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celebrations are starting out strong, approved the creation of the Bain- The parks currently face a $600 help just by reducing their own
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energy. Game consoles and everything, but just turning off
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staggeringly high amount of enough. Light bulbs in large televisions and microwaves
energy, but there is something home electronics that require store up energy when they are
that can be done about it. bulbs can be replaced with en- not in use. Often, they con-
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The Art Institute of Washing- computers should be shut stored than they would if they
ton suggests some easy and down completely and plugged were actually being used. Ei-
efficient ways to save energy. into a single surge protector, Here are some additional tips ther unplug or shut off the
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Unplug the video games and ances when not in use.
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consoles such as The Sony Washington, says that most the house, don’t forget to open
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Xbox 360 operate as high-def- with their computers, laptops when not in use or put all your often overlooked heat re-
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make the most of the limited time (antimicrobial)
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dangerous driving situation. En- 1/2 teaspoon lavandin essential oil
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scents. 1/2 teaspoon sweet orange essential
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“freshener” that hangs from the
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chemicals and probably aren’t the washcloth, and wipe down the TV’s
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people feed birds than watch football, continue to fill it. preferences. Feed them what they like
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see why. Attracting birds to your for fat
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to relax, enjoy nature and beautify Winter weather is hard on birds.
your winter surroundings. And it can Their calorie requirements increase,
be done by people of virtually all food becomes hard to find, snow cov-
ages and levels of physical ability. ers up seeds, and ice storms seal
away the tree buds and wild fruits.
The majority of North American Tiny birds must eat a third to three
birds suffer from loss of habitat. In- quarters of their weight each day.
vestment in avian habitat will return When the temperature dips below
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healthier for the birds to get their Birds love it and squirrels hate it, fi-
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