Acrobats and bicyclists flip and turn effortlessly as snow envelopes the audience at Madison Square Garden's WaMu theatre, a dazzling finale to a spellbinding show. It is Cirque du Soleil's Wintuk, a stunning spectacle filled with world-class dancing and acrobatics geared toward the whole family. The kid-friendly Wintuk tells the … read more

Well, since i'm still not doing well, and having such trouble breathing, and not being able to eat, Tommy wants me to lay down for a bit....I was trying to have some lunch, and upload a couple videos, but no luck on either one....I see the doc again on Monday, so i'm not going to stress, but i'm just sick and tired of feeling sick and tired all the… read more

Well, I got up this morning, and looked out the back door, and boy it was foggy. I could barely see the bike parked...I don't mind the fog at all, unless I have to drive in it....It's just so hard for me to see sometimes when it's really foggy. I remember when I lived in Delaware, it used to get foggy a lot...I guess off the ocean....At least I d… read more

Well, Sunday would have been Pandy's 17th birthday....She was such a wonderful girl...She was such a joy in my life...There aren't enough words to express how much I miss her, and how much she meant to me....And I wanted to thank those of you who wished Pandy a happy birthday in heaven...that means a lot to me....Hopefully Speedy & her are up t… read more

Hi everyone. This is Tigger. My mom did something so horrifying...so mean...so evil...I think she should be jailed for it. She actually took off my collar, picked me up and put me in this small room. All of a sudden my butt is in water! I realized once this burning evil horrifying thing called "shampoo" was applied that she was doing what is forbid… read more

www.cnn.com By Kathryn Tancos, CNN November 12, 2009 9:51 a.m. EST An Australian special forces dog has been found alive and well more than a year after going missing in action in Afghanistan. Explosives detection dog Sabi was recovered by a U… read more

I just heard and read about this... makes me sick. sharon mcdonough of suburban Long Island -- you are evil. I hope you can spend the rest of your days in a miserable and horrible place. Your torture of pet dogs and cats is SICK - and making your kids take part????!!! You are the scum of the Earth --- I have NO SYMPATHY for you; I… read more

In Milwaukee, a serviceman was walking down the street and four men jumped him, knocked him to the ground and put him on his stomach. They took his wallet and found only $16 in it. Being upset that was all there was they proceeded to take his credit card and ID. His ID showed him to be a military … read more

Hey everybody, i just wanted to let you know I am still here. Things have been pretty crazy around here and I haven't really had too much time to write much. I have been sick, my husband is working, then not, then working then not. I have been working with the boys when I can but sadly it hasn't been as often as I like. We did catch a break in the … read more

Hunted to near extinction by the end of the 19th century, the endangered right whale now numbers around 400. That makes it doubly confounding that the Navy would be planning to install a warfare training range adjacent to the calving area of this beleaguered whale. The Obama administration can and should take action to protec… read more

The brown pelican's recovery is a milestone conservation victory. Please share your views in the Green Room. And join our Facebook group to join the conversation there. It's not every day we get a chance to celebrate a milestone conservation victory. Today is one of those special days. For the first time in nearl… read more

Crucial Time for Wolves A sign outside Lolo, MT implores wolf hunters to “Shoot on Sight… We Will Sort Out Later.” Help us restore protections for wolves in Greater Yellowstone with our new Time’s Square ad. Donate now! Defenders of Wildlife is mak… read more

As you all know, Crystal and her husband work at the Plattsburgh Salvation Army. Harold is the kitchen coordinator and Crystal works in the office accepting applications for those in need as well as handling all of the interoffice needs. She also sets up the press releases and other things with the media. This is the busiest time of … read more

I'm not really superstitious, but a lot of people feel jinxed on Friday The 13th and try to avoid "hazardous situations". I'm certainly not afraid of black cats! They just get a bad rap and are stigmatized. Debra knows better--and I hope she has an extra nice day with all her black cats! As far as the "Friday The 13t… read more

www.helpelephants.com IDA APPLAUDS INDIA'S DECISION TO BAN ELEPHANTS IN ZOOS AND CIRCUSES Contact: Suzanne Roy, 919-697-9389 San Rafael, Calif. (November 12, 2009)–In Defense of Animals (IDA) today hailed the recent ruling by India's Central Zoo Authority (CZA) to completely ban th… read more

I have been a bit concerned about Pickles lately. She seems to tire more easily and spends more time resting in the tent. I check on her when she's in there, but I guess it seems that way because I have been home this week. She prpobably spends a lot of the day in there while I am at work. I have set up the travel cage in the bedroom I am worki… read more

True story today published in the Toledo Blade Man walks into Mr Hero Restaurant with the intentions of robbing them. Appears to have gun in his coat jacket. He tries to open the register but fails. Here's the kicker. He asks two witnesses in the restaurant to "Help Him." DUH. … read more

I could have given this journal a number of different titles, such as "Dog Reading Pals Program", "Reading To The Dogs", "Certified Canine Good Citizens Listen To Young Readers", or "Children Reading Aloud To Dogs". For Zootoo, the emphasis is more on the animals. In this case, the dogs are listening to the readers, so I decided on "Dogs Who List… read more

Seems like I just posted a journal about Dixie celebrating her 10th birthday and now she is 11. Where does the time go? I can still remember trying to decide if I should adopt Dixie. Thank goodness I did. She is such a great dog and I love her so much. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY GIRL...Mom loves you. Oh, don't tell Dixie, but I stopped and … read more

The Humane Society has created a new change agenda that includes a list of 100 changes that can be made immediately by the Obama administration to help animals, including pets, farm animals, lab animals and wildlife. The new change agenda also calls for the addition of an Animal Protection Liaison to work with various federal… read more