Post by FFA member on Oct 14, 2012 8:52:03 GMT -5
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Admin
10/14/2012
intro
1.Agriculture
2.world wide news
3.Short story
4. Poem
Setting a cat on fire. Drowning a puppy. Bludgeoning a horse. I know these heartbreaking -- and gruesome -- abuses are difficult to even imagine, but sadly under the laws in North Dakota and South Dakota, these offenses would each result in a mere slap on the wrist. What if it were your beloved pet?
Luckily, in less than one month, voters in North Dakota will have a unique opportunity to help animals in a BIG way. Thanks to an effort spearheaded by North Dakotans to Stop Animal Cruelty, North Dakotans will have the chance to vote YES! on Measure 5 and make extreme animal cruelty to dogs, cats, and horses a felony in North Dakota -- just like it is in 48 other states.
Thanks for all you do for animals,
Wayne Pacelle, President & CEO
The Humane Society of the United States
By Admin
The number of people infected with meningitis has risen for the fifth consecutive day since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention began releasing figures about the deadly outbreak.
Thursday, the CDC announced that 14 people have now died and that 170 people have been infected.
The newest victims died in Florida and Indiana, states which had already been listed as affected by the controversy.
In total, victims have died in six states: six in Tennessee, three in Michigan, two in Florida and one each in Maryland and Virginia.
Other states involved include Idaho, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey and Ohio.
MORE: CDC map on meningitis outbreak
STORY: Toxic meds only weapon so far against fungal meningitis
Many more people could become infected because 13,000 patients were treated with three recalled lots of steroids, CDC spokesman Curtis Allen says.
The CDC, the Food and Drug Administration and Massachusetts Department of Public Health plan to brief the media on the outbreak this afternoon.
Officials have tied the outbreak of rare fungal meningitis to steroid shots for back pain. The steroid was custom-made by New England Compounding Center, a specialty pharmacy in Framingham, Mass. The steroid was recalled Sept. 26.
The government has identified about 75 facilities in 23 states that received the recalled doses. The fungus is not transmitted from person to person.
Clinicians should contact patients who received potentially contaminated injections starting May 21, the CDC has said. Once identified, patients with infections should be put on appropriate anti-fungal therapy.
Meningitis is an inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord. Infected patients have developed a variety of symptoms, which set in one to four weeks after their injections. These include fever, a new or worsening headache, nausea and problems similar to those seen in a stroke.
By Leahmoney
The sun beet down on my brown pelt as I kept low in the grass. My vivid green eye peered over grass as the movement in front of me continued. I crept forward keeping light on my paws and my ears flicked back listening the the sounds of the forest. A scent tickled my nose and I smile my green eyes narrowing. I shifted my weight waiting for the best moment. Finally after moments of waiting and I bounded forward and barreled into the shape.
The force sent both of us toppling over and rolling down a small hill. I heard a growl and felt some one sand on me pushing me into the dirt. I looked and creamy brown eyes met mine. I smiled flashing my bright fangs. the brown eyes rolled and she hopped off of me. I sat up shaking some of the dirt from my grey coat and met her eyes again.
"So what are you doing out hear, Rosy?" I asked in my sweet child-like voice. All I got was a glare from my sister in return. The smile returned to my face but I hid it behind a frown. "Now is that any way to talk to you little sister," I whimpered. She hated whimpering, it was the only thing she hated more then her fur getting mess up.
She gave me another glare in return and turn on her heals. Not looking over her shoulder she spoke, "Come on, mum wants us well you, back at the den. I cam out hear to get you not to be attacked."
It was my turn to roll my eyes and I did just that. "What ever, you go back I'm gonna go-"
"Go where?" She sister asked turning and looking me in the eye. I gave her a flat look and sighed.
" I"m going to the lake to get some water, I'll be back soon, relax," I said turning and talking over my shoulder. "I'll be back tell mom that got it?" Before my sister could answer I have vanished back into the greenery of the forest.
By SkieRunner
by Kenn Nesbitt
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My teacher ate my homework,
which I thought was rather odd.
He sniffed at it and smiled
with an approving sort of nod.
He took a little nibble—
it’s unusual, but true—
then had a somewhat larger bite
and gave a thoughtful chew.
I think he must have liked it,
for he really went to town.
He gobbled it with gusto,
and he wolfed the whole thing down.
He licked off all his fingers,
gave a burp, and said, “You pass.”
I guess that’s how they grade you
when you’re in a cooking class.
By Leahmoney
Admin
10/14/2012
intro
1.Agriculture
2.world wide news
3.Short story
4. Poem
Agriculture
25 Bucks for Measure 5
Setting a cat on fire. Drowning a puppy. Bludgeoning a horse. I know these heartbreaking -- and gruesome -- abuses are difficult to even imagine, but sadly under the laws in North Dakota and South Dakota, these offenses would each result in a mere slap on the wrist. What if it were your beloved pet?
Luckily, in less than one month, voters in North Dakota will have a unique opportunity to help animals in a BIG way. Thanks to an effort spearheaded by North Dakotans to Stop Animal Cruelty, North Dakotans will have the chance to vote YES! on Measure 5 and make extreme animal cruelty to dogs, cats, and horses a felony in North Dakota -- just like it is in 48 other states.
Thanks for all you do for animals,
Wayne Pacelle, President & CEO
The Humane Society of the United States
By Admin
Wold wide news
Meningitis Outbreak
The number of people infected with meningitis has risen for the fifth consecutive day since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention began releasing figures about the deadly outbreak.
Thursday, the CDC announced that 14 people have now died and that 170 people have been infected.
The newest victims died in Florida and Indiana, states which had already been listed as affected by the controversy.
In total, victims have died in six states: six in Tennessee, three in Michigan, two in Florida and one each in Maryland and Virginia.
Other states involved include Idaho, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey and Ohio.
MORE: CDC map on meningitis outbreak
STORY: Toxic meds only weapon so far against fungal meningitis
Many more people could become infected because 13,000 patients were treated with three recalled lots of steroids, CDC spokesman Curtis Allen says.
The CDC, the Food and Drug Administration and Massachusetts Department of Public Health plan to brief the media on the outbreak this afternoon.
Officials have tied the outbreak of rare fungal meningitis to steroid shots for back pain. The steroid was custom-made by New England Compounding Center, a specialty pharmacy in Framingham, Mass. The steroid was recalled Sept. 26.
The government has identified about 75 facilities in 23 states that received the recalled doses. The fungus is not transmitted from person to person.
Clinicians should contact patients who received potentially contaminated injections starting May 21, the CDC has said. Once identified, patients with infections should be put on appropriate anti-fungal therapy.
Meningitis is an inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord. Infected patients have developed a variety of symptoms, which set in one to four weeks after their injections. These include fever, a new or worsening headache, nausea and problems similar to those seen in a stroke.
By Leahmoney
short story
Chapter 1
The sun beet down on my brown pelt as I kept low in the grass. My vivid green eye peered over grass as the movement in front of me continued. I crept forward keeping light on my paws and my ears flicked back listening the the sounds of the forest. A scent tickled my nose and I smile my green eyes narrowing. I shifted my weight waiting for the best moment. Finally after moments of waiting and I bounded forward and barreled into the shape.
The force sent both of us toppling over and rolling down a small hill. I heard a growl and felt some one sand on me pushing me into the dirt. I looked and creamy brown eyes met mine. I smiled flashing my bright fangs. the brown eyes rolled and she hopped off of me. I sat up shaking some of the dirt from my grey coat and met her eyes again.
"So what are you doing out hear, Rosy?" I asked in my sweet child-like voice. All I got was a glare from my sister in return. The smile returned to my face but I hid it behind a frown. "Now is that any way to talk to you little sister," I whimpered. She hated whimpering, it was the only thing she hated more then her fur getting mess up.
She gave me another glare in return and turn on her heals. Not looking over her shoulder she spoke, "Come on, mum wants us well you, back at the den. I cam out hear to get you not to be attacked."
It was my turn to roll my eyes and I did just that. "What ever, you go back I'm gonna go-"
"Go where?" She sister asked turning and looking me in the eye. I gave her a flat look and sighed.
" I"m going to the lake to get some water, I'll be back soon, relax," I said turning and talking over my shoulder. "I'll be back tell mom that got it?" Before my sister could answer I have vanished back into the greenery of the forest.
By SkieRunner
poems
My Teacher Ate My Homework
by Kenn Nesbitt
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My teacher ate my homework,
which I thought was rather odd.
He sniffed at it and smiled
with an approving sort of nod.
He took a little nibble—
it’s unusual, but true—
then had a somewhat larger bite
and gave a thoughtful chew.
I think he must have liked it,
for he really went to town.
He gobbled it with gusto,
and he wolfed the whole thing down.
He licked off all his fingers,
gave a burp, and said, “You pass.”
I guess that’s how they grade you
when you’re in a cooking class.
By Leahmoney
