Time to chew the fat Oct 28, 2008
Fear of animal parts] is all in people's heads. If you can get them past that and give them a dish that's delicious, it doesn't matter what it is. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
How to Hire a Nanny Aug 25, 2008
Do you have any fear of animals. (This is important if you have pets, but also because you want your child to have a healthy attitude toward animals). (Suite101.com)
Are Americans Afraid of the Outdoors? Feb 6, 2008
"Fear of the unknown, fear of animals, fear of getting lost, fear of crime, fear of disease, all kinds of different fears that might come into play and to what extent they might play into the decline." In addition, they hope to compare the results of children's exposure to "virtual" nature online or on television with the real thing. The solution may be as simple as getting kids into the woods or other natural areas in the company of parents, grandparents or other relatives. (Scientific American)
Blind couple advised school can't bar use of guide dogs Sep 6, 2007
Allergies and fear of animals are not valid reasons for denying access or refusing service to an individual with a service animal. Any person, firm, or corporation who denies or interferes with admittance to, or enjoyment of, a public accommodation or interferes with the rights of an individual with a disability. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Unique rabies survivor enters college Aug 30, 2007
Instead of developing a fear of animals since being bitten by the bat, the incident appears to have only solidified her passion and love for them. She's so unafraid of animals, after giving a speech about her case at the Milwaukee zoo on Sunday she was allowed to hold and pet the non-rabid bats on display. (USA Today -- News)
Howling for wolf removal Jul 7, 2007
Yeah Right wrote on Jul 6, 2007 11:24 AM:" to Wild and Stan Tolle ... your both full of more crap than a Xmas Goose. Neither of you have any factual basis for your ramblings. In fact you both try to generalize with false random claims that can be easily verified to be just the opposite. Stan, higher concentrations? Where Remote Canada? Idaho has one of the highest concentrations of wolves in the entire United States with the exception of Alaska. Deer and Elk without any wolves in Idaho have been... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
More of this story Jun 30, 2007
A challenge course that tests a visitor's fear of animals, electric shock, loud noises and falling is part of Goose Bumps. The Science of Fear. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Advocates speak out against district's service dog ban Jan 17, 2007
An online publication of the U.S. Department of Justice says: "Allergies and fear of animals are generally not valid reasons for denying access or refusing service to people with service animals.". Assistance dogs are not dangerous, said Larry Wallnau of Rochester, a regional representative for the National Education for Assistance Dog Services who has multiple sclerosis. (Newsday -- Long Island)
