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Happy Feet: The Savoy Ballroom Lindy Hoppers and Meby Richard Michelson, E. B. Lewis
On March 12, 1926, the doors of the Savoy Ballroom swung open in Harlem. It was a night to remember, when blacks and whites, rich and poor, all came together to dance!
This inspiring story of the world-famous dancing palace and home of the Lindy Hoppers is told from a father to his son, Happy Feet. It's Happy Feet's favorite story--after all, he was born/i>
On March 12, 1926, the doors of the Savoy Ballroom swung open in Harlem. It was a night to remember, when blacks and whites, rich and poor, all came together to dance!
This inspiring story of the world-famous dancing palace and home of the Lindy Hoppers is told from a father to his son, Happy Feet. It's Happy Feet's favorite story--after all, he was born on the very night the Savoy opened. And he hopes that one day he'll make his own dancing debut at the legendary ballroom . . . because with a lot of hard work and a little Savoy magic, anything is possible.
Includes an author's note with biographies of Swing-Era dancers.
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- 9780152050573
- Publisher:
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- Publication date:
- 11/01/2005
- Edition description:
- First Edition
- Pages:
- 32
- Product dimensions:
- 9.00(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)
- Lexile:
- AD700L (what's this?)
- Age Range:
- 4 - 7 Years
Meet the Author
RICHARD MICHELSON is the talented author of several books for children. He owns an art gallery and lives in Northampton, Massachusetts.
E. B. LEWIS is the award-winning illustrator of many books for children, including Coming on Home Soon, winner of a Caldecott Honor; Down the Road, an ALA Notable Children's Book, and Talkin' About Bessie: The Story of Aviator Elizabeth Wieman by Nikki Grimes, winner of the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award. He lives in Folsom, New Jersey.
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Happy Feet is the captivating story about the night the Savoy Ballroom, Harlem's "hottest, most magnificent dancing palace" opened its doors in 1926. Told by "Happy Feet," a young boy given the nickname because he was born on the day the Savoy opened, the book chronicles that wonderful night when people from all around, both "blacks and whites, rich and poor, came together to dance." Happy Feet opens in the father's shoeshine shop where the young boy, true to his nickname, is tapping his feet. He tells the reader that he was born on a special day, the day the Savoy Ballroom opened. He then recounts how his father built up his shop in anticipation of all the new customers who would be strolling by on their way to the Savoy. We meet several vibrantly named characters, from Long-Legged George to Twistmouth and Musclehead (all real people). From here, the story moves to the dance floor and all the fun people had swinging and moving to the great music. Soon Happy Feet is dreaming that his name might one day be up on the marquee at the Savoy. The easy flowing narrative is sure to draw young readers into the story and spur their imaginations. There are many descriptive passages such as, "It was the day the doors sung open on the earth's hottest, coolest, most magnificent, superdeluxe dancing palace. The Savoy!" The story soon takes on a beat of its own as Happy Feet's father recalls, "The cats were clapping, the floor was bouncing, and my heart was beating." The watercolors that accompany Happy Feet beautifully illustrate both life within the shoeshine shop and the dancers at the Savoy. As the pages turn and the music heats up, the dancers blur into a mass of movement, conveying the excitement of that night long ago. Quill says: Happy Feet will get your child's feet tapping.


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Did you know that 2.4 billion people do not have access to basic toilets? That number includes some of the children and family members ChildFund works with in Africa, Asia and the Americas. When families don't have clean and safe bathroom facilities, children become vulnerable to disease and malnutrition. Nov. 19 is World Toilet Day, and we're asking for your help in sharing information about the lack of good sanitation in communities around the world. This video from Cambodia shows how a simple latrine has made a dramatic difference in 11-year-old Romduol's life. If you share the video with your circle of friends and loved ones, use the World Toilet Day hashtag, #WeCantWait.
Reporting by Abraham Marca, ChildFund Bolivia
Raquel, 19, is a young leader in her Bolivian community. We asked her to tell us about her sponsorship experience, what she's up to now and her career plans.
How would you describe your friendship with your sponsor?
I have a beautiful relationship with my sponsor. She tells me about her country and sends me pictures with beautiful landscapes, places where she goes with her family. She also tells me about her daily life and how she worries about me and my family. I love when she sends postcards.
What have you learned from your sponsor?
My sponsor is consistent about writing; we keep in touch often, and we know what is going on in each other's lives. I learned a lot about the value of friendship with her. I think she is my best friend because she has taught me a lot about other places, about respect for the family. Her letters are written in a simple way but tell me a lot. I know she thinks about me all the time.
Tell me about the new activity you're doing now.
The local partner in my community started a silversmith training program, and I was curious about how to work with silver and make a ring myself. The day I made my first ring, I was very happy and proud. I continued making other small pieces of jewelry, first during my free time, and now I am part of a small association.
Now that you have learned this skill, do you have future plans?
I would like to own a business, making jewelry with my own style. I would also like to teach other youth to make rings, earrings and many more things. Of course, I would also like to learn more about this art.
I understand you are the association's president. How do you feel about holding this position?
Well, all of my friends and partners elected me. They told me I am a responsible, dynamic and good friend, and they trusted me.
Now we run our association by ourselves. All of us are youth, and we learn something new every day. I know this is a big responsibility. All of us want to strengthen our small association.
What is your biggest challenge and biggest triumph?
My biggest challenge is to find the time to keep up with this new responsibility and stay on time. We want to build our own brand — not only a logo but an identity. We would like to be known in Oruro and throughout Bolivia.
My main satisfaction is to see us grow as people, both as silversmiths and as friends. Being at the silversmith workshop is fun. We all are friends and take care each other.
By Rashmi Kulkarni, ChildFund India
In parts of India, literacy rates are very low for a variety of reasons. One problem is a lack of electricity. When you are in the dark at home, it's not easy to read.
In June, ChildFund India distributed nearly 40,000 solar-powered lamps to children in homes without electricity, as phase two of a national literacy campaign called Books, My Friends. In December 2014, our India staff members, with the help of local partner organizations and others, distributed 40,000 tote bags full of age-appropriate books in several languages. About 115,000 children have benefited from the program, which aims to make reading fun and also help them improve their literacy skills.
According to India's Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) for 2014, many children are behind grade level in their reading skills. Among eighth-graders, about 75 percent can read at second-grade level, and 32.5 percent of second-graders can't even recognize letters.
We used to use wax or kerosene candles. With the slightest blow of wind, the candles would go out.
In this campaign phase, called Toward a Brighter Future, children have received solar-powered lamps that allow them to read, do homework or other activities after the sun goes down.
"For me, my education is very important," says Aarathi, who got a lamp. "I don't like missing school even for a single day. Now that I have my own solar lamp, I can study anytime and anywhere. It's so convenient and easy to use these solar lamps. We also use these lamps for doing group studies outside our houses."
Although the lamps' primary purpose is to help children study after dark, they also make it easier for family members to do household chores. "Earlier we used to use wax or kerosene candles," recalls Jayamma. "With the slightest blow of wind, the candles would go out. We also used to feel hot while using them. Having a solar lamp is great. We don't face any of those problems with this. My mother finds it very convenient to cook using this lamp."
And for some, the solar lamp has a totally different benefit. "Now we can also play after dark outside our houses using these lamps," say Prathibha and Swathi.
After the successful implementation of this second phase, ChildFund India plans to open two solar-powered model schools, more than 100 libraries in rural schools in 14 states and introduce mobile libraries, which will provide access to high-quality reading material and dedicated reading space for children and other community members.
Video by Christina Becherer, ChildFund Senior Manager, Corporate Strategic Alliances
Yesterday, Christina and her ChildFund colleague, content manager Christine Ennulat, met the Laroo Mothers' Group, in the Gulu district of Uganda. In this video, they sing a song of welcome to their visitors. The mothers are proud of contributing to their new village savings and loan association, which allows them to take out small loans to start new businesses, pay school fees, cope with illnesses, or even come together to help another group member in need. We'll be hearing more from them later, but for now, hear this!
Photography by Ron Wolfe, ChildFund Senior Project Manager
Ron Wolfe, who has worked in ChildFund's Information Technology department since 2010, got to visit his 11-year-old sponsored child, Aminata, when he was in The Gambia earlier this year for work. As anyone who has met their sponsored child can tell you, it's a magical event that helps families from different continents create close bonds. Read here about Ron's trip and how he and his family are staying in touch with Aminata.
Clarita, 17, of Timor-Leste, regularly receives postcards from her sponsor. One of the most memorable postcards she received is the one with high buildings and long bridges of the city of Melbourne, Australia.
"I like this card because it's like a memory from my sponsor," she says. Photo by Kim Bomi of ChildFund Timor-Leste.
Reporting by Arthur Tokpah, ChildFund Guinea
We asked three girls from Guinea to share how being sponsored has changed their lives. The answers may surprise you. Learn more about corresponding with your sponsored child and what they think about your letters.
Aminata, 14
I am Aminata, and I am in grade 4 in elementary school. I live with my parents, my elder sister, elder brother and my two little brothers. In the photo, I am holding the books that my sponsor sent me that I love so much. They contain drawings and pictures of people and fish and a rainbow. At home, I take my time to color these drawings in my books. I am very happy to have a sponsor, because since I started attending school, she has always sent me gifts. Thanks to her, I am among the best students in my school.
Also, my sponsor has contributed funds for my village to get clean water. Before, the people of my village had to walk a long distance to fetch drinking water from the creek. But thanks to her, today my village has a well.
Mariame, 15
I consider my sponsor as a father who loves and watches over his family. My sponsor is very straightforward and rigorous; he often asks for details of all he sent me. I appreciate it this way. Thanks to him, I have cows, a family latrine and a rice farm.
For me, sponsorship is a way to help the poor families have better futures.
Aissatou, 14
In the photo he sent me, my sponsor looks handsome with his family and his dog. One thing he often does in his letters is to encourage me to study well at school. But on the other hand, he surprised me by saying he was very attached to his dog, Emma, and that his dog had turned 7. That's something we are not used to in my family.
My sponsor taught me to love, and to be generous and loyal to others. Through him, I learned about the celebration of Thanksgiving in his country, which resembles the way we celebrate the New Year of the lunar month in my country.
Sponsorship means a lot to me because it helps children have a better future through education.
Reporting by Paloma Gonzalez, ChildFund Mexico
Maria Elena (above) was enrolled in ChildFund's programs in Mexico when she was an infant, and at age 2, she was sponsored by an American man, Hugh. Through the next 20 years, he wrote letters and sent financial gifts that her family used for clothes, shoes and food. Today, she holds a college degree in biology. Here are her words about corresponding with her sponsor.
Since I was an infant when I was assigned my sponsor, I wasn't able to respond to his first letters, and my sisters wrote the answers for me! As time went by, I was able to write him directly, and we wrote every two months. He sent me letters, sweets, postcards and Christmas cards.
He always sent me words like "Yes, you can!" or "Go on!" and that helped me to keep going.
When I was going through elementary school, he would always send me letters to cheer me up. Despite the distance, he never forgot us and in his letters always asked about my family and how I was doing in school. It was very exciting for me because though we had never met, it felt great to have somebody showing such interest in me.
When I started high school, we kept exchanging a lot of letters, and he started to ask me about my future plans. At that time he told me that he was going to keep on sponsoring me for as long as I was engaged in the local partner organization's activities and in my studies, as far as I wanted to go. That excited me so much, because since I was a little girl, my dream was to have a career. He always sent me words like "Yes, you can!" or "Go on!" and that helped me to keep going, because each letter encouraged me to go one step further.
My sponsor always motivated me to not give up, despite the many obstacles I crossed, and this is how I fulfilled my dream, and I can proudly say I have a degree in biology. It is the best thing that ever happened in my life, so I appreciate his trust in me and support without expecting anything in return.
This is why I invite all sponsors to write to their sponsored child, because a simple letter or photograph is exciting for us as children and brings us the best feelings and joy, and also motivation to keep going.
Read more about writing letters to your sponsored child.
Photos and reporting from Gelina Fontaine, ChildFund Caribbean
As you may have read in her two-part diary, Flavia Lanuedoc was scared of crossing the 250-foot river gorge near her home in Boetica, Dominica, where flooding has caused great damage. Late this week, we heard that she crossed the gorge. Here are a few pictures. We wish Flavia and her neighbors well, as they recover from Tropical Storm Erika.
Photos and story by Flavia Lanuedoc, ChildFund Caribbean
Flavia Lanuedoc works as a sponsor relations officer for one of ChildFund's local partner organizations in Dominica. She lives in Boetica, a village that was cut off from help after flooding from Tropical Storm Erika in late August. This is the second of two parts of her story. Read part one here.
Having filled some of the most basic needs, village leaders soon decided that we needed an emergency route in case someone needed to be taken out of the village for medical reasons.
More than 50 years ago, people had built a path across a 250-foot gorge with rocks and dirt, connecting Boetica and Laplaine. Now, it needed to be tackled and tamed once more. Villagers placed a rope over one side of the cliff, then scaled the cliff and climbed up the other side.
During the next few days, helicopters brought in much-needed supplies, and we decided at a meeting that we needed to get the sick and elderly out. Eight people were airlifted, and soon, children and youth who attended school and college in town were airlifted too. Firefighters helped us bring in supplies with a pulley over the gorge once helicopters were no longer available.
A century-old villager died, and his coffin was pulled across the gorge to its resting place. Electricity returned almost two weeks after the storm, so I was able to receive and send emails. I visited several of the ChildFund-enrolled children's families in Delices (though the road remained dangerous, especially when wet), helped in village cleanups, distributed relief supplies and assisted in any other way I could.
Getting out of the northern section of Boetica to the rest of the island is no easy feat; neither is it for the weak nor faint-hearted. I dared not climb the ladder or crawl down a cliff using a rope, and I didn't walk along cliff edges or on the deserted beach, either.
However, with families to serve and community mobilizers to support, my task would have been impossible without the village heroes. I am able to function effectively as a sponsor relations officer (despite being cut off) because villagers climb the ladder and ropes and help me carry letters and other documents from the area offices to ChildFund Caribbean's national office. Thanks also to the staff members who supported me in so many ways.
My experience is overwhelming evidence that the local people are the first responders. They have the skills and experience of traversing this terrain and, most importantly, the resolve to create the means of survival in times of disaster.
Read more about Dominica's flooding and support ChildFund's Emergency Action Fund, which helps us react quickly to disasters and provide help to children and families in the immediate aftermath.

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Kaelus, a Smiths Interconnect business, announces the availability of a high-performance filter product for GSM-R applications. As an industry leader in low-PIM solutions, Kaelus' experience and understanding of the radio environment enables it to excel by developing technically differentiated offerings that improve network performance.
The new GSM-R product developed by Kaelus solves the potential problem of public mobile signals interfering with rail communications and traffic management systems.
As part of creating a single Europe-wide standard for railway signalling, the European Rail Traffic Management Systems (ERTMS) initiative was created. One of the main components of ERTMS is GSM-R, a secure wireless communications technology developed specifically for railway communications and applications. GSM-R is the technology used to communicate voice and data to the train driver.
The GSM-R radio spectrum is adjacent to and therefore susceptible to interference from public mobile networks in the 900MHz spectrum. Kaelus has been working with key contributors to a European International Union of Railways (UIC) working group investigating the effects. The UIC has reported that at least 15 rail network providers have identified levels of interference and areas of complete signal blocking due to public mobile phone networks. With public network operators being restricted in their signal power levels in the spectrum closest to GSM-R, the interference problem is expected to increase with the deployment of high data rate broad spectrum 3G and 4G infrastructure in the same 900MHz Spectrum.
To attenuate the public blocking signals, Kaelus has developed a high-performance Cab Radio dual duplexer filter using leading-edge ceramic technologies which provide a high level of rejection of the public mobile signals. An additional switching feature can be supplied to allow the product to be by-passed when roaming to the public mobile network if desired in less congested network areas.
The Kaelus product has been trialed by several rail operators and is available. For more information, Download the Datasheet.
About Kaelus
Kaelus www.kaelus.com, a Smiths Interconnect business formed by consolidating a number of previously independent Smiths brands, which designs and manufactures a wide range of innovative RF and microwave solutions for the wireless telecommunications sector. Products include specialized filters and other products for conditioning RF signals. Kaelus' experience and understanding of the RF environment enables it to excel by developing technically differentiated offerings that improve network performance.
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Smiths Interconnect www.smithsinterconnect.com is a leader in technically differentiated electronic and radio frequency products that connect, protect and control critical systems for the wireless telecommunications, aerospace, defense, space, medical, rail, test and industrial markets. It is part of Smiths Group www.smiths.com, a global leader in applying advanced technologies for markets in threat and contraband detection, energy, medical devices, communications and engineered components. Smiths Group employs around 23,000 people in more than 50 countries.
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Pele panders for Germany to underperform at the World Cup so Brazil can win in a new Volkswagen ad
- December 24, 2013
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Like a President addressing a nation, Pele appeared on German TV last night in a brand new advert for Volkswagen.
Brazil's three-time world champion Pele (73) was presented as his nation's football minister for the 2014 World Cup, and he expressed a desire to speak with the German people directly.
In the commercial for VW, Pele said:
I congratulate you for your great footballing performances. Germany now play almost as well as Brazilians. But we Brazilians are now faced with hosting the most important world tournament in our own country. So please, please, play a bit less well at the World Cup.
At the end of the advert Pele wishes Germany well at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
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Natural Flea & Tick Spray kills fleas and ticks by contact. It is fully effective for up to 7 days. Natural Flea & Tick Spray is also effective on blackflies and mosquitoes!
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Rated 4.5 out of 5 by 12 reviewers.
Rated 5 out of 5 by movan It works During the warm months I spray this on my French Bulldog once a week. The smell deters fleas/ticks getting on her. If one does hitch a ride, spraying it directly with this product, kills it. Because it is natural, chemical free, it doesn't seem possible...but it is. If I had a long-hair dog I would probably spray it a couple times a week. Product has cloves, cedar, natural smells that ultimately make my dog smell like a walking cookie. May 16, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5 by BigMac Don't waste $ on exterminators I travel a lot for work, and got bed bugs in my luggage from a hotel I stayed at which then infested my house. Immediately called an exterminator who told me it would cost almost $3000 to fumigate my entire house, and my whole family would have to spend 2 days in a hotel. Thank God I didn't accept on the spot. I was in the process of getting a second exterminator's opinion when a friend told me about this flea & tick spray that would kill them. I was extremely skeptical, especially when I saw that it was all-natural, but figured it couldn't hurt to try before I drained my bank account. For less than $50 (needed several bottles to do my whole house, beds, clothing, etc.) and a couple hours of my time, it completely wiped them out. I now take a bottle with me when I travel to spray down hotel beds and carpets. Added bonus it smells really good. After how well this stuff worked, I tried the Natural Yard Spray too and now we don't have mosquitoes, flies and other annoying bugs around the house either. Which I thought was impossible in Florida. April 19, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by michell works great I've used this previously on my dog and he had no fleas as long as I kept using it but when I ran out he got a lot of fleas luckily its winter now and if the weather would stay cold I could start fresh next summer and I know someplace I can buy this at a low price! December 3, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Dean1004 This product is all natural and works great! Smells good too! We use this product on a dog with a skin condition. It smells great, it's all natural with no harsh cemivals and best of all keeps the fleas away. The experience with Chewy was fantastic. I received my product quickly and the price was more than right. Thanks Chewy!! November 8, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5 by bohicasis Used as a supplemental/ additive I will say this smells great! No matter the products i use they all wear off prior to the 30_45 days. I have found spraying this on my dogs prior to our walking in infested areas _mainly legs, chest and rear section feathering and tail no longer leaves him chewing himself upon arriving home so it MUST be working as a deterrent to critters/bugs ! No more scratching or chewing. Spraying it on my clothes has keep away the mosquitoes! Now if it came as a body wash or shampoo ..i would be the first to jump in the bath. I love it. September 19, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Nick Don't poison your dog with the ticks and fleas. I have found my Standard Poodle picking up a flea or two from the dog park. I squirt Natural Chemistry's around her neck and on her tail and they hop off. October 29, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by LisaK Great alternative to chemical pesticide. Bought this product because of great reviews. Found some fleas on my dog and reluctantly used a spot-on product. I accidentally applied too much towards the top of her body and ran out before I got to the tail area. Sure enough, within a week there was evidence of fleas around her tail. In the meantime, I purchased this product. I applied it to the back half of her body and have not seen a flea since. I also sprayed this product around my backyard spigot where a spider had been persistently building webs all summer. I think this stuff killed the spider because there haven't been any more webs since I sprayed. Very pleased with this product. Hope they continue to carry it. October 7, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by MarthaJean Natural Chemistry Flea & Tick Spray for Dogs (AND MORE)! After reading the review of BigMac (dated April 19, 2013), I decided to try this product. I do not have bedbugs but reasoned that if this product could kill bedbugs as described, that it might also be effective on more than merely fleas, ticks, black flies and mosquitoes (I sent in a review on Natural Chemistry Yard & Kennel Spray which proved to be effective on sow bugs that were getting into the basement from the exterior). Last night I sprayed this product on the Fiberglas insulation - where the interior concrete block walls meet the insulation at the ceiling (my unfinished walkout is currently being improved and the exposed insulation on the ceiling will be covered). Fiberglas is a textile material so I assume that if it works on bed coverings, that it could also be effective on the insulation (prior to it being completely covered, if only for 7 days). This should work to supplement the other treatment. In my research I have learned that it is best to remove sow bugs by treating the exterior of the home and sweeping sow bugs on the interior. These bugs are seeking moisture and cannot survive without it. A de-humidifier will be installed this week and vented to the outside. I gave a 5-star rating primarily because I believe it would work on bedbugs, in addition to being effective for repelling blackflies and mosquitoes on contact with animal fur. June 16, 2014


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Attendance at home men's basketball games has been incredibly low – averaging just less than 5,000 people in the six games held so far at the WVU Coliseum this season.
Part of the reason is the lack of competition WVU faces at home, with an average margin of victory of more than 26 points. West Virginia defeated Loyola last week 96-47.
"We have great fans – there's just 4,000 of them," said WVU head coach Bob Huggins. "Some teams have 16,000, we have 4,000. I'm happy with the people who (come). I keep hearing this team is exciting, but it must not be exciting enough. There's a lot of factors, I'm sure."
While 50-point blowout victories are certainly encouraging, it's difficult to gauge the talent of this team with a weak non-conference schedule at home.
That should change tomorrow night when No. 19 Gonzaga comes to Morgantown for a 9 p.m. tip-off.
West Virginia is 0-2 all- time against the Bulldogs, with both losses coming in blowout fashion.
It's the first ranked opponent to come to Morgantown this season, and the first since Feb. 13 against Oklahoma State.
"(I'm) excited the response for a big crowd Tuesday night," Huggins tweeted. "(The fans) need to play a huge part in helping us win."
Given the weak turnout at the Coliseum so far, fans haven't been able to see just how improved this team is from last year.
At 6-3, West Virginia is seeing improved play from guards Eron Harris and Juwan Staten.
Harris trails only Oklahoma State's Marcus Smart for most points per game in the Big 12 Conference (18.9), while Staten averages just more than 16 per contest.
West Virginia is also immensely better from the 3-point line this season, with forward Remi Dibo shooting 45 percent from downtown. As a team, WVU leads the conference at 44 percent.
"It's a lot more fun when they actually sit down and listen," Huggins said. "When they (ignore) you, that's not a lot of fun. These guys have been great. They listen, they're trying to learn, they ask intelligent questions. You go from guys who ask questions just so they can get a break to guys who ask questions because they actually want to know (the answers)."
The Mountaineers will play Purdue at home Dec. 22 before playing their remaining home games against conference opponents.
"We're getting ready to play more competitive teams," Huggins said.


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Neiman Marcus admitted to the Associated Press on Saturday that hackers stole some of its customers credit card payment information and made unauthorized charges over the holiday season. It becomes the second retailer in recent weeks, after Target, to announce it is the victim of such a breach.
Neiman spokeswoman Ginger Reeder told AP that the retailer had been notified in mid-December by its credit card processor about potentially unauthorized payment activity following customer purchases at their stores. On January 1, said Reeder, a forensics firm confirmed evidence that the retailer was indeed victim of a cyber-security intrusion and that an undisclosed number of customer credit and debit cards were compromised. It is undetermined right now whether the two incidents are committed by the same thieves.
"We have begun to contain the intrusion and have taken significants steps to further enhance information security," Reeder told AP.
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The post 3 Ways to Treat Your Pet's Minor Wounds at Home appeared first on Petful.]]>
If your dog or cat has a minor wound, do you head straight for the veterinarian?
This question has been on my mind recently, partly after reading a survey about people self-medicating pets and partly because of a comment left on the "Cat Fight Club" article here on Petful from Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, DVM, that discusses abscess care.
A survey conducted by the UK insurance company More Than showed that around a third of people self-medicate their pets (for complaints such as nettle stings, minor cuts or injured paws) rather than visit the vet — and those who give their pet something from the medicine cabinet do 5–6 times a year on average.
In my opinion, you should prioritize safety first — before giving your pet medication, at least call the vet first to ensure it's safe and check the correct dose. Remember, human medications are made for humans, and even if the internet says X, Y or Z is safe, giving a relative overdose can be dangerous.
Which is where Dr. Deb's excellent article about cat abscesses comes in. A commenter said hydrogen peroxide should never be used on living tissue…which raises a great point. What should you use at home if your cat comes back with a fresh bite wound or your dog scratches his flank?
Cleaning a fresh wound can prevent infection, and yet there is an argument that peroxide, disinfectants and even salt water all have the potential to damage tissue and delay healing. So what is the caring person meant to do when faced with a pet's minor wound that needs cleaning?
Let's come up with some practical suggestions.
First, cleaning a fresh cat bite wound reduces bacterial contamination and could make the difference between it healing uneventfully or an abscess. So, no, you don't have to dash straight to the vet — but, yes, please bathe minor wounds when you see them.
Here are the options for safe cleaning.
Saline — the first line of defense. From the saline you get in first aid packs to contact lens cleaning solution to a home-prepared solution, this is a good fluid to use when cleaning a wound.
The salt has mild antibacterial properties while saline, when made correctly, has the same makeup as body tissue and is gentle on vital healing cells.
The trick with saline solution is to use a large volume and "lavage" the wound — in other words, wash, wash and wash again, preferably by squirting the salt water from a syringe onto the wound. This not only is a mild disinfectant but also literally flushes debris and contamination away.
Making a saline solution couldn't be easier. Pour out 1 cup of boiling water, and stir 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Stir to dissolve and leave it to cool. Make a fresh solution each time you need it.
Having a pet disinfectant in your first aid kit is a great idea. But beware — not all home disinfectants are safe for animal use. For example, disinfectants containing phenols (such as Dettol) are toxic to cats and should not be used.
Check the packaging to make sure it isn't a phenolic product, but you can also tell when you dilute the disinfectant — phenols go cloudy in water.
Safe disinfectants include chlorhexidine and povidone-iodine. But you must dilute the disinfectant to the strength indicated on the label — concentrated disinfectant not only kills bugs but also damages exposed living tissue, so get the dilution right. Although intact skin is its own natural barrier, in the case of a wound where raw tissue is exposed, using an incorrect strength could slow healing.
Check out these tips for what to pack in a dog's first aid kit:
Now, there's no denying the use of hydrogen peroxide is controversial.
The reason is the difference between killing bacteria and healthy tissue is all a matter of dilution. The satisfying fizz of neat peroxide as it kills bacteria can also damage living tissue. But, when diluted appropriately (for every 1 part of 3 percent hydrogen peroxide, dilute it in 3 parts water), it makes a useful disinfectant and is considered safe on minor wounds.
Of course, be mindful about your pet's needed level of care. A grossly contaminated wound, a large laceration requiring sutures or a large cat abscess each need a veterinarians's professional ministrations.
But if your pet has a minor wound, clean it up and monitor for signs of infection. Cleaning is the best thing to do, and by balancing the risks, you do more good than harm.
This pet health content was written by a veterinarian, Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS. It was last reviewed May 27, 2016.
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The post Cat + Bearded Dragon = Best Friends appeared first on Petful.]]>
Mr. Baby, a cat from Pennsylvania, might have contemplated snacking on Charles, a female bearded dragon, at one point — but after getting to know her, friendship won out.
After all, not many cats can depend on a cuddly lizard to keep them calm when a thunderstorm is approaching.
Source: I Heart Cats
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The post 5 Ways to Bond With Your Pet Rabbit appeared first on Petful.]]>
For those of you interested in getting a pet rabbit, good for you! Rabbits are fun, smart and beautiful creatures who can add a lot of enjoyment to your life.
The trick is getting started when you've never had a rabbit before. An important note: Rabbits tend to be fearful by nature, and for good reason — they are prey for other animals, such as foxes and even cats.
Getting your rabbit to overcome that fear and bond with you can be a bit tricky, so we've collected some tips to help you out.
In his book Hobby Farms: Rabbits: Small-Scale Rabbit Keeping, rabbit lover Chris McLaughlin stresses how important it is to hold your rabbit often: "Handle your bunny for short periods every day. It isn't the length of time that you hold and pet…that's important; it's the frequency."
You want your bunny to associate you with warmth and to know that you are trustworthy. Giving her short cuddles every day will help tremendously as she learns that when you pick her up it means something nice. As your rabbit gets more comfortable with you, you can extend the cuddle sessions.
Loud noises will scare your rabbit, so use a calm, low voice. Don't yell or shout — and discourage others from doing so around your rabbit.
According to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, rabbits will "recognize their owners by shape, smell and voice." You want your rabbit to associate the sound of your voice with security, not fear.
Both dogs and cats naturally prey on rabbits in the wild. This means these pets may see your new rabbit as a food source rather than a companion.
So keep dogs and cats away from your rabbit, if possible. Your bunny should always feel — and, more important, be — secure in his cage when you aren't around, because you never know when Howie the dog or Buttons the cat might go into stalking mode.
"Besides terrifying your rabbit," says McLaughlin, "this could also cause serious injuries."
A tried-and-true method of bonding with many pets is to hand out goodies. The Humane Society of the United States offers a list of rabbit-safe treats you can give to help with the bonding process — and to associate yourself with good things:
The Humane Society warns against overfeeding, though: "Bunnies love sweet stuff, and some can even become 'addicted,' refusing to eat their own food. One or two small treats a day can provide nutrients and enrichment."
Watch this baby bunny "binky" — in front of a cat, no less!
Rabbits prefer to keep their feet on the ground so they can run at a moment's notice. Handle yours properly so he feels as secure in your arms as possible. Otherwise, he may kick or squirm, causing unintentional injury to himself or to you.
"The best way to practice lifting and carrying your rabbit is by using a large, flat table that's about waist high," McLaughlin explains. "To pick up a rabbit, put one hand under him, just behind his front legs. The lower part of its chest will rest in your hand. Put your other hand underneath the rabbit's rump. The idea is to actually lift him with the hand that is under his front legs and chest while the hand on its rump supports his weight."
Once you have carefully lifted your rabbit, bring him in close to your chest for a cuddle. Don't be alarmed if he is afraid at first — that's what this bonding process is for.
Rabbits make great pets. Their personalities are often hilarious, and they offer hours of enjoyment and companionship. And who can resist the cuteness when they "binky"? Not this girl.
If you're thinking of bringing home a rabbit, visit your local shelter to see what's available.
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The post Why Did It Take PetSmart So Long to Nix Its Horrible Pet Supplier? appeared first on Petful.]]>
Results have been released in an investigation by the USDA into the Holmes Chinchilla Ranch — which supplies animals to large pet store chains — and the findings are appalling.
The facility near Philadelphia supplied hamsters, chinchillas, guinea pigs, rabbits and other small animals to retail giants PetSmart and Petco.
Investigators discovered hundreds of dead animals on the premises, some of whom had been frozen alive. Many other animals were in dire need of medical care. The intense investigation continued for days, as more and more revelations came to light.
The report is said to list "at least 117 violations of 14 different federal laws, including 36 animals in need of veterinary care, decomposing animals in bins with live animals, a free-roaming cat near guinea pig bins, an ammonia stench so strong that it burned federal agents' eyes and noses, and statements by Holmes staff that they had learned to kill unwanted animals 'on the internet.'"
Although the owners of the facility say they're complying with federal officials to clean up their mess, there will likely be repercussions — a fine or loss of license is possible.
Petco said it ceased doing business with this supplier in January, when an undercover video emerged of the horrific conditions, which sparked the federal investigation. However, for several months PetSmart wouldn't comment, and an employee with Holmes Chinchilla Ranch claimed PetSmart remained a customer.
Recently, PetSmart's Facebook page was swarmed with angry comments from customers, who demanded to know why the company was still doing business with this awful animal mill. Those comments were met with silence by PetSmart.
Finally, during the evening of May 25, PetSmart announced that it had severed ties with Holmes Chinchilla Ranch, according to The Associated Press. The question now is, why did that take so long?
PetSmart owns the websites Pet360.com, PetMD.com, Pet Food Direct and BlogPaws, though these websites are run independently of PetSmart.
Sources: Q13 Fox, WTAE, People, Perez Hilton, PETA
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The post Starving, Homeless Dog Lands Job at Police Station appeared first on Petful.]]>
A stray dog showed up at a police station and found nothing but love from the officers who worked there.
Gorgi, as the homeless dog came to be known, approached a police command center in Puerto Rico last year looking haggard and thin. Sgt. Tony Montesinos remembers being able to sense that the dog longed to be loved and protected. The dog's friendliness surprised all of the officers, as signs of past abuse were apparent.
Everyone pitched in some money to have Gorgi checked out by a veterinarian, and then their office became his home.
Before long, Gorgi was declared the office surveillance dog. He received a badge and a vest in honor of his new position — his main role is being there for fellow officers in their time of need after a grueling day of work.
"Everyone loves him," Montesinos says. "He will have everything he needs for as long as he lives."
Having a family who is there for him is the best part of Gorgi's job. This sweet dog finally knows what it's like to be happy and needed.
Source: The Dodo
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The post Yes, Your Pet Is Definitely at Risk of Getting Parasites appeared first on Petful.]]>
Lots of people still believe heartworms, fleas, ticks and intestinal parasites are not that big of a deal. And my clients say the craziest things when trying to convince me that their pets are not at risk for parasitic diseases, particularly as the weather gets warmer: "But my dog never goes out. Why would I need heartworm or other preventives?"
Your dog never goes outside? No paws touch the ground? Does your dog fly? Does he pee and poop inside?
I highly doubt it — 99.5 percent of dogs go outside (I hope). Even if the most precious little inside dogs go out for 3 minutes to "do their business," to take a short walk around the block or to trot to the car through the front yard, they are still at risk for not only heartworm but also all the fleas and ticks that dogs come across every day.
Your dogs — and sometimes your cats — go outside. So protect them with parasite prevention.
There are those clients who insist there has never been an obvious flea problem and thus they have never used any flea prevention…until their veterinarian tells them they have a flea problem. It takes only a single live flea to cause itching in a sensitive pet.
Even if you've never seen a flea, it does not mean a flea didn't initiate the dog or cat's skin allergy. Particularly in cats, veterinary dermatologists recommend all itchy cats go on flea prevention. Cats are really great at over-grooming and eradicating all evidence of fleas by eating them, so you may never know that they are battling the little bloodsuckers.
"But why did she get fleas this year and not other years?" the astonished client laments. Why a dog or cat gets fleas one year and not another can't really be answered, but unless your pets live a life like that of the little boy in the film Room, I recommend you protect them from risky parasites. And, on second thought, Room is a bad example — any opened door or human being can actually be a source of fleas and mosquitoes.
The parasitic world works in amazingly adaptive patterns. When it comes to disease-causing parasites such as heartworms, fleas, ticks and intestinal parasites, you can't predict or see the risk — so you need to be proactive and prevent it.
My great-grandmother was a European immigrant born in the 1800s. I was a little girl when she said to me in a thick accent, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
This proverb is attributed to Benjamin Franklin, and I'm not so sure my great-grandmother even knew who he was. But she worked it. She was old-country; she saw lots of sickness and death in her life. She didn't want to see it again. She wanted to prevent it. She wanted to keep me safe from preventable diseases. And so, Mom Schuh, I want to do the same for my patients.
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Think about the risks that may expose your pets to external and internal parasites, and take steps to protect them. These may include:
Learn more about how you can help your pets — and your other family members — live a healthy, parasite-free life:
My great-grandmother was a forward thinker. In her lifetime, people and pets used to live half as long as they do now. In her 90 years on this planet, she saw a lot of sickness and disease and wanted to find ways to prevent the preventable.
Hey, Mom Schuh up there! Your great-granddaughter is a vet now. And she's trying to prevent the preventable in lots of dogs and cats you loved so much!
Happy flea-free tails and trails.
This pet health content was written by a veterinarian, Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMD. It was last reviewed May 25, 2016.
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The post Hearts Melt as Teen Takes Cat to Prom appeared first on Petful.]]>
Oh, you thought humans were the only ones who can get dolled up for prom night?
When Sam Steingard couldn't find the right girl to ask to his high school prom, he decided to take the real love of his life: his gray cat named Ruby.
Wearing a pink dress (to match her escort's pink tie), Ruby became an Imgur star in honor of her big night while Steingard made quite an impression on his amused classmates.
Source: Popsugar
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The post 5 Safety Tips for Moving With Your Dog appeared first on Petful.]]>
Recently, my husband and I moved to a new state. We packed all of our worldly belongings into a 15-foot U-Haul, strapped our 2 dogs in for the journey and made the trip without a hitch.
That "without a hitch" part still amazes me. Anyone who has ever traveled with dogs — especially across state lines while towing your entire life in a moving truck — will understand how nervous I was.
Anything can go wrong when you're moving with pets. Everything can go wrong. Fortunately for Babe and Banjo, though, I tend to over-prepare and took certain steps before our move to ensure the journey went as smoothly as possible.
On moving day, your home is going to see a lot of activity. The front door may be propped open while strangers move your furniture and belongings into a truck.
It's loud, confusing and stressful for dogs, who may want to escape. Keep Buster safe by taking these precautions:
If you can't corral Buster away from the door, try asking a neighbor or friend to watch him while you load the moving truck.
Road trips have to be planned a little differently when Buster is the copilot.
Allot a little extra time for those rest stops Buster is going to need to stretch his legs and relieve himself. If you're on the road a long time, create a comfortable spot in the car where he can sleep, with bedding and familiar toys.
Keep Buster's safety in mind — get a pet seatbelt or travel crate to keep him from anxiously pacing or tumbling forward if the car stops abruptly.
As part of our move, we spent a night in a motel. Initially, booking a room seemed pretty doable. There were a number of pet-friendly accommodations in the area.
Unfortunately, most of them charged huge additional fees for each dog. Other hotels had weight or breed restrictions.
After spending hours researching locations on Bring Fido and Go Pet Friendly, I finally found a clean motel that was affordable and allowed all pets with no extra fees.
Do your research ahead of time. When you find accommodations online, verify them. ASPCA President Dr. Larry Hawk, DVM, says, "Don't take a hotel chain's word for it. Call the actual hotel and verify what their pet policies are."
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It's easy to get a little carried away when you're packing. Time is short, and all your belongings must fit nicely into that stack of moving boxes. When it comes to Buster's supplies, though, don't be too hasty.
Keep these supplies close at hand:
Remember, it's better to be over-prepared when it comes to caring for your pets.
Watch this dog make himself right at home after safely moving with his humans:
You'll have plenty to do when you finally move into your new home, starting with sorting through all those hastily packed boxes.
Add Buster to the top of that list. He'll need a new ID tag, license, veterinarian and updated microchip information. A new home is a strange place for Buster, and if he runs away, his updated tags might get him back to you faster and safer.
Some extra planning can make your move with pets a much smoother event. Keep their comfort in mind and know that you'll soon be settling into your new home with them at your side.
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Game of Thrones fans will recognize Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, who plays Gregor "The Mountain" Clegane. The actor/bodybuilder, who prefers to be called Thor, is enjoying a new role in his personal life: playing dad to a teensy pomeranian named Asterix.
Thor, testing the limits of a scale's maximum capacity at nearly 400 pounds, held the title of Europe's strongest man for 2 consecutive years. You'd think a man this enormous would have a giant pet to match, but Asterix is the light of Thor's life. Thor does, however, refer to the little pooch as his "lion."
They enjoy quality time together as they work out, go for walks or watch TV — oh, and they love taking selfies to share on Instagram.
Although Asterix looks like a little ball of fluff in Thor's hands, looks can be deceiving. He just might be one tough rascal, just like his role model.
At the end of the day, Asterix is just as happy to see his dad as the jolly giant is to get home to his little lion.
Sources: BuzzFeed, Marie Claire
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A dog and a dolphin became friends while swimming in Greece.
It's hard to guess which one had the most fun, but they obviously both love the water.
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SALT LAKE CITY — Effective teachers, rigorous standards, small class sizes and policy consistency.
Those were the key points repeated Wednesday by a panel of teachers invited to testify before the Education Interim Committee on what contributes to student success.
"Student achievement comes from effective teachers," said Kim Bayles, a first-grade teacher at Gerald Wright Elementary School in West Valley City. "You invest in your teachers, no matter what it is, and you're going to have student achievement."
Ten teachers, representing Granite, Weber, Alpine and Salt Lake City school districts and the American Preparatory Academy, participated in the panel, which was the first time the current leadership of the committee had invited a group of teachers to testify. The teachers were asked what lawmakers could do, or refrain from doing, to advance learning in Utah.
Several teachers mentioned class sizes and the frustration educators feel as a result of changing expectations placed upon them by the number of education bills signed into law each year.
"Changing our curriculum and program over and over doesn't give us the chance to succeed," Bayles said.
Mary Ward, an English and ESL teacher at Granger High School in West Valley City, said it's difficult to effectively teach a classroom of 40 students. She debunked the idea that a good teacher can teach a class of any size, saying that line of thinking is false.
"That's crap, that is absolute crap," she said. "The host of things you have to know about each individual child to get them to learn, you have to have a safe environment. You have to have an environment where they feel connected to their teacher."
During the most recent legislative session, lawmakers initially considered a bill that would have placed caps on classroom sizes in kindergarten through third grade. The bill came under fire for not providing new funding for schools to meet the classroom caps — and the potential to lose funding for exceeding them — and ultimately only required schools to report on how current class size reduction funds are used.
During Wednesday's committee meeting, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Martell Menlove presented a breakdown of the funds required for class size reduction and other targeted investments.
He said there is an average of 50,000 students in each grade in Utah, which translates into an average of 23 students per class. To lower that number to an average of 20 students per class in a single grade level would require an additional 326 teachers, he said, which would require approximately $22 million.
He also shared figures on the estimated costs to increase professional development for teachers and hire school counselors and academic trackers to target the high school graduation rate.
Commenting on the figures, Rep. Jim Nielson, R-Bountiful, asked whether new money would be most efficiently used hiring new teachers as opposed to administrative staff, since smaller class sizes would allow an educator to have a better connection with their students.
"If we took some money and we had it available and we ameliorated the class size situation, wouldn't that be the preferable way than to add another layer of non-teaching staff to our education system?" he said.
Menlove agreed that investing in teachers would be a general priority but, depending on the funds available, some investment in support staff could be beneficial.
"I hope we invest that money where we get the most bang for our dollars," he said.
Tim Jones, math and science chair of the American Preparatory Academy, suggested that lawmakers and state officials set standards but allow schools and school districts flexibility to meet those standards. He said it is important to hold schools accountable for their outputs but allow for the individual needs of a student community to be met.
He also spoke in favor of the need for rigorous standards and a culture of high expectations for each student.
"You can teach a room full of kids math without pencils, but you can't teach those kids without high expectations," he said.
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