"As temperatures change and we see all the effects that global warming has, birds are very sensitive and are responding to that," Martell continued.
I read an article on climate change and how it is affecting our animals. The red cardinal is moving north, just like any other animal they adapt well to change and that is just what they are doing. People are concerned on what this means for people who enjoy bird watching or have places like outdoor nature centers that are used to spot wild life such as a bird. As cardinals and bird similar are moving north, they think that other species in the north will start to be missing in common areas and they will adapt to a new region to live as well. This is not the only sad effect that the change in climate has caused our environment. So we need to start seriously acting on the changes to help our environment for the better.

I read an article on how the cold weather outside can be deceiving. An man was happily ice fishing on Foot lake just like he does most nights when suddenly his truck went under. It is still under water today and the DNR plans to get it out soon. Luckily he made it and is safe and only was faced with minor hypothermia. He thought the ice was fifteen inches deep, just like the recommended thickness for the truck. Although, the thickness is not perfectly consistent and adding the isolating snow into the mix caused a tragic event. This lucky man survived because of a police officer that was in the right place at the right time. This article should be a great reminder on how to be extra careful when on the ice. You never know how tomorrow will unfold so try to be ready for it but always think what can result through your actions.

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Recently I read an article on the special weather of the season. It was Christmas on Thursday but not everyone was enjoying the cheer. In New Jersey there was a tree that fell on a car, filled with a family on their was to a Christmas party. The grandmother and her son did not make it and two young girls were injured. In Michigan there were many head on crashes killing two women and severely injuring a man. Also, there was a collapsed roof over a school causing water damage but no injuries. Lastly, there were 2 skiers who remained missing after night fall.
On the other hand, Christmas can be a very magical time for many families across the world. Albuquerque had its first snow fall this year since 1997.
'"We were eating breakfast this morning and it was snowing. It was very Christmasy,' said Farmington resident Kim Hamer, who went sledding with her husband and two sons. "
This Christmas clearly went very well for that family, and many other families around us. How was your Christmas?

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I was reading an article on how your body can give you clues to possible issues though out your body. It does not have to be in the diagnosed region what so ever. In this article with talked about an example of the shape of your finger expressing possible issues in your lungs, heart, or intestines. You can get a disease that causes your fingers to form a certain way so when you put your fingers flat against each other, nail to nail, they form a diamond shape. From how I understood this article, if you see the diamond you are disease free... or at least from these certain concerned locations. I think it is just fascinating that a little flaw in a little finger could portray a whole organ or intestinal problem. It also explained how this can happen when your breathing patterns are flawed as well. I would never think that a simple change in my breathing would ever result in a shift of a shape on my body. Almost anything can make the smallest of changes, but you are never the same as you were before.

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Recently I have read another recipe. I made waffles this morning and I looked up a waffle recipe from Google. My best recipes are found from Google humorously enough. These waffles were delicious! The people who posted the article were very silly and made it very clear that the recipe was simple. For instance, when I came upon the fifth step all that I saw was an explanation on how there is no fifth step because this is a simple, quick ,and hassle free recipe. I found that quite entertaining. Also, their secret tip was to not heat the waffle iron until you were done mixing the batter so it will take longer, therefore taste better...? Finally, instead of just saying "mix the wet ingredients together" they said "beat, mix, shake, stir until the eggs and milk become one." Clearly they had a good time writing this simple recipe and I am sure many people had an equally as great time reading it and enjoying the delicious result.

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Over the weekend I found myself cooking some holiday fudge, but I had a few issues. You see, I followed the recipe as close as I could but even then I made a mistake. I put the sugar mix, evaporated milk, and butter on the stove and brought it to a boil. Then, this is where I made the mistake. I read put morsels into the pan and stir vigorously. So, I put the small marshmallows in and stirred until they were all melted. I looked back at the recipe to see what was next. It did not make sense! The next step was to pour the whole mixture into the tin, but the picture was a brown chocolaty mixture flowing from the pan, and mine was still white. I did not put the chocolate in. After I realised this foolish mistake I quickly drooped the chocolate in and stirred vigorously. By the time the chocolate was melted I assume the mixture was cooler than intended. As I poured it into the tin, it had a fairly thick consistency. I had never made this fudge (clearly) so I thought nothing of it. But, two hours later when I took it out of the fridge to see how it turned out, it was very textured on the top, and not very appealing. I blame the consistency before, when I was pouring the mixture into the tin. It was too thick, therefore too hard to smooth out to make an appealing too texture. This is why it is important to always read carefully, especially when it is unfamiliar material.

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Today I read an article in a YOGA journal magazine. It was pointed out to me by a family member and it was very fascinating. This article was on the power of journaling and how people who write "gratitude journals" are happier than others who do not have gratitude journals in many ways.

"Gratitude elevates, it energizes, it inspires, it transforms,"(Robert Emmons, University of California, Davis, Psychology professor)

These are just a few examples of side-effects that gratitude journaling is proven to cause. It is said to improve mental health as well. I think it is amazing that just reflecting on what you are thankful for can help you so much!

Just think, no wonder so many people are happy around the holidays, the holidays start with Thanksgiving! I think this is the perfect holiday to start off the season. If you think about it, it is a very unique holiday. Everyone in America celebrates it, not just a certain group of people that follow a common religion or are in a common group. Everyone gets a chance to start off the season together... and I am thankful for that.