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  1. article Pet News - Volunteers needed for Memorial Day Dog Walk

    Thursday, May 23, 2013 1:03 pm

    Have a few hours for a good cause Monday morning?

  2. article Camp Bow Wow

    Wednesday, May 22, 2013 4:00 am

    Tucson Airport Shuttle Service is available – if you board your dog with us while you are away. We will pick you, your luggage and dog(s) up, take you to the Tucson airport and bring your dog(s) to Camp Bow Wow. Upon your return we will pick you and your luggage up, pick-up your dogs from Camp Bow Wow and bring you home. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

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  3. article Turn over a new leaf this season with a home energy makeover

    Tuesday, May 21, 2013 5:00 pm

    (BPT) - As the seasons change, turn over a new leaf and give your home an energy makeover. You can improve your home’s comfort while helping the environment by making your home more energy efficient, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. In addition, a variety of compatible technologies are available to help manage your home’s comfort systems more efficiently and economically. Here are some tips to get you started.

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  4. article Pet News - Honor sacrifice, service at Memorial Day Dog Walk

    Tuesday, May 21, 2013 3:32 pm

    Pima Animal Care Center thanks the veterans who have made it possible for the rest of us to have the freedom to support community causes that matter to us, such as addressing the problem of homeless pets.

  5. article Ask the Pharmacist: Controlling asthma during allergy season

    Monday, May 20, 2013 5:00 pm

    (BPT) - The sun is shining, flowers are blooming, and pollen counts are soaring ... and that means millions of Americans are dealing with the sneezing and wheezing that comes with seasonal allergies. While allergies are sometimes considered an uncomfortable nuisance, for the 25 million Americans with asthma, seasonal allergies can trigger serious attacks that if not managed properly could lead to a visit to the ER. In fact, asthma is responsible for half a million hospitalizations each year – 60 percent of which are caused by patients not taking their medication as prescribed.

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  6. article Housetraining your puppy: Tips for keeping your dog behaved and your home clean

    Monday, May 20, 2013 5:00 pm

    (BPT) - Few things are as exciting as bringing home a new puppy. Whether Chihuahua or Great Dane, a pup’s playful antics delight people of all ages. Having a dog can bring many years of companionship and precious memories, but before you ask, “How much is that doggie in the window?” consider a few expert tips for positive housetraining.

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  7. article Pet News - Adore-a-Bull Adoption Party

    Friday, May 17, 2013 2:08 pm

    Thanks to a generous grant from PetSmart Charities, we’ll be having loads of pit bull-focused fun at our Adore-a-Bull Adoption Party! All bully breed dogs and puppies will have no adoption fee all weekend long, and all our other critters will be half-off. The specials will be honored at all locations, but come to the Main HSSA shelter for the party! The attractions include special gifts bags with cute car magnets for bully breed adopters; free copies of “Saving Audie” for families with children (while supplies last); free kids’ crafts; glitter tattoos, games and prizes for all; and more!

  8. article Eight easy ways to organize - and maximize - a small bath

    Thursday, May 16, 2013 5:00 pm

    (BPT) - The bath serves a variety of uses, from a functional room to a serene sanctuary, a storage facility to a salon. And, whether you enjoy it yourself or share with the family, every bathroom is in need of one major thing – organization. To help keep your bath feeling more serene and less insane, follow these eight ideas to help improve your organization, maximize space and even add a bit of style.

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  9. Help your pet shed unhealthy weight

  10. article Help your pet shed unhealthy weight

    Wednesday, May 15, 2013 5:00 pm

    (BPT) - Are you killing your pet with kindness? We’re not talking about the compassion that motivates us to vaccinate our pets, or keep them warm in cold weather. Kindness that can be harmful to pets comes in the form of an overabundance of food and treats. The all-too-common result is a pet that becomes overweight or even obese.

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  11. Help your pet shed unhealthy weight

    Help your pet shed unhealthy weight

  12. article Respect your servers

    Wednesday, May 15, 2013 4:00 am

    Several months back, I wrote an editorial on bad customer service, and the trials and tribulations we go through with automated services, a lack of caring from certain businesses, and the trouble we sometimes go through to get quality service.

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  13. article Quick tips for getting the most out of your smartphone camera

    Tuesday, May 14, 2013 10:00 pm

    (BPT) - Today, the majority of adults have a mobile phone, and we’re using it for far more things than simply making phone calls. According to a 2012 report from The Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project, of the 85 percent of American adults who own a cellphone, 85 percent use their cellphones to take photos.

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  14. article Pet News - An open letter from Pima Animal Care Center about saving animals

    Monday, May 13, 2013 10:30 am

    Staff at Pima Animal Care Center would love to never have to euthanize another animal again, except to end severe or terminal suffering. 

  15. article Water Testing Helps Ensure Better Water For Homeowners

    Thursday, May 9, 2013 4:44 am

    (NAPSI)—Homeowners use water for many purposes, including drinking, cooking, washing, heating, humidifying, flushing (the No. 1 use of water in a home) and their pets. Those are just a few reasons homeowners should make sure they understand what’s in their water.

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  16. article Helping Cats And Dogs Have Healthy Joints

    Thursday, May 9, 2013 4:44 am

    (NAPSI)—Your four-footed friends could benefit from your taking four important steps to keep your pets in peak condition.

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  17. Helping Cats And Dogs Have Healthy Joints

    Exercise and dietary supplements can help prevent joint pain in pets. (NAPS)

  18. article Bedding: A Big Choice For Small Pets

    Thursday, May 9, 2013 4:44 am

    (NAPSI)—The next time you consider expanding your family to include a hamster, Guinea pig, bunny or other small pet, you won’t be alone. Some 16 million U.S. families currently co-habitate with small pets, according to the American Pet Products Association National Pet Owners Survey.

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  19. Bedding: A Big Choice For Small Pets

    For a happy, healthy small pet, its wise to make sure its bedding is all natural. (NAPS)

  20. article Tips for Choosing Carpeting for Your Home

    Wednesday, May 8, 2013 10:00 pm

    (StatePoint) Is updating your flooring on your home improvement to-do list this season? From color to style to performance, there’s a lot to consider. Learn how to find flooring that fits your lifestyle and reflects your family’s personality.

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  21. article What's Up UA? - UA Research Suggests Link Between Elevated Blood Sugar, Alzheimer's Risk

    Sunday, May 5, 2013 8:39 pm

    A new University of Arizona study, published in the journal Neurology, suggests a possible link between elevated blood sugar levels and risk for developing Alzheimer's disease.

    About 5 percent of men and women, ages 65 to 74, have Alzheimer's disease, and it is estimated that nearly half of those age 85 and older may have the disease, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Among the known factors that contribute to the disease are age and genetics. Scientists also think that high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes may increase risk.

    Although the link between diabetes and Alzheimer's has been studied, UA researchers wondered if elevated blood sugar levels in non-diabetic individuals also might indicate a higher risk for developing Alzheimer's disease.

    "There have been studies that have linked diabetes to Alzheimer's disease as a risk factor," said Alfred Kaszniak, UA professor of psychology and a co-author on the study. "What was not known when we began this work is whether that risk was only at levels of blood sugar that qualify for diagnoses of diabetes, or in the borderline or pre-diabetic range, or would we also see a relationship across the so-called normal range of blood glucose?"

    The researchers used fluorodeoxyglucose (18F) positron electron tomography, or FDG PET, a medical imaging technique that produces three-dimensional images of metabolic activity in the brain. Fasting serum glucose levels – blood sugar levels following several hours of not eating – are routinely acquired as part of the FDG PET protocol.

    "When compared to those without the disease, Alzheimer's disease patients demonstrate a pattern of reduced brain metabolism in particular brain regions," explained Christine Burns, lead author on the study and a UA pre-doctoral student in psychology. "What we show is an association between elevated fasting serum glucose levels and a similar pattern of reduced metabolism in these same AD-related brain regions in cognitively healthy adults."

    The researchers studied data on 124 cognitively normal, non-diabetic adults with a family history of Alzheimer's disease. The individuals, who ranged in age from 47 to 68, were among participants in a larger study, led by Dr. Eric Reiman, executive director of the Banner Alzheimer's Institute in Phoenix, looking at a variety of Alzheimer's risk factors, including genetic risk. 

    The link between high blood sugar and reduced brain metabolism existed regardless of whether individuals carried the Apolipoprotein E4 gene variant, an established risk factor for the development of Alzheimer's disease.   

    In addition to suggesting a link between elevated blood sugar levels and Alzheimer's risk in non-diabetic individuals, the study also shows promise for the use of brain imaging techniques like PET in identifying Alzheimer's risk and developing early preventative interventions, researchers say.

    "Right now, if you want to develop a drug or evaluate some other kind of a preventive measure for Alzheimer's disease, the labor and expense is prohibitive," Kaszniak said. "If you recruit people who may be at some risk, but are 20 years away from developing signs of the illness, what drug company or governmental agency is going to fund research that follows people for 20 years to see whether something is effective in prevention?

    "However, if you have a biologic marker, it suggests what areas you should really focus on in those very expensive longitudinal studies," he said.

    Burns said she hopes the findings will inform ongoing work designed to help develop early Alzheimer's interventions.

    "A lot of valuable research is focused on treatment and slowing decline in Alzheimer's patients," she said. "I'm interested in complementing this work with interventions that can be implemented earlier on, perhaps at middle age."

     

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  22. article Pet News - 6th Annual Howling for the Hounds Wolves Motorcycle Club benefit

    Saturday, May 4, 2013 5:04 pm

    WHAT: 6th Annual Howling for the Hounds benefit hosted by the Wolves Motorcycle Club of Tucson

  23. article What's Up UA? - UA Commencement Returns to Arizona Stadium May 10

    Thursday, May 2, 2013 10:30 am

    For the first time in more than 40 years, graduating University of Arizona Wildcats will gather at Arizona Stadium to celebrate their transition from hardworking students to proud alumni.

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  24. article Understanding Your Dog's Ancestry

    Thursday, May 2, 2013 4:44 am

    (NAPSI)If youre like most people with a mixed-breed dog, you may sometimes be surprised at certain behaviors and wonder just what breeds make up his ancestry. After all, experts on genetics contend that the dog is, at this point, the most diverse species of mammal. The many breeds recognized today are the result of careful selective breeding for functional attributes deemed beneficial to their human owners including hunting, guarding and herding, and desirable physical characteristics such as skull shape, size, and coat variation.

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    Valerie Miller of Copper Creek Elementary School pets one of the U.S. Border PatrolÕs horses.

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Baby in stroller Falls Into Train Tracks Mom Jumps In Before Train Barrels In Caught On Camera. A stroller carrying a 14-month-old girl rolled off a slanted train station platform and fell onto the tracks Wednesday, but the girl's mother leaped onto the tracks to rescue her with the help other passengers, transit officials said."What it looks like to us is that the mother became distracted by something, didn't apply the brake on the stroller and the stroller was able to move off the platform and onto the tracks," said Scott Sauer, director of system safety for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority. The accident happened Wednesday afternoon at the 56th Street station of the Market-Frankford Line in west Philadelphia. The platform at the station is slanted slightly for drainage purposes, Sauer said.Surveillance video shows a woman on the eastbound platform with the girl in a jogging stroller, which slowly rolls forward and topples over onto the tracks about 5 feet below. What initially appears to be the girl flying out of the stroller apparently was just a towel or a bag. The stroller comes to rest on the outer rail, which carries no charge. The woman is seen jumping down and lifting the girl to a man waiting on the platform. Other passengers ran to help, and one used an emergency call box to alert SEPTA police, who held an incoming train at the preceding stop.The infant was taken to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for treatment of a cut on her forehead. Sauer said during a news conference that watching the video was "gut-wrenching.""With the stroller moving at such a slow rate of speed, you know, you want to call out to someone, `Hey, the stroller's moving! Somebody grab the stroller,'" Sauer said. He said the line is one of SEPTA's busiest, with trains running every six to 10 minutes. SEPTA police said no charges will be filed but the accident serves as a reminder for other riders to lock stroller brakes when waiting on platforms.

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