Philippines flags greater US military presence * Manila studying US offer to deploy spy planes MANILA: The Philippines announced plans on Friday to allow a greater US military presence on its territory, in a move analysts said was directly aimed at trying to contain a rising China. Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario said the Philippines [...]
Crew-members aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Hollyhock, home-ported in Port Huron, Mich., used an oil-skimming device Wednesday to recover peat moss, acting as a substitute for spilled oil, near Mackinac Island. The crew of the Hollyhock was participating in a project led by the Coast Guard’s Research and Development Center showcasing techniques for removing spilled [...]
The incident, then known as the Southeast Foundation for Biomedical Research, was issued two violations of the Animal Welfare Act for failing to safely handle or house animals. The fine also addressed a 2009 incident when a monkey escaped from a cage and ended up outside in the cold. The monkey suffered hypothermia and was [...]
Photo by Darrin Phegley, The Gleaner Darrin Phegley / The Gleaner Pete doesnt quite know what to think about the toy doll as Dr. Pamela Reid brings her into the room during a behavioral evaluation of Pete and dozens of other dogs at the Henderson County Humane Society in Henderson, Ky., on Friday morning. Dr. [...]
ATTICA, Ind. (WLFI) – The investigation continues into an alleged prostitution operation in Fountain County. The Golden Touch Relaxation Center stands in a somewhat remote portion of US 41 in Fountain County, a few miles south of Attica. For the time being, the open sign will remain off after a raid by police that points [...]
Council on Aging Exercise Ronald Windsor exercises recently at the Fort Payne Senior Center. The center offers a fully equipped exercise room with various equipment.
Business interests were the top bill-killers inside Californias Capitol during Gov. Jerry Browns first year back in office, as concerns about the states weak economy cut into labors newfound clout. Legislative data show that business interests wielded strong influence despite a Capitol dominated by Democrats in the Legislature and governors office. Business lobbyists defeated bills [...]
Davison County Commissioner Dave Weitala, 60, died of a heart attack Tuesday morning after shoveling snow at his Mitchell home. Funeral services, which will be at Northridge Baptist Church in Mitchell, are delayed pending the notification of a daughter who is vacationing in the Far East. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Bittner Funeral [...]
OXFORD Concerned residents called the Oxford police the week before Christmas to report their fears that no one was feeding or caring for the animals in the towns animal shelter. Other animal-lovers wrote on blogs that they feared for the animals lives. The lock on the door of the old shelter had been changed, preventing [...]
Much to the delight of children and animal lovers, at least six new zoological gardens are being proposed in the country. Among the major attractions in them will be the first ever Night Safari in the country at Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh and Panther Safari at Raigad in Maharashtra. The new zoos will be [...]