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Official US State Birds

Here is a comprehensive site with images and data about all the state birds.  Sure, you know Kentucky's bird--the cardinal--but do you know how many other states claim this bird as their own?   Do you know about its breeding and nesting habits?   The differences in the male and female?    This is a fun site to browse just to learn more about such common backyard visitors as the hermit thrush, bluebird, mockingbird, and goldfinch.

Top Ten Safety Tips for Grilling & Barbecuing

Everything has risks. Knowing what those risks are and how to reduce them is the secret to success. When cooking outdoors, whether hot and fast grilling, or low and slow barbecue there are a few things you need to know to make sure nothing goes wrong and how to get the most out of your cooking.   Combining explosive fuels with food, hot metals, and large groups of people can cause be a recipe for disaster if you are not careful. Of course, there is more to outdoor cooking safety than just the fire.