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 EPA To Target Flea And Tick Treatments Author: Associated Press Source: Los Angeles Times Title: EPA TO TARGET FLEA AND TICK TREATMENTS Complaints of dogs and cats injured and sometimes even killed by flea treatments have increased significantly, the Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday as it outlined plans to make the products safer. The EPA said it will develop stricter testing and evaluation requirements for flea and tick treatments that are applied to pets' skin. The agency also will begin reviewing labels to determine which ones need to say more clearly how to use the products. The EPA's effort follows increasing complaints from pet owners that the "spot-on" products have triggered reactions in dogs and cats. | |
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Dear Texas: Please Shut Up. Sincerely, History Author: Mark Morford Source: San Francisco Chronicle Title: DEAR TEXAS: PLEASE SHUT UP. SINCERELY, HISTORY Hey, kids! Here's something I bet you didn't know: Black people? Back in 1800 or whenever? They liked being slaves. True! Many savvy, industrious Negroes actually volunteered for that fine, desirable position. It was a completely balanced, fair, hugely successful system, until those damn liberals came along and ruined everything. I know, right? What a shame. Do you know what else? America was wholly victorious in Vietnam. It's a fact! Kicked some serious enemy butt! Mission accomplished! Sure it was a little bumpy for awhile, but President Nixon, that great and wronged American hero, put us on the righteous path in the end, wrapped that sucker up beautifully and made America the noble Superman to the world. Hey, it's the truth! You can look it up in your history textbook! | |
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Arizona Town To Rescind Ban On Church Meetings In Homes Author: FOXNews.com Source: FOXNews.com Title: ARIZONA TOWN TO RESCIND BAN ON CHURCH MEETINGS IN HOMES A controversial ban on holding church meetings in private homes in a rapidly-growing town in Arizona could be rescinded as early as next week, officials say. Gilbert, Ariz., Mayor John Lewis said members of the city's Town Council have asked town officials to stop enforcing the ban until permanent changes can be made at a March 22 meeting -- or possibly earlier. "We welcome their input and suggestions to ensure that church groups are able to meet and enjoy their Constitutional rights," Lewis said in a statement released on Monday. | |
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Dallas County Jail Guard Fired Over Remarks Author: Associated Press Source: Dallas Morning News Title: DALLAS COUNTY JAIL GUARD FIRED OVER REMARKS A recently fired Dallas County jail guard previously disciplined for making offensive remarks says his free speech rights have been violated. A sheriff's department review concluded 59-year-old Stephen Johnson persisted in giving his religious opinions and speaking out against homosexuality. The Dallas Morning News reported Tuesday that Johnson was fired Jan. 20 for conduct unbecoming an officer and for lying to internal affairs. | |
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In Praise Of... The Creme Egg Author: Marianne Halavage Source: Herald Scotland Title: IN PRAISE OF... THE CREME EGG Like a greedy vampire, I bite the head then suck out the gooey innards. But I’ve seen finger-scoopers, shell-lickers, even all-in-one swallowers. How do you eat yours? The method of devouring Cadbury Creme Eggs is undoubtedly varied. But gobblers are united in their greed. The statistics say it all. From New Year’s Day to Easter, Brits munch on more than 200 million. This makes the Creme Egg the best-selling item of confectionery in the UK in that period. Per person, that’s three and a quarter destroyed in three months, one and a mouthful annihilated in one month (binges are accommodated by the diabetics’ and dieters’ share). | |
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NJ Approves Pagan/Wiccan Holidays To State's Board Of Education Calendar Author: Kris Bradley Source: Examiner.com Title: NJ APPROVES PAGAN/WICCAN HOLIDAYS TO STATE'S BOARD OF EDUCATION CALENDAR This morning, the New Jersey Board of Education voted to approve their list of religious holidays permitting pupil absence from school for the 2010-2011 school year. Included for the first time on this list are the eight Pagan/Wiccan holidays, or sabbats. This marks the first time any state has approved Pagan holidays to a state calendar, and will set a precedence for other districts and states across the country. This story starts with a mother sending in a note to get her daughter excused from school for Yule, 2009. Rev. Elena Ottinger's daughter attends Pennsville High School in the Salem County School District, located in Pennsville, NJ. Brianna Ottinger had recently finished her "Year and a Day", a traditional time of study for many Wiccan initiates. Rev. Ottinger, who has a doctorate in metaphysics, wrote a note to her daughter's school, letting them know that she would be taking Yule off from school to celebrate. When Brianna came home that day, it was with the list of approved religious holidays for NJ schools and a note from the vice principal that stated while they would give Brianna an excused absence, it would not be an excused absence based on a religious holiday. | |
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Make Natural, Harmless Deodorants With Essential Oils Author: Fleur Hupston Source: Natural News Title: MAKE NATURAL, HARMLESS DEODORANTS WITH ESSENTIAL OILS Using deodorants and antiperspirants are considered by many to be essential in order to prevent body odor. Finding a good deodorant that does not contain aluminum oxide, aluminum compounds, synthetic fragrances and stabilizers makes for a tough search. Brands advertised as organic, all natural or herbal often contain the same chemicals, either with lesser quantities or with certain additives removed but others added. Alternative, natural deodorants can be home-made, are cost effective and very simple to make. Best of all, they are not damaging to health. For body odor, use essential oils that will limit the bacterial growth that causes odor. Be careful of oils that may irritate the skin, however, especially the sensitive skin under the arms. Try lavender, peppermint, eucalyptus and patchouli, cinnamon and clove essential oils. | |
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