WTVP
01/04/2024 | Zane, Zinger and Blackberry Pie | Mark's Furry Friends
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- 01/04/2024 | Zane, Zinger and Blackberry Pie | Mark's Furry Friends
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Zane, Zinger and Blackberry Pie.
Zane and Zinger are two-month-old brothers. They are domestic shorthair kittens. Blackberry Pie is an adorable one-year-old mixed breed dog who is very friendly. Help us find good homes for these animals!
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- 01/04/2024 | Sprite, Pawsta and Tuck | Web Extra | Mark's Furry Friends
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Sprite, Pawsta and Tuck.
Sprite is a two-month-old brown tabby. This domestic shorthair kitten loves to play! Pawsta is a big mixed breed dog that will probably get bigger. He is six-months-old and very calm. Finally, Tuck is an affectionate two-year-old Beagle. He loves to snuggle! Help us find good homes for these animals!
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- Monster truck | Addams Family | Wild murals | You Gotta See This
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- 26:48
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Episode#312
We pack a year’s worth of remarkable stories into one joyous episode! A monster-truck fan realizes his dream behind the wheel. A TV-like Lincoln inn is mysterious and spooky. Intriguing murals pop up all over Peoria. Fun-loving Stumpy Joe plays a peculiar guitar. And a college professor discovers a new species of snake. Plus, we present our best-of (worst-of?) bloopers!
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- Nuclear Hydrogen | At Issue with Mark Welp | #111
- Runtime
- 26:47
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- A huge financial investment in the future of power generation. We’ll explain what it means for clean power, who will be using it, and the economic impact on our communities.
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- The Art of Speaking Into Existence | Business Forward | #426
- Runtime
- 26:52
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Matt George goes one on one with Glenn Bowie, Speaker and Author, as we discuss going from the projects to a top notch salesman and now author
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- Bradley University | At Issue with Mark Welp | #110
- Runtime
- 27:01
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Bradley University President Stephen Standifird explains recent academic cuts and what they mean for the future of the school.
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- The Business of Faith Based Education | Business Forward | #425
- Runtime
- 26:48
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Matt George goes one-on-one with Dr. Angie Lyons, Superintendent of Peoria Christian Schools, discussing funding, recruiting, education, and more.
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- Holiday kindness | Doggie gifts | Foodie presents | You Gotta See This
- Runtime
- 26:54
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Episode #311
‘Tis the season! Watch a lighting company decorate homes of military and police families. Visit a pet store that knows what dogs want. Consider local foodstuffs to give loved ones. Behold a light display that raises money for veterans. Check out holiday activities to enjoy. Try this special Christmas cocktail. And listen as 8-Track Time Machine reveals stories behind beloved Christmas carols.
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- Small Business | At Issue with Mark Welp | #109
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- 26:47
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- We look at how one community in central Illinois is encouraging the growth of small businesses and how they compete with big cities and big box retailers.
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- 12/14/2023 | Pluto, Izzy Lou and Lolly Pop | Mark's Furry Friends
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Pluto, Izzy Lou and Lolly Pop.
Pluto is a two-month-old domestic shorthair kitten. Izzy Lou and Lolly Pop are four-year-old sisters. These Pomeranians don’t have to be adopted together, but we would prefer not to separate them! Help us find good homes for these animals!
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- 12/14/2023 | Chip, Dip and Casper | Mark's Furry Friends | Web Extra
- Runtime
- 1:28
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Chip, Dip and Casper.
Chip and Dip are four-month-old brothers. These domestic shorthair kittens love to play! Casper is a three-year-old Pitbull that has a lot of energy! Help us find good homes for these animals!
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- Marketing your business | Business Forward | #424
- Runtime
- 26:48
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Matt George goes one-on-one with Jocelyn McDowell, Digital Account Exec at HIBU, as we discuss taking your business to the next level with marketing in today's world.
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- Bill Engelbrecht | Consider This with Christine Zak-Edmonds | #413
- Runtime
- 26:47
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- He grew up amid Central Illinois farmlands in the early 1900’s. Years later, he was living in Paris, having been hand picked by J. P. Morgan to head up the bank in France. He rubbed elbows with Europe’s High Society for some 50 years. And, when Nelson Dean Jay spoke, people recognized his wisdom. Jay recognized talent and value. A new book enlightens us on his remarkable story.
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- 12/07/2023 | Aloe Vera, Polka Dot and Tony Manero | Marks Furry Friends
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Aloe Vera, Polka Dot and Tony Manero.
Aloe Vera is a one-year-old gray and white domestic shorthair kitten. Polka Dot is a two-year-old mixed breed dog that loves attention! Finally, Tony Manero is a large mixed breed dog. He is four months old and already weighs 22 pounds. Help us find good homes for these animals!
https://www.wtvp.org/local-programs/marks-furry-friends/
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- 12/07/2023 | Conrad, Magnolia and Tortilla | Marks Furry Friends | Web Extra
- Runtime
- 1:37
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Conrad, Magnolia and Tortilla.
Conrad is a nine-month-old brown and white domestic shorthair kitten. Magnolia is a gray and white eight-month-old domestic shorthair kitten. Finally, Tortilla is a one-year-old white terrier mix. Help us find good homes for these animals!
https://www.wtvp.org/local-programs/marks-furry-friends/
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- Building and maintaining a winning culture | Business Forward | #423
- Runtime
- 23:21
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Matt George goes one-on-one with Tony DaDante, Executive Coach, Speaker, and Entrepreneur, as we discuss building a winning culture, sustainability, and perseverance.
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- Mine Reclamation: Healing the Landscape
- Runtime
- 26:27
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- For nearly a century, Illinois was one of the top coal producing states. While mining is greatly diminished today, the environmental impact of these old operations continues. This original WTVP documentary explores regulations passed in the 1970s and the state organizations working to reclaim, adapt or fix the environmental damage of the past.
https://www.wtvp.org/local-programs/mine-reclamation/
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- 11/30/2023 | Myles, French Silk Pie and Stove Top Stuffing | Marks Furry Friends | Web Extra
- Runtime
- 1:35
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Myles, French Silk Pie and Stove Top Stuffing. Myles is a beautiful two-year-old domestic shorthair cat. French Silk Pie is a three-year-old muscular mixed breed dog. He knows basic commands! Finally, Stove Top Stuffing is a one-year-old mixed breed dog that loves treats! Help us find good homes for these animals!
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- 11/30/2023 | Journey, Boston and Sandy | Marks Furry Friends
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Journey, Boston and Sandy. Journey and Boston are brothers looking for a forever home. They are six-month-old domestic shorthair kittens. Sandy is a very cute seven-month-old Labrador mix. She loves having her belly rubbed! Help us find good homes for these animals
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- Real Estate Investing | Business Forward | #422
- Runtime
- 26:47
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Matt George goes one-on-one with Brad Stegall, Co-Founder Midwest REI, as we talk about scaling your real estate holding portfolio.
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- 11/23/2023 | Bram Stoker, Monarch and Enchilada | Marks Furry Friends | Web Extra
- Runtime
- 1:35
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Bram Stoker, Monarch and Enchilada.
Bram Stoker is a very friendly, three-year-old domestic shorthair cat. Monarch is a two-year-old orange and white Tabby that loves attention! Finally, Enchilada is a two-year-old Chihuahua. Help us find good homes for these animals!
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- 11/23/2023 | Biscuits, Nicholas, & Cabbage Patch | Marks Furry Friends
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Bisquits, Nicholas and Cabbage Patch.
Bisquits is a beautiful grey cat with orange highlights. She is a one-year-old domestic shorthair cat. Nicholas is a one-year-old Rottweiler that knows how to sit. Finally, Cabbage Patch is a three-year-old Boxer. She is very sweet and curious. Help us find good homes for these animals!
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- Chad Bailey | Consider This with Christine Zak-Edmonds | #411
- Runtime
- 26:47
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- It’s a place not only for kids to learn the fundamentals of their favorite sport. The Christian Center, with 75 years of growth, has programs and entertainment for people of all ages. Its’ humble beginnings and relocations have never deterred participation in the activities it has to offer. It has expanded through faith with prayers and a legion of volunteers.
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- Diplomatic Blueprint | At Issue with Mark Welp | #108
- Runtime
- 26:47
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- We talk with a former ambassador who served our country for 20 years in the Army and then for 30 years as a diplomat. He is in central Illinois helping the next generation of diplomats.
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- Manufacturing in todays world | Business Forward | #421
- Runtime
- 26:47
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Matt George goes one-on-one with Chris Ober, President/CEO Morton Industries as we discuss the future growth of the manufacturing sector and the impact on Central Illinois
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- Illinois Art Station | Consider This with Christine Zak-Edmonds | #410
- Runtime
- 26:47
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Realizing that, once fine Arts were eliminated from schools, there was a tremendous void, especially in underserved communities, an Illinois State University professor decided something needed to be done. In 2018, The Illinois Art Station was created, where children learn about and participate in the Arts! It’s thriving, serving some 3000 kids with hands-on transformative Art!
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- 11/16/2023 | Timber, Graham and Fashion Plate | Marks Furry Friends | Web Extra
- Runtime
- 1:36
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Timber, Graham and Fashion Plate.
Timber and Graham are brother and sister kittens! They are two-month-old domestic shorthair kittens. Fashion Plate is a loving Bulldog mix. She is one-year-old and solid muscle! Help us find good homes for these animals!
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- 11/16/2023 | Luke Skywhisker, Oregano and Atari | Marks Furry Friends
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Luke Skywhisker, Oregano and Atari.
Luke Skywhisker is a one-year-old domestic shorthair cat that loves everyone! Oregano is a happy three-year-old Beagle mix. Finally, Atari is a 70 pound Mastiff mix who loves to be loved! Help us find good homes for these animals!
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- Thankful staffer | Special friendship | Santa parade | You Gotta See This
- Runtime
- 26:48
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Episode #310
A grateful Peorian goes to work at a social-service agency that helped his family years ago. Two toddlers become best buddies at physical rehab. Two 130-year-old floats still roll in the Santa Claus Parade. A new Lebanese restaurant shares food and culture in a small town. 8-track Time Machine clicks through the best Thanksgiving movies. And a special cocktail/mocktail provides a Turkey Day treat.
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- Food Insecurity | At Issue with Mark Welp | #107
- Runtime
- 26:47
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Food insecurity isn’t just a problem in Peoria. Families in rural central Illinois face challenges accessing affordable and nutritious food. Find out how the government and volunteers are helping.
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- Captivating and Empowering audiences to help companies scale | Business Forward | #420
- Runtime
- 27:01
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Matt George goes one-on-one with Brandon T. Adams, as we discuss digital marketing, media content, and personal coach and motivator on how to take your business to the next level.
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- Carla, Jordonna Kidd, & Buddy Montgomery | Consider This with Christine Zak-Edmonds | #415
- Runtime
- 26:47
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Taking care of nature came “naturally” to Buddy Montgomery. She coaxed her husband to join in when they bought 33 acres of land just east of Galesburg to care for hundreds of critters that are rescued and rehabbed. The Critter Cove is a non-profit, run by volunteers who work endless hours feeding the animals 2 to 3 times daily. It’s a laudable undertaking and a blessing for the creatures!
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- Moms For Liberty | At Issue with Mark Welp | #106
- Runtime
- 26:47
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Moms For Liberty members say their group empowers parental rights in our schools. Some opponents say the group is extremist and far right-wing. We look at the group’s new chapter in central Illinois and both sides engage in a fiery debate!
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- 11/09/2023 | Guacamole, Taylor Swift and Farrah Pawcett | Marks Furry Friends
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Guacamole, Taylor Swift and Farrah Pawcett.
Guacamole is a five-month-old domestic shorthair cat that came to TAPS with her brother and sister. Taylor Swift is a leggy, Terrier mix. She is one year old. Finally, Farrah Pawcett is a one-year-old mixed breed dog. Help us find good homes for these animals!
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- 11/09/2023 | Salsa, Queso and Eli’s | Marks Furry Friends | Web Extra
- Runtime
- 1:21
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Mark introduces us to Salsa, Queso and Eli’s.
Salsa and Queso are brother and sister. They came in with sister Guacamole. They are five-month-old domestic shorthair kittens. Eli’s is a beautiful two-month-old Hound mix. He will get big! Help us find good homes for these animals!
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- Peoria Public Schools Foundation | Business Forward | #419
- Runtime
- 26:51
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Matt George goes one-on-one with Cindy Morris, President of Peoria Public Schools Foundation, as we discuss initiatives that impact the children in our community and what that means for the success of our region.
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- Rosalie Trump | Farmer | A Shot of AG
- Runtime
- 26:27
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Episode #417
Rosalie Trump | Farmer | A Shot of AG
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- Mark Welp | Consider This with Christine Zak-Edmonds | #412
- Runtime
- 26:47
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- You may want to take “issue” with the man who’s also been know to be kind to his furry friends! But that won’t bother him at all. Mark Welp has finally found a schedule that allow him to actually have some family time, while he keeps us informed Sure he can some fun when he’s “gotta see this.” But when it comes to At Issue, it’s all business. We get to know the many dimensions of Mark!
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- Role Models | At Issue with Mark Welp | #105
- Runtime
- 25:01
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Peoria Mayor Rita Ali explains how the city’s role model program is giving students the opportunity to learn from successful people in the community.
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- 11/02/2023 | Ronnie, Ricki and Trombone | Marks Furry Friends
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Sweet Relish, Rodeo and Doc McDoggins.
Sweet Relish is a four-month-old domestic shorthair kitty. Rodeo is a nine-month-old Labrador with a lot of energy. Finally, Doc McDoggins is a playful, three-year-old mixed breed dog. Help us find good homes for these animals!
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- 11/02/2023 | Sweet Relish, Rodeo and Doc McDoggins | Marks Furry Friends | Web Extra
- Runtime
- 1:36
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Sweet Relish, Rodeo and Doc McDoggins.
Sweet Relish is a four-month-old domestic shorthair kitty. Rodeo is a nine-month-old Labrador with a lot of energy. Finally, Doc McDoggins is a playful, three-year-old mixed breed dog. Help us find good homes for these animals!
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- Major League Baseball | Business Forward | #418
- Runtime
- 26:53
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Matt George goes one on one with Scott Spiezio, St. Louis Cardinal World Series Champion, as we discuss the ups and downs of being a big league ball player
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- Jake Perino | 4th Generation Cattle Farmer | A shot of AG
- Runtime
- 26:42
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Episode #416
Jake Perino | 4th Generation Cattle Farmer
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- Marcellus Sommerville | Consider This with Christine Zak-Edmonds | #409
- Runtime
- 26:47
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Episode #414
We all know that times are tough with rising prices for goods and services everywhere. So, how can any organization change it up? Marcellus Sommerville of the Peoria Friendship House has found a unique way to get people involved and develop a financial support stream with his 800 Club. It’s easy to remember since it’s the numeric address of the Friendship House. And he’s getting it done
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- Report Card | Part 2 | At Issue with Mark Welp | #104
- Runtime
- 26:47
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- We talk with Peoria County Regional Superintendent Beth Crider about why many of our kids aren’t making the grade. We look at the numbers and some of the factors behind the numbers, specifically as it pertains to our high schools.
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- 10/26/2023 | Randi, Barnaby Jones and Jewel | Marks Furry Friends
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Randi, Barnaby Jones and Jewel.
Randi is a spunky, two-month-old domestic shorthair kitten. Barnaby Jones is a one-year-old mixed breed dog with one beautiful blue eye! Jewel is a loving four-month-old, mixed breed puppy. Help us find good homes for these animals!
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- 10/26/2023 | Ronnie, Ricki and Trombone | Marks Furry Friends | Web Extra
- Runtime
- 1:33
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Ronnie, Ricki and Trombone.
Ronnie and Ricki are two-month-old domestic shorthair sisters. Trombone is a very friendly two-year-old mixed breed dog. Help us find good homes for these animals!
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- Trials and Tribulations of being an attorney | Business Forward | #417
- Runtime
- 26:48
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Matt George goes one on one with Todd Strong, Attorney at Law, Strong Law Office, as we discuss the business of being a lawyer.
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- 10/19/2023 | Gloves, Mac and Thunder | Web Extra
- Runtime
- 1:39
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Gloves, Mac and Thunder. Gloves is a multi-colored, three-month-old Calico. Mac is a 10-month-old Husky with beautiful blue eyes! Finally, Thunder is a four-month-old mixed breed puppy. Help us find good homes for these animals!
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- 10/19/2023 | Tin Man, Glenda and Hanksgiving
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Tin Man, Glenda and Hanksgiving. Tin Man and Glenda are brother and sister. These two-month-old domestic shorthair kittens are adorable! Hanksgiving is a one-year-old Retriever with a lot of energy. Help us find good homes for these animals!

