The dreaded Pennsylvania hoop snake
In the late 60’s my parents still owned a lot of property, in fact they owned over 350 acres and milked about 75 cows a day. One summer day I found something that I will never forget, in fact almost 40 years later the incident still remains strong in...
Toy Boxes: Why Investing In Your Child’s Toy Box Can Save Their Sanity
Toy boxes are a wonderful invention. They are a means of keeping all the toys from being scattered all over the bedroom, living room, or even backyard area. They are a way of maintaining a certain degree of order at a time when, for most, there is none. Keeping...
Is there a passive-aggressive person in your life?
At best, his behavior is dishonest. At worst, it’s abusive. But you may not even have noticed. That’s because a passive-aggressive person can be so subtle that you may not realize their supposed joke was actually a hostile comment. Or their procrastination to do something you need is really...
Find a dairy farm for sale in New Zealand
Do you live in the city or in a busy township in New Zealand and are you feeling a bit stifled and in need of a lifestyle change? If you think you fit into this category, then you might consider moving to the country. Many people grow up in...
Patent infringement: considerations to determine if there is infringement
Patent infringement is a statutory tort and the actions that make up the tort are set out in section 60 of the Patents Act 1977. An infringement action may be brought by the patent owner or, alternatively, by an exclusive licensee of the patent. To determine if there has...
Living with the new Corona virus or Covid 19: an illusion
Now that the new corona virus has become commonplace in the course of our contemporary lives, there is no other way out than to live with it. In my previous article entitled ‘Living with the new corona virus or Covid 19’, which was published here a few weeks ago,...
Preventing pet overpopulation: 5 original ideas that could change the lives of stray animals
Last night I had a conversation with a new acquaintance. She told me that she had two cats that were about to “burst” (ie give birth). When I asked her why she hadn’t spayed her cats, she said, “It’s too expensive.” This man lives alone in a 6,000-square-foot home,...
Living with a Serval pet
Some sources seem to indicate that living with a serval is no more challenging than feeding your pet goldfish. At the other end of the extreme spectrum, many sanctuaries and animal rights activists paint servales and other exotic cats as unruly creatures that no ordinary mortal could hope to...
Treats for your pet pigeon
People spoil their cats and dogs with treats, so why not spoil your pet pigeon too? Well, you may be wondering, “What kinds of treats do pigeons eat?” The first thing you can do to find out is to experiment and see what your pigeon likes. But I’ll get...
Beware! Before adopting from a dog rescue, should you know the correct answers for the app?
If you are considering adopting a dog from an animal shelter or dog rescue group, this is wonderful! Every dog adopted from a shelter or rescue group helps eliminate despicable puppy mills and, more importantly, saves a dog’s life. Unfortunately, some dog rescue groups make adopting a dog almost...