A band of birds is _playing_ electric guitars and cymbals in a walk through area of the arts center. This is part of an art installation in London's Barbican Center that's become a musical sensation. «This art gallery is exceptional,» says the director of the gallery.
«We thought it_would attract_lots of people but it's exceeded our expectations in that way»
Only 25 people at a time _were allowd_in. Some wait quite a while before getting into the small exhibition space. The entrance is dark, with projections of electric guitars on the walls. The space then opens up and birds flutter between man-made islands, tapping on guitars and upturned cymbals,_producing_music of a sort. The director says there are rules. the birds mustn`t be fed, because they are on a very strict,healthy diet,» the director warns. «The 40 birds here are regularly checked by animal specialists to make sure they're healthy.» Musician Bobby Gillespie_heard_about it from his colleagues. «I think the birds are probably_better_musicians than most musicians»
Seven _activities_from around the world have received the Goldman Environmental Prize for 2009. Marc Ona Essangui won from Africa. Mister Ona heads two environmental organizations in Gabon. He has worked to make known the unlawful behind a huge Chinese mining project. The project threatens Gabon's rainforests. Mister Ona has faced threats of arrest and prison for his efforts. Maria Gunnoe won from North America. She works with a coalition to organize neighborhood groups to fight environmentally_harmful_activities by coal companies. She has had to takemeasures to protect her family from threats. Rizwana Hasan from Asia is an environmental lawyer from Bangladesh. She worked to make the public aware of the dangers of the ship-breaking industry. Ships noin use contain dangerous materials which can be released into the environment when they are taken apart. Her efforts have led to stronger environmental rules governing the ship-breaking industry.
Two years ago she started smoking outside. She also knew smoking was not good for her own health, but she was not ready to quit. Two months ago Pam's daughter came home from school with a brochure from the American Cancer Society. He said «If you give up smoking it will improve your health considerably». For example, the doctor said that her lungs would become healthier and cleaner. Now Pam feels much better. She doesn't smoke .
В10 — В14 Many childhood injuries can be avoided if adults are careful and know how to keep kids safe. Here are some important things to know about safety Elder children should always wear a seat belt when they are a passenger. Install smoke detection in your home. Talk to them about what to do in case of a fire.
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