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Osiris Stem Cell Therapy Fails Diabetes Trial
COLUMBIA, Md. ( TheStreet) -- Another clinical trial, another failure for Osiris Therapeutics (OSIR) and its do-nothing stem cell therapy.
This time, Osiris' experimental Prochymal therapy failed to slow the progression of Type 1 diabetes compared to a placebo after one year of treatment.
Add diabetes to the long list of diseases in which Prochymal has proven to be ineffective, including graft-versus-host disease, knee cartilage repair, Crohn's disease and heart attack.
Osiris never likes to acknowledge Prochymal's many failures and Tuesday's announcement of the diabetes trial result is no different. The company buried the study's disappointing data in its press release: "No significant differences in the rates of disease progression, as measured by stimulated C-peptide levels at the one year time point, have been observed."Prochymal's side effect profile was apparently as benign as placebo, which makes sense since Prochymal -- a stew of off-the-shelf adult stem cells that gets injected into patients -- has proven to be nothing more than a placebo. Osiris notes a "trend" towards fewer incidences of low blood sugar reported by Prochymal-treated patients compared to those treated with a placebo at one year. What Osiris doesn't say is that having something vaguely positive to report about one of six secondary endpoints matters not at all when the study's primary endpoint fails. Efforts by Osiris to convince regulators in Canada to approve Prochymal in graft-versus-host disease appear stalled and the company has said nothing recently about moving forward with a U.S. approval filing for the same indication. Osiris finds it easier apparently to bamboozle retail investors about failed stem-cell therapies than regulators. --Written by Adam Feuerstein in Boston.
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We've all had that big night out on the d-floor. Admit it. Embrace it. This is about loving and owning every single part of who you are. Even your sweaty flaps.
It's been a big year for this world-wide, famous, dance, music, popstar. Following the launch of her first single Disco Fanny, JMAC took off to Bali for a much needed rest. Here on her path to self-discovery she encountered welcoming hippy communities, took part in many sacred ceremonies and was re-born.
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This year JMAC breaks down barriers of the social-norm and isn't afraid to talk taboo, with the power of the pussy as her main focus. This is conscious, observational, stand up comedy about finding yourself and in turn, touching others. Get ready folks, this one's is rated V for Vagina.
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Shop Like a Kardashian
Filed Under: Los Angeles, Miami, New York, ShoppingOne of the best parts of traveling is the shopping, and no one knows shopping better than the Kardashians: Kim, Khloe, Kourtney and … well, all the other ones.
But you don't need a famous family or a rap star boyfriend to drop some dollars at these star sisters' top shops. So don your dark glasses, grab your iced latte and take our tour.
The Beverly Center
Rodeo Drive, Los Angeles
Kardashians Are the "Pretty Women" HereThe Kardashians call LA home, so they know the ultimate in fashion begins on Beverly Hills' Rodeo Drive. This year Kim took part in the opening of Valentino. Kourtney visits Juicy Couture and Barneys, among the other 100-plus luxurious shops and hotels along three palm-lined blocks. The Harry Winston "Traffic" diamond necklace costs $89,000 — but hey, at least Rodeo parking is free!
The Beverly Center is a bit more affordable. Kim regularly takes Manolo strolls through this eight-story mall, known for its views of the Hollywood Hills. Anchors like Bloomingdale's and Macy's are joined by160 stores ranging from the classic (Burberry, Versace) to retail staples (Aeropostale, Victoria's Secret) to stores promoting the sunny Southern California lifestyle (Divine, Ferrari — who knew Ferrari made shoes? — and Beach Bunny).
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Georgetown, Washington, DC
US Capital, World-Class ShoppingCensus numbers place seven of the country's 10 richest counties in the DC area, and with them comes great shopping. Maybe that's the real reason Kim attended the White House Press Correspondents' Dinner in April?
A short drive from DC, popular Tysons Corner Center (McLean, Va.) offers classics like Lord & Taylor, Macy's and Bloomingdale's (and shopping packages from the Ritz-Carlton). An easy Metro ride north of DC, Chevy Chase (Saks, Jimmy Choo, Neiman Marcus) makes a worthwhile day trip. But with stores for all price ranges, boutiques, cobblestone streets, taverns and art galleries, Georgetown is a must. The people-watching is outstanding as residents, students, tourists and famous faces wander M and Wisconsin Streets, explore the C&O Canal, enjoy cocktails at Potomac riverfront restaurants, and dance the night away at the countless bars and clubs.
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South Beach, Miami
Fun (Shopping) in the SunFor the last two seasons of Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami, the sisters stormed South Florida as they opened a new location of D-A-S-H, a boutique specializing in celebrity clothing and swimwear labels like La Rok, Vix and D'Amore. Kim joins the cast full-time for the January 2013 season, so you can be sure the girls will be "researching" other stores along Ocean Drive, Lincoln Road and Espanola Way: Curve, Envy Collection, Aldo and Genius Jones toy store for Kourtney's kids Mason and new baby Penelope. For fun, they'll relax among the pretty people at sidewalk cafes and art deco hotels like the Colony and the Avalon as flocks of wild green parrots whistle from the palms. And at night, clubs like Dream and SkyBar will beckon with hot rhythms — sure to inspire Kim's boyfriend, Kanye West, who is rumored to appear on the show.
Manhattan, New York City
Breakfast at Tiffany's, and Prada, and Henri Bendel …Nothing heals a broken heart like shopping in New York — and opening another D-A-S-H boutique. So after Kim's divorce from 72-day husband, Brooklyn Net Kris Humphries, Park, Fifth and Madison Avenues held much help during shooting breaks while she filmed Kourtney & Kim Take New York. From Tiffany & Co. to Chanel and the original Saks, some of the world's most-iconic stores reside along this moneyed Midtown span. Today Kim is clearly feeling better — she and Kanye (himself a designer so involved in her attire, he even helped clean out her closet) have also wandered Chelsea, a West Side neighborhood known less for its Alexander McQueen and Stella McCartney stores than its ethnic shops and boutiques, architecture and art galleries. Foodies love the Chelsea Market, and the High Line is a popular park and social destination.
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Very Good Recipes of Brownie from Jasey's Crazy Daisy
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Brownies with German Chocolate Cake Frosting (Amazing Fudgy German Chocolate Brownies) By Jasey's Crazy Daisy 07/08/13 22:59 Sometimes you need a fabulous dessert but don't know where to begin - trust me, start here with these Brownies with German Chocolate Frosting. I totally get it, I've been there when I didn't have the time to put together my favorite homemade recipe and... Add to my recipe book
Double Stuff Brownies {Cousins To The Oreo} By Jasey's Crazy Daisy 05/06/13 12:00 My family is crazy about Oreo cookies, not only my kids and husband, but cousins, aunts, and uncles. I don't know about you, but my favorites are the Double Stuf and Cool Mint ones ~now those are heaven. The cream is actually my favorite part, unless I... Add to my recipe book
Tagalong Brownie Cookie Bars {Tagalong Brookies} By Jasey's Crazy Daisy 03/18/13 11:00 Peanut butter and chocolate. And brownies. And Girl Scout Cookies. What do all these have in common? Classics. They are all classics. They belong together. Like peanut butter and jelly, only chocolate. Right? They were made to be together. Simply fabulous.... Add to my recipe book
Twix Brownies {Who'd have thought Twix could get any better?} By Jasey's Crazy Daisy 03/07/12 00:47 Brownies, again?!?! Yes, I know I have a problem! I cannot help myself. But really, I have been thinking about this particular brownie for quite some time now. You ask if there was anything wrong with Twix candy bars before they met the brownie. Not really,... Add to my recipe book
Snickers Brownies By Jasey's Crazy Daisy 02/29/12 02:59 Brownies, obviously I have a thing for brownies. Or, rather for taking my favorite treats and twisting them into brownies. This time brownies meet Snickers, complete with, peanut nougat center, caramel, and chocolate candy bar topping. Go ahead and make... Add to my recipe book
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Samoa Brownie Cookie Bars By Jasey's Crazy Daisy 11/09/11 21:01 These are so yummy.... they're kind of like those Girl Scout Samoa Cookies, with their shortbread cookie crust, gooey coconut caramel topping and chocolate drizzle, but these naughty little bars sneak in a delightful layer of brownies. Almost like German... Add to my recipe book
Chocolate By Jasey's Crazy Daisy 08/29/11 18:45 One summer afternoon, long ago when I was a little girl, I remember baking zucchini brownies with my aunt thinking, "Is she seriously going to put that green stuff in our brownies?!?!?!" They baked. They cooled. We tasted, I thought, "Are these the same... Add to my recipe book


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The final installment of Robin Hobb's Sunday Times best-selling series The Rain Wild Chronicles.
Dragon blood and scales, dragon liver and eyes and teeth. All required ingredients for medicines with near-miraculous healing powers. The legendary blue dragon Tintaglia is dying of wounds inflicted by hunters sent by the Duke of Chalced, who meanwhile preserves his dwindling life by consuming the blood of the dragon's poet Selden Vestrit.
If Tintaglia perishes, her ancestral memories will die with her. And the dragons in the ancient city of Kelsingra will lose the secret knowledge they need to survive. Their keepers immerse themselves in the dangerously addictive memory-stone records of the city in the hope of recovering the Elderling magic that once allowed humans and dragons to co-exist. In doing so they risk losing their own identities, even their lives. And danger threatens from beyond the city, too. For war is coming: war between dragonkind and those who would destroy them.
©2011 Robin Hobb (P)2013 HarperCollins Publishers Limited
"In today's crowded fantasy market, Robin Hobb's books are like diamonds in a sea of zircons." (George R. R. Martin)
"Hobb is superb, spinning wonderful characters and plots from pure imagination" (Conn Iggulden)
"Hobb is one of the great modern fantasy writers… what makes her novels as addictive as morphine is not just their imaginative brilliance but the way her characters are compromised and manipulated by politics." (The Times)
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"Good story, terrible narrator"
I Have read, or listened to, all the books by Robin Hobb uptil this one and she is one of my favorite fantasy writers. As an audiobook, this is a pain to get through. The narrator sounds like a newsreader on whiskey. With her voice all the characters sounds hoarse and angry and I believe this is not what Robin Hobb want to portrait. I recommend the book, but not as an audiobook.
"Surprisingly poor."
Blood of Dragons finished the Rain Wild series in a most mediocre fashion. Dragons vs Chalced , hmm let me see whos gonna win...
Hess degenerated into a borderline retarded caricature of the character in the first book while all the reject keepers become cardboard placeholders.
Im sorry to give a Robin Hobb book such a poor score but this one is quite half arsed.
I was actually looking forward to see Thymara's fathers agricultural experiment in the trees but the author seems to have forgotten about the dude altogether.
This performance is bad! How can four books be narrated by 3 different people? Saskia Butler did best, the other 2 not so well. Changing narrators brings about different pronunciation of names which ruins continuity.
Er no.
Maybe a comedy adaption so bad its good?
It hurts me to be so harsh on an author I grew up with. This series started off good but degenerated into half arsery.
"A brilliant end to an awesome journey!"
If you have followed this Tangle since The Liveship Traders prepare yourself for some very happy listening. I have come to love all the keepers and their dragons over the previous three books and it was wonderful to spend time with them again. I felt like each of their victories were my own and to finally take flight with the dragons made me tear up with joy.
There is a new narrator, which is distracting, but give her time and you can get into the swing of it.
"why change the narrator AGAIN?!?"
The first book in this series was read by Saskia Butler, then it changed to another, and ruined it, went back to the first for the third book, and now its changed to a third? Seriously why? Its ruined the series for me, as it feels 'wrong'.
I've given up listening to this series already.
"the best story ever murdered"
I'm a huge fan of the Rain Wild books. This was to be the best of them all with dragons finally taking to the air and so many loose ends to tie up. It utterly beggars belief that you'd get Anne Flosnik to read this. She reads like she's being paid by the word and her rent is overdue. I've never had to listen to a book at half speed before just to make it sound at least vaguely dramatic. I'm utterly and completely at a loss to recommend this to anyone based on that performance. If anything this has murdered my experience of Robin Hobb's writing and audio books in general.
"A good story, but not CAlced CHalced"
Really good story and really well read for the most part but the choice of pronounciation of key character Alyss into ARLyss and CHalced into CALced?? After listening to the first three in the series by another narrator it took me a while to work out who Anne Flosnik was talking about. You may not get what I am trying to say. Its not the end of the world by a long shot but it just wrong footed my listening. I enjoyed it and am not asking for a refund as the story was fantastic as I always expect from Robin Hobb
"Downhill skiing!!"
If I was trying to read a book while skiing very fast through a slalom, this is what it would sound like. Is the narrator trying to break a world record for speed reading? As others have pointed out before me, why does the publisher change narrator yet again and why choose Anne Flosnik? Dont narrators have to go though a selection process? If so, then I am GLAD Anne Flosnik was chosen because surely the others in the line up must have been even worse. This is a study in how to ruin a good book with poor narration. Ah me, I'll just buckle up my seat belt for the revved up ride though the last few pages....
"again the read has changed"
Please get the next 2 books with the same reader.......these books are to good to mess around with
I looked forward to the release of Blood of Dragons on Audible but this is not what I was expecting. Not only has the narrator changed again but she sounds like she has a cold! Very nasal and hard to understand and the narration sounds very fast. The sound quality seems to be poor as well. Very disappointed.
"Great finale"
It would be helpful if each of the audio books had been performed by the same reader.
The battle of the dragons versus the Calsians.
The evolving relationships between the dragons and their keepers.
Blood will out!
Love Robin Hobb, and the Rain Wild Chronicles.
Hated the narration by Anne Flosnik, had to listen to find out what happened as had invested in the others in this series. Frankly was glad when it ended.
"Why Anne Flosnik"
I would recommend the story and the other audible books but not this one the Narrator is rubbish
A different narrator one that puts feeling into the book
I am absolutely devastated was loving the stories and can't wait to listen to the rest of the books, but i physically can't bring myself to listen to her robotic voice. The other Narrators made it interesting and i didn't want to stop listening but when i listen to Anne's voice i don't take anything in its like she's a robot not impressed at all. I am in love with the stories and want to listening to them, think i'm going to have buy read the 4th book myself :(
"Narration is ALL important !!!"
I enjoyed the story, the narration was bad.
Anne Fosnik narrates / enunciates as though she were hearing impaired. This strange rhythm and emphasis destroyed the book for me.
Choose your narrators more carefully. Robin Hobb is a tried and tested master story teller that does not give licence for second rate narration.
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GCS Federal Credit Union recently hosted local food drives at their Granite City Main Office and Collinsville locations.
June 4 through July 16, credit union and community members donated canned goods and nonperishable items to support their local community.
All donations at the GCS Granite City location benefitted the Granite City Community Care Center.
All donations at the GCS Collinsville location benefitted Collinsville, Maryville and Troy food pantries, as part of the 5th Annual Bank to Bank Food Drive.
For more information about GCS, visit myGCScu.com.
Founded in 1941, GCS Federal Credit Union currently has assets of more than $322 million. GCS serves more than 39,000 members throughout Madison and most of St. Clair Counties in Illinois via 7 conveniently located branches, numerous ATM locations, and 24-hour account access through a telephone audio response system and PCU online banking.
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Hostess Brands may have a second chance after all, with a bankruptcy judge ordering the company to attempt mediation with union workers.
It could result in the company making a comeback, but for now, Hostess outlets are empty, including the two in Great Falls.
The empty stores caught many people by surprise, including Michael Hughes, who has been a customer of the 9th Street South location for 20 years.
Hughes said, "There were times when this parking lot was filled up, so it was a good place to shop. and the people here were always friendly and helpful."
The 9th Street and the Northwest Bypass stores are two of 570 Hostess bakery outlets in the nation who may never see their shelves stocked again.
The outlets provided low-cost options to customers and accepted food stamps.
Hughes noted, "There are a lot of people that come here just to stretch their monthly food budget a little farther, so it is an effect."
Grocery stores in Great Falls are also feeling impact.
Pat McGuffin, the store director of Albertsons on 10 Avenue South, observed, "Used to be you could sell pallets full of it, but as eating habits have changed, people don't want to put that in a lunch box anymore and their share of the market has really shrunk."
McGuffin says within minutes of the Hostess news spreading on Friday, customers rushed into the store to clean out the Hostess brand products.
But while McGuffin says they will just replace the shelves with other bread brands, other stores like the Hostess outlet will be closed indefinitely.
Hughes recalled, "When I was a child I always had a Hostess fruit pie or a Twinkie in my lunch to take to school. It was always there...I feel bad because I believe it's another American icon company thats gone."
If mediation doesn't work, there's a strong chance that Twinkies and Wonder bread will still survive; with $2.5 billions dollars in annual revenue, plenty of other companies have their eye on Hostess' assets.


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Old Campaigners (Cold and Wet) - Preliminary
Mitchell F. Jamieson #230B
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Old Campaigners (Cold and Wet)
Mitchell F. Jamieson #230A
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After two days the men of the 6th Beach Battalion at the Omaha sector appear already war weary. The terrible confused experience of the landing and first two days on the beach have now turned into a routine pattern of hard work, sleeplessness, and the kind of living conditions generally described as "rugged."
Street in Verville-Sur-Mer
Alexander Russo #31
Gouache on board
Eight days after D-Day, the desolated village is only a byway for a war that has passed through.
Soldier Resting in Verville-Sur-Mer
Alexander Russo #43
Gouache on board
The ultimate fighting machine, a soldier and his rifle, presents a symbolic scene of tragic meditation and the melancholy of war.
Burial Ground Guards Around a Fire
Mitchell F. Jamieson #222
Watercolor on paper
At a cemetery above the beach, a group of burial guards huddle for brief comfort around a fire. The stick, held by one guard, was used to approximate the depth of the graves.
Burial Ground Above the Beach, Dusk
Mitchell F. Jamieson #231
Watercolor on paper
The transition from the active clatter and dust of the beach is abrupt at this field, high over the Western American beach, the first national cemetery on French soil of this war. Over the field there are the sounds of pick and shovel, and the oppressive, stench of bodies brought in for burial by the truckloads.
Mitchell F. Jamieson #236
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Boche prisoners at American Beach Sector.
Field Near Verville-Sur-Mer
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Soldiers seem part of the tragic landscape as they pause near a mine field about one and a half miles inland from Omaha Beach, four days after D-Day. By this time some units had suffered fifty percent casualties.


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WASHINGTON, March 5, 2013 —Procedural police dramas are one of the most prolific programming formats on TV. To rise to the top of this genre is no easy accomplishment, but "NCIS" has navigated it as successfully as any crime-solving show in TV history. Now in its 10th year, NCIS's popularity has grown through the years to the point where it is now the most popular scripted show on TV.
"NCIS" is averaging an astounding 22 million viewers per episode, and one recent show set their all time record with 22.86 million viewers. For a show in its tenth season, this is nothing short of phenomenal. Add the fact that "NCIS" frequently shares a time slot with one of the many popular reality shows currently plaguing the airwaves, and the staying power of "NCIS" is even more impressive.
"NCIS: Los Angeles," a spin-off that immediately follows "NCIS," is also enjoying its most popular season ever by averaging over 18 million viewers per episode. The eclectic cast of "NCIS: Los Angeles" is second only to its predecessor in making the evolution of its characters believable.
Fans of both shows find the NCIS characters likable, and their personal lives familiar; a big part of why both shows are so incredibly popular. The writers of "NCIS" and "NCIS: Los Angeles" have created a cast of characters we wouldn't hesitate to invite to a Sunday dinner with the family.
Would the average American invite Snooki or Kate Gosselin to Sunday dinner? If they did, cultivating stimulating conversation would probably not be the primary reason. The motivation would more likely be to capture them saying or doing something stupid enough to share on YouTube.
On the other hand, I'd happily suffer a head smack from Mark Harmon if it meant having a chance to sit down with him for a chat. Only a guarantee that Snooki or Gosselin could give me the next winning power ball numbers would compel me to endure their company.
Let's all hope shows like "NCIS" are still going strong when the current reality show obsession is but a faint memory. TV is meant to entertain its audience, not remind us of how many annoying people are in the world. That's a lesson that needs no further reinforcement.
Tonight's viewing:
All times are EST:
8 p.m.
ABC: Celebrity Wife Swap: (New) Rapper Coolio's girlfriend switches places with singer Mark McGrath's wife for a week.
CBS: NCIS: (New) A media frenzy surrounding an unidentified criminal prompts Gibbs' barber to question his son's involvement and ask for Gibbs' help in ruling out his son as a prime suspect.
FOX: American Idol: (Live) Ten singers perform in Las Vegas.
NBC: Betty White's Off Their Rockers: (Repeat) Senior pranks include a woman pilfering liquor from a shopper's cart and an oldster falling asleep on a furniture-store bed. Appearing: Steve-O.
CW: Hart of Dixie: (New) Zoe (Rachel Bilson) tries to keep her feelings about Wade (Wilson Bethel) under control, causing her to become overly protective when it comes to Rose (guest star McKaley Miller) and her boyfriend.
8:30 p.m.
NBC: Betty White's Off Their Rockers: (Repeat) Pranks include a senior tangling with a street performer and an elderly patient trying to escape from inside an ambulance. Also: a gassy man; a senior who falls asleep while driving his electric scooter.
9 p.m.
ABC: The Taste: (New) The seven semi-finalists must seduce the judges with a single, sumptuous spoonful of their latest dish; three cooks are eliminated.
CBS: NCIS: Los Angeles: (New) Sam fears for his family's safety when his wife (Aunjanue Ellis) is called to resume a former CIA cover after a case suggests ties to the infamous Sidorov and his stolen nukes.
NBC: Go On: (New) After getting Janie's life insurance check, Ryan self-medicates with gambling.
CW: Beauty and the Beast: (Repeat) Alex's trustworthiness is called into question by Cat and Vincent. Meanwhile, Evan makes a surprising discovery about the woman he's dating.
9:30 p.m.
NBC: The New Normal: (New) David takes a stance against Bryan dictating his Halloween costume. Nicole Richie guest stars in this special Halloween episode!
10 p.m.
ABC: Body of Proof: (New) Megan and Tommy are faced with an unusual investigation when a couple claims their daughter was killed by the devil.
CBS: Golden Boy: (New) A pretty thief tries to keep herself out of jail by giving Clark information about a murdered drug addict and her missing child.
NBC: Smash: (New) All eyes are on Julia's reworked book; "Hit List" has its first read-through, and Ivy meets her new co-star. Sean Hayes guest stars.
Basic cable:
New episodes of:
Dual Survival: Untamed at 8 p.m. on DSC
Dual Survival at 9 p.m. on DSC
Top Gear at 9 p.m. on History Channel
Income Property at 9 p.m. on HGTV
Dance Moms at 9 p.m. on LIFE
Doomsday Preppers at 9 p.m. on NGC
Face Off at 9 p.m. on Syfy
Real Husbands of Hollywood at 10 p.m. on BET
Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan at 10 p.m. on BBC
The Millionaire Matchmaker at 10 p.m. on BRAVO
Yukon Men: Revealed at 10 p.m. on DSC
Chopped at 10 p.m. on Food Channel
Justified at 10 p.m. on FX
Alien Encounters at 10 p.m. on SCI
Robot Combat League at 10 p.m. on Syfy
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Ocean Roundup: Humpback Whale Scars Can Reveal Migration Patterns, Sea Star Die-Offs Linked to Virus, and More
- In a new study, researchers say that identifying scars on humpback whales from killer whales and cookiecutter sharks is helping scientists better understand their migration patterns. Because cookiecutter sharks are typically found in warmer waters, whereas killer whales are widely distributed, scars from cookiecutters show that humpbacks recently passed through warmer waters. Independent Online
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Don't Let Congress Crush Offshore Wind's Growing Momentum
The offshore wind industry rang in 2014 on a high note: both the Cape Wind and Block Island projects will qualify for the critically important Investment Tax Credit (ITC)! These two projects are in the running to be the first offshore wind farm in the United States. But because Congress allowed the ITC for offshore wind to expire on December 31st, they also might be the only two wind farms built in U.S. waters.
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Offshore Wind Gets a $180 Million Push
Offshore wind development got a huge boost last week when the Department of Energy announced that it would provide $180 million in funding to support four planned offshore wind farms off the U.S. Atlantic coast.
To get the ball rolling, $20 million of this funding is being released in 2012, which is great news for offshore wind development at a time when Congress has been floundering on clean energy.
These funds will be used to support innovative strategies that, in the long-term, will help cut the costs of developing offshore wind. The Department of Energy's support for offshore wind comes at a time of strong public support for offshore wind in coastal states, such as in New Jersey, where it has a 77% approval rating among shore residents.
The Department of Energy has been helping to streamline the permitting process through a process called "Smart from the Start", which helps promote responsible development of offshore wind in accordance with environmental factors as well as recreational and commercial use of ocean resources.
Oceana has been highly engaged throughout this process as an environmental stakeholder to make sure offshore wind is developed both efficiently and responsibly in order to gain the clean energy benefits of offshore wind in a way that protects marine wildlife.
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Why We Believe in Offshore Wind
Oceana is an event partner for the American Wind Energy Association's (AWEA) Offshore Wind Conference in Baltimore, MD next week, October 11-13.
I'll be at the conference representing Oceana, and I'll be speaking on a panel about stakeholder engagement, which will focus on how best to engage and educate key stakeholders in the offshore wind development process.
Why is Oceana such a strong advocate for offshore wind, anyway? Here are a few big reasons:
- Because we have seen the damage that drilling for and burning fossil fuels can do to the health of the oceans and marine life, and we must find a better way to satisfy our energy needs.
- Because windmills harness a clean and infinite source of energy, while eliminating the risk of deadly oil spills and creating three times as many jobs as the oil industry.
- Because we believe that the environmentally safe and responsible development of offshore wind is one of the best chances we have as a country to end our addiction to fossil fuels and to finally stop the dangerous practice of oil and gas drilling in our oceans.
- Because we believe that, if sited correctly, offshore wind could be the ocean-based part of the solution to climate change and its "evil twin," ocean acidification.
- Because Oceana is in a unique position as both a stakeholder in the process and an advocate for offshore wind to the stakeholders/decision-makers in Congress, where we engage and educate congressional staff on the benefits of offshore wind. We collaborate with other environmental organizations and the offshore wind industry to advocate for legislative policies that help promote the development of offshore wind.
At last year's conference, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar signed the first U.S. lease for offshore wind development, and since then, he and Secretary of Energy Steven Chu unveiled a National Offshore Wind Strategy. The plan includes the deployment of 10 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity by 2020 and 54 gigawatts by 2030, and Salazar and Chu announced $50.5 million in funding opportunities for projects that support offshore wind energy deployment.
In other words, it's an exciting time in the world of offshore wind – and we're thrilled to be a part of the action.
You can help, too! Tell your senators to replace dirty oil drills with clean windmills.
Nancy Sopko is an Ocean Advocate at Oceana.
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Since our first post about the impacts of Japan's nuclear crisis on the oceans, a lot has happened, but many questions remain and the situation is constantly changing.
As the cooling systems for the injured reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station remain offline, the method used to avoid a fire and full-blown meltdown of the reactors has been the continuous pumping of seawater onto the fuel rods.
Much of the seawater is evaporated, but thousands of tons of radiated water runoff have filled the nuclear plant. Tokyo Electric, who runs the facility, has shown extreme difficulties handling the growing amounts of radiated water.
They began pumping over 10,000 tons of seawater with lower levels of radiation out into the ocean, to make room for more contaminated water. Shortly afterwards a large crack was discovered last Saturday in a pit next to the seawater intake pipes at the No. 2 reactor which began leaking drastically higher levels of radiation directly into the Pacific.
During the leak, Tokyo Electric reported that seawater near the plant contained radioactive iodine-131 that was 5 million times the legal limit, and cesium-137 levels at 1.1 million times the legal limit.
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2007 - 2009 The briefThere are concerns in the Gladstone community about public health issues linked to industrial emissions, ranging from asthma to still births and cancer. In order to investigate the health concerns in detail, the Queensland State Government initiated a Clean and Healthy Air...
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| Enhanced community partnerships
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
2004 – 2005 The brief:The rezoning of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park incorporating an increase from 4.6% to 33% 'No Take' areas is Australia's largest public consultation process.Although the processes and efforts employed by the Authority were generally successful in building...
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| Develop new futures thinking capabilities
Hay Group Asia-Pacific
2006 The brief:Hay Group wished to conduct challenging 'futures thinking' workshops, to help its consultants become externally focussed and think longer-term. The project and workshops aimed to explore what the future in 2016 could be like, focussed on organisations and what factors will...
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| Issues Review: Business and Human Rights
International Council on Mining and Metals
2005 – 2006 The brief:Futureye was engaged by ICMM to undertake a summary of the critical human rights issues and challenges facing the mineral resources industry and an assessment of the current approaches and capacity of ICMM member companies to effectively manage these issues. ICMM wanted...
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| 2013–2018 customer and market engagement strategy
2013 The brief:In the context of a highly politicised phase of national debate about energy pricing and after the controversial rollout of smart meters in Victoria, Futureye was engaged by Jemena to help develop its 2013–2018 strategy for customer and market engagement, across the...
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| Leading practice sustainability reporting: A review of health, safety, environment and community reporting
Leighton Holdings
2004 – 2005 The brief:The Leighton Holdings Limited Board wished to understand where it and the six group companies are positioned in terms of health, safety, environment and community reporting. The Board also asked Futureye's advice on whether the organisational culture has the capacity...
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| Building community relations commitment at every level
Newcrest Mining Limited, Cadia Valley Operations
2005 - 2006 The brief:Though community engagement was widespread across all areas of Newcrest's Cadia Valley Operations the links were poorly articulated and uncoordinated. With a major new project on the horizon of a predicted mine life of up to 30 years, the operations needed to establish...
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| Engaging for change
Nyrstar (formerly Zinifex Limited)
2004 - 2005 The brief:Zinifex's Port Pirie Smelter is the world's largest lead smelter and it's key sustainability challenge was that there was an unacceptably high level of lead-in-blood of children under the age of five.Zinifex initiated a process to engage the community in the...
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| Building relationships and managing issues through strategic communications and stakeholder engagement
OneSteel - Whyalla Steel Works
2004 - ongoing The brief:OneSteel Whyalla Steelworks (OneSteel) was granted an indenture licence by the Premier of South Australia in 2005 which did not require them to meet Environment Protection Authority conditions in relation to dust. OneSteel faced a high level of outrage from regulatory...
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| Review of Oxiana's 2005 Sustainability Report
OZ Minerals (formerly Oxiana Limited)
2006 The brief:Futureye was contracted to review Oxiana's 2005 Sustainability Report.The solution:Oxiana's 2005 sustainability report was reviewed in relation to emerging trends, drivers and best practice in public reporting. Oxiana's report was also evaluated according to Futureye's...
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| Creating a strategic corporate responsibility program
2007 The brief:SEEK had organically developed a range of Corporate Responsibility (CR) initiatives from its early days, such as SEEK Volunteer and its matched-giving program called Bright Futures. Making a positive contribution to the community is seen as something that is in the company's...
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| Building global stakeholder engagement and participation in the UN Conference on Sustainable Development
United Nations Rio +20 Earth Summit
2012 The brief:The RIO+20 Summit represented an opportunity to promote the green economy and institutional framework for sustainable development, as well as a very real chance for the UN to connect with and engage ordinary people from across the globe.Our solution:Futureye partnered with...
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| Embedding Human Rights
Xstrata Coal
2007-2008 The brief:As Xstrata Coal expands into developing areas, it recognises good human rights management will play an increasingly important role in the company's commitment to sustainable development. With the goal of respecting, protecting and promoting human rights, Xstrata Coal...
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My Heavily Armored Wasp ended up getting third, which was ridiculously cool - it actually ended up edging out Makaru's Kahu. Again, it's really just fun to get nominated, even if the concept of winning is hopelessly out of reach.
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ATLANTA (AP) -- The attendance for Monday night's Louisville-Michigan game at the Georgia Dome is 74,326 -- a record for a championship game.
The record may not last long. The 2014 Final Four will be held at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Attendance there could reach 80,000.
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lies in judgments about impact and efficacy against agreed-on objectives, not in our views of justice or social value.
Supply-reduction policy is often treated as identical with drug law enforcement. While there is a substantial overlap among the interventions that belong in each category, there is an important conceptual difference between these ideas, and there are some policy interventions that belong in one category but not the other. Supply-reduction efforts include all those interventions that are made to reduce the availability of drugs to unauthorized users. This category includes many things that are not ordinarily thought of as drug law enforcement. For example, it includes efforts to persuade farmers in foreign countries to substitute legitimate crops for illegal drugs. It also includes efforts to police the regulatory boundary between drugs prescribed for legitimate users and those who would like to abuse them. Some activities, such as crop replacement, are supply-reduction efforts but are not law enforcement efforts.
By the same token, drug law enforcement includes many interventions that do not aim to reduce the supply of drugs. For example, it is a crime in all states to possess and use certain drugs as well as to sell them. Nearly 1 million people a year are arrested for personal possession or use of small amounts of drugs (Office of National Drug Control Policy, 1999a).1 Enforcement of laws prohibiting personal possession or use is properly seen as operating on the demand side rather than the supply side of the drug problem. Such enforcement adds the threat of arrest to all the other reasons that already exist to avoid using illegal drugs and brings current drug users into the criminal justice system, where they can be sent to jail or sent to drug treatment alternatives to jail.
To begin our analysis of supply-reduction instruments, it is useful to lay out the logic that links supply-reduction policy to drug use. Many common errors of reasoning show up in policy debates about supply-reduction policy.
Some drug policy analysts appear to believe that supply-reduction efforts fail to deter drug use because most drug users are addicted and
It was sale of alcohol, not possession for home use, that was prohibited during Prohibition. Except in a few states, individuals were always allowed to manufacture and use alcohol for their own use, yet the policy was viewed as prohibition. It is clear that the nation's drug policy is much more prohibitive than Prohibition was (Bonnie and Whitebread, 1974).


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14 No-Fuss One-Skillet Dinners
When you need to get a delicious dinner on the table in no time flat, there's nothing better than a one-skillet supper recipe. An easy way to use ingredients you have handy, a meal made in one pot is not only a delectable way to use common ingredients, it also guarantees quick cleanup, so you can spend time with the family when dinner's done.
Looking for more quick but satisfying family meals? Try one of these easy recipes.
Garlic Chicken for Two
Whole cloves of garlic turn mild and buttery when they're simmered with chicken in a simple white wine-mustard sauce in this garlic chicken recipe for two. Serve with mashed potatoes and green beans.
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Ralph Bristol is a 30-year veteran of radio and TV broadcasting. He is a US Air Force veteran and holds a BS degree from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. Ralph was a radio and TV reporter, anchor and news director in Missouri and Illinois before joining WORD Radio in Greenville/Spartanburg, SC in 1995.
In the spring of 2007, Supertalk 99.7 WWTN beckoned Ralph to Nashville. Ralph defies political labels, and has no partisan loyalties, but can best be described as a libertarian/conservative. Ralph writes and speaks extensively on education, tax and economic issues. In his spare time, Ralph terrorizes golf courses, invents useful things with sharp tools and dead wood, and entertains audiences with irreverent humor and contrarian insight. Invite him to speak to your group at your own risk.


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Law & Order: Felony charges filed in Gary shooting
Post-Tribune staff reports February 11, 2014 6:04PM
Updated: March 13, 2014 6:36AM
Felony charges filed in shooting
A Gary man arrested hours after a daytime shooting in Midtown on Sunday has been charged with five felonies, including attempted murder, armed robbery resulting in serious bodily injury and aggravated battery.
Arnell Davis Jr., 18, of 1425 Mississippi St., is in custody at Lake County Jail on $80,000 bail.
The victim, Richard Hawkins, 19, was shot several times and found lying on 25th Avenue near Madison Street about 10 a.m. He has a bullet lodged near his spine and has had a kidney and part of his colon removed because of damage from the shooting, the probable cause affidavit states.
Hawkins' brother told Detective Cpl. Michael Barnes that the victim went to 2425 Madison St., a vacant home where Davis used to live, to buy a gun from Davis. Instead, the victim was robbed and shot. Hawkins ran from the scene south toward Fire Station 4, and collapsed in the road where Patrolmen Kwata Osborne and LaRia Crews found him.
Police say the investigation into the shooting continues because they believe other suspects are involved.
Stabbing victim treated for injuries
A Brunswick man told police he was stabbed and beaten Monday by two men who accosted him as he was walking near his home between 6 and 7 a.m., police said.
Paul Weatherspoon, 31, told Patrolman LaRia Crews he was on Burr Street between 3rd and 4th avenues when one of the two assailants started hitting him and the other stabbed him.
Weatherspoon was taken to St. Catherine Hospital for treatment of injuries.
Owner pursues man in car theft
Lake County police apprehended an alleged car thief after he crashed the stolen Pontiac in a ditch Feb. 1.
Antoine Dupree, 40, also known as Antione N. Dupree, of 2452 Maryland St., is charged with auto theft and theft.
The victim told Detective Cpl. William Clouse he was at a gas station at 49th Avenue and Broadway and went inside to pay for gas for his wife's car, which was also at the station. As he left the building, he saw his Pontiac G6 leaving the pump area and began chasing the vehicle in his wife's car.
The car thief crashed near 40th Avenue and Grant Street and jumped out and ran, but the victim was able to provide a description of the suspect, who was apprehended by Lake County police. The victim's wallet and car keys were missing and have not been recovered, the probable cause affidavit states.


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Reliance 40 Gal Electric Water Heater (6-40-DORS)
This item can be purchased on-line, however, due to shipping restrictions, ITEM PICKUP IS ONLY AVAILABLE AT YOUR LOCAL ACE STORE.
- 40 gallon capacity
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- 2-4500 watt/240 volt elements
- 2" foam insulation/R-Value 16.00
- .92 Energy Factor
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- Unit dimensions: 44"Hx20-1/2D
- Upper & lower elements: Part# 9000092, Stock# 44979
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- Drain valve: Part# 9000058, Stock# 44104
- T & P valve: Part# 9000728, Stock# 4008611 WARRANTY: 6 years tank & parts POLICY A
- 52 first hour rating, 20 gallons per hour recovery
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We want you to be fully satisfied with every item that you purchase from www.acehardware.com. If you are not satisfied with an item that you have purchased (excluding Gift Cards and gas-powered outdoor equipment*), you may return the item up to thirty days after the original purchase date to receive a store credit (less shipping, handling and other charges). We recommend that you make returns of online purchases to an Ace retail store near you which will issue your store credit. If you do not have an Ace retail store near you, please contact a Customer Service Specialist by calling 1-866-290-5334 for complete return instructions. Please refer to our Return Instructions for more information about returning a purchase.
The item must be returned in good condition, in original boxes (whenever possible), and with all paperwork, parts and accessories to insure full credit. After 30 days, please contact the manufacturer directly.
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James W. Watson Sentenced in U.S. District Cour
The United States Attorney's Office announced that during a federal court session in Billings, on September 1, 2010, before Senior U.S. District Judge Jack D. Shanstrom, JAMES W. WATSON, age 32, appeared for sentencing. WATSON was sentenced to a term of:
- Prison: 46 months, consecutive to another sentence
- Special Assessment: $100
- Supervised Release: 3 years
WATSON was sentenced in connection with his guilty plea to being a felon-in-possession of a firearm.
In an Offer of Proof filed by Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Ed Zink, the government stated it would have proved at trial the following:
WATSON is a convicted felon, presently under the supervision of the Montana Department of Corrections stemming from a 2009 sentence. WATSON is prohibited from possessing firearms.
On August 20, 2009, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives became involved in an investigation after learning that WATSON may be in possession of a firearm. WATSON lived in a camper on a car lot, causing a Billings Code Enforcement Officer to take notice.
During the week of August 17, the code officer observed WATSON outside the camper, wearing only shorts with a handgun tucked in the waistband. She notified police, who contacted an Bureau of ATF officer. The officer learned WATSON was on conditional release, which is treated as inmate status by the Department of Corrections. WATSON's supervising officers decided to attempt contact with WATSON based on the information, and they asked the ATF officer to accompany them. They all arrived at the camper on August 21, 2009. WATSON was not present and the supervising officers decided to search the camper for the gun. Inside, a loaded Springfield Armory V-10 semi-automatic .45 ACP pistol was seized.
Because there is no parole in the federal system, the "truth in sentencing" guidelines mandate that WATSON will likely serve all of the time imposed by the court. In the federal system, WATSON does have the opportunity to earn a sentence reduction for "good behavior." However, this reduction will not exceed 15% of the overall sentence.
The investigation was a cooperative effort between the Billings Police Department, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and Montana Probation and Parole.
This conviction is yet another important outcome from Project Safe Neighborhoods, a national priority of the United States Department of Justice. PSN is designed as a partnership between federal and local law enforcement to reduce violent crime and gun-related crime through the vigorous enforcement of the criminal provisions of the federal firearms laws. In Montana, the effort under PSN is called "Catch and No Release."


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Karou Charou is Ma-Dhir at Emperors Palace
Theatre of Marcellus, Emperors Palace, Johannesburg, Gauteng
One night of hysterical comedy that will have you in stitches
The enigmatic and charismatic Karou Charou will be back on stage at the Theatre of Marcellus on 13 July, and he's bigger and bolder than ever before. The comedian's brand-new one-man show diverges wildly from his series of family friendly shows, and that means that this show is not for the faint hearted.
Karou's latest show highlights his rise to fame as one of the most successful Indian comedians on the circuit. His return to his brash, unapologetic best with no sacred cows and no holds barred, will entertain the audience on a comedy rollercoaster ride of note. A master of entertainment, Karou will wander off stage to engage in unscripted, yet hilarious banter with audience members. The show will also feature music, song, dance and magic that all adds up to a riotous night of Bollywood proportions!
Doors open at 16h15 and the show will start at 17h00. Tickets are R150 per person and can be booked through the Emperors Palace Box Office on 011 928 1297/1213 or at Computicket. Winners Circle members qualify for discounts and no under 18's will be permitted.Terms and conditions
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How to Responsibly Adopt a Companion Animal
Ready to add some fur to your family? Make your new addition as comfortable as can be by following this easy adoption guide.
What better gift for the holidays than a tail-wagging pooch or frisky feline, right? Not so fast. Every year, 3 to 4 million dogs are euthanized while many continue to make excuses to buy from pet stores and breeders. You've heard the reasons. They want a new puppy without behavior problems so the kids will be safe. She's had her heart set on this breed her whole life—and with Christmas around the corner, many will look for a tail-wagging, cuddly addition to the family, only to decide a couple months in that the commitment is too much, leading to an innocent furball being surrendered to a shelter. Too many forgotten friends are dropped off at shelters, while too few people look to shelters, adoption agencies, and rescue groups to find their perfect pal. Adopting a companion animal not only saves a life, but it also opens up a spot in a facility for another animal in need of care. So shun puppy mills and banish breeders—adopt responsibly and be rewarded in animal love. Here's how.
Before You Adopt
Before you commit to bringing home a cuddly cutie, remember: any animal is in need of a stable home. This is a long-term commitment. Make sure you can answer the following questions: if you rent, are you able to have animals on the property? Do you know for a fact that you can afford to care for your new companion? (Caring for a dog can cost upwards of $1,000 per year.) Do you have time to train, exercise, and play? Do you know what you're looking for in personality? Relaxed and calm? Or energetic and outgoing? Can you afford to housebreak? Knowing your care limitations, time restraints, and expectations will ensure you end up with the perfect snuggly soulmate—and rescue groups are happy to be your matchmaker.
The Application Process
In the off chance you get caught up in the whirlwind of kitten-fever and neglect to consider the cat-astrophies that could arise from a lack of planning, rescue groups and shelters have you covered. Most have extensive applications to ensure potential adopters understand what is involved in caring for a companion. For example, Northern California Family Dog Rescue asks applicants a variety of questions, from where the dog will be housed to where she will be kept when you're not home. The organization also asks you to provide vet contact information, to explain if and why you've ever given up a companion animal before, why you want to adopt, and describe a typical day for your new addition.
Finding the Right Fit
So how do you go about finding the cuddliest kitten or dutiful doggy? And so what if you really have your heart set on a pug? No problem! Taking the time to find the right adoption organization is important, and luckily, it's never been easier. Petfinder.com is the largest adoption website in the world and allows you to search for rescues by variety (dog, cat, bird, barnyard, and more), breed (yes, you can get a pug!), zip code and location, age, gender, and size. You can also filter by additional characteristics such as housetrained or special needs, and you can add that your household has young children or existing companion animals. You can also search for specific organizations by name or location, look at breed guides, and browse extensive how-to guides.
Shelters, Groups, and Fosters
Shelters differ from rescue groups in that the application process is usually less lengthy, allows you to bring home your new addition the same day, and the facilities tend to house more animals. This often means that volunteers and staff might not know the animals' personalities as extensively, and most recommend that you bring a toy for cats and dogs to interact with while you're getting to know them. In contrast, rescue groups allow you to be more specific in you choice, and many are breed-specific. The application process will be longer than a shelter, and will often involve a home visit to ensure you are a safe match (read: not an animal hoarder). You will be able to find out more specific details about your prospective pooch as volunteers are usually bale to spend more time with the animals. Patience is a definite requirement when taking this route, but ensures safety for all parties, and often helps rescues, foster families, and adoptive families keep in touch. Fostering an animal allows you to help get to really understand the commitments of animal care while taking pressure off animal groups and helping cuddly cats in the process—although saying goodbye to your pal after they've been adopted can be downright heartbreaking.
Setting Up Home Sweet Home
A dramatic change of environment is traumatic for anyone, and your adopted cutie will be confused about where he or she is as well as what to expect from you. Be gentle and allow your newbie time to acclimate, while making sure that you're around to soothe and socialize. Molly Mutt dog duvets are a great idea to help your precocious new pal get used to you. The bed can be stuffed with old pillows, towels, or clothes so your scent can register as familiar, while keeping old garments out of the landfill.
If you're ready for some great adventure and big love, adoption is a great way to go—after all, being a kick-butt vegan is as much about helping animals as it is about a healthy body and helping the environment. Now that you know the ins and outs, you can encourage even more friends and family to take the animal-saving route too!
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