Neiman Marcus holiday book not all fantasy: Gifts under $250 give a nod to frugalityOctober 6th, 2009 Neiman Marcus holiday catalog nods to recessionNEW YORK — With even super affluent shoppers tightening their Gucci belts, luxury retailer Neiman Marcus Group Inc. unveiled its Christmas Book Tuesday with a nod to this new frugality.
Feds: Calif. meatpacker tied to largest US beef recall slaughtered 'downer' cows for 4 yearsSeptember 24th, 2009 Suit: Meatpacker used 'downer' cows for 4 yearsLOS ANGELES — A Southern California meatpacking plant that supplied beef to the nation's school lunch program slaughtered stumbling, potentially contaminated cows for four years before undercover video of animal abuse prompted a massive beef recall, federal court filings say. The amended complaint filed late last month in U.S.
Lipless but lovable: Canines seized in massive federal raids bear brutal dogfighting scarsSeptember 15th, 2009 Fighting scars linger for dogs seized in raidsST. LOUIS — Fay looks menacing as her teeth jut out from a mouth without lips, which have been ripped from her face along with part of her nose during vicious dogfights.
Authorities seize more than 500 dogs in raid on suspected puppy mill southwest of DallasAugust 12th, 2009 500 dogs seized in kennel raid outside DallasKAUFMAN, Texas — Authorities have seized more than 500 dogs and about 15 cats from what they say is a puppy mill southwest of Dallas. The Humane Society and Kaufman County sheriff's deputies raided the suspected puppy mill Tuesday.
Calif. meatpacking plant that recalled beef cited for humane violations last yearAugust 11th, 2009 Calif. meat plant cited for humane violationsFRESNO, Calif. — Records show a California beef processor that recalled tons of hamburger meat due to salmonella fears was slapped with humane handling violations in a government review of meatpacking plants last year.
Portland, Ore., mayor seeks comments on proposal to ban carriages in city after horse deathAugust 7th, 2009 Oregon mayor seeks input on carriage ban proposalPORTLAND, Ore. — Portland Mayor Sam Adams has turned to Twitter to ask for feedback on a proposal to ban horse-drawn carriages in the city after a horse died over the weekend while pulling a carriage through downtown.
Homes may be tough to find for hundreds of pit bulls seized in nationwide dogfighting raidsJuly 23rd, 2009 Homes tough to find for dogs seized in raidsST. LOUIS — As teams begin evaluating hundreds of pit bulls seized in the largest U.S.
Equine advocates outraged over horse found abandoned in Nevada with brand cut out of hideJuly 10th, 2009 Horse found with brand cut out of hide in NevadaRENO, Nev. — A domestic horse found loose in Nevada with the brand cut out of its hide is drawing outrage from equine advocates concerned about the growing number of horses abandoned in the wild.
Humane groups: More than 400 dogs rescued in largest coordinated raids on dogfighting in USJuly 9th, 2009 Groups: Dogfighting raids rescued over 400 dogsST. LOUIS — Animal humane groups say more than 400 dogs including some that were about to deliver puppies have been rescued in the largest coordinated raids on dogfighting in U.S.
About 30 people arrested, 200 dogs seized in dogfighting raids in Missouri, Illinois and TexasJuly 8th, 2009 Dogfighting raids conducted in three statesWASHINGTON — Authorities have arrested about 30 people and seized about 200 dogs in dogfighting raids Wednesday across three states, the Justice Department said. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which cooperated in the investigation, said the target was believed to be the largest dogfighting operation in U.S.
As many as 350 dogs seized, about 30 people arrested in dogfighting raids across 5 statesJuly 8th, 2009 350 dogs seized in dogfighting raids in 5 statesST. LOUIS — As many as 350 dogs were seized and about 30 people arrested during raids in five states Wednesday that animal welfare groups are calling the largest simultaneous raid of dogfighting operations in the U.S.
Nearly 500 dogs seized from Texas kennel, authorities say dead animals also foundJuly 8th, 2009 Nearly 500 dogs seized from Texas kennelBOWIE, Texas — Nearly 500 dogs, some with skin conditions and open sores, have been seized from a Texas kennel where the Humane Society says several dead animals also were found. Authorities in Montague County about 90 miles northwest of Dallas took the dogs from Maggic Pets/Heddins Kennel after complaints the animals weren't receiving proper veterinary care.
Settlenent will require animal testing labs to post data about experiments onlineJuly 2nd, 2009 Settlement to require animal labs to post dataWASHINGTON — Animal research facilities will be required to disclosee more information online about their experiments under a court settlement signed Wednesday by the Humane Society of the United States and the Agriculture Department. According to the Humane Society, the settlement will require the Agriculture Department to post annual reports from those facilities, including what they call "pain and distress information," on its Web site.
A ruff life: Wash. officials need to find homes for 371 dogs seized from a puppy millMay 29th, 2009 Ruff life: Wash. officials seek homes for 371 dogsKENNEWICK, Wash.
Department chain sales results for AprilMay 8th, 2009 Department chain sales results for AprilNEW YORK — Summary of April same-store sales results for department category store chains, with percentage increase or decrease over the same month last year. Bon-Ton Stores Inc.
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