Puppy Without Ears Doing Well In Foster Care

The puppy who survived the exclusion of its ears in a recent attack has found a foster home, according to San Diego County animal control officers.

The Labrador-shepherd puppy, named Sunny by staff at the county shelter, has not officially been put up for adoption in spite of a lot of requests from interested locals.


Veterinarians suspect the puppy’s ears were possibly cut off with either a pair of scissors or a serrated knife, said Animal Control Lt. Daniel DeSousa.

The department is asking for the public's help to recognize whoever may have committed this crime. A local group is offering a $3000 prize for any information about the suspect.

Despite his ordeal, Sunny's future looks brilliant. "He still cuddles up to people," DeSousa said. "It just goes to show you how low humans can be and how merciful animals can be."

Caroline Wozniacki Enters Sydney International

World number one Caroline Wozniacki will join a severely competitive field heading to Sydney in the lead up to next month's Australian Open in Melbourne.

The 20-year-old Dane established her entry alongside US Open champion Kim Clijsters, Australian number one Samantha Stosur and former world number one Ana Ivanovic in the Sydney International from January 9-15.

And tournament director Craig Watson said he anticipated seven of the world's top 10 women to be in the field when entries close early next week.

"I feel that the Medibank International Sydney is the most excellent preparation for the Australian Open," Wozniacki said.

"All the top players will be competing there in Sydney and as of this I am confident that I'll get the matches I need."

Wozniacki has played the Sydney tournament for the past two years with her finest result coming in 2009 when she lost a three-set quarter-final to top seed Serena Williams.

She took over the number one ranking on October 11 after an outstanding 2010 season which saw her claim six titles, with Montreal, Tokyo and Beijing.

She also entered the semi-finals at the US Open in September for the second straight year and the final at Indian Wells in March.

Honda Adds Small Car Brio To Eco-Car Market

Honda has confirmed plans to sell an eco-car in Thailand early next year but plans for a hybrid remain unclear even though Japanese competitor Toyota has two petrol-electric models available.

Honda introduced its Brio eco-car prototype, which will be featured at the Thailand International Motor Expo that runs till Dec 12 at Impact Muang Thong Thani.

The prototype is close to the mass-production model, which will go on sale in March at a starting price of around 400,000 baht, said Honda Motor chief manager Takanobu Ito.

The Brio five-door hatchback has a 1.2-litre gasoline engine, and a four-door sedan might be analyzed later.

Honda also aims to initiate the Brio in India next year with a starting price below 500,000 rupees. Brios made in Thailand and India might be exported to other markets in the region excluding Japan and China.

Mr. Ito said the Brio, which is smaller than the City and Jazz, reflected worldwide order for smaller cars as well as consumers' concerns about fuel economy and impact on the environment.

Fall and Winter Watering by Donna Duffy

We are on track for one of the warmer autumns on record. In addition, we know that Colorado winters can have long spells of dry, warm and windy weather. During the cold weather seasons, pay special attention to weather and soil conditions and provide supplemental water to keep the root systems of trees, shrubs, lawns and perennials alive and healthy. Here are some tips to help them survive the winter.

General Tips

Apply water in mid-day when the air and soil temperatures are above 40°F and there is no snow cover. If the root systems don’t receive adequate water, the plants could appear normal in the spring, but may be weakened and die off in the summer when temperatures rise. Lack of winter water may also create insect and disease problems. Whenever you water, remember to disconnect the hose when you are finished!

Trees

Newly planted trees are most susceptible to winter drought injury. All trees utilize water most effectively when it is allowed to soak into the soil to a depth of 12”. Whether you use a sprinkler, deep root watering device or soaker hose, be sure to apply water to many different locations below the tree and beyond the canopy of branches. Trees need 10 gallons of water for every inch of trunk diameter (measured at knee height). If you use a deep root needle, insert it only 6-8” below the ground – if it’s deeper than that, it’s out of reach of the tree roots.

Shrubs

Even established shrubs will benefit from winter watering in dry years. Apply five gallons of water for small shrubs (less than 3’) and 18 gallons for larger shrubs. If the shrubs are newly planted, water twice monthly. Mulching the shrubs will help them retain moisture.

Roses and Other Perennials

If you planted perennials in the fall, they probably didn’t have much time to establish a strong root system and they will need winter water. Water when the ground appears dry by checking the soil condition 2-3” deep.  All perennials that are in a windy or southwest location will benefit from supplemental water. Keep an eye on the mulch around your perennials, it’s often blown around in the winter and will need to be put back in place or supplemented.

Lawns

Lawns can suffer winter damage as well as trees, shrubs and perennials, especially newly established lawns. These new lawns will need supplemental winter irrigation following the general tips above. During dry winters, lawns are more susceptible to winter grass mites and dessication if occasional winter irrigation is not applied.

For More Information…download the CSU Extension Fact Sheet #7.211 “Fall and Winter Watering."

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Because of the economy, job losses,  many of us are doing all we can to save money.  Food is a major part of our budget, so to save money we check out sales and use coupons. But BEWARE suddenly there are fraudulent coupons circulating. You should NOT knowingly use coupons that you know are fraudulent.
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Hornsby, water clock (Theme Day: Time)

"Man, Time and the Environment", also known as the Hornsby Water Clock or Hornsby Water Sculpture is a fusion of kinetic sculpture, decorative fountain, musical instrument and a functional clock. It is located in Hornsby Mall, a pedestrian mall in Florence Street, in the northern suburb of Hornsby. This work, unveiled in 1993, was created by Australian sculptor Victor Cusack from cast bronze, stainless steel, and toughened plate glass. It is approximately 8 metres tall and weighs 20 tonnes, including the pontoon which rotates one revolution every 12 hours as a pointer sweeps past Roman numerals on the fountain’s perimeter, with the mechanisms driven by water. Time is represented by three types of water-powered clocks, a 4th century BC Greek clepsydra, an 11th century Chinese water wheel clock and a 17th century Swiss pendulum clock, plus a 17-note bronze tubular bell carillon that rings the hour based on a design found in an 18th century English church. Environment is represented by sculpted forms of the fauna of Hornsby Shire from the rainbow lorikeet, to the blue tongue lizard, the fruit bat and possum. The clock face bears the inscription "Dare We Forget" as a reminder of the importance of preserving the environment. Man is represented by the figure of a woman and a child.

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BEST DRESSED

It was only last week Burberry announced its new initiative, a made-to-measure tailoring service for its signature trench coats entitled Burberry Bespoke, but Emma Watson is, naturally, way ahead of the curve. The Harry Potter actress was spotted arrived at JFK in New York City yesterday for tonight’s Harry Potter premiere. Wearing a leather-sleeved Burberry Bespoke trench coat, and carrying a Burberry Winter Storms handbag, Emma looked the epitome of chic.

Designer Victoria Beckham wore a Victoria Beckham dress to celebrate Fashion’s Night Out. Actress Sarah Jessica Parker wore an Oscar de la Renta ensemble to the Oscar de la Renta show. Actress Rachel Bilson wore a Suno dress to celebrate Fashion’s Night Out. Reality TV star Olivia Palermo wore a bright minidress to the Mulberry garden party.

Actress Sienna Miller wore the Twenty8Twelve Porter Dress on a night out in London. Actress Blake Lively wore a printed Marchesa dress to the Fashion’s Night Out: The Show event in New York City. Actress Michelle Williams wore a silk chiffon Jason Wu gown to the premiere of Meek’s Cutoff in Venice, Italy.

Reality star Olivia Palermo and actress Leighton Meester both attended the Fashion’s Night Out: The Show event in New York City; Olivia wore a floral minidress, while Leighton wore a blue Versus dress and Christian Louboutin booties. Actress Gemma Arterton wore a white Gucci gown to the Tamara Drewe premiere in London. Designer Whitney Port wore a floral maxidress to the OK Magazine party in Hollywood.

Actress Natalie Portman wore a crimson Rodarte gown to the 2010 Venice Film Festival Opening Ceremony. Actress Jessica Alba wore a floral Dolce & Gabbana dress to the Machete photo call in Venice, Italy. Actress Rachel Bilson wore a white sundress while out and about in Los Feliz, California.

Actress Blake Lively wore a sequined Chanel dress to the premiere of The Town in Toronto. Actress Carey Mulligan wore a Christopher Kane dress to the premiere of Never Let Me Go in Toronto. Actress Freida Pinto wore a leopard Marchesa dress and Ferragamo pumps to The Weinstein & Alliance Pictures Party for Miral in Toronto.

Actress Thandie Newton wore a sequined Stella McCartney dress to the premiere of Vanishing On 7th Street in Toronto. Actress Jennifer Garner wore a lace Stella McCartney dress to the premiere of The Town in Toronto. Actress Megan Fox wore a white Armani Prive dress and Cesare Paciotti pumps to the premiere of Passion Play in Toronto. Actress Emma Stone wore a sequined Pucci dress to the premiere of Easy A in Hollywood.

Actress Leighton Meester wore a Marc Jacobs dress to V Magazine’s New York issue celebration in New York City. Actress Natalie Portman wore a printed Jason Wu dress to the premiere of Black Swan in Toronto. Singer Taylor Swift wore a green Miu Miu dress and Christian Louboutin pumps to the premiere of Easy A in Hollywood.

Reality star Olivia Palermo attends shows at London Fashion Week. Actress Sarah Jessica Parker and TV presenter Cat Deeley both attended the Burberry show at London Fashion Week; both wore Burberry.

Singer/actress Courtney Love wore a pink Calvin Klein Collection gown to the Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps premiere in New York City. Actress Carey Mulligan wore an Elie Saab dress to the Never Let Me Go premiere in New York City. TV presenter/model Alexa Chung wore Burberry to the Burberry show at London Fashion Week. Actress Halle Berry wore a Roberto Cavalli minidress to the Swarovski Elements 22 Ways To Say Black event in New York City.

Actress Eva Mendes wore a black Andrew Gn gown to the premiere of Last Night at the Toronto International Film Festival. Actress Christina Hendricks wore a printed dress to the premiere of Devil in Los Angeles. Actress Jennifer Connelly wore a Yves Saint Laurent tuxedo to the premiere of What’s Wrong With Virginia at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Models Erin Wasson, Chanel Iman and Alessandra Ambrosio all attended the amfAR Gala in Milan. Erin wore Roberto Cavalli, Chanel Iman wore Gucci, and Alessandra wore Dolce & Gabbana.

Actress Isabel Lucas wore a vintage dress to the PETA 30th Anniversary Gala and Humanitarian Awards in Hollywood. Model Miranda Kerr wore a Prada minidress to the P&G Prestige & Vogue – The Scent Of The Future cocktail party in Milan. Model Kate Moss wore a silk jumpsuit to the Longchamp launch party in London. Model Gisele Bundchen wore a sequined Calvin Klein Collection dress to the Brazil Gala in New York City.

Model/designer Margherita Missoni wore a Missoni dress to the amfAR Gala in Milan. Actresses Odette Yustman and Kristen Bell both attended the premiere of You Again in Hollywood; Odette wore a mustard J Mendel dress, while Kristen wore a lace Valentino dress.

Vogue Paris editor Carine Roitfeld attended the Yves Saint Laurent show in Paris. Actress Blake Lively wore an Elie Saab dress to the launch of Tiffany & Co’s spring eyewear collection in New York. Actress Eva Mendes wore a Ferragamo dress to Variety’s 2nd Annual Power Of Women Luncheon in Los Angeles.

Model/consultant Julia Restoin-Roitfeld attended the Givenchy show in Paris. Actress Kate Beckinsale wore a Nina Ricci dress to a screening of Nowhere Boy in Hollywood. Actress/singer Vanessa Paradis and actress Clemence Poesy both attended the Chanel show in Paris.

 Model Gisele Bundchen attended Vogue Paris’s 90th Anniversary party in Paris. Model Natalia Vodianova attended Roberto Cavalli’s 40th anniversary party in Paris. Actress Rachel Bilson attended the Christian Dior show in Paris.

Supermodel Kate Moss wore a vintage dress and Christian Louboutin shoes to the 2010 Help for Heroes charity auction in London. Actress Eva Mendes wore an embroidered gown to the Los Angeles Philharmonic opening night gala in Los Angeles. Author/reality star Lauren Conrad wore a lace minidress to promote her new book, Lauren Conrad Style, in New York City.

Actress Blake Lively wore a heather gray body suit, harness and skirt, all by Lanvin, to the Spike TV “Scream 2010″ Awards in Los Angeles. Actress Mamie Gummer wore a white knit dress to the opening night performance of Bloody Bloody in New York. Actress Gwyneth Paltrow wore a tangerine Calvin Klein Collection dress to Elle’s 17th Annual Women in Hollywood Tribute in Beverly Hills.

Actresses Jessica Biel and Eva Mendes both attended the Glamour Reel Moments event in Los Angeles. Jessica wore a black lace Oscar de la Renta gown; Eva wore a strapless Lela Ross dress and Ferragamo shoes. Actress Leighton Meester wore a powder blue Elie Saab dress to the 14th Annual Hollywood Awards Gala in Beverly Hills.

Sarah Jessica Parker wore a Vivienne Westwood Gold Label dress and Nicholas Kirkwood heels to the premiere of Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows in New York City. Pop star Rihanna wore an Elie Saab couture dress and Christian Louboutin heels to the 2010 American Music Awards in Los Angeles. Actress Anne Hathaway wore a Valentino Couture dress to a screening of Love & Other Drugs in New York City.

Actress Keira Knightley wore a colorful Chanel dress to the Last Night photocall in Rome, Italy. Actress Rachel Bilson wore a brightly printed maxi skirt and a grey Market tank while out and about in Los Angeles. Reality star Olivia Palermo wore a feathered dress to the 2010 Accessories Council Excellence Awards in New York City.

Victoria Beckham wore a wool Burberry Prorsum coat for a flight out of London’s Heathrow International Airport. Model Natalia Vodianova wore a shimmering gold Balmain dress to the Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year Awards in London. Model Kate Moss wore a Kate Moss for Topshop jumpsuit to the launch of her final Topshop collection in London.

Emma Watson wore a Rafael Lopez minidress and Charlotte Olympia heels to the premiere of Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows, Part 1, in London. Actresses Malin Akerman and Kate Bosworth both attended the MOCA Los Angeles Gala in Los Angeles. Malin wore a Ralph Lauren Collection dress, while Kate wore a Chanel dress.

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