Archive for April, 2007

Students From The U Travel the U.S. for ASB Service Projects

Posted in Uncategorized on April 30th, 2007

unknown wrote an interesting post today on Students From The U Travel the U.S. for ASB Service Projects
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During the week, the group built a patio at Our House, a working homeless shelter; maintained and landscaped the grounds at Camp Aldersgate, a summer camp for children with disabilities; and participated in classes and toured the Conway Development … While in Austin, eight students from The U spent their week with five organizations devoted to environmental and immigration issues. In addition to working in two different community gardens at the Sustainable Food Center, …

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Gentrification for Town Lake Animal Shelter?

Posted in Uncategorized on April 30th, 2007

harold wrote an interesting post today on Gentrification for Town Lake Animal Shelter?
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In the 2005 to 2006 fiscal year, the City of Austin killed 12439 (51%) of the 24390 pets that arrived at the shelter. (source: FixAustin.org) What will moving the shelter to East Airport mean for the kill rate, and what’s driving the …

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Gentrification for Town Lake Animal Shelter? — AustinAction Sanity …

Posted in Uncategorized on April 30th, 2007

harold wrote an interesting post today on Gentrification for Town Lake Animal Shelter? — AustinAction Sanity …
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I have a friend who spends a lot of time at Town Lake Animal Center (TLAC), and he’s been telling me for a while about the city’s plans to move the shelter East off of Airport Blvd. A group of concerned citizens is questioning whether …

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Coastal Pet Rescue « COMMUNiTY HEADLiNES(TM) for Savannah, Georgia

Posted in Uncategorized on April 30th, 2007

carriagetradepr wrote an interesting post today on Coastal Pet Rescue « COMMUNiTY HEADLiNES(TM) for Savannah, Georgia
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(SAVANNAH, GA) Coastal Pet Rescue has a golden retriever mix that is 1.5 to 2 years old and ready to be adopted. Rescued on November 6, 2006, Lady Godiva, is good with kids and dogs, vaccinations are current, and she is spayed and …

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Socialization for a dog | Pets Patios

Posted in Uncategorized on April 29th, 2007

admin wrote an interesting post today on Socialization for a dog | Pets Patios
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Just as the obedience training another factor that will ensure a happy dog with a good behavior is socialization. There are so many ways in which you can train a dog for basic obedience; socialization is very important part of training …

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Curbed LA: Sterling Center Proposed for Skid Row

Posted in Uncategorized on April 29th, 2007

dakota wrote an interesting post today on Curbed LA: Sterling Center Proposed for Skid Row
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Perhaps a mental health facility could be in house at the shelter. Many of the people could benefilt from meds and follow up case management. This would be the way to truly address the problem. The homeless blog has some great articles. …

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High Inflation - the silent killer « Burma Digest

Posted in Uncategorized on April 29th, 2007

burmadigest wrote an interesting post today on High Inflation - the silent killer « Burma Digest
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A Dollar/Pound Sterling/Won/Rupee of today is worth more than a Pound tomorrow. A bit of inflation is good for a whole load of economic reasons, but this column tries to keep away from economics and sticks to politics and international … The price of basic things is so core to people’s existence that if they are unable to feed/clothe/shelter themselves and are priced out, they will revolt. Look at what the USSR tried to do. They kept the price of bread and basics steady …

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'Silence' is golden in showing a world of spiritual reflection

Posted in Uncategorized on April 29th, 2007

zkfbltvjuaumbfysmm wrote an interesting post today on 'Silence' is golden in showing a world of spiritual reflection
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The documentary moves to the rhythms of its subjects’ lives; some shots are taken through half-open doors, others find a bowl of fruit on a window sill, or a cup of tea on a table, captured like a Rembrandt still life. …

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Town Lake Shelter Moving To E. Austin

Posted in Uncategorized on April 27th, 2007

unknown wrote an interesting post today on Town Lake Shelter Moving To E. Austin
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Within the next few years, the Town Lake Animal Shelter will be moving to East Austin. KXAN’s Kate Weidaw takes a look at the new location.

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american bulldog x at townlake and in final hours

Posted in Uncategorized on April 25th, 2007

Marlawanda wrote an interesting post today on american bulldog x at townlake and in final hours
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jager has not been neutered but this will happen when he leaves town lake animal shelter. he also has a small case of mange but it is not contagious and can be cleared up with a few special baths and a change to a more nutritous diet. …

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