Posted February 18th, 2012 by Admin
I’m a sucker for animals, and I always have been and will continue to have a soft spot in my heart for them.
It goes without saying I dread seeing an unfortunate animal, whether it be tame or wild, lying dead alongside the road after being struck by a vehicle, whether mine or someone else’s.
It also hurts me to see dogs or cats roam the countryside and through my yard, because I wonder if they are cared for and loved.
That’s why I hope the small dog seen wandering the wrong way up Broad Street in South Boston shortly after 6 pm Thursday made it home in one piece.
I was not able to stop, but the car in the other lane had come to a stop to allow...
Posted February 18th, 2012 by Admin
The warning comes after several cats died from salt toxicity during the last icy snap. In the last few days a cat also died from suspected antifreeze poisoning.
Mark Bossley, Blue Cross chief vet said: If it is icy outside and salt is being used to grit your local streets it is wise to keep your cat indoors. Salt is poisonous to cats and it can easily get on their paws or fur and be swallowed when they groom themselves. Watch out for antifreeze too, cats seem to like the taste but it is highly toxic to them. Be vigilant, if your cat appears to be ill always contact your vet as quickly as possible.
Signs of poisoning include lethargy, vomiting, appetite loss and drinking excessively....
Posted February 17th, 2012 by Admin
New Classic and 3D Puzzles From Ravensburger
Capture the American Spirit and Inspire Creativity
Global Leader in Childrens Playthings Expands Puzzle and Craft Offerings with Innovative New Designs for Long-Lasting Family Fun
Newton, NH â?? February 12, 2012 – (Virtual Press Office) â?? Ravensburger, the first name in high-quality, beautifully-designed puzzles and playthings, has put the pieces together for an expansive 2012 puzzle collection that pushes the boundaries of design to provide new challenges for everyday enjoyment. Among the spectacular new offerings is the American Heritage Series, a premiere collection...
Posted February 15th, 2012 by Admin
DUBLIN, Calif., Feb. 8, 2012 — /PRNewswire/ — Standard Pacific Homes, one of the nations leaders in homebuilding quality, today announced plans to unveil two brand new communities in Dublin, Calif. Standard Pacific Homes Castello and Piazza at Sorrento feature all-new home designs which blend timeless architecture with casual luxury. Tour eight stunning model homes on February 11 from 11 am to 3 pm at Standard Pacific Homes Grand Opening celebration.
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Dubbed The Artistry of Home(SM), the architectural concepts offer spacious floor plans that create an enhanced sense of flow from room to room...
Posted February 15th, 2012 by Admin
by Mike Parks
The Natural Resources division of Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is asking people in south Charlotte to help put coyote sightings in the area to good use.
The division recently established a website aimed at allowing people to report coyote sightings while giving them information about what’s becoming more of an issue for local residents. The sightings residents report will give the division more information in mapping the growing population of coyotes.
Barbara Navarro, a resident of south Charlotte’s Cameron Wood, said her neighborhood has been dealing with coyotes for some years now and is working to help the county in its efforts.
“We’ve...
Posted February 15th, 2012 by Admin
VARANASI: Get ready to face a long economic recession spanning about five years and it may change the global economic order, says YS Thakur, professor and head, Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), Dr Hari Singh Gaur Central University, Sagar (MP).
He was talking to TOI on the inaugural day of the two-day international workshop on Post Economic Meltdown Era – Challenges and Strategies, jointly organised by FMS, Banaras Hindu University, in association with AMDISA, SAARC and Alliance University on Saturday.
Posted February 14th, 2012 by Admin
The US auto industry is showing signs of a full recovery just three years after the financial crisis all but left the sector for dead, according to a presentation Friday by JD Power and Associates.
Significantly, US consumers are paying historically high prices for their vehicles, JD Power revealed.
The average price paid for a vehicle by US consumers in 2011 was $28,341, up 11% from $25,505 in 2008, according to JD Power’s data. Meanwhile, incentives offered by dealers have slipped.
Posted February 14th, 2012 by Admin
ANIMALS can feel the cold as much as we do and charity Blue Cross is warning pet owners of winter dangers to their pets.
Several cats died from salt toxicity in the last icy snap from gritter salt, and in the last few days a cat died from suspected antifreeze poisoning.
Salt and grit can also be harmful to dogs and irritate their paws.
Chief Blue Cross vet Mark Bossley said: “If it is icy outside and salt is being used to grit the streets it is wise to keep your pet indoors. Salt is poisonous to cats and it can easily get on their paws or fur and be swallowed when they groom themselves.”
Signs of poisoning include lethargy, vomiting, appetite...
Posted February 14th, 2012 by Admin
Riccardo Muti brings Chicago Symphony to California
The conductor continues his crusade to offer classical music to atypical patrons in Chicago and spread his orchestras artistry to the West Coast.
Posted February 14th, 2012 by Admin
Question: I have considered reallocating my monthly 401(k) contributions and buying a small condo in Florida. My 401(k) account is down to break-even (at best), and we are not getting any enjoyment from it. However, if we invested in a condo, we would at least get some enjoyment. Wouldnt such a purchase also be a form of diversification? – HM, by email
Answer: If you buy it as a vacation property, it would not be diversification. It would simply increase the portion of your assets and net worth devoted to real estate. Since we value home ownership so highly, all but the most wealthy people in America have the bulk of their net worth in personal real estate. Another limitation...