March 9th, 2010

Second Life’s virtual money can become real-life cash - Washington Post
Dana Moore sells rain. He sells a lot of it, for about a buck per reusable storm. “I don’t know why people love buying rainstorms,” he said, watching his product drizzle last week, “but they do seem to like them a lot.” The attraction isn’t rain, per

Schnuelle regains early lead in Iditarod - NBC Sports
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Both knees are shot, injected with synthetic cartilage until he can have surgery next summer. His right arm is still healing from a major operation to fix a staph infection. He continues to deal with other side effects of cancer

First Mention - New York Times
In 1899, two Swiss researchers experimenting with dogs discovered that the fibrillation could also be stopped and normal beats restored in the same way, by shocking the heart. The New York Times reported the finding on July 3 of that year, but it

Crackdown on dangerous dogs to make microchips compulsory for all - The Guardian
All dogs are to be compulsorily microchipped so that their owners can be more easily traced under a crackdown on dangerous dogs to be unveiled today. The package will include extending the dangerous dogs law to cover attacks by dogs on private

March 9th, 2010

Dog bakery provides vocational training for special young adults - Florida Times-Union
Jessica Bartlett (from left), Leigh Forrester, Martha Sawyer, Britney Watson and Biz Wickenden discuss how to package dog treats for Bark ‘N Howl Bakery. Biz Wickenden (from left), Jessica Bartlett and Britney Watson make Bark ‘N Howl Bakery dog
Source: jacksonville.com

Girl Scouts assist Humane Society - Mining Journal
Girl Scout Troop 5018 of Marquette recently donated blankets, toys and homemade dog biscuits to the Marquette County Humane Society. The troop delivered the donations and spent two hours at the humane society learning about how MCHS cares for its
Source: www.miningjournal.net

The Spring-Ford Reporter/The Valley Item - Montgomery News
The deadline for the DateBook is noon Tuesday, two weeks before the desired publication date. Information should include event, date, time, applicable fees and contact information that can be published for more information. Send to Spring-Ford
Source: montgomerynews.com

American Idol: Why Ellen tanks - Tonight South Africa
outside viewer, get to heckle and cackle the small town girl with big dreams, small voice and one-dollar dress, and smirk at those who still believe that a ludicrous home-made outfit will are kinda cool, her love of dogs kinda sweet and her
Source: www.tonight.co.za

Soldiers seek happy ending for pups’ tale - Lancaster online.com
an organization that cares for dogs rescued from puppy mills. The restaurant also is selling homemade dog biscuits and chocolate-covered pretzels to benefit the pups, said owner Kathy Styer. “What these guys did, it just warms my heart,” Styer said.
Source: articles.lancasteronline.com

Dizzee Rascal - The Guardian
Ten years ago, the young Dylan Mills was an alienated teenager fashioning caustic home-made tracks for pirate radio might have been a welcome antidote to the unreconstructed attitude which dogs some of Dizzee’s rhymes tonight. You become
Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Choosing the right dog food - Bangkok Post
We can offer some advice on how to choose the right diet for your dog. Selecting what your dog eats We take into account a dog’s rate of metabolism, its dietary needs and its lifestyle. Dogs are omnivorous, which means they can eat both meat and
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Haverhill in a Minute - Eagle-Tribune
Bradford, will hold its next monthly ham-and-bean supper on Saturday from 5 to 6 p.m. The meal includes baked ham, hot dogs, baked beans, potato salad, cole slaw, home-made bread and pies, and beverages. The cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children
Source: www.eagletribune.com

Nails In The Grass - HamptonRoads.com
Looking down as I took the dogs out for a pit stop, I recognized a metaphor I d organized the big stuff a seven pound rump roast, exotic salad materials, home made rolls, and all the ingredients for a casserole except part of a container of
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Pet Care - Text Size - Allentown Morning Call

March 8th, 2010

Text Size - Allentown Morning Call
Q: Can you provide a list of foods and other items that, if eaten, will make a dog sick ( diarrhea , vomiting , minor hives, etc Because many pets, including most adult cats and dogs , are lactose intolerant, milk and other milk-based products

Cheap clinics protect pets against rabies - Nashville Tennessean
Rabies vaccinations, which are required by Metro law, will be offered for $10 each for dogs and cats between 1-4 p.m. the next three Saturdays. In addition, the Metro Animal Care and Control Facility, 5125 Harding Place, will offer $10 vaccines and

Does Your Estate Plan Include Your Pets? - ElderLawAnswers.com
To help pet owners ensure that that their wishes for their pets’ long-term care won’t be forgotten, misconstrued or ignored, The Humane Society has created a free kit, “Providing for Your Pet’s Future Without You.” The kit features a six-page fact

Brunfelsia s blooms are a joy to watch - Tuscaloosa News
Plants arrive at the arboretum greenhouses via a number of different routes. Extensive orchid and cactus collections were bequeathed to us when their owners died. Some plants begin their lives with us as part of a professor s research collection

Judge’s ruling is insanity - New York Post
The army of the damned is about to grow stronger. On stoops in places like Washington Heights, they sit and smoke for days on end, talking to themselves or begging for change. One day in 2005, one of these faceless, unmedicated and unsupervised men

March 8th, 2010

A la carte: Millie’s Chili sold, Taco Gringo opening, Froggy’s closed - State Journal-Register
After making MILLIE S CHILI for 18 years, Millie Ross has sold her business. It will remain open. Same equipment, same building, same name, same price, same recipe. Nothing will change, said Ross, who makes and sells large batches of chili in

SKC: First Time Again — Home Economics in Hell - Salon
Every other Wednesday night I have to put my bicycle away after supper and go to the 4-H Center where Miss Rosentrator gives us a demonstration. She is a home economist, and responsible for building our skills as future homemakers and female citizens

Clare expecting big crowds for Irish festival - Morning Sun
Corned beef and cabbage, a leprechaun contest, a food drive and a parade likely to last more than an hour are among the events that will bring thousands to Clare this weekend. Kicking off Wednesday, the 35th annual Clare Irish Festival begins with a

That s Italian - Commercial News
During the week, people come in for the pizza, Chicago hot dogs, polish sausage, Italian beef (his own recipe), tamales, pasta and other dishes. The restaurant also features a drive-through window and will make deliveries. On a recent afternoon, Kyle

No pungent odor? Fridge is clean enough - New Orleans Times-Picayune (Dog Food)

March 8th, 2010

No pungent odor? Fridge is clean enough - New Orleans Times-Picayune
Stroup s tone was ominous. ELIOT KAMENITZ / THE TIMES-PICAYUNE How many times a year do you clean your fridge? We ve been doing everything wrong, he said, when he walked into the kitchen. Everything? I asked. I know we ve made

Oscar needs a sense of humor - CNN
Editor’s note: Elvis Mitchell has hosted The Treatment for KCRW radio in Santa Monica, California, since 1996. The NPR-syndicated program offers an inside look at the creators of popular culture. Mitchell was a film critic for The New York Times from

Frigid Winter Bad News for Tomato Lovers - CBS News
A tough winter has hit Florida tomato growers hard, slicing the domestic tomato crop by 80-percent compared to last year. Kelly Cobiella reports on how that’s putting a squeeze on shoppers. Ripe tomatoes are left to rot in a field Thursday, March 4

FDA recalls some foods with flavor enhancer HVP - CNN
(CNN) — Federal health authorities announced Thursday the recall of a commonly used flavor enhancer after samples of the product were found to contain salmonella. “I would say it’s likely to be in thousands of food products,” said Dr. Jenny Scott

More events around town - New Orleans Times-Picayune
Hornets Day at the Zoo Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St. Performances by the Honeybees, Hornets Drumline and the Stingers, interactive games, music, the Hornets Bookmobile, and appearances by the players (2-3 and 3-4), 10 a.m.-4 Sun. Free ticket to the

Fla. winter bad news for tomato lovers - Cincinnati.com
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A frigid Florida winter is taking its toll on your sandwich. The Sunshine State is the main U.S. source for fresh winter tomatoes, and its growers lost some 70 percent of their crop during January’s prolonged cold snap

Salmonella fears spur growing food flavoring recall - USA Today
An FDA statement says the affected products include soups, sauces, chilis, stews, hot dogs, gravies, seasoned snack foods, dips and dressings. The FDA has posted a list of recalled foods at foodsafety.gov. ON THE WEB: List of 56 recalled products

Students can be taught to enjoy nutritious school meals, Food is - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Kindergartner Asher King works on a stir-fry at the Kentucky Avenue School in Shadyside last week. After Asher King, a kindergartner at the Kentucky Avenue School in Shadyside, had taken a couple of bites of stir-fried brown rice with vegetables, he

De-cluttering may be 1st step to better health - AZCentral.com
Colleen Fisher is feeling stuck. The Gilbert woman’s weight remains in the right range for her height, but she’s troubled about the 15 pounds she gained in the past year. She’s losing bone density, takes two medicines for high blood pressure and

March 7th, 2010

Mulberry Pharmacy Marks 50th Anniversary - The Ledger
Hot dogs, cupcakes and an Elvis impersonator are on the agenda. “This is a thank you,” said Slaughter, now 75 but with no plans to retire. “People in Mulberry have been wonderful to me.” Collins Smith, a Mulberry native, said Slaughter has been a

Volunteer opportunities as of March 7 - Post-Crescent
Housing Partnership: The organization provides affordable housing to low-income families. Volunteers are needed to help clean, paint and spruce up units to make them ready for move-in. Three to five volunteers are needed for the Thursday Make Ready

March 7th, 2010

Unforgettable Scenes Of Chile’s Recovery - NPR News
SCOTT SIMON, host: This is WEEKEND EDITION from NPR News. Im Scott Simon One woman was combing her hair in a mirror by firelight and nearby dogs (unintelligible) owner’s feet as if they were at home. The earthquake made private life public.

KFVS12 News & Weather Cape Girardeau, Carbondale, Poplar - KFVS12
CONCEPCION, Chile (AP) - A father’s unanswered cry for his missing son rang out Saturday from the wreckage of a fallen 15-story apartment building that has become a symbol of Chile’s devastating earthquake. “Jose Luis! Jose Luis!” cried the man, Jose

All of the winners, all of the nominees, all of the awards shows. - Los Angeles Times
I was calling her from a wet London at lunchtime. That’s when I’d got the news I spent two weeks holed up in a delightful Beverly Hills hotel, while numerous corporate vice presidents threw money and people at the project. I sat by a swimming

Aftershocks weaken Chile s damaged buildings - MSNBC
CONCEPCION, Chile - A father’s unanswered cry for his missing son rang out Saturday from the wreckage of a fallen 15-story apartment building that has become a symbol of Chile’s devastating earthquake. “Jose Luis! Jose Luis!” cried the man, Jose Leon

Iditarod race festivities begin - Forbes
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Hundreds of sled dogs and thousands of fans lined up along Anchorage’s Fourth Avenue on Saturday for the ceremonial start of the 1,100-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. The dogs leaped and barked when it was their turn to leave

Chile Steps Up Efforts to Fight Disease After Quake (Update1) - BusinessWeek
March 6 (Bloomberg) — Chile is boosting efforts to fight disease in areas left without running water or sewer services for a seventh day after the Feb. 27 earthquake, and the government has revised its death-toll figures. Authorities are seeking to

Jaycee Dugard speaks out in new home video - CNN
Video shows Dugard baking cookies with her mother and playing with her dogs “It’s been a long haul, but I’m getting there,” Dugard says Authorities: Dugard does not want to speak to her alleged abductor or his attorneys (CNN) — Jaycee Dugard, who

Number of abandoned pooches at dog parks alarms pet owners - Dallas Morning News
By midmorning, the two dog parks one each for dogs under and over 30 pounds were mosh pits of joyous, stinky abandon. These are the lucky dogs; there’s even a vending machine in the parking lot full of squeaky toys and tennis balls.

Saturday Night Uforia: In the news, 1952 (Part 11) - DAILY KOS
Above: From the Waukesha Daily Freeman, Wisconsin, August 2, 1952. NINETEEN FIFTY-TWO might be remembered for many things, large and small. The election of Dwight Eisenhower as President of the United States. Fifty thousand American families

March 6th, 2010

Watermen troll for derelict crab pots - Baltimore Sun
On a day when he could have been out oystering, waterman Mike Edwards trolled the Chesapeake Bay south of Annapolis on Friday for a different quarry. Sitting at the wheel of his workboat, the Miss Renee Two, he felt a “nudge” on the line he was

FDA: Flavor enchancer in a variety of foods may be tainted with - Denver Post
WASHINGTON Thousands of types of processed foods including many varieties of soups, chips, frozen dinners, hot dogs and salad dressings might pose a health threat because they contain a flavor enhancer that could be contaminated with

LETTER TO OBAMA: Did you TRY to get the Senate votes for public option - Democratic Underground.com
I was disappointed when you did not include the public option in your health care reform proposal and more disappointed when you said the public option does not have the votes to pass in the Senate. Since the bill is going to be passed using

Teen Talk: A Word of Advice: Having pets much work, but rewards are - Daily Star
You come home from a long stressful day at school, grab a snack and sit down on your couch to relax. All of a sudden your puppy hops up and snuggles next to you. Your dog can be your best friend because he’s always there. Regardless of what pet you

Greg Critser considers our mortality in ‘Eternity Soup: Inside the - Los Angeles Times
“My American pathology trilogy,” Greg Critser calls it: “Fat Land: How Americans Became the Fattest People in the World” (2003), “Generation Rx: How Prescription Drugs Are Altering American Lives, Minds, and Bodies” (2005) and the just-released

Pets are getting fat, and too many treats are to blame - New York Daily News
day pet obesity epidemic, it would have to be treats,” veterinarian Ernie Ward , founder of the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention and author of “Chow Hounds: Why Our Dogs Are Getting Fatter By the time a dog or cat reaches mid-life, it

Chile Steps Up Efforts to Fight Disease in Aftermath of Quake - BusinessWeek
March 6 (Bloomberg) — Chile is boosting efforts to fight disease in areas left without running water or sewer services for a seventh day after the Feb. 27 earthquake. Authorities are seeking to vaccinate some of the estimated 2 million victims of

March 5th, 2010

Salmonella-based food flavoring recall is spreading - USA Today
Hydrolized vegetable protein, which is used in a very wide array of products, is facing a recall for salmonella. Fifty-six entries are on the FDA recall list, including products from Trader Joe’s, Johnny’s Fine Foods, Great Value, Follow Your Heart

March 5th, 2010

Capsule movie reviews: ‘Alice in Wonderland’ - El Paso Times
“Alice in Wonderland” (PG) Director Tim Burton has beefed up the original story so that it feels less personal and more like the many action films about young, maturing heroes who must slay a giant villain. Danny Elfman’s score keeps the mood dark

March 2010 Archives - WHIO.com
DAYTON, Ohio — A drunk driver gets a year in jail for killing a 12-year-old boy in Dayton. Antwonne McGuinnis got the maximum allowed by law in the death of DaQuan Sales last summer. Cops say McGuinnis was intoxicated and driving without a license

Community calendar - Houma Courier
The Bayou Chapter of the Louisiana State Poetry Society meets at 7 tonight at the Terrebonne Parish Main Library, 151 Library Drive, Houma. Meetings are free and open to anyone interested in poetry. Studio 371, 371 School St., Houma, is offering the

Bulletin Board - KGMI
(Scroll to the BOTTOM for links to local WEBSITES! Have something to ADD? Look for SUBMISSION info at the bottom of the page) (This page is arranged by “NOTES FOR TODAY”, “IMMINENT OR URGENT”, “MEMORIAL AND SUPPORT FUNDS”, “COMING SOON”, “WEEKLY OR

They ve taken all the fun out of snow cream - News-Topic
A lifelong resident of Caldwell County, freelance writer Deanna Chester resides in Lenoir with her husband John, two cats, and two dogs Petey and Daisy. Her column, Spunk & Spice, can be found the second and fourth Sunday of the month in the News

Mixing it up - Morton Grove Champion
The Japanese name — pronounced, ed-im-AH-may — means twig bean, referring to baby soybeans in the pod You can’t eat hot dogs and hamburgers every day,” quipped Fraser, eliciting a collective laugh. ‘Good for you’ — and quite tasty as well!

What’s for Dinner, Feb. 28-March 5 - Salon
Thursday: Hot dogs, baked beans, oven fries and coleslaw. Friday: Homemade pizza.** *Using only about a quarter of the butter in that recipe. ** The easiest recipe ever: Buy a frozen turkey breast (they were on sale this week for about $4 each!).

Green are the pastures of a popular color - Danbury News-Times
FILE-This April 13, 2006 file photo shows a mourning dove resting inside the green light at an intersection in downtown Bakersfield, Calif. Photo: CASEY CHRISTIE / AP2006 FILE- This Nov. 17, 2006 file photo shows a model wearing a wedding dress from

Cook relishes state competition - Forsyth County News
When Erwin Cruz was young, he would sit on a hill and look down at his grandmother s house while she cooked chow-chow in a pot outside. Everybody got one jar, Cruz said. I used to get my jar and I would keep it in the refrigerator. But