Nonstick cookware has been around since 1938. Since the 1960s, the technology behind it has pretty much remained the same. The dark side of this is that nonstick cookware contains two toxic chemicals: PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) and PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid). Classified by the EPA as a likely human carcinogen, manufacturers must eliminate their use by 2015. [...]
Last week a black bear roamed La Crescenta until it was tranqulizied and transported back to Angeles National Forest. This week, a mountain lion made its debut. #13; A resident reported seeing a mountain lion Sunday in the 5400 block of Pineridge Drive about 8 pm Sunday, Sheriffs Sgt. Brett Hanson of the Crescenta Valley Station told [...]
Its not a plane – its not even Superman….its a bird. Really? Police in Hinsdale, IL are warning dog owners about the threat of bird attacks after two reports of large birds — possibly hawks — attacking small dogs in the past in March. In one case, police said, the bird severely injured the dog. [...]
At its simplest, explains Aaron Levy, executive director of the Slought Foundation, the party will consist of a celebration of cats. He was referring to the opening reception for Utterly Precarious: Carolee Schneemann in 5 Parts, a soiree of cat-friendly connoitering designed by internationally renowned artist and Pennsylvania native Carolee Schneemann. To set the mood, [...]
In this day and age, everyone seems to only be looking out for themselves. I want to bring to light an experience that my wife and I had to go through. We are animal lovers and always will be. A few weeks ago our cat of 12 years became very sick and lost a lot [...]
After the Easter rush, a lot of unwanted temporary pets given as gifts of Easter – rabbits and maybe some other small animals – will either be unkindly abandoned outdoors to try to survive (domestic animals like this will struggle to survive in the wild, particularly in a warm climate) or neglected if they pose [...]
The following is an announcement from Centre Congregational Church: #13; On Wednesday, April 18, the Middle School Youth Group from Centre Congregational Church went to Nevins Farm (MSPCA) in Methuen, an animal care complex that provides shelter and adoption services for farm animals as well as cats, dogs, and small pets. #13; The nonprofit receives [...]
Any type of a terrier that you have or any type of a large dog, even herding dogs, German Shepherds, you have to be careful, said Higgason. Typically any of these dogs that have a high prey drive, you have got to watch them around other small animals, cats, small pets, small dogs, what not.
Cat tractor: Its raining cats and dogs Rome, ITApr 18, 2012 in Entertainment [prMac.com] Rome, Italy – Two years ago, we was amazed to see, to some friends that had cats, how they used to play with those. Using cheap red laser pointer, those commonly used in classrooms, that projected out a red spot on [...]
Updated: April 7, 2012 2:05AM Police in Hinsdale are warning dog owners about the threat of bird attacks after two reports of large birds — possibly hawks — attacking small dogs in the past month. In one case, police said, the bird severely injured the dog. Both dogs that were attacked weighed less than 20 [...]