GRATEFUL DOG BAKERY HOLDS WOOFSTOCK FUNFEST 2008

As the dog days of summer approach, so does the Fourth Annual “WoofStock Fun Fest Pawty” at Grateful Dog Bakery, 31966 Center Ridge Road in North Ridgeville.

The annual anniversary event takes place Saturday, August 2 from 10am-5pm and Sunday, August 3 from 12-4pm—all benefiting area rescue organizations Love-A-Stray, Fido’s Companion, Middleburg Heights Animal Foundation and Erie Shores Humane Society. The weekend promises fun for humans and canines, including an animal communicator, a caricature artist, face painting for humans, agility demos, games, contests, races, pet massage, nail trims, microchipping, information booths, pet and child ID kits and refreshments. Admission is free and parking is $2. (It is recommended that you carpool.)

“We started the event as a way to celebrate the store’s opening at our first anniversary, and it’s evolved to become much more than that,” says Nancy Winrod, owner of Grateful Dog Bakery. “Every year we add on more vendors and activities, which allows us to raise even more money and awareness for the animal rescue groups we support,” she adds.

The following is a breakdown of activities by day…

• SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 10am-5pm
Onsite for Saturday will be local rescue groups Love-A-Stray and Middleburg Heights Animal Foundation with pets available for adoption.

Also onsite will be Pet Caricature Artist EJ; Animal Communicator Doris Straka; Author Holly McCain signing her books; Photos in the Flower Patch; agility demonstrations; “Weiner” and small dog races; face painting for humans; Paint Your Own Portraits by your dog; a demonstration by the North Ridgeville Police K9 Unit; skinny-dipping pool for dogs; contests; games; prizes; human refreshments by Café Aroma of North Ridgeville; raffles; and free child finger-printing and ID kits for pets and children by Farmers Insurance. Barkyard Vineyards “Wine for Dogs,” Haagen Paws Ice Cream and Cool Treats will be available for dogs.

There will also be information booths by Wholesome Pet Distributing, Golden Retrievers In Need (G.R.I.N.), Canine Companions, Skunkhaven Rescue, Forever Friends Pet Care Center, and K-9 Companions Training.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3, 12-4pm
Onsite for Sunday will be Fido’s Companion and Erie Shores Humane Society with pets available for adoption.

Sunday’s activities will also include all of the events and vendors that are onsite for Saturday.

Sunday only will be: Nail trims, Teeth brushing and Eye cleaning by Designer Doggies; Pet Massage by Pet Kneads; Microchipping by Avon Lake Animal Hospital and human refreshments by Rita’s Italian Ice of Westlake.

ABOUT GRATEFUL DOG BAKERY…
Grateful Dog Bakery specializes in all natural, freshly handmade canine treats and desserts. The store also offers holistic dog and cat food, a full line of supplements, natural flea deterrents, spa products, clothing, leashes, collars and toys.

Nancy and her staff coordinate Doggie Birthday parties and many other special events, including “Yappy Hours,” Red Cross pet first aid certification, dog training and pet massage. Grateful Dog Bakery is proud to offer many American-made and green products. The store’s commitment to excellence has earned it a Fox 8 “Best Pet Supply” nod and a Cleveland magazine “Best Pet Boutique” award. Grateful Dog Bakery is also a finalist in the “Best of the West” contest sponsored by West Shore magazine.

Grateful Dog Bakery is located at 31966 Center Ridge Road in North Ridgeville. The store is open Tuesday through Friday 11am-7pm, Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 12-4pm. The store is closed on Mondays. Call (440) 353-1990 or log on to http://www.gratefuldogbakery.com/ for more information.

Get your pet on the APL calendar!

This is one of my favorite pictures of my boy Duffy. Pick out your favorite pet picture and send it to the Cleveland APL for their 2009 calendar.

The August 1st deadline for photo submissions is rapidly approaching so I wanted to make sure you had all heard about this totally fun project.

Here’s what you do:

· Take some photos of your pet and select your favorite.
· Submit it to the Cleveland APL’s Make Your Furry Friend a Star Calendar Contest along with a registration form (available at http://www.clevelandapl.org/furryfriends.htm) along with the $25 entry fee per photo.
· Wait on pins and needles to receive your FREE copy of the calendar in October!

A panel of local celebrity friends will judge the entries and select 12 pictures that will be featured as “Pet of the Month.” Even if your pet’s photo isn’t selected for a month, it’s guaranteed to be included somewhere on the pages of the 2009 Cleveland APL Pet Calendar.

All proceeds will support the programs that serve the homeless animals cared for and loved by the people of the Cleveland APL.
For more information, visit http://www.clevelandapl.org/furryfriends.htm, call 216.771.4616; ext. 128 or email contact@ClevelandAPL.org.

The Rules
· Photos must be of pets only—no people, please!
· You may complete the registration and payment form online and then submit your photo(s) electronically via email to Contact@ClevelandAPL.org with Furry Friend in the Subject line WITH your name and contact information in the body of the email OR by mailing a color 4x6 horizontally-formatted photograph to our regular mailing address ATTN: Furry Friend with your registration form and payment.
· We cannot accept Polaroid photos or copyrighted professional photographs, and we cannot return the photographs.
· Do not stamp or write on the back of the photo.
· For digital photos, provide sharp images that are 300 dpi or larger and in JPEG (JPG) or TIFF format. Please name digital files with the pet’s first and last name, i.e. “FidoJones.jpg.”
· All entries will be blind judged by the Cleveland Animal Protective League and the top 12 selected photos will be featured as “Pets of the Month.”
· All entries must be postmarked by August 1, 2008, and will be included in the 2009 calendar.
· Those chosen for “Pet of the Month” will be notified by phone or mail.

Look at these precious faces waiting to be adopted

She is as sweet as pie and as soft as black velvet. Blackie, a one year old spayed female Retriever mix was confiscated from her previous family, as they left her abandoned for over a week. She is very sweet, but still quiet and timid. A nice patient family and a comfortable home could truly break her of her timid nature. Give some Tender Love and Care to Blackie’s kind and gentle soul—and she will win your heart over forever.

An outdoor cat, taken in during the Winter, then brought to our shelter. Chloe is a two year old spayed female Domestic Shorthair awaiting her permanent home so she does not have to live outside in the elements ever again. She has been here a few months and is antsy to meet her new family. Check out her phenomenal long white whiskers and gorgeous yellow-green eyes! Take this tiny little lady home today for a snugglefest!

Look for The APL's "Cats on Tour" throughout the summer. For the next location site, go to www.clevelandapl.org. Stop in to the Cleveland APL at 1729 WIlley Ave. in Tre

Holden Arboretum Seeks Volunteers

The Holden Arboretum is accepting applications for volunteers for the fall months. This unique experience offers individuals the opportunity to share their knowledge and love of the outdoors. Holden understands that volunteers will commit a great deal of time and energy to Holden, but the rewards of this commitment are the satisfaction of helping others increase appreciation and understanding of horticulture and the natural world.

School guide
Become a volunteer school guide and lead groups of curious children through Holden’s magical world of trails, ponds, fields and lush gardens. This is a great way to give to the community and treat yourself to a great outdoor experience this fall season. All hands-on, this opportunity does not require lecturing, plus volunteers will share their experience with like-minded adults in a friendly and inviting atmosphere.

VIP Guide
Volunteer Interpreter Program guides enjoy leading tours on foot or by tram. Knowledge of horticulture and a love of the outdoors is a plus. Volunteers receive expert training on Holden gardens and collections. Share your love of nature with other like-minded adults in a warm and friendly setting.

All volunteers receive training and guidance from Holden experts. Training sessions begin in August. If you are looking for a fun and meaningful way to spend the colorful and exciting fall months, Holden is the place to be. Applications for guides are being accepted now. For more information about volunteer opportunities at Holden contact Stefanie Galbreath, volunteer coordinator, at 440.946.4400, ext 157, today.

The Holden Arboretum
9500 Sperry Road
Kirtland, Ohio 44094
holdenarb.org

About The Holden Arboretum
Covering 3,500 acres and documenting more than 100,000 plants, Holden connects people with nature for inspiration and enjoyment, fosters learning and promotes conservation. Holden’s horticultural focus is on the documented collection of trees and shrubs, which are displayed in gardens accompanied by groundcovers and perennials, in themed collections and natural areas. A partner in the Greater Cleveland Biodiversity Alliance, Holden is a significant source of environmental and ecological research and conservation efforts.

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Michael Buble is available again girls!

Emily Blunt and Michael Bublé have parted ways after three years together. "They are no longer a couple," Bublé's rep Liz Rosenberg confirms to PEOPLE. The Golden Globe-winning British actress, 25, and the 32-year-old crooner met in 2005, when she popped backstage to say hello to him after one of his concerts. Each was the other's biggest cheerleader. "I get tears in my eyes when I see him onstage. It's overwhelming," Blunt told PEOPLE last year. The feeling was mutual for Bublé. "Every time I see her onscreen, I fall in love with her all over again," he said. After Bublé, Blunt's second biggest fan was her boyfriend's mom. "I love her," Amber Bublé, 53, gushed to PEOPLE this spring. "In fact if he doesn't marry her, I'll kill him. But we'd find someone in the family to marry her because we're not letting her go, ever. She's just the best thing ever and they're perfect together." But the strains of a long distance relationship may have weighed on the couple, who shared a home in Vancouver. With their busy acting and touring schedules, "It's not easy," Bublé told PEOPLE in April.

Olivia Newton John marries John Easterling

OLIVIA Newton-John wed new husband John Easterling twice in less than 10 days - the first a secret Incan ceremony on a Peruvian mountaintop.Newton-John, 59, and millionaire Easterling were the only people allowed on the peak for the spiritual ceremony on June 21. The couple then headed back to Florida to make their union legal with a beachfront wedding on June 30. They kept the news quiet until a barbecue at the singer's Malibu home on July 4. The details of the South American ceremony and follow-up US nuptials have been revealed in Britain's Hello! magazine. It appears the pair sold the rights to the big-paying UK magazine, which also snapped up the rights to Greg Norman's recent wedding to US tennis star Chris Evert in The Bahamas. "He's made me the happiest woman in the world," Newton-John told the mag. Newton-John and Easterling, met 15 years ago through mutual friends but only started dating a year ago. Friends say the couple, with a love of the outdoors, meditation and herbal remedies, are a perfect match. The relationship blossomed as Newton-John was overcoming the latest chapter of tragedy in a life that has had extreme highs and heart-breaking and near fatal lows. "Our relationship was born out of our mutual love of healing," Easterling said. "We were simply made for each other." Newton-John is one of the world's most loved entertainers. Fans have been entranced by her music and film career, that includes four Grammy Awards, five No.1 hits in the US and the film musical Grease, which became a classic of the genre. But, with the success, Newton-John has also been dogged by tragedy. In 1992 she was diagnosed with breast cancer, in 1995 she divorced husband Matt Lattanzi and in 2005 her boyfriend Patrick McDermott went missing during a fishing expedition off Los Angeles. He has not been found. Newton-John's 22-year-old daughter Chloe has also had a highly-public battle with anorexia.

Free lunch at Mall C

Thanks to all who joined us for the WDOK American Family Insurance Free Lunch at Mall C on Wednesday. We'll do the next one Aug. 20th at Mall C! Thumbs up to summertime!!!!!!!!!

Fun on July 4th

Remember when we used to bury ourselves in the sand? Here's my nieces Jodi and Carly with their head stickin out of the sand and their friend Madison helping shovel the sand!

Then later that night we watched the fireworks from the beach!!! Jodi, Carly and Kyle are triplets! They're seven years old and are the light of our lives!

Are you a fan of the TV show "The Office"?

I love Steve Carell and I love the TV show "The Office"!

TWO "OFFICE"-RELATED BOARD GAMES ARE COMING OUT . . . AND THE RELEASE PARTY IS BEING HELD IN SCRANTON:


Attention fans of "The Office": Two new "Office"-related board games will hit stores at the end of this month . . . but if (for some reason) you can't wait that long, you can head to Scranton, Pennsylvania, in a few weeks to attend the official release party.


--On Saturday, July 19th, the city of Scranton . . . (--the fictional home of "The Office") . . . will be holding a special event to commemorate the release of the games.


--It's called The Office Games . . . and it'll be hosted by "Office" producer (slash) writer (slash) star MINDY KALING . . . (--who plays Kelly on the show.)


--The "Office"-themed nonsense will include . . . a 2K Fun Run, an 'Office' trivia challenge, a Dwight Schrute-inspired beet-eating contest, and an autograph session. (--There's no word if any other "Office" stars will be there.)


--One of the new games is a DVD board game . . . and the other is some sort of a trivia game. Both games are scheduled to hit stores nationwide on July 30th.


(--You can get more information on the games . . . and pre-order them, here . . .)


http://gifts.barnesandnoble.com/search/results.asp?PBL=1563768&TYP=T

Home is where the heart is....and Sassy need your heart....and home!

Sassy, a five year old spayed female Domestic Shorthair is a bit attached to her Winnie the Pooh blanket. She loves to be petted—but is sensitive to petting below her shoulder blades. This could be due to previous ailments from when she lived life as a stray. Sassy has been at the shelter since December 2007—and is currently sponsored, so her new best friend can take her home with a bag of toys and treats picked specifically for her Sassy self!

There are about 400 cats being sheltered at the Cleveland APL at this time and about 200 more being fostered or at local Petsmart, Petco and Pet Supermarket. Please help by adopting one of these precious beauties. Visit the Cleveland APL at 1729 Willey Ave. in Tremont or go to http://www.clevelandapl.org/.

Don't mess with Tim McGraw!

Last year, Tim's wife, Faith Hill, reamed a lady in the audience for grabbing her husband inappropriately. Tuesday night, Tim was singing "Indian Outlaw" at a concert in Washington when he noticed an aggressive male in the front row striking a woman. Tim called for security while yanking the guy up on stage. Seems this guy needed some instruction on how to treat a lady!

Here's the video.....
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The healthiest chain restaurants

Lookin for a healthy restaurant?.....You might be pleasantly surprised....click here.....http://eating.health.com/2008/04/23/the-healthiest-places-for-you-to-eat-out/

BE WITH ANNA NALICK ONSTAGE

I love her song "Breathe (2am)" and I'm happy to let you know Anna Nalick has got a new album coming out and an upcoming tour behind it. However, there’s no release date just yet, nor is there a trek schedule. Nevertheless, the singer-songwriter is auctioning off the chance to be with her onstage during one of the tour’s shows. Proceeds from the fundraiser will go to PEACE for Families, which helps victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.. . http://www.annanalick.com/

Sweet William is a beautiful flower and and beautiful cat!

William, sweet William…made his way as a stray to the porch of a family who has already taken three cats into their warm home. He had a loving family for a few days, before he came to the shelter, where he is now a neutered one year old male, Domestic Shorthair. William is one of the first of our hundreds of cats to greet you at the front Adoption doors—wouldn’t you love to stop by, say hello, and take him home in your gracious arms, where he will soon after sooth your soul?

Stop by the Cleveland APL at 1729 Willey Ave. in Tremont (look for Kennilworth off of W. 14th and Kennilworth turns into Willey Ave)...or visit http://www.clevelandapl.org/.

ADOPT A FELINE STAR DURING “PURRmiere” MONTH AT THE CLEVELAND APL!

$25 Adult Cat Adoption Fee, $50 for Kittens, Free for Seniors

In celebration of Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, for the month of June, the APL has undergone a transformation into “Purrywood” and is hosting homeless, feline celebrities who played starring roles in locally produced films such as Iron Cat, The Incredible Cat, Cats and the City, and Kingdom of the Many Kitties! OK ... not really, but it’s totally fun and the cats ARE incredible and desperately need homes!

Purrywood’s feline celebrities, like Sarah JessiCat Parker and HarriCat Ford, will be available for immediate adoption. Adult cats, aged 5 months and older, will be adopted for $25 and kittens under 5 months for $50. The adoption fee includes initial vaccines, FeLV/FIV testing, treatment for parasites, spay or neuter surgery, a collar and tag, travel box, one month’s pet insurance, and a health exam from a local veterinarian. Adoption fees for senior citizens over 60 years of age will be waived compliments of the Pets for the Elderly Foundation. Photos of adoptable stars can be viewed at http://www.clevelandapl.org/.

PURRmiere Month is part of the Cleveland APL’s ongoing campaign to find homes for every adoptable animal. “We believe our homeless cats are stars and that by adopting one, families will add years of joy, entertainment, and rewarding companionship their homes,” explains Ayse Casson, Director of Operations at the Cleveland APL, ”We invite our community to join our life-saving efforts by welcoming a shelter animal into their home ... and having some fun with us while they’re at it!”

Call 216.771.4616 or visit http://www.clevelandapl.org/ for more information.

Located in the Tremont District, the Cleveland Animal Protective League is the largest nonprofit humane society in Northeast Ohio and relies solely on donations to investigate and prosecute animal cruelty and to provide shelter and care for nearly 11,000 homeless animals a year. There is never a limit on the amount of time an animal may stay at the APL. The Cleveland APL has been serving the animals and people of Northeast Ohio since 1913.

Win Dodge Challenger #5 - Help The Kids!

The Northern Ohio Dodge Dealers are donating the fifth 2008 Dodge Challenger built to be raffled off for the benefit of The Boys and Girls Clubs of Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. The 2008 Challenger is the hottest new car and the fifth one built is very valuable. The Boys and Girls Clubs will open new centers to reach and help more children. Raffle tickets are only $20 each or 6 for $100. Tickets and rules are available at http://www.clevekids.org/. The drawing will be held in early September.

Aspiring filmmakers.....read this!

Join Sex and the City Producer and
Founder of NEHST Studios at Boot Camp

NEHST Studios welcomes aspiring filmmakers
to join award-winning film gurus in Boot Camp

NEHST Studios is opening their doors and offering aspiring filmmakers the opportunity to participate in Boot Camp. Once inside, participants will interact and learn from two of the industry’s best, Larry Meistrich, founder of NEHST Studios and award-winning producer of “Sling Blade,” with Billy Bob Thornton, and Antonia Ellis, producer of the HBO hit series, Sex and the City with Sarah Jessica Parker.

NEHST Studios is the only major studio in the entertainment industry that is traveling across the nation with its founder, CEO and other decision makers to discover and develop creative talent. The three-day Boot Camp grants filmmakers access to top movers and shakers in the film business, who will give step-by-step experience on how to write, produce, cast, direct and sell ones own feature.

On the final day, participants are welcomed into an exclusive pitch session. Sell the idea to NEHST and the participants project may join many other production deals that were discovered through Boot Camps. Larry Meistrich has previously run pitch sessions and Boot Camps in Cleveland and is particularly interested in Cleveland financing opportunities. He has already made content deals here.

“Today, it’s very difficult to break into the film industry and NEHST Studios doesn’t want it to be hard any more,” said Meistrich, “I too was once a filmmaker craving to get in and now I want to give unknown filmmakers a chance to pursue their dreams through NEHST.”

As a participant in the NEHST Studios Aspiring Filmmakers Boot Camp, you will not only be ahead of your competition in experience and networking, but you will be on your way to becoming a part of the best.

WHO: Writers, Directors, Producers, anyone aspiring to make it in film

WHEN: June 27-29, 2008
Friday, 6 p.m. -10 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. -6 p.m.
Sunday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

HOW: To register visit, www.filmboot.com. Space is limited, don’t wait!
WHERE: Tri-C Metro Campus (CuyahogaCommunityCollege)
29000 Community College Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115
Liberal Arts Building, Room 101
About NEHST Studios

NEHST Studios is a diversified film production, financing and distribution company headed up by industry veteran Larry Meistrich – producer and founder of The Shooting Gallery, an independent film studio, and entrepreneur, CEO Ari Friedman. The goals of NEHST are to remove entertainment industry barriers and open up pitching and development to any aspiring filmmaker with a great idea. The company was launched at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival.

For more information visit http://www.nehst.com.

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Could coffee prevent heart disease?

First, I wanted to share this website with you. It's http://www.wowowow.com/. It's a fabulous website full of interesting information from people we know and love! Read the article Marlo Thomas wrote about her father, Danny Thomas....put the tissues nearby!

Read this about how coffee can help prevent heart disease in women....yeh, finally, a habit that's good for us!

http://www.wowowow.com/post/breaking-news-women-coffee-drinkers-heart-health-51737

Another great information website that our PD Dave introduced me to is www.allmyfaves.com!

My new favorite TV show!

If you've never seen "Army wives" on Lifetime TV, you are missin out on a great show! My husband and I are both hooked on this show. It's timely, emotional and addictive! I loved Kim Delaney on "NYPD Blue" and she's even better on this show. She just lost her college bound daughter in an explosion and has to deal with going on with her life. It's on Sunday nights at 10pm on Lifetime. I never miss it! Season 1 is out on DVD! Rent it, catch up, then tune in on Sunday nights!

Congrats to our "Army Wives" winner, Maryanne Hunter of Maple Hts. She won the "Army Wives" grand prize package valued at over $1000...just for watching her favorite show and answering the trivia questions on our website.

What does American Idol David Cook look for in a woman?

Click here to find out what David looks for in a woman and check out the other hottest bachelors featured in People Magazine before it hits newstands this Friday!

http://www.people.com/people/package/video/0,,20205861_20207166_20207180,00.html

Looking for a walking mate?

What a great first pet for your child! Holly is a gorgeous one year old female Abyssisian Guinea Pig—who came to our shelter, at the beginning of May, when she was pregnant. Now all of her little baby piggies have found their ways to new homes—but she is still awaiting her much deserved family! She is tame and will sit in your lap, after a few moments of building up her trust in you. After this initial meeting—Holly will be your friend for life, and purr her way into your heart!

Come visit Holly at the Cleveland APL at 1729 Willey Ave. in Tremont or check out the website at http://www.clevelandapl.org/.

Is this a dig at Tony Romo's ex Carrie Underwood?

Jessica Simpson didn't make the people at PETA too happy with this shirt she wore in the airport the other day. Some say it has to do with a cat fight between Jessica and her now boyfriend, Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo's ex-girlfriend, Carrie Underwood. Carrie was voted World's Sexiest Vegetarian by PETA two years in a row.

Apparently, Jessica doesn't know who she's messing with....every heard the song "Before he cheats", Jess????

Getting rid of bees on your deck!

Got an email from Marianne that said.....

Read your blog on getting rid of mosquitoes. Would you hve any idea on getting rid of bees? Everytime we bring food on the deck the bees Zoom in. Maybe your listeners would have an idea

From WikiAnswers....
The first rule is do not do anything until it is dark, when they are back in the hive. The second rule (daylight) is do not wear yellow...they are attracted to it. Best color is light shades of khaki, and the other obvious things, such as no sugar drinks etc.
Misc......: Don't swat them, just slowly fade back. If you swat and kill one, like many of the flying stinging pests, they emit a chemical "alarm" that brings others to the "rescue". If you get chased, generally speaking, they fly in straight lines, so zig-zag as you run.
Just pick a safe spot, and watch where they are all returning to locate the hive in the ground, log, etc. If it is off your property, like a ditch behind the fence, etc., You are on your own. If you call a private exterminator,they will not come unless it is on your property. If you call the park service, they usually will not come either.
FYI....if you have lots of bees flying "your way", such as when you are out on the deck during the day....you are probably on the "fly-way" path of the bees. They use markers to navigate. If you move your deck furniture, or umbrella, bright colored items off your deck, or to different location, sometimes they will at least use a different route.
well - in my back yard we had a massive nest that was lik 1m long in my tree. my dad got a bucket of terps and dumped it on there. nothing can survive breathin and drinkin terps.
The best way to make bees escape and fly away is to provide smoke (NOT FIRE) in the area.
Dump a bucket of soapy water (Ex. Dawn, Liquid soap, oxy clean)you may mix them, then dump some insect repellent in your mixture. Dump it down the hole/entrance of the nest. If you can't get near it during the day when the bees are active, you can dump it at night. NOTE: Just to be safe, after you dump the bucket, RUN. You have about 10-20 sec. to leave the area before the bees will attack. Or, in other words, don't stay around to see the bees come out! Be sure to keep the soil soaked all times around the nest and entrance because the bees hate wet soil. And, the entrance should cave in from being wet, therefore, trapping the queen and most bees inside. the bees that are trapped OUTside the nest will eventually leave. Also, bees hate moth balls. You may put them down the entrance hole and scatter them on top of the land right around the opening. You can also put the moth balls in a pantyhoe or sock and hang it above the entrance.

Any other suggestions?

Companies filing for bankruptcy email

I received this email from a friend suggesting if I had any gift cards for any of these businesses, I'd better use them up quick!

The following companies just filed for Bankruptcy:

Hollywood Video
Levitz
Sharper Image
Performance Team Freight
Linens n Things
Circuit City
Bed, Bath and Beyond

After investigating, I found out one of my favorite stores Bed, Bath and Beyond did not file for bankruptcy...in fact, they may buy some of the Linens and things stores......

http://www.snopes.com/politics/business/bankruptcies.asp

How to get rid of those pesky mosquitoes this summer!

Here's an email from WDOK listener Jeany....

The best way of getting rid of mosquitoes is Listerine, the original medicinal type. The Dollar Store-type works, too. I was at a deck party awhile back, and the bugs were having a ball biting everyone. A man at the party sprayed the lawn and deck floor with Listerine, and the little demons disappeared. The next year I filled a 4-ounce spray bottle and used it around my seat whenever I saw mosquitoes. And voila! That worked as well. It worked at a picnic where we sprayed the area around the food table, the children's swing area, and the standing water nearby. During the summer, I don't leave home without it.....Passit on.It kills them instantly. It really doesn't take much, and it is a big bottle so it is not as expensive to use as the can of spray you buy that doesn't last 30 minutes. It will last a couple of days. Don't spray directly on a wood door (like your front door), but sprayaround the frame. Spray around the window frames, and even inside the dog houseif you have one.

Check out the latest Coldplay video

We saw a commercial for the new Coldplay CD the other night on TV and my husband said, "Is that U2?" I told him it was Coldplay, only to find out Coldplay hired U2's famous videographer, Anton Corbijn, for the video.....It's very much like U2!

Click play to watch the video!

Dana and Candy deserve a 2nd chance at life!

On March 23, humane investigators received a call about ten abandoned cats, due to the owner passing away. All of these beautiful felines were brought to the Cleveland APL—including Candy, a young spayed female Domestic Shorthair. She was slowly brought back to good health with her siblings—and loves to show you her appreciation! She will gently take your hand in her paws and lick you with kisses! This petite little girl would love to find comfort in your home with you today!

Can you find it in your heart to adopt her? Visit the Cleveland Animal Protective League at 1729 Willey Ave. in Tremont....off W. 14th, look for Kennilworth and that street turns into Willey Ave. Check out their website at http://www.clevelandapl.org/.

Support the Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act

Read this note from a nurse:

I'll never forget the look in my patients eyes when I had to tell them they had to go home with the drains, new exercises and no breast.I remember begging the doctors to keep these women in the hospital longer, only to hear that they would, but their hands were tied by the insurance companies. So there I sat with my patients, giving them the instructions they needed to take care of themselves, knowing full well they didn't grasp half of what I was saying, because the glazed, hopeless, frightened look spoke louder than the quiet 'Thank You they muttered. A mastectomy is when a woman's breast is removed in order to remove cancerous breast cells/tissue. If you know anyone who has had a mastectomy, you may know that there is a lot of discomfort and pain afterwards. Insurance companies are trying to make mastectomies an outpatient procedure. Let's give women the chance to recover properly in the hospital for 2 days after surgery. It takes 2 seconds to do this and is very important. Please take the time and do it really quick! Please send this to everyone in your address book. If there was ever a time when our voices and choices should be heard, this is one of those times .If you're receiving this, it's because I think you will take the 30 seconds to go to vote on this issue and send it on to others. You know who will do the same. There's a bill called the Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act which will require Insurance Companies to cover a minimum 48-hour hospital stay for patients undergoing a mastectomy. It's about eliminating the 'drive-through mastectomy' where womenare forced to go home just a few hours after surgery, against the wishes of theirdoctor, still groggy from anesthesia and sometimes with drainage tubes still attached. Lifetime Television has put this bill on their Web page with apetition drive to show your support. Last year over half the House signed on.PLEASE!! Sign the petition by clicking on the Web site below. You need no t give more than your name and zip code number.http://www.lifetime tv.com/breastcan cer/petition/ signpetition. phpThis takes about 2 seconds. PLEASE PASS THIS ON to your friends and family, and on behalf of all women, THANKS.

Dancin on the Nautica Queen

Thanks to everyone who helped support the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research Foundation on board the Nautica Queen Sunday, June 8th. We raised $7000 and had a fun night on our cruise! Here's a picture of my nieces and nephew ("the triplets") Kyle, Carly and Jodi and Terry Moir's son Alex and his friend Andy showing the younger kids a step or two! Can you guess what song was playing???????

Check out this guy who was discovered on YouTube and is now the lead singer for Boston

If Queen can go on without Freddy Mercury, the 70s rock group Boston can survive without Brad Delp, who passed away last year. http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=4971065&page=1

http://youtube.com/watch?v=JfrsGmf2oGM

Indiana Jones waxes his chest for a cause

Click here to see the video.......http://youtube.com/watch?v=31qewIZ4jHE

What's up with Deborah Harry and Blondie these days?

Blondie are set to hit the road this summer to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their third album, Parallel Lines, but it turns out, it wasn’t their idea. Singer Debbie Harry told Billboard that the label was behind the three-decade anniversary celebration, noting, “It’s really sort of traditional EMI behavior. None of us really were counting the hours and the days of whatever.” The tour gets underway on June 5th in Baltimore and on it, the group plans to play the album in its entirety, but might play some of the songs “a little more punky.” Meanwhile, on June 24th, an anniversary edition of Parallel Lines is due out. It includes a seven inch single version of “Heart of Glass,” the French version of “Sunday Girl,” remixes and a DVD with some TV performances and promo videos. As for the trek, Harry thinks all the anniversary festivities “will draw the group closer together in a way,” but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll work on new music. Debbie added, “I don't know exactly what the future of Blondie is for new material. We've always been open for the opportunity to make some new stuff, but with the industry the way it is, it's kind of difficult, especially for a band that's been around for a while. They're not really looking at you for anything new, so you're sort of stuck with the things that people know you for. We'll have to wait and see.” Blondie comes to the the Mountaineer Casin Racetrack and Resort in Chester, West Virginia June 26th.....For more info on the tour, check out http://www.blondie.net/tourschedule.shtml.

The real reason for the Shania Twain Mutt Lange split

What caused the sudden breakup of Shania Twain and her husband, music producer Robert "Mutt" Lange, after 14 years of marriage? His relationship with another woman, say several sources. Reached by PEOPLE after the separation was announced in a statement, Lange called the split "an unfortunate thing." He added, "It's literally just a growing apart, that's all." But sources close to the situation say a third party was involved: Marie-Anne Thiébaud, a longtime secretary and manager of the couple’s chateau in Switzerland. "Mutt and Marie-Anne left their spouses for each other and are still in a relationship," says one source. Lange denies the claims. "It's absolutely not the reason [for the separation]," the famously reclusive producer told PEOPLE when asked about the alleged affair. He also denied that he was in a romantic relationship with Thiébaud: "I'm not, no," he said. "It's not true." (Thiébaud could not be reached for comment.)Twain, 42, and Lange, 59, married in 1993. They have a 6-year-old son, Eja (pronounced "Asia") D'Angelo. An insider says the "You're Still the One" singer is "devastated. This came out of left field ... She loved him." Another source close to Twain tells PEOPLE the Canadian-born star is coping with the help of "a very close-knit group of family and friends."

Spend Your Summer With Toberson!

Toberson was left behind in a rental home—like a dusty piece of old furniture. How could anyone do such a thing to this beautiful five year old neutered male Domestic Shorthair? He is a little shy, but only for the first ten seconds of opening his kennel door. Once you begin to pet him—he is all yours and will purr with delight! Take home cuddle-bug Toberson and spend the rainy days watching movies together!

Visit the Cleveland APL at 1729 Willey Ave. in Tremont or check them out on the web at http://www.clevelandapl.org/.

Flip-Flop Fridays & Saturdays

Every Friday and Saturday, Pat Catan's celebrate summer with Flip-Flop Days! Purchase a pair of flip-flops, and Pat Catan's will provide embellishments for you to customize your sandals with. The weather is warming up so head on down to Pat Catan's and treat your feet to a pretty, and inexpensive, pair of flip-flops, designed by you!

Visit http://www.patcatans.com/ and check out the event calendar

for more fun craft events this month.

SJP's "Don't" Look

Heres Sarah Jessica Parker at the London premiere of the upcoming "Sex And The City" movie. Is she kidding? I hope SJP's rumored 81 costume changes in the movie are better than this one!

New Song From Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat

Click the link to listen to "Lucky" by Jason Mraz, featuring Colbie Caillat. The song is on Jason's new album titled, "We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things." The third studio album for Mraz includes pleasantly lightweight jams with beachy guitars, R&B horns, and playful "scat" singing.

http://teamsugar.com/group/1059789/blog/1597873

Mother with 17 Children, All Having Names Begining With J, is Expecting Again...But Struggling to Find a New Name

Having 18 children would be more than enough of a challenge for most women, but for U.S. mother Michelle Duggar it throws up an extra problem … she has to come up with an 18th name beginning with J so it won't stand out among its siblings.

The seven sisters and 10 brothers are Joshua, 20; twins Jana and John-David, both 18; Jill, 16; Jessa, 15; Jinger, 14; Joseph, 13; Josiah, 11; Joy-Anna, 10; twins Jeremiah and Jedidiah, both nine; Jason, seven; James, six; Justin, five; Jackson, three; Johannah, two; and Jennifer, nine months old.

Mrs. Duggar, 41, of Bible-belt state Arkansas, is expecting on New Year's Day. "We've had three in January, and three in December. Those two months are a busy time for us," she said.
The fast-growing family lives in Tontitown in north-west Arkansas in a 7,000 sq ft home, and the children are all home-educated.

Mrs Duggar has been been pregnant for more than 11 years of her life, and the family is in the process of filming a television series for U.S. channel Discovery Health. Mrs Duggar said she is six weeks along and the pregnancy is going well. She and husband Jim Bob – evangelical Christians - said they would keep having children as long as God wills it.

"The success in a family is first off a love for God, and secondly treating each other like you want to be treated," Mr Duggar said.
"Our goal is for each one of our children to be best friends, and everybody working together to serve each other makes that happen."

Check out the concerts coming Labor Day weekend!

ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP ANNOUNCED FOR 13TH ANNUAL TASTE OF CLEVELAND
CLEVELAND, OH
The 13th Annual Taste of Cleveland, presented by Giant Eagle, WKYC-TV3, Friday! in The Plain Dealer and Cleveland.com, announces the entertainment line-up for its four-day food and music festival. Headlining artists performing on the Bud Light Main Stage will include Michael Stanley & The Resonators, Donnie Iris and The Cruisers, Squeeze, Big Head Todd and The Monsters, Los Lonely Boys and Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes. Taste of Cleveland will take place Labor Day weekend beginning Friday, August 29 through Monday, September 1 at the Time Warner Cable Amphitheater at Tower City in downtown Cleveland. A limited number of prime reserved seat tickets, which include admission to Taste of Cleveland, go on sale Friday, May 9 at 10am for all Taste of Cleveland headliner attractions. Prime reserved seat tickets, as well as advance general admission tickets, are available for purchase at http://www.livenation.com and Ticketmaster. To charge by phone in Cleveland, call 216.241.5555. In Akron/Canton, call 330.945.9400. In Youngstown, call 330.747.1212. Kids 12 and under are admitted free. • Friday, August 29—Michael Stanley & The Resonators (9:00pm) with special guest Donnie Iris and The Cruisers (7:30pm) Prime Reserved Seats: $25.00 • Saturday, August 30—Squeeze with special guest Blue King Brown (9:00pm) Prime Reserved Seats: $30.00• Sunday, August 31—Big Head Todd and The Monsters (4:30pm) Prime Reserved Seats: $20.00
Los Lonely Boys with Dave Barnes as opener (9:15pm) Prime Reserved Seats: $25.00• Monday, September 1—Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes (6:00pm) Prime Reserved Seats: $25.00 In addition to an eclectic entertainment lineup, the 13th annual Labor Day culinary event features a bountiful showcase of regional delicacies traditional to Northeastern Ohio. More than 30 restaurants, bistros, cafes and eateries will serve sample-sized portions of signature dishes and desserts in one convenient locale. The gastronomical weekend celebration also includes daily cooking demonstrations and the 5th annual Mayors’ Dessert Cup Challenge.For more information about the 13th Annual Taste of Cleveland, call 888-761-SHOW or visit http://www.cleveland.com/tasteofcleveland. For directions to Time Warner Cable Amphitheater, log onto http://www.livenation.com/timewarnercableamphitheate. Taste of Cleveland is produced by Live Nation.
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Keep your keys close to your bed!

Put your car keys beside your bed at night. If you hear a noise outside your home or someone trying to get in your house, just press the panic button for your car. The alarm will be set off, and the horn will continue to sound until either you turn it off or the car battery dies.It's a security alarm system that you probably already have and requires no installation. Test it. It will go off from most everywhere inside of your house and will keep honking until your battery runs down or until you reset it with the button on the key. It works if you park in your driveway or garage. If your car alarm goes off, odds are the burglar/rapist won't stick around....after a few seconds all of the neighbors should be looking out their windows to see who is out there and sure enough the criminal won't want that. And remember to carry your keys while walking to your car in a parking lot. The alarm can work the same way there.

Wanna audition to be a back up singer for Alicia Keys?

Click here......http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=31979212

John Mayer's new look

In his latest blog at HoneyEE.com, John Mayer writes about a new experiment he’s embarking on. John Mayer has got himself a new haircut. The guitarist comments, “Today I set off on my newest project; to grow and maintain an authentic ‘80s style feathered haircut. It’s something I’ve wanted to do for some time and I’m very excited to bring this amazing look into today’s pop culture landscape. The feathered cut projects an attitude of ease and quiet confidence that seems to have all but eluded our generation.” To check out some photos of the new do, as well as some shots of who inspired Mayer, visit Blog.HoneyEE.com/John.

I say "thumbs up" to John Mayer's new do....don'tcha think?

People Magazine's prettiest!

Get a sneak peak at People Magazine's most beautifu cover girls....http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20196561,00.html.....Rumor Willis?????...come on...talk about riding on her mom and dad's coat tails! What do you think?

Hear the new Coldplay song!

The new Coldplay album is called "la Vida or Death and all his friends". It's coming to a store near you June 12, but listen to this song before it's released..... http://www.coldplay.com/song.html

Singer Paul Davis dead at 60

He had hits like, "I go crazy", "Sweet life" and "Cool night". Singer Paul Davis passed away of apparently a heart attack at the age of 60. He celebrated his 60th birthday yesterday, April 21st.