Experience, character, service: It's McCain Oct 18, 2008
But, as one of the thousands of people across the state who volunteered his weekends to collect signatures for Proposition 2 (the initiative requiring farm animal cages to be large enough for the animals to be able to stand up and turn around. as if that's too much to ask), I question Diaz's assessment of this particular initiative. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
California measure to enlarge farm cages boasts big donors Oct 16, 2008
Opponents and supporters alike are pouring millions of dollars into the fight over Proposition 2, which essentially would loosen animal cages ... Once informed of the arguments on both sides, 63 percent of surveyed California likely voters said they were inclined to support limits on animal cages. (Anchorage Daily News)
Funds flow from out of state on Prop. 2 Oct 16, 2008
Opponents and supporters alike are pouring millions of dollars into the fight over Proposition 2, which essentially would loosen animal cages ... Once informed of the arguments on both sides, 63% of surveyed California likely voters said they were inclined to support limits on animal cages. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
As Lost barrels along, its creator finds inspiration at the Fringe Aug 28, 2008
It's bright and sunny on this midsummer's day in New York, a stark contrast to the dimly lit set of Bishop's basement lab, which is cluttered with test tubes, mysterious devices, animal cages, a headless "human body" on a table covered with a sheet, and a stall that occasionally hosts a live cow (don't ask). It's a scene of carefully crafted chaos, with crew members occasionally placing items askew, and a smoke machine whirring away to enhance the mood. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Official: Griffith Park Brush Fire Under Control Jul 28, 2008
The blaze was reported at about 12:40 p.m. by a fire inspector assigned to the zoo, who radioed in an initial report of a plume of smoke west of the animal cages. "It's fortuitous that the inspector from the L.A. Zoo saw the smoke, so we could get on it so quickly,'' Storms told KNX.The first fire crew to arrive at the blaze reported it was about five acres near the Toyon Helispot, a helicopter water-loading station atop an old landfill in the park, about 8 miles north of downtown.As smoke... (NBC4.tv, CA)
Caged chickens Jul 25, 2008
The measure seeks to outlaw agricultural animal cages that do not provide enough room for animals to sit, turn around or spread their wings, which animal activists say is a modest request. Some agriculture experts, on the other hand, said the measure would be so costly to farmers that it could drive production of some farm. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Pet friendly: Northeast Animal Shelter moves to larger space Jun 24, 2008
Cleaning animal cages is much easier since rooms come equipped with hoses, drains and tiled stalls for spraying away the mess. And company meetings have been better thanks to a new conference room. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Storm stomps across county Jun 14, 2008
Animal cages were tossed 200 feet down the hill, and a wrought iron lawn chair had been moved four feet from its table. The biggest testament to the strength and fury of the storm was two sliding doors which had been yanked from an old corn bin, Peterson said. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Wood waste combustor could produce income for county May 2, 2008
The small amount of ash that is produced by the combustor is 9-10 pH, so it is classified as beneficial and can be used in various applications, for example adding it to acidic soil to balance its pH, or using it as lining material for animal cages. The technology uses temperatures of 2,000 degrees and a cyclonic wind feature that produces no smoke or fumes, only hot air. (Madisonville Meteor, TX)
Grisly Information Feb 13, 2008
Amid the carnage of animal cages, animal carcasses and dead human beings, Iraqi police found the detached head of one of the bomb carriers ... Amid the carnage of animal cages, animal carcasses and dead human beings, Iraqi police found the detached head of one of the bomb carriers. (Townhall.com)
Stolen monkeys returned to owner Nov 7, 2007
When he went to check on an open door in his greenhouse, he saw that three animal cages had been smashed and destroyed. Two female monkeys -- a 7-pound mona guenon named Lucy and a 12-pound spot-nosed guenon named Gwendolyn -- were gone. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
More of this story Nov 6, 2007
Instead of pots and pans, one could find evening wear, animal cages and potted plants. "That's the thing about yard sales - you never going to know what you're going to find," said Marie Williams, who had just completed the purchase of a beautiful hibiscus plant. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
Murray, Gorman go head to head Nov 2, 2007
Fuel cells emit few greenhouse gases, and their only real byproduct is boiling water, which the town uses to clean the shelter's animal cages. The town has Long Island's only fleet of hybrid electric garbage trucks, Murray said. (Rockville Centre Herald, NY)
Review: The Zookeeper's Wife Sep 8, 2007
Review: The Zookeeper's Wife - International Herald Tribune. D. T. Max's book "The Family That Couldn't Sleep: A Medical Mystery" will appear in paperback this month. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Wildlife WayStation Reaches Out To Community Aug 30, 2007
One citation was for allowing dirty water -- from washing out animal cages -- to get into the canyon stream. "Trying to obtain a permit is a long process," Colette said. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Visalia fire in mall pet store causes $200k in damage Aug 19, 2007
The cause is believed to be an electrical malfunction near the animal cages, Sewell said. Damage was estimated at $200,000. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
More vets are providing creatures comfort Jun 21, 2007
Tucker began prepping for the profession at age 15, when he was assigned to cleaning out animal cages. Early on his father cared mostly for large farm animals, but the practice changed as the number of area farms began to decline dramatically over the last three decades. (Boston Globe -- Business)
Blaze at apartments in Fresno displaces dozens Jun 14, 2007
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals workers also took animal cages to the center to house about 10 displaced dogs and other pets, Newburn said. Apartment units that were not damaged by the fire remained unoccupied Wednesday until PGers could restore power. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Business in Brief (Th) Jun 1, 2007
County code-enforcement officials fined Frank Scarfield, owner of the former Seagram warehouse in Dundalk, $16,000 for failure to remove rubble and unauthorized trailers and animal cages from the site. County officials also imposed a penalty of $27,000 for failing to comply with a similar cleanup order, issued in February 2005. (Towson Jeffersonian, MD)
Man Pleads in Caging Case May 16, 2007
BARTOW - For years, wildlife caretaker Darryl Atkinson has fought with the state of Florida over the condition of animal cages at the Horseshoe Creek Wildlife Sanctuary. But Atkinson, who cares for abandoned and injured tigers, cougars and even a retired circus pony, seems to have put those problems behind him. (The Ledger)
Week in review Mar 11, 2007
The shelter has 156 animal cages. Shelter director Warren Reed said they are full, often holding two or three animals. (Scranton Times, PA)
Animal shelter making progress: Officials: Conditions are improving; closer to reaching no-kill goal Jan 16, 2007
The shelter is using a vet-grade cleaner for the daily sterilization of animal cages. Those changes are key to lowering the euthanization rate. (Texarkana Gazette, TX)
Demand grows for alternative schools Jan 11, 2007
In the room bright with natural light and adorned with plants and miscellaneous animal cages, one boy studies fish swimming in a tank, while nearby a girl places country names and later their flags on a map of North America. Another 3-year-old boy builds three-letter words with wood letters. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
