The Bargain Hunter: Early holiday deals Nov 19, 2009
Expect about 1,000 brand-new items from well-known school catalog fundraising companies ... Highlights: Great gifts for the pet lover include cat and dog dishes $4 ... 99 and up from collections by Naylor Designs, Candace Reiter Designs (Catzilla/Dogzilla) and Laurel Burch. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Saying Obama targeting older seniors is unfair Nov 14, 2009
I don t catch episodes of Antiques Road Show too often, but the one I saw a few days ago was pretty amusing ... com reserve the right to refuse publication of any comment posted for consideration ... The real reason wrote on Nov 13, 2009 11:43 AM:" Sorry Judy, but the H1N1 is evolving at a rapid pace. It has now been confirmed in 4 domestic house ferrets and a cat. All contracted a mutated form of the virus from their owners. It is only a matter of time until it mutates to effect everyone -... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
* On the secondhand prowl Nov 12, 2009
By Catherine Shu STAFF REPORTER Thursday, Nov 12, 2009, Page 13 ... Treasure Hunt started as a chain of five stores, but Lin merged all of them together into her Roosevelt Road location when an additional 300 pings of property became available to rent behind the original storefront ... Daytime visitors might run into Chocolate, Lins gregarious schnauzer, or Meow Meow, her tabby cat who prowls the store. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Paper Radio: New cat ” Izzy ” in training Nov 11, 2009
Gaylord Herald Times - Opinion - Paper Radio: New cat Izzy in training ... Paper Radio: New cat Izzy in training ... Cat lovers who have followed some of my earlier columns about cats, especially Gypsy Girl, who died in July after battling breast cancer, know Gypsy was an unusual cat. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Vintage toys Nov 5, 2009
I don t catch episodes of Antiques Road Show too often, but the one I saw a few days ago was pretty amusing ... Wednesday, November 4, 2009 3:23 PM PST I don t catch episodes of Antiques Road Show too often, but the one I saw a few days ago was pretty amusing ... When he stuck a key in a small hole in the bottom and twisted, the lid rose, revealing a stuffed cat s face that stuck its tongue out before descending back down. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
'Pieces' coming together 30 years later Nov 5, 2009
Not only do rare copies of his self-released '70s recordings sell for big bucks on the Internet, his entire oeuvre - the album, a six-song EP he made the next year called "Matt the Cat" and a 1980 single - has been repackaged like fetish items in a boxed set by a Japanese record company ... Another prominent crate digger who goes by the name Thes One, from the immensely successful Los Angeles hip-hop duo called People Under the Stairs, videotaped himself buying a copy of "Matt the Cat" from a... (San Francisco Chronicle)
SAFE plans pet adoption Oct 17, 2009
Saving Animals from Euthanasia (S.A.F.E.) will have dogs and cats, puppies and kittens available for adoption at the Country Fair Oct. 22 24 in Green Valley Village ... S.A.F.E. is in need of donations of pet food and cat litter, new and used beds, blankets and toys ... The non-profit Tucson organization anticipates about 10 to 12 dogs and 20 cats and kittens to be available for adoption. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Madison County police blotter Oct 14, 2009
The dog, who was chasing a cat at the time ... County code enforcement officer Jack Huff located the dog's possible owner, who said his dog ran off about a week ago ... Theft: On Oct. 1, a 37-year-old Maysville woman reported she noticed her car window was open while parked at the Dollar General in Ila, and a recently purchased prescription medication was missing. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Art in the park Oct 4, 2009
A few tables away, Cat Moffatt's jewelry had a clear theme, gemstones and silver, and was anything but old ... For years I looked for certain jewelry that screamed my name, said Moffatt, owner of Chatty Cat's, an online jewelry shop ... Though her artwork is often deeply personal and its creation cathartic at times, Jordan said she has no reservations about selling it. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
A kiss'n'tell about James and Kerry Oct 3, 2009
Indeed, many of the more painful memories Packer has of his father are about to be aired very publicly with the publication of the unauthorised biography Who Wants To Be A Billionaire ... The failure of Channel Nine's The Catch-Up left the network burnt ... Aquarius: They say that there are always many ways to skin a cat - not a nice phrase - but it sums up what may be going on for you at the moment. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Community Calendar and Area Events Oct 1, 2009
Call the LW Public Library for payment or location information, 863-678-4004, ext ... This is a private organization meeting at the library at 8:30 a.m. The class is held in the library's meeting room, located on the lower level - east side of the library ... Cost is $14 and guest speaker will be Marilyn Sitton and music by the Lake Wales High School Choir under the direction of Cathy Montero. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Disney's dining Sep 22, 2009
Cat Cora preps dishes at her new Disney restaurant Kouzzina ... At Disney Worlds newest restaurant, the Greek-themed Kouzzina with celebrity chef Cat Cora, its a chargrilled lamb burger topped with feta cheese ... They really want to establish themselves as a leader in the food world, says Cat Cora, whose Kouzzina restaurant is already generating buzz on Disney fanatic Web sites. (The Palm Beach Post)
Miao to the max Sep 14, 2009
In fact, Visell's Fat Cat Miao has been been held captive by his appetite for so long that he's too big to fit out his front door so he's called on his sidekick Cheese Mousubi to help him get into shape. The vinyl maneki neko lucky cat and triangle mousubi set was created by Sanford Mock aka Zakka and debuted last summer sporting designs by Tokidoki creator Simone Legno ... The 400 recently released Fat Cat Miao and Cheese Mousubis can be purchased at zakka mono. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Label this reunion revealing Sep 2, 2009
Godmothers rise among Naples crime syndicate. They go by such nicknames as "Fat Cat" and "Tomboy." Their simmering power struggles once drove them into the streets, guns blazing ... Godmothers are rising in the ranks of the Camorra, the Naples' area crime syndicate. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Kendall County Sheriff's Department (1) Aug 30, 2009
100 block of Ulmus Road, Fredericksburg, 12:31 p.m., A caller reported a cat in a trap that needed to be picked up. 100 block of Highway 46, 12:29 p.m., A caller complained about road work in the area and said that workers did not have warning signs posted. (Boerne Star, TX)
Paper Radio: Gypsy, a rare cat Aug 19, 2009
About eight years ago while exhibiting at the Cheboygan Antiques Market at the county fairgrounds an apparently abandoned cat quickly attached herself to my wife and me ... After going door-to-door near the fairgrounds to see if anyone was missing a cat and after contacting the Humane Society there we decided she would be coming home with us ... On our way home from Cheboygan we discovered Gypsy, unlike many cats, didn t mind riding in the truck. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
DAN KLINE COLUMN: Nothing ventured, nothing gained Aug 6, 2009
On a good night I'd catch a few hours before heading into one store to catch up on e-mail, paperwork and other correspondence before making the hour-plus ride to our about-to-be second location ... My then-girlfriend (current wife) and I rented an apartment, had no child and had not even gotten our first cat ... Worse yet, it's an entirely different kind of store than our first, very successful location. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
FURRY FILM FESTS Aug 2, 2009
A new release that's sure to please both cat- and dog-lovers is "Coraline," Henry Selick's masterpiece of stop-motion animation, featuring a talking black cat and an army of Scottish terriers. Some animal lovers, like Upper East Side antiques dealer Carlton Hobbs, are so serious about pet-themed movies that they invite friends over for a monthly movie night -- similar to a reading group, but easier on time-pressed movie hounds, as no advance preparation is required. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Take my advice Jul 31, 2009
Instead he was left to sort his own placements in school holidays and do his own research into qualifications ... Bearing in mind that women are well represented in the field of careers advice, the allegations that teenage girls are being pushed towards certain categories of job is mystifying ... Commuter cat is star of bus route. (BBC News -- UK)
Get ready for a National Night Out on the town Jul 31, 2009
The Merrimack Valley Feline Rescue Society will have their cat mobile van on display along with the Mobile Television van from Tony Noon and Comcast Channel 12. Be sure to say hello to Larry Frost from the Our Town television show who ll be taping a segment for an upcoming episode. (Amesbury News, MA)
Head-butting teenager is jailed Jul 29, 2009
Footage of 'big cat' captured ... Is this the world's ugliest cat. (BBC News -- UK)
* COMMUNITY COMPASS: FEATURE: BARK helps Kaohsiung strays Jul 28, 2009
BARK not only tries to find shelters for animals in need, it works to educate the community and raise public awareness about the stray population. One method that could help reduce the stray population is the Catch-Neuter-Release (CNR) method, Leroux said ... So far, with the help of volunteers, BARK has rescued and helped more than 200 injured and abused cats and dogs. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Review: 'Ugly Truth' Proves Comedy Isn't Pretty Jul 25, 2009
She has only her pussycat to keep her company. Cheap jokes happen at the expense of said cat and anything else that can contain a hint of a double entendre ... One night after a disastrous date, the pussycat steps on the remote and Abby finds herself watching a man-centric TV host burn self-help books and talk about women as pure sex objects. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Kate's Mystery Books to close in North Cambridge Jul 23, 2009
Between the seemingly endless rows of shelves filled with thousands of books, or the sizeable collection of black cat trinkets on display inside her store and along her windowsills, Kate Mattes knows she has a lot of packing to do ... Not to mention a mysterious one, with a bookcase that swings open to reveal her hidden office, close to 1,500 collectible black cat sculptures watching over the store s book browsers, and a lingering ambiguity as to when the home was actually built ... Either it... (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Downtown coping with triple whammy Jul 19, 2009
Jean Thompson, owner of the gift shop Cat Bamboo, said she too is dealing with the recession and increasing expenses ... Thompson, owner of Cat Bamboo, believes she is one such merchant because she keeps her shop open seven days a week ... Image Verification: (Case sensitive). (Washington Daily News, NC)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Jun 22, 2009
MRSA risk from dog and cat bites ... Woman killed by stampeding cattle. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Mill Creek Park an off-the-beaten-path gem Jun 21, 2009
A catfish tournament held Saturday, along with a flea market and farmers market and an all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage Father s Day breakfast today, are just four of the special events that happen on a regular basis at Mill Creek Park in Marshall, or Clarksville to be precise ... The huge fishing lake is stocked with muskie, largemouth bass, channel cat, bluegill, black and white crappie and redear fish ... Also planned are the Clark County Fitness Walk, Sept. 26; the park s annual Barn... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
A winery that's far from stuffy Jun 16, 2009
It was Brother Cat, the host explained, a foursome of musicians who swing at wineries and clubs across the Dry Creek, Alexander, Russian River and Napa valleys ... It was Brother Cat, the. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Alright, the first few football times are announced Jun 5, 2009
Some pretty interesting intersectional games - I m interested to see in The Fridge can duplicate that shocker out west - ask the Vowels how tough it can be to make that trip ... We have FILM of Tech s gimmick offense & will use it to demolish you with our superior SEC speed much like a hummingbird uses his speed to stop a D-9 CAT. ... Vacation stops, manage subscriptions and more. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
It hurts to say it, but it was time for Tom Glavine to go Jun 4, 2009
Yet another stupid move by this so-called GM. My cat could make better moves than this ... By allowing him to make rehab starts other MLB teams now have proof that there is some gas left in the tank and Glavine will have a chance to catch on elsewhere ... Vacation stops, manage subscriptions and more. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Summer sights and sounds May 27, 2009
The band is made up of Forest Service personnel who entertain with songs that have an amusing and educational slant ... Also at the Discovery Center May 23 is Fire Summer Safety Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring educational events ... Qualifications have taken place at all three local elementary schools and it has come down to the final 36 contenders. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Art Sale Beats Price Estimate as Hong Kong Collectors Bet Slump Has Ended May 25, 2009
The 1950s oil painting Cat and Birds, the top lot, achieved a record price at auction for a work by deceased painter Sanyu ... At Sothebys April Hong Kong auction, a work depicting fisherwomen sorting their catch by another deceased Chinese master Lin Fengmian fetched an artist record. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Noted Southern California Art Dealer Brings His Passion and His Stable of Lowbrow/Pop Culture Artists to Dallas May 13, 2009
Art & Antiques magazine, in March of 2006, named von Buhler "one of the top contemporary surrealists." An internationally exhibiting visual artist, her work has been on the covers of , Communication Arts, and along with feature articles ... " Her award-winning illustrations have been recognized as being among "the best and most cutting-edge" in the country. Von Buhler is the author of the popular children's "The Cat Who Wouldn't Come Inside," published by Houghton Mifflin. In the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Tiny tyrants May 11, 2009
ELECTRONIC PULSE CELEBRITY BUZZ Browse by location: (Zip Code) ... And when Savannah, 6, insisted on wearing her Halloween cat costume every single day for several months, her mom in Burlington, Ontario, just shrugged, since she recalled how contentious the morning dressing rituals were, pre-Consensual Living ... (1) A 44-year-old intoxicated man was arrested in Ann Arbor, Mich. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Gunn student remembered as 'smart, caring' classmate who loved music, video games May 9, 2009
Nothing is gained by publishing all of this, and it might well inspire copycats ... In the end, ECT (Electoconvulsive Therapy) along with medication, therapy and the support of my family saved me ... One of the issues with teen suicide is the copycat syndrome, the cat is out of the bag now, avoidance will not work, so as parents and friends we have got to talk this through together with healthy and appropriate permission for anger. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
I-STAR ENTERTAINMENT to Present Pet Rocks(R) Scavenger Hunt in New York City's Central Park Zoo on Saturday, May 9, at 12 Noon May 8, 2009
Several hundred Pet Rock characters will be scattered in the Hunt area, including two "Endangered" and "Extinct" Pet Rocks whose collectible value will increase over the years since they will not be sold in retail stores and will only be available on the official Pet Rocks website () as contest prizes. Although they can keep as many Pet Rock characters as they locate, Scavenger Hunters must bring each Pet Rock -- as they find it -- to the Registration Table where every rock will receive its... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Enjoy Amerstam on a budget May 5, 2009
Outside the well-trod shopping lanes are the lesser known sections, like the "Nine Lanes," lined with tiny specialty establishments like the handmade soap shop, the spectacles museum and a store dedicated to toothbrushes ... There's the Cat Cabinet, founded by a wealthy Dutchman to memorialize his cat Tom and housed in a building on the Herengracht canal where John Adams lived when he was envoy to Holland long before he became the second U.S. president ... But in summer you can catch free... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Mary Alice's Potpourri (6) May 3, 2009
She already had a fireplace that smoked, a dog that growled, a parrot that cussed and a cat that stayed out all night ... Clarinets - Pat Authement, Cathy Dawson, Gary Joiner, Yolanda Kovac, Alicia Perkins, Dan Smith, Evelyn Smith, Moddie Smith and Olgas Voight ... First Call: COMFORT VILLAGE SPRING ANTIQUES SHOW, Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission 5 good for return visits; children under 12 FREE. Location - Comfort Park on Highway 27; off... (Boerne Star, TX)
CEOs know Bo helps Obamas feel a little less lonely at the top Apr 14, 2009
Christopher Palumbo, the founder of upscale health club company Elements for Women, owns a cat because of his travel schedule, but says he trusts dog owners more. However, Laura Wellington of The Giddy Gander is a dog owner who says she'd rather strike a deal with a cat owner because it indicates they have chosen to devote more time to the business ... Many CEOs own both dogs and cats and report other pets including horses, mules, parrots, parakeets, hamsters, fish, lizards, snakes, ferrets,... (USA Today -- Money)
Full Body Hippo Among Seven Hundred Taxidermy Mounts for Sale to Highest Bidder Fort Worth Big Game Trophy & Western Auction Apr 10, 2009
The sale contains about 40 full body mounts such as Bengal Tiger, Bongo, Baboon, Leopard, Civet Cat, Velvet and Colobus Monkeys, and African Lion. Some other species in the sale are Rocky Mountain Big Horn, Moose, Longhorn, Cape and American Buffalo, Elk, Caribou, Zebra, Wart Hog, Kob, Axis Deer, Gemsbok, Nyala, Mouflon Sheep, Giraffe, Whitetail Deer, Spanish Ibex, Dik Dik, Armadillos, Coyote, Bobcat, Mule Deer, Scimitar Horned Oryx, Nile Lechwe, Wildebeest, Springbok, Chamois and Red... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Portsmouth area community calendar Apr 7, 2009
She is a former English teacher, and education advisor to Penguin Books in the UK. Wine and cheese will be served and admission is free ... n JOIN HEALER AND LIGHTWORKER: Justin (JCat) Catalino, 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, April 9 at Eye of the Hawk Holistic Center, 5 Grove Road, Rye, as he guides us through to the 2012 New World Order ... Return application by March 19 to the Eliot Police Department. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Kalama woman breaks silence over lifelong relationship with Brando family Mar 30, 2009
She s lonely without her complicated, reclusive friend Marlon s daily phone calls, during which the two-time Academy Award winner often would assign her outlandish errands, such as asking her to buy him a 400-pound pig that could pull a cart for his children and sleep on the couch at night ... Her father, a writer, was killed in a dynamite blasting accident in the woods, and her mother, a well-educated artist, struggled to cope with the loss ... I m telling The Godfather not to put the cat in... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Remodeling the Castle (1) Mar 23, 2009
A North Bend couple purchased the 14,000-square-foot building that houses Fat Cat Antiques Mall and plans to give it a 250,000 renovation ... "Not only do they get right on it and fix it, they do it right," said Tim Pearce, owner of Fat Cat Antiques for 14 years ... amycatlover wrote on Mar 20, 2009 3:32 PM:Wonderful to hear that North Bend is revitalizing the downtown area. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Michelle Obama begins advocacy as first lady Mar 13, 2009
Later, she read "The Cat in the Hat" to a group of preeschoolers ... To see local news and weather click 'Set Location ... President Obama draws broad strokes on education reform goals. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Schools Locked Down After Gunshots Heard Mar 10, 2009
Stanton College Preparatory School and St. Pius Catholic School were on lockdown briefly after officers reported hearing multiple shots and set up a perimeter around a house in the 1300 block of West 13th Street in Northwest Jacksonville ... A fire in the garage of a Mandarin home was put out, but a firefighter suffered a minor injury and a Siamese cat was revived using oxygen. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Inmate Captured Sneaking Back In To Jail Mar 10, 2009
A fire in the garage of a Mandarin home was put out, but a firefighter suffered a minor injury and a Siamese cat was revived using oxygen. Partners. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Jacksonville Landing Going To Dogs Mar 10, 2009
Monthly Event To Cater To Dog Owners, Pooches ... Prizes range from $150 in cash to gift certificates and pet supply shopping sprees ... A fire in the garage of a Mandarin home was put out, but a firefighter suffered a minor injury and a Siamese cat was revived using oxygen. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Man Convicted Of Trafficking Minors For Sex Mar 10, 2009
told two underage girls in Virginia that if they engaged in prostitution for a short time they would earn enough money to enjoy an extravagant vacation in Florida ... A fire in the garage of a Mandarin home was put out, but a firefighter suffered a minor injury and a Siamese cat was revived using oxygen. (News4Jax.com, FL)
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Under the "General" section, locate the "Home Page" section ... com for the "Location" under the "Home Page" section ... In the area under "Home page," in the box labelled "Location," type www. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Unemployment In Florida Jumps To 8.6% Mar 7, 2009
The only sectors with job increases over the year were health and education, up 2 ... Growth in nursing and residential care facilities accounted for much of the education and health increase ... A fire in the garage of a Mandarin home was put out, but a firefighter suffered a minor injury and a Siamese cat was revived using oxygen. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Fruits of crisis Mar 3, 2009
Is this the world's ugliest cat ... Is this the world's ugliest cat. (BBC News -- Americas)
Short train trip is quaint, fun Feb 27, 2009
Your vacation begins immediately ... Just four blocks away is a stop for the CAT bus (), which provides free transportation around Clemson and to the towns of Anderson, Pendleton and Seneca ... Located in a former general store, it specializes in Clemson University clothing and memorabilia. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Mardell E. Pettitt Feb 20, 2009
Graveside services: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the Greenwood Cemetery in Muscatine ... She married Thomas D. Pettitt Jr. May 5, 1951, in Muscatine ... She owned and operated Pettitt s Restaurant in Muscatine for many years. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
In pain and joy of envy, the brain may play a role Feb 18, 2009
New research indicates that the emotion of envy seems to be connected with the body s circuitry for physical pain ... No problem: you can envy the cat. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Police: Rap producer injured in Ariz. hotel fight Feb 17, 2009
This mobile cat spay and neuter clinic offers services performed by a licensed veterinarian ... The South Suburban Humane Society has a spay/neuter clinic at 18349 S. Halsted that offers low-cost spay/neuter surgeries to dogs and cats in the south Chicago suburbs and Northwest Indiana ... During the month of February, cost is $55 for dog surgeries and $40 for cat surgeries. (Northwest Indiana Times)
COLUMN: 10 ways to fight the Winter Blues Feb 16, 2009
By Terry Marotta/Vacationing in my Driveway ... Just last weekend during my own camp-out on the bathroom floor my cat came and joined me, recognizing at once the cozy nest I was curled up inside. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Ways to survive a mean winter Feb 12, 2009
Just last weekend during my own camp-out on the bathroom floor, my cat came and joined me, recognizing at once the cozy nest I was curled up inside ... This Wicked Local sitesponsored by: Woburn Advocate, 150 Baker Avenue Ext. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
November 16-30, 2008, Obituaries Feb 9, 2009
She retired from Walker County Board of Education as a cafeteria worker after many years of service, and was a member of Corinth Baptist Church ... She was retired from the Walker County Board of Education ... He received the Alhambra s Certificate of Merit and the Alhambra Temples Merit Award. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Drumsticks And Drum Rolls Feb 8, 2009
As in the past, special to-go lines will be set up at the fair grounds, located about two miles south of Main Street next to State Highway 16 South ... 250 gift certificate to Beckmann Furniture (donated by Beckmann Furniture); and ... 25 gift certificate (City Cleaners). (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
