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10 quotes from "E.B. White on Dogs"

In "E.B. White on Dogs," the famed author and essayist discusses man's best friend. Here are a few choice samples of White's writing on dogs.
Major League Baseball 2013: bobbleheads and fireworks galore for fans

Fans in the know are as likely to buy Major League Baseball tickets based on scheduled giveaways and promotions as on the opponent. Here then is a list to help introduce you to this aspect of game attendance.
10 best books of April, according to Amazon's editors

What are the best titles to check out this month? Here are Amazon's picks.
Dog breeds: The most popular pooches in US since 1880

The American Kennel Club has been tracking the popularity of purebred dogs for 128 years as the number of recognized breeds grew from nine to 177. Here's of the country's most popular dog breeds by the decade, according to data released by the AKC:
'Never Look a Polar Bear in the Eye': 5 stories from a family's time near the Arctic

Zac Unger temporarily moved his family to Churchill, Manitoba, to experience life in the polar bear wild. Here are some of his stories from his book "Never Look a Polar Bear in the Eye."

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Finding grace in Oklahoma

A Christian Science perspective: The 'still small voice' of God’s care is with everyone affected by the tornadoes in Oklahoma, whispering to the hearts a promise of grace.
NYC dogs can smell a rat and capture it too

A far cry from the noble European hunts of yore, rat hunting as a sport for dogs is becoming a 'thing' in New York. Members of the Ryders Alley Trencher-fed Society – RATS – meet at night and sic their dog companions on vermin scurrying about in the night.
10 quotes from "E.B. White on Dogs"

In "E.B. White on Dogs," the famed author and essayist discusses man's best friend. Here are a few choice samples of White's writing on dogs.
Idaho dog disappearances: An unsolved mystery

Idaho dog disappearances: Four more dogs have been brutally killed, adding to the tally of 30 dog disappearances in Idaho since November. The Humane Society of the United States is offering a $5,000 reward,
Legislation follows a slew of canines killed by police in Colorado

After a number of dog deaths at the hands of police officers, the Colorado legislature is pushing a bill that would mandate three hours of online training for officers statewide in understanding dog behavior and how to handle dogs while on duty.
Major League Baseball 2013: bobbleheads and fireworks galore for fans

Fans in the know are as likely to buy Major League Baseball tickets based on scheduled giveaways and promotions as on the opponent. Here then is a list to help introduce you to this aspect of game attendance.
10 best books of April, according to Amazon's editors

What are the best titles to check out this month? Here are Amazon's picks.
Easter bunny horror stories: Resist the urge to give rabbits, ducks, chicks

Easter bunny horror stories are a post holiday tradition, say animal control officials across the US. The cute gifts – rabbits, ducks, chicks – suddenly get abandoned or maltreated because they were impulse buys. Pubescent bunny behavior is not cute; and the fowl mess can be a rude surprise.
Man tattoos pit bull: Is that animal cruelty?

Man tattoos pit bull on the dog's belly. The North Carolina man received a firestorm of criticism from those who consider tattoos on a pit bull, or any other dog, cruelty.
Modern Parenthood Rescue dog: While owners bask in Florida sun, Albie basks in dog-sitter attention

Rescue dog Albie acted sad when we went off to Florida for some R&R, but not for long. Our resilient rescue dog did fine.
Baby gorilla at Cincinnati Zoo has many mothers, some with moustaches

A baby gorilla born in Texas and brought too the Cincinnati Zoo is being cared for by a team of seven to 10 people who dress in all black, put on hairy vests, and make guttural sounds to impersonate the baby gorilla's mother after its real mother did not look after it.
Modern Parenthood The Bible miniseries: History Channel's take on the Bible not for kids

The Bible miniseries produced by the History Channel is a disappointment for any family hoping for a new way to share the Bible's stories with their children. The Bible miniseries, not altogether surprising given the History Channel's relentless ratings focus, sensationalizes the Bible's stories. Angel ninjas? Really?
Westminster dog death: Owner sniffs foul play

At Westminster, dog deaths are unheard of. But this year a 3-year-old Samoyed died four days after the competition. The owner now says she thinks the Westminster dog death was a deliberate poisoning.
Modern Parenthood Food stamps for pets provide more wiggle room in the home budget for 'Fluffy'

Food stamps for pets hopes to prevent pets from getting squeezed out of the home as family's tighten the financial belt. A donation-based program, food stamps for pets would provide pet chow to low-income families and food stamp recipients.
Joe Garagiola retires after nearly six decades in broadcasting

Joe Garagiola entertained audiences for 58 years with a sharp sense of humor and a seemingly endless trove of stories.
Modern Parenthood Rescue dog: Albie feathers the empty nest

Rescue dog Albie's owner has officially become "that guy" – the one who flaunts photos of his rescue dog ... on Facebook, as his iPhone wallpaper. As the empty nest comes into view, Albie is slowly replacing the kids in a dad's homelife.
Blue Jays ballplayer separates from family over his pit bull-mix dog

Blue Jays ballplayer Mark Buehrle will live apart from his family during the baseball season because he can’t take his pit bull-mix dog to Ontario, where pit bulls are outlawed. Rather than flaunt the law, Buehrle thought it best for his family to stay with the dog in the US.
Modern Parenthood Dogs steal more in the dark, says new study. My cat suggests otherwise (+video)

German an British researchers – with a lot of food for bait – have concluded dogs steal more food in the dark. One dog-and-cat owner is skeptical: Cats may be framing the dogs.
Best in show: Banana Joe the affenpinscher wins Westminster

Banana Joe wins best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club's annual dog show, edging out Swagger the sheepdog.
Modern Parenthood Westminster Dog Show, Monopoly kitten: What pet gets Valentine's Day love?

The Westminster Dog Show only added fuel to the her kids' fire. They have cats, a dog, and a predicament: Which pet is truly best in show? The Westminster Dog Show is pro-canine, Monopoly's new token is pro-kitty, but a compromise is need with Valentine's Day for Animals coming up.
Dog breeds: The most popular pooches in US since 1880

The American Kennel Club has been tracking the popularity of purebred dogs for 128 years as the number of recognized breeds grew from nine to 177. Here's of the country's most popular dog breeds by the decade, according to data released by the AKC:
'Never Look a Polar Bear in the Eye': 5 stories from a family's time near the Arctic

Zac Unger temporarily moved his family to Churchill, Manitoba, to experience life in the polar bear wild. Here are some of his stories from his book "Never Look a Polar Bear in the Eye."
$68,000 for whale vomit? Beachcomber finds 'floating gold.'

A soccer-ball sized lump of whale vomit, better known as ambergris, could bring its British finder some €50,000 ($68,000). His dog found the smelly sphere while they were walking on the beach.
Most popular dogs: Labradors still top dog, but bulldogs are closing in

The votes are in: Labradors remain America's most popular dogs, followed by German shepherds and golden retrievers, but bulldogs are climbing the 'most popular' charts.
Dog found in NM 18 months after leaving Kentucky home

A dog found in New Mexico 18 months after it went missing from its Kentucky home was returned to its owner Jan. 30. The dog found in New Mexico was only four months old when it disappeared.