June Is Purrfect Month To Adopt A Kitten, Cat
- June
- 4
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Cats are first when it comes to America’s favorite pets. We cat lovers are owned by 85 million of them in the United States.
They’re playful, intelligent and affectionate, yet their independent nature makes them different from dogs.
Although I’m a certified dog person, I like to proclaim my love and respect for cats each June so [...]
Viva Pinata Sequel Takes Shape
- May
- 15
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Once again, NeoGaf plays host to the idle gossip, word being that the new VP will include drop-in co-op play, not to mention some rather flashy support for the Live Vision Cam. The camera will apparently be used to enable players to scan cards, unlocking unique in-game content.
The cards will reportedly usher new animals, new [...]
Elite schools test toddlers before admission
- April
- 16
Principal of Aucklands Kings School Tony Sissons says the boys are not asked to sit formal tests. Along with principals of other private schools who test children under five, Sissons says the interviews are an opportunity to meet parents and check whether the child fits the school.
He schedules interviews when the boys are aged between [...]
One year after blast Melbourne victims family still seeks answers
- April
- 12
Police say the investigation has been slow because of its complexity and that they can’t release all the evidence because the State Attorney’s Office has not yet determined if it will file charges in the tragedy - that determination is expected in several weeks.
On Friday, Lewis was sobbing so hard she [...]
No money to vacation? Kick back for a staycation
- April
- 8
AMELIA, OHIO - All through the months that the cold and wind and wet left this southeast suburb of Cincinnati shivering, Megan and Keith Licursi eagerly looked forward to their annual spring vacation: a road trip to see family and bask in the sunshine of Orlando, Fla.
But with gas prices forecast to climb as high [...]
Safer sipping for you baby
- April
- 8
A growing body of research suggests polycarbonate plastics which include many baby bottles and water bottles leach unhealthy levels of bisphenol-A (BPA), a chemical that mimics estrogen, into milk, water and other liquids.
So where do you find BPA-free bottles? The answer is easier and harder than you might think.
Legislation is [...]
‘Tossed out Treasures’ on sale in Sandy Springs
- April
- 8
For some people, shopping at flea markets is akin to the proverbial needle-in-the-haystack hunt. But for the crowds expected to show up this weekend for the Tossed Out Treasures sale in Sandy Springs, it’s a chance to uncover the perfect accent piece or missing nightstand for the spare room, without spending a lot of money.
Sandy [...]
Microsoft Toys With New Xbox-Only Entertainment Format
- April
- 3
Digital Media Hub
Boasting a subscriber base of some 10 million Xbox 360 owners, Microsoft’s six-year old Xbox Live portal began offering users the ability to download TV programs and movies back in 2006. The site currently offers content from more than 35 networks and film studios, including ABC, Comedy Central, Lionsgate, MGM, MTV, Nickelodeon and [...]
More Museum Wanted
- March
- 31
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Since 1905 Cleburne’s Carnegie Building has served, at times, as a library, a war information center, a live theater and a museum. The building has housed the Layland Museum downstairs and the Carnegie Theatre upstairs for several years. Although it remains a stately structure and one of downtown Cleburne’s most visible landmarks, the building is [...]
Darkness at the edge of town
- March
- 30
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A quest for a bicycle basket in Vaughan reveals to Peter Kuitenbrouwer that Toronto’s enthusiasm for sustainability is only hot air if that enthusiasm is limited to the city’s core. Toronto’s suburbs account for 84% of Ontario’s growth, and many of them appear to have environmental irresponsibility built into their fabric.
It is a sweltering day [...]
