FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — Gulf Oil LP said that it is bringing its visible support for breast cancer research and awareness to a new level in May by adding a pink ribbon to its iconic orange disk logo in six Major League Baseball parks across the country.
The move highlights Gulfs continued support of the fight to end breast cancer, and reinforces the Gulf Oil Giving Foundations ongoing efforts to make a difference in the lives of millions of people.
Beginning in May, the Gulf logo will be wrapped with a pink ribbon and on proud display for millions of fans at the Atlanta Braves Turner Field, Baltimore Orioles Camden Yards, Boston Red Soxs Fenway Park, Philadelphia Phillies Citizens...
(Source: FEMA) If you are one of the many West Virginians with a cat, dog, other pet or service animal, now is a good time to start planning for what to do with your furry or feathered friend in the event of a future disaster.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has worked with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the American Kennel Club, the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Humane Society of the United States to develop these pet-preparedness guidelines.
Have a pet-supply kit ready, including:
Pet food for three days in an airtight, waterproof container and bowls;
Water for three days;
Pet medicines and first aid supplies;
Collar...
BUNCOMBE — The Southern Illinois Farming Network will sponsor “Rotational Grazing for Grass-Fed Cattle,” an educational field day from 5:30 to 7:30 pm Thursday, May 31, at Lick Creek Beef.
Raising and finishing cattle exclusively on grass requires an intensive grazing system characterized by diverse forages and frequent rotations. To do so successfully without overextending the land or compromising the health of your animals requires careful planning and management.
Joshua Buchheit, owner of Lick Creek Beef, has been producing grass-fed cattle for more than 12 years. The cattle are raised from start to finish on rotational pastures consisting of high quality...
Lindsay Pollard-Post, Norfolk, VA The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Foundation
Be kind; heres how
Be Kind to Animals Week is May 6-12, and its the perfect time to encourage the children in your life to treat all beings with compassion. Teaching kids to have empathy for animals not only helps prevent cruelty, it also helps kids grow into responsible, caring citizens.
Here are some ways to teach kids kindness:
Model compassion. Speak kindly to your animal companions; walk your dog and play with your cat daily; ensure your animals have plenty of fresh water and nutritious food; and let them live indoors with the family.
Enjoy animal-friendly movies...
(Reuters) – Adidas AG has sued to stop a US sporting goods retailer and a skateboarding equipment maker from selling sneakers with three parallel diagonal stripes, a design it said looks too much like its own.
The worlds second-largest sporting goods company claimed that sneakers made by World Industries Inc and sold by Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp are knock-offs that infringe many Adidas trademarks.
The shelter will give all adult dogs a booster shot for the diseases and quarantine new puppies from exposure until their vaccination has time to take effect.
According to Wilcox, the shelter has also scheduled a rabies and vaccination clinic with Dr. William Embry II on May 12th from 10 am until noon.
Dr. Embry will be offering rabies, seven and one and feline shots for $10 each during this time. No appointment will be necessary, but pet owners should expect to wait in line. All dogs that are aggressive will have to be muzzled or vaccinated outside.
This is an opportunity to get your animals their important vaccinations at a good price in one day, said Wilcox. If you cannot...
The US dollar rallied recently in foreign exchange markets around the world amid recurring concerns over sovereign debt risks in the eurozone.
Over the past week, the Taiwan dollar depreciated 0.44 percent against the greenback, with the exchange rate closing at NT$29.41 on Friday.
In comparison, the currency of South Korea, Taiwans main trade rival, fell 1.3 percent over the past week.
In the year to date, the greenback has fallen 3 percent against Taiwans currency but only 0.7 percent against the Korean won, and over the past two years it has lost 7 percent to the Taiwan dollar while remaining flat against the South Korean currency, putting Taiwanese exporters at a clear...
Mums campaign after Sussex leisure centre charges for babies
11:30am Saturday 12th May 2012 in News
A campaign has been launched after a leisure centre started charging under ones.
Samantha Murray has nearly 100 signatures for her petition at change.org after being angry to discover a £2.25 charge for her baby at Downs Leisure Centre in Sutton Road, Seaford.
Babies used to get free entry if going to the centre with a sibling, but all infants are now charged a concessionary rate.
Mrs Murray, who has three children, discovered the changes when she took her five-day-old daughter to the centre.
The Lake Ginninderra college in Canberra has launched a sporting hall of fame to celebrate the 116 Olympians the school has taught in its 25 year history.
The athletes trained at the nearby Australian Institute of Sport, and completed their secondary school studies at the University of Canberra Senior Secondary College.
Australias second most successful Olympian of all time is swimmer Petria Thomas.
She spent a year at the school and says it helped her get an education whilst meeting the demands of being an elite athlete.
The teachers certainly in my time were very understanding of the commitments and stuff that the athletes had, and were quite flexible in the way we could...
