Archive for May, 2010
ASPCA’s Disaster Response Team Provides Assistance Across Southern States Following Severe Weather
Monday, May 31st, 2010The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) Field Investigations and Response team has been working around the clock to assist in the emergency rescue and sheltering of animals displaced by the recent string of tornadoes, flash flooding and severe thunderstorms across the southern United States.
At the request of local authorities and animal welfare groups, the ASPCA deployed responders to Faulkner County, Ark., Franklin County, Ky., Pemiscot County, Mo., and Shelby County, Tenn. to organize temporary shelters and transport emergency supplies provided by PetSmart Charities. The ASPCA has assisted in the rescue and sheltering of more than 200 animals over the last two days.
“By collaborating with local groups and using our resources strategically, the ASPCA’s team is able to effectively respond to shelters and animals in need across these states,” said Tim Rickey, senior director of ASPCA Field Investigations and Response. “A natural disaster can produce immediate suffering, and we’re pleased to be in a position to provide relief and ensure that any displaced animals receive appropriate care.”
Spring flooding has caused major damage throughout the Midwest and Southeast. Many weather reports are predicting an above-average risk of flooding in those regions over the next week and possibly into May. Toward that end, the ASPCA urges pet owners to develop an emergency plan that accounts for the safety of their animals and to stay informed about the potential for evacuation in their area.
The following tips will help pet owners prepare for natural disasters:
- Obtain a rescue alert sticker, which will let rescuers know that pets are inside your home. Make sure it is visible and that it includes: 1) the types and number of pets in your household; 2) the name of your veterinarian; and 3) your veterinarian’s phone number.
- Always bring pets indoors at the first sign or warning of a storm or disaster. Pets can become disoriented and wander away from home during a crisis.
- Make sure all pets wear collars and tags with up-to-date identification. The ASPCA recommends microchipping your pet as a more permanent form of identification.
- Arrange a safe haven for your pets in the event of evacuation. Do not leave your pets behind.
- Keep a pet emergency kit and supplies handy with items such as medical records, water, pet food and medications, and pet first aid supplies.
“The best thing you can do for yourself and your pet in the event of an emergency is to be prepared,” added Rickey. “It’s also crucial that residents plan to take pets with them when evacuating. If it’s not safe for you to stay behind, it’s not safe for your pets.”
The ASPCA Field Investigation and Response team frequently responds to natural disasters, including major events like Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005 and Hurricanes Gustav and Ike in 2008, but is more commonly called upon by state and municipal governments and other animal welfare partners to lend expertise during large-scale animal rescue operations.
For information on disaster preparedness and safety tips from the ASPCA, please click here.
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Heat thy feet.
Sunday, May 30th, 2010
I was exchanging a few posts with friends Lisa and The Hezza this week about air-conditioning. Personally, I think it is one of the top inventions of all time, right up there with electricity, the single-cup coffeemaker and welted footwear. But this time of year, businesses and housemates overdo it. It’s freezing! I ate at the Whole Foods Grill one day last week, and even the bacon on my crab cake sandwich asked for a coat of aioli (thud).
What’s worse are tyrannical and pussified office policies that tell a person that heaters under the desk are ix-nay. Please. What kind of morale booster is that? You just know somebody from legal was playing footsie with HR when that policy got handed down.
Stylerant says screw ‘em, and presents this nifty under-the-desk warmer from plusminuszero. It’s red, it blows heat right up your skirt, and when Mrs. Grundy asks what’s under your desk, you can say it’s a hard drive full of assets that legal says are too sensitive for the network. Not that she’d know anything about hard drives or assets. Biddy.
Celebrity Sighting at Round Top!
Sunday, May 30th, 2010
“Shut up right now!” was exactly what we said when we spotted…gasp!…Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott cool-hunting at the Round Top Antique Fair yesterday!
They had their film crew, brood of kids and the “guncles” in tow (their kids’ gay uncles–you’ll appreciate this more if you watch Tori & Dean’s show on Oxygen, Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood). We’re thinking that they were at Round Top shopping for cool pieces to use on their new show Tori & Dean: sTORIbook weddings, in which Tori will plan weddings for people she knows (it premieres on Oxygen on April 6 if you want to set your DVR).
Hurry out to Round Top today and tomorrow if you want to try to catch a glimpse of the duo!
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Sunday, May 30th, 2010We Love a Good Makeover…
Saturday, May 29th, 2010
Every three years, Big Tex (the official greeter for the State Fair of Texas) gets a new Dickies shirt. We’re big fans of the bright yellow, but it’s time to move on.
What’s different about this year is that we, the people, get to vote on Big Tex’s new look! Just head to the Dickies Facebook Fan Page to cast your vote–you have to “like” the page to gain access. Bonus (if you’re a Dickies fan yourself): You’ll receive a promo code for 20% off after voting.
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Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
Must-Watch Vid: Heather Morris Gets Her Flirt On With One Very Lucky Gleek
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010Months ago we told you that Heather Morris aka Brittany from Glee got a makeup endorsement deal with Flirt! Cosmetics. And apparently that gig involved some kind of music deal, too! Heather and the lucky winner of the brand’s “Show Us How You Flirt” contest made their own music vid to the song that the winner, 18-year-old Corrinna, wrote, and yeah, she and Heather look very flirty, to say the least.
Wanna watch the adorbs vid?
Check it out below! Heather sings and dances too!
Oh and BTW, you can download the song for free at Flirtcosmetics.com, just in case you were wondering.
What do you think of the vid? Do you like Corrinna’s song? Leave your love for Hemo and the video below!
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Dania Ramirez in Georges Chakra at Chaateau Nightclub & Gardens in Las Vegas
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
Dania Ramirez wore a Georges Chakra white strapless cocktail dress with satin strap and crystal beaded details from the designers from the Spring/Summer 2011 RTW collection with Versace heels, when she hosted Chaateau Nightclub & Gardens at Paris Las Vegas. Georges Chakra SS 2011 RTW
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