A list of sports notables and their dogs 

Many sports figures have adopted or rescued dogs. USA TODAY’s Jill Lieber Steeg looks at some of the lucky dogs and the athletes, coaches, sports administrators and professional team owners who have opened their hearts to animals in need of a home. More…

After two warnings from the city, a Decatur couple have cleaned up their formerly junk-filled porch, leaving a pair of guard dogs and a no-trespassing sign. More…

Salesman at the Apple store in Lenox Square… By Scott Henry. More…

Among Oscar-winning actors, piano playing is key 

An analysis of the last 10 best-actor winners reveals a few common threads. Four of the past 10 winning acting roles featured ivories being tickled. Find Out More…

Pets available 

Females: Greyhound mix, tan/white, 2 1/2 years; retriever mix, black, 7 months. Males: Lab/hound mix, rust, 10 months. Read More…

Jefferson attorneys want return of raided papers in bribe probe

New Orleans Times-Picayune - In a field hearing in New Orleans on Monday, Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chairwoman Barbara Boxer announced plans to complete by the end of March the writing of the 2007 Water Resources Development Act, which contains hundreds of Read More

Orange County Register - professional pets (pets showing off special skills), best friends, kids and pets, down on the farm (farm animals) and shelter AUG. 19: Boxer OC Animal Rescue will hold a dinner and silent auction at Angelo’s and Vinci’s Ristorante, 550 N. Harbor Blvd Read More

WQAD - Or if an actor plays a boxer, no one expects him to be able to compete for the heavyweight title. So it should come as no surprise that Keke Palmer hasn’t become a walking dictionary, even though she plays the role of a spelling bee star in Read More

Bismarck Tribune - Boxer shorts are needed in adult sizes medium, large and extra-large and T-shirts in adult sizes large, extra-large and XXL After talking to a crisis intervention advocate there, she decided to move to AARC’s emergency shelter — Pam’s House. AARC Read More

Adventuresome panelists share their favorites 

We asked 14 local adventurers and outdoor professionals what they watch, read, surf and listen to in the world of adventure sports media. Of course, we ruled out our Adventure section and Web site to get a broader range of answers. Here’s what they told us.
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Television movies for the week of Feb. 25 
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Kimberly’s Blog 
Yes, we all have embarassing high school- era photos. And if you were watching News 7 Mornin’ today, you got to see Meteorologist Jay Webb in all his teenage glory. We aired a funny photo in recognition of his 30th birthday. If you happen to see Jay out and about, wish him a Happy B’day!
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Clampitt’s ‘warrior heart’ key to world title triumph 
PROVIDENCE — When Mia St. John landed a headbutt to the top of Jaime Clampitt’s forehead in the seventh round of their championship bout on Friday night at the Rhode Island Convention Center, she created a gash that drew blood.
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Students helping to further dogs education 

Tally doesnt quite look or act like the others in her second-grade class. Maybe its the perky ears. Or the fur and the stub of a tail. Or the scratching.
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Olympic Boxing scored TKO 
ZANESVILLE - By all accounts, the first-ever U.S. Olympic Regional boxing qualifier held locally was a success. Hundreds of local spectators visited The Fieldhouse recently to watch the event, with the overall consensus hailing the tournament as better than advertised.
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Chief Illiniwek needed to disappear 
Years from now, a dusty videotape of the University of Illinois’ Chief Illiniwek will surface, someone will pop it in an outdated VCR, watch it and probably utter: “What were they thinking?”
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Understanding The Mind Of The Jihadist

Global Politician - Barbara Boxer” ” Murtha clarified, ” You know they say that Al Qaeda is causing the divisions and sectarian violence? The such influential Congressmen as John Conyers, Ranking Member of the House Judicial Committee, David Bonior, the pit-bull-dog
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Neighbor vs. dog: a war of the woofs
Los Angeles Times - Of all the ills that beset the urban scene, the domesticated dog would seem least likely to offend. Man’s best friend, and In North Hollywood early this month, police arrested a man on suspicion of trying to silence a noisy boxer by tossing
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AFTERNOON BUZZ: Plenty of `Local Heroes’ in spotlight at this year’s
Cleveland Plain Dealer - Heather Mills “McCartney,” “Achy Breaky” Billy Ray Cyrus, boxer Laila Ali and “The Sopranos” Vince Pastore among celebrity contestants on 2007 “Dancing with the Stars.” Public Enemy to reunite for U.S. tour. Jet Li & Michelle Yeoh in “The Mummy 3″?
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Online Press Release
PRWeb - Recent Discovery of dog Flu in the U.S. Frightens Pet Owners — Tamiflu: It s Not Just for People Anymore The onset of canine influenza in the U.S. and Canada heightens petowner awareness of how to keep their pets healthy this winter. Tamiflu, if
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Pets of the Week: Feb. 25 

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Females: Greyhound mix, tan/white, 2 1/2 years; retriever mix, black, 7 months. Males: Lab/hound mix, rust, 10 months. Go…