen world that we live in but often overlook.
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The Wood Frog: BreedingEach year Wood frogs thaw out (literally) and engage in a fast, intense breeding season that not all will survive. Offspring are left to fend for themselves in a world full of dangers, to continue the cycle once again.
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Vernal Pools: Unique and Vital WetlandsVernal pools are temporary bodies of water that provide important breeding areas for many amphibians. They are free of fish and larger frogs that would quickly devour their offspring.
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The School Bus RoadeoBus roadeos are driving competitions where bus drivers compete in various events for a chance to represent their state at the national level.
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The Red Eft: A Snapshot in the Lifecycle of the Eastern NewtRed efts are a colorful, toxic newts often found on land. They are actually part of the fascinating life cycle of the Eastern Newt.
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Snapping Turtles: A Source of Facination and Tall TalesSnapping turtles are often the subjects of exaggerated stories of monstrous size or ferocity. However, there is a way to handle these fascinating creatures to avoid injury and help when necessary.
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Ethnicity, Income and Special EducationAssuming that there is no biological difference with regard to learning and race, one would assume that the special ed population in the US would reflect the general population. It does not.
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The Demise of the QuaggaThe last Quagga died in 1883. It is questionable whether it was a distinct species or subspecies of the Zebra. Restoration projects involving selective breeding are underway.
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New York Breeding Bird Atlas ReviewThe recently published New York Breeding Bird Atlas is an informative and beautiful addition to any library or collection.
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The Northern Water SnakeNorthern Water snakes are non-venemous, but are often confused with the venemous Cottonmouth, which inhabits similar semi-aquatic habitats. Because of this water snakes are often killed by misguided individuals.