| Area businesses have gone to the dogs
It appears society is going to the dogs and cats. The pet industry last year provided $40.8 billion in products and services, such as food, toys and veterinary care. The American Pet Products Manufacturers Association said the industry will grow even bigger in 2008. Businesses in the Mahoning Valley are cashing in. “I'm seeing now our pets are being treated more like our kids," said Karen Simpson, a floor manager at Petco in Boardman. “The economy is not in great shape, but people are still spending." This is evident in the business that's sprung up around what used to be a mundane task — bathing a pet. Today, pet owners can turn this into a special event by taking their pet to a self-service wash or a specialized spa. “The pet industry is seeing a humanization thing where throwing them in the bath tub and scrubbing them doesn't seem to cut it," said Leah Nelson, a spokeswoman for the manufacturers association.
Evil genes and antifreeze: TV gurus' toxic talk put under the ...
Now the scientific claims of the celebrities who appear on our television screens with advice on living healthy lifestyles and avoiding toxins have been put under the microscope.
A year on from publishing a leaflet that encouraged celebrities to check their facts when talking about science, the charity Sense About Science has brought together a panel of experts to assess how Britain's actors, TV presenters and lifestyle gurus did in 2007.
In a report published, the experts noted a welcome drop in big scientific gaffes. But they still found plenty of cause for concern. They say spurious claims about ""artificial"" chemicals are still going strong, as is unsupported medical advice from people who are not doctors. And confusion has endured about terms such as organic, artificial and natural.
SCHOOLS: Chalk Talk:
These children were named SuperKid for this quarter.SuperKid recognition went to Monique Rodriquez from Mrs. Woodman’s class. Bruce Washington from Mrs. Moore’s class, Andrea Avechuco from Mr. Gauch’s class and Bradley DeHoyos from Mrs. Uhland’s class.Mrs. Lolene Pacholke, President of the Golden K told the students they were all Terrific Kids and that for the third quarter they could all be receiving awards when they reached their goal. Chuck and Estelle Bailey, Dean and Sandi Bouley, Karen Kukuchka, John and Margo Calvert, Mary Coapman, Christa Pumphrey, Diane Haenle and Sharon Barnett all assisted with the award ceremony.Pueblo del Sol ElementaryMiss Lipinski’s speech classes are starting the new year with lots of activity. The fourth- and fifth-grade speech students are working on memory and secret codes.
Study on decline of French in Montreal hidden, PQ says
In any event, I imagine a survey of Canada would show that less than one half of the population speaks English at home. I suppose I should wring my hands and try to get someone in authority to force people to speak English so my culture doesn't die. But I don't care. Why? Because I believe that if a culture or language has something to offer, it will survive. If it doesn't, no amount of band aid solutions, legal compulsion or other ringfencing mechanisms will save it. One of the great strengths of English has been its ability to incorporate other languages, rather than trying to keep its pure wool nature. Is the English I speak the same as the English spoken 800 years ago? Not at all. Do I feel demeaned or cheated by this fact? Again, not at all. Evolution is all about accepting and incorporating change, not fearing and trying to hide from it.
Black Hawks regroup for second-half run
The NHL's Central Scouting Service mid-term rankings were released recently and among 2008 draft-eligible players, Waterloo rookie Nick Larson has been ranked as the 53rd-best skater in North America. Larson is the second-highest ranked USHL player behind Indiana's John Carlson. (19th). ... Other Black Hawks ranked were: Jordan Samuels-Thomas (120th), Michael Fink (130th) and Brock Montpetit (154th). Goalie Joe Howe was ranked 26th among all goaltenders. .
Southlake’s medical imaging is now 100% digital
NEWMARKET, Ont. Southlake Regional Health Centre recently achieved a significant milestone by moving to 100 percent digital imaging technology and storage, making Southlake the first hospital in the Central LHIN to offer complete digital services within its Diagnostic Imaging department.
For patients, this means more accurate and timely diagnosis, faster treatments, and reduced wait-times.
Digital imaging allows our health care providers to use advanced tools and functionalities not previously available with film, said Dr. Yin- Hui Siow, Chief of Radiology at Southlake. Having these advanced technologies available to aid our physicians can mean a more timely diagnosis, which can ultimately improve patient outcomes.
All areas in the Diagnostic Imaging department at Southlake now offer 100 percent digital imaging technology, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), mammography, X-ray, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and bone mineral density.
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