Have you ever seen a squirrel run into the middle of the road in front of your car, then zigzag back and forth quickly as if it's trying to get hit? It's not a suicidal tendency at all; it's actually the squirrel's natural instinctive attempt to survive. This same zigzag maneuver is what they use to stay out of the grasp of hawks looking to swoop in for a meal. To avoid hitting a squirrel, slow down and allow it to safely cross the road or retreat back to where it came from. Swerving will actually likely result in its death, or worse, you could collide with another car.

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Did you know over a billion tons of food goes to waste every single year? And much of it is from restaurants and grocery stores that have perfectly edible and delicious food but no one to buy or enjoy it. The makers of the app YourLocal want to stop food waste and help you save money, too. When a local purveyor has extra food -- for example, pastries at your local coffee shop -- they list it for sale at a significantly reduced price on the app. You can search the app, find surplus food and buy it at a discount. It's that simple.

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Fall is a great time to plant trees, shrubs and even some types of perennials outdoors, especially since garden centers usually have great deals on their outdoor plants. The usual problems with insect infestations on new plants in the spring are virtually nonexistent in the fall, and the weather is more predictable for planting. And there is no need to fertilize your newly planted plants, since fertilizer encourages new growth and the goal is for the plant to go dormant.

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