Tonight the Estherville City Council did not pass the rezoning of the property located at 201 South 6th Street. That is what we all know at this point. But there are still questions in my mind. Primarily, why?Carnival Equipment-Pleasure Boat, Why would any community be it rural, metropolitan or suburban vote against a group that is trying to make a difference in the very community that just opposed their efforts?
I know not everyone will look at this issue with the best interest at heart of the animals that the Emmet County Animal Shelter has helped and that is fine. Animals do not matter equally to all people. But from a purely business aspect this was a negative decision for our community in my opinion.If we are to be living under our new mantra of Earth, Water, Cartoon Dinosaur Landscape,Wind, Fire and Community we are sadly ignoring the 'Community' aspect of the council's vote against the rezoning of the former 6th Street Emporium location to be used as the Emmet County Animal Shelter's home.
The shelter's primary focus is on rescuing, rehabilitating and re-homing lost, abandon, neglected and unwanted animals but it does much more than that. The ECAS is a non profit organization that our community can take pride in. We are a resource for the community to volunteer at and feel they are making a difference in what matters to them. We are also a source of education. We not only council owners when they are having issues with their own pets but we educate students and adults alike on the humane treatment of animals, the positive effects of spaying and neutering and what it takes to make a lifetime commitment to a pet.
2013年1月22日 星期二
2013年1月17日 星期四
Google Street View's Top 10 Accidental Animals
Since May of 2007, Google Street View has been panoramically mapping the world's highways and byways while coincidentally snapping who (or what) ever happens to be around at the time, including the odd animal or two... or even ten! Not the striped crossing you expected? Not to worry, drivers and pedestrians can confidently go about their business at or around DecorAsian furnishings in Boulder, Colorado as the marauding maneater above happens to be made of immobile fiberglass.
Google solves a crime wave! The suspect, described as short, hairy and wearing a mask was recorded breaking into a second floor room of a home in Narva, Estonia. Nothing of consequence was reported missing but the cat is being treated for shock. One could wait hours or even days for something to appear at this pastoral country crossing so visually capturing the mare & foal above was especially serendipitous.
"License and registration please..." and if you've got any tasty snacks that would also be cool. Yep, getting pulled over by a black & white ain't what it used to be and pleading ignorance is no excuse: the arresting officer has got a monopoly on burying one's head in the sand. Whatever floats yer boat, Google, and in this instance the boat floats on an Amazonian waterway in the Rio Negro Reserve near Tumbira, Brazil.
Google solves a crime wave! The suspect, described as short, hairy and wearing a mask was recorded breaking into a second floor room of a home in Narva, Estonia. Nothing of consequence was reported missing but the cat is being treated for shock. One could wait hours or even days for something to appear at this pastoral country crossing so visually capturing the mare & foal above was especially serendipitous.
"License and registration please..." and if you've got any tasty snacks that would also be cool. Yep, getting pulled over by a black & white ain't what it used to be and pleading ignorance is no excuse: the arresting officer has got a monopoly on burying one's head in the sand. Whatever floats yer boat, Google, and in this instance the boat floats on an Amazonian waterway in the Rio Negro Reserve near Tumbira, Brazil.
2013年1月16日 星期三
Drug Lords Reveal Trade Secrets in 'Extreme Smuggling'
The devious methods in which drug cartels think of smuggling drugs in and out of Latin America into the U.S. is now the plot of a new show on the Discovery Channel. The new reality series, which launched on Monday, takes audiences into the world of drug trafficking and exposes intricate ways in which drug lords bring in their stash into the country.
In the first episode, former smugglers as well as police officials and military personnel talked about their experiences in the field and various methods drugs are smuggled in such as rigged cars,Indoor Decoration Cuoninae-Simulation Animals, submarines, underground tunnels and even ultra light planes.
Cartagena, Colombia, is at the center of the first episode when U.S.Animatronic Paraceratherium, and Colombian authorities discover a U.S.-bound submarine made out of fiberglass and Kevlar. The craft eventually was spotted in the Caribbean out of mere coincidence and officials were able to confiscate more than six tons of cocaine, with a street value of $180 million.
In the first episode, former smugglers as well as police officials and military personnel talked about their experiences in the field and various methods drugs are smuggled in such as rigged cars,Indoor Decoration Cuoninae-Simulation Animals, submarines, underground tunnels and even ultra light planes.
Cartagena, Colombia, is at the center of the first episode when U.S.Animatronic Paraceratherium, and Colombian authorities discover a U.S.-bound submarine made out of fiberglass and Kevlar. The craft eventually was spotted in the Caribbean out of mere coincidence and officials were able to confiscate more than six tons of cocaine, with a street value of $180 million.
2013年1月10日 星期四
A fence is defined as a freestanding structure designed
Agricultural Fencing: It is usually built to keep animals out of an area of fertile land, and sometimes to keep them confined in an area. The materials used in the construction depend on various factors like the terrain type, the breed of animals haunting in or around it, and the kind of crops it's protecting. The styles of agricultural fences catered to each of the aforementioned factors are the wired fences, the barbed wired, smooth wired, high tensile wired, woven wired, deer fences, electric ones, and synthetic fences.
Temporary Fencing: Such fencing is installed in areas where there's no permanent need of fencing, but an immediate one. The purposes for using the same include public safety, crowd control, theft deterrent, or equipment storage. Sites under construction are major users of temporary fencing.Perimeter Fencing: It is normally made out of single vertical metal bars connected at the top and the bottom with a horizontal bar. Spikes at the top usually define a perimeter fence.
Primarily installed to prevent trespassing or theft, they even aid in keeping children and pets from wandering away.Newt Fencing: It consists of a low fence of plastic sheeting, buried a short way into the ground and supported by lightweight posts usually made of wood or plastic. Also called drift fencing, it's planted to control amphibians in a particular area.
Temporary Fencing: Such fencing is installed in areas where there's no permanent need of fencing, but an immediate one. The purposes for using the same include public safety, crowd control, theft deterrent, or equipment storage. Sites under construction are major users of temporary fencing.Perimeter Fencing: It is normally made out of single vertical metal bars connected at the top and the bottom with a horizontal bar. Spikes at the top usually define a perimeter fence.
Primarily installed to prevent trespassing or theft, they even aid in keeping children and pets from wandering away.Newt Fencing: It consists of a low fence of plastic sheeting, buried a short way into the ground and supported by lightweight posts usually made of wood or plastic. Also called drift fencing, it's planted to control amphibians in a particular area.
2013年1月8日 星期二
The ASPCA Pays Price For Bad-Faith Ringling Brothers Elephant Suit
Who hasn't seen the television commercials for animal groups? With heart-touching music playing behind a montage of sad-looking dogs and cats, an announcer pleads for contributions to "save" the animals. No organization runs more of these highly effective ads than the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Many contributors agree to donate $18 a month, helping the ASPCA to bring in $111.3 million for the year ending June 2010.
As 2012 came to an end, however, what the ASPCA did not advertise was the fact that, on December 26, $9.3 million in contributions did not go to "save" animals but to Feld Entertainment, the family-controlled company that since 1967 has owned Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, which has been in continuous operation since 1919. In settling its lawsuit against "The Greatest Show on Earth," the ASPCA was admonished by the judge hearing the case that it should have never been filed in the first place, primarily because the group used a paid plaintiff.
To be sure, there's big money in animal welfare advocacy. During the same period the ASPCA raked in its haul, the Humane Society of the United States brought in even more: $131.2 million. Smaller groups also raised notable amounts: $5.8 million for the Fund for Animals; $2.8 million for the Animal Welfare Institute, and 1.5 million for the Animal Protection Institute.
As 2012 came to an end, however, what the ASPCA did not advertise was the fact that, on December 26, $9.3 million in contributions did not go to "save" animals but to Feld Entertainment, the family-controlled company that since 1967 has owned Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, which has been in continuous operation since 1919. In settling its lawsuit against "The Greatest Show on Earth," the ASPCA was admonished by the judge hearing the case that it should have never been filed in the first place, primarily because the group used a paid plaintiff.
To be sure, there's big money in animal welfare advocacy. During the same period the ASPCA raked in its haul, the Humane Society of the United States brought in even more: $131.2 million. Smaller groups also raised notable amounts: $5.8 million for the Fund for Animals; $2.8 million for the Animal Welfare Institute, and 1.5 million for the Animal Protection Institute.
2013年1月6日 星期日
No plans for Oneida County animal control officer
Despite impassioned pleas from animal advocates, Oneida County has no immediate plans to hire a humane officer."We just get a lot of calls," said Jerry Kraus, public relations officer for the Stevens-Swan Humane Society. "It's not just dogs and cats. It's people concerned about farm animals,Dinosaur Skeleton Exhibition-T-Rex Fossil, animals left behind when people move, animals out in the heat of the sun with no water or shelter, or in the freezing cold of winter."
He and two volunteers from the humane society spoke out at a recent meeting of the Oneida County Board of Legislators.But as the county struggles to stay fiscally secure, officials said it's unlikely the position will be added any time soon."It's one of those tough areas," said Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente. "It goes back to if we can do it countywide, and I don't see how one officer would suffice. It's a big county and it's like having one officer doing traffic."
The county's only humane officer position, a full-time job with $37,000 salary, was eliminated in the 2005 budget.Many cities and towns have their own animal control officers, but some handle only dogs and not farm animals. Also, some animal control officers are only part time and are difficult to reach, Kraus said.The humane society is a shelter and its staff generally does not go out on such calls.
He and two volunteers from the humane society spoke out at a recent meeting of the Oneida County Board of Legislators.But as the county struggles to stay fiscally secure, officials said it's unlikely the position will be added any time soon."It's one of those tough areas," said Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente. "It goes back to if we can do it countywide, and I don't see how one officer would suffice. It's a big county and it's like having one officer doing traffic."
The county's only humane officer position, a full-time job with $37,000 salary, was eliminated in the 2005 budget.Many cities and towns have their own animal control officers, but some handle only dogs and not farm animals. Also, some animal control officers are only part time and are difficult to reach, Kraus said.The humane society is a shelter and its staff generally does not go out on such calls.
2012年12月29日 星期六
Safe Storage Options for Hazardous Materials
For most forms of biomedical waste, stainless steel tanks server as effective containment units. Biomedical waste or product can be especially dangerous because of its capacity to carry disease that can lead to epidemics amongst humans or animals. Stainless steel tanks offer airtight options that can successfully prevent contamination both from the outside elements and to the outside elements. Stainless steel is also not easily corroded, which adds a long-term reliability to their use. Acids or other corrosive elements present in many forms of biomedical waste do not pose a significant threat (in most cases) to these tanks or storage units.
Ethanol is a product that is ever increasing in popularity and use as cost of petroleum continues to rise across the entire globe. While it is an alternative to petroleum based fuel, it offers most of the same dangers. The chemical is highly flammable and can be toxic to both the environment as well as humans/animals if ingested (or even inhaled in quantity). As such, proper storage of these fuels is a must. While stainless steel tanks and other expensive metals offer possibilities, plastic storage units are most commonly used for ethanol due to its relative low cost, abundance, and plastic also offers resistance to sparks and electrical currents - reducing the risk of a freak fire.
Industrial waste is most feared for its potential harm to the environment as well as the possibility of carrying cancer-causing agents. Due to these dangers, it is typically stored deep underground out of reach of both people and the elements. In these situations, fiberglass tanks offer a good option due to their strength and reliability. Underground leakage could lead to many problems, including exposure to the water supply, so using tanks that are strong enough to hold up against underground pressure while remaining sealed is a must.
Ethanol is a product that is ever increasing in popularity and use as cost of petroleum continues to rise across the entire globe. While it is an alternative to petroleum based fuel, it offers most of the same dangers. The chemical is highly flammable and can be toxic to both the environment as well as humans/animals if ingested (or even inhaled in quantity). As such, proper storage of these fuels is a must. While stainless steel tanks and other expensive metals offer possibilities, plastic storage units are most commonly used for ethanol due to its relative low cost, abundance, and plastic also offers resistance to sparks and electrical currents - reducing the risk of a freak fire.
Industrial waste is most feared for its potential harm to the environment as well as the possibility of carrying cancer-causing agents. Due to these dangers, it is typically stored deep underground out of reach of both people and the elements. In these situations, fiberglass tanks offer a good option due to their strength and reliability. Underground leakage could lead to many problems, including exposure to the water supply, so using tanks that are strong enough to hold up against underground pressure while remaining sealed is a must.
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