Wild Ones 101: What is biodiversity and why should we care about it?
We shape the environment for our needs and wants. Animals do too, but sometimes it’s harder to see, and the impact isn’t as detrimental as our own.
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On My Plate: Pi Day and St. Patrick’s Day
"The transformation of the holiday into a raucous celebration of Irish culture is largely the work of 19th century Irish immigrants in the United States. My favorite St. Patrick’s Day event is the dyeing of the Chicago River to a brilliant, fluorescent, emerald green."
Local Legends: Much faithful work
"Iliff-Davis took up the cause of temperance, becoming a charter member of the local Daughters of Temperance when it was formed in 1844. She would also later be a member of the Temple of Honor and the Good Templars, other temperance organizations."
Observations: Barack Obama recalled
"About 20 years ago, I was teaching at the University of Nairobi in Kenya, on a Fulbright grant, when I received a copy of Barack Obama’s new book, 'Dreams from My Father.'"
On My Plate: Fish
"Nearly all salmon sold in the United States as 'Alaskan' salmon, is actually sent to China for processing before being returned to the United States."
Media Matters: Trusting the news
"Alongside this decline has come a significant loss of trust in the news media – with one remarkable exception: local news."
Veterans Among Us: Hardy Eshbaugh
"Soon, the United States government found that Eshbaugh’s knowledge of seeds would be best suited in the U.S. Army Chemical Corp in Dugway, Utah."