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JOURNALISM/BLOGGING: Best Coast is Best California Band of 2010 (According to Bostonians)
A few years ago, The Phoenix, Boston’s leading alt-weekly, came up with a neat annual music feature: they surveyed the US state-by-state and had their music critics pick the best “new” band from each state. The first year they did this, 2008, they also picked the best group and solo artist of all time for each state…

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Share a beer with man’s best friend?
If you like doing just about anything with your dog, how about sharing a beer?

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Some of the most fun to be had is watching your cats play together. Batting, hiding, hunting, and chasing each other can bring life and laughter to any household! So when you want to purchase pet products for your cat, you want to give them the very best. Here is a list of the best cat products online.

The “large plush cat tower house scratcher kennel toy” from TheCatPetShop.com is one of the best ways to entertain your feline. With its fun paw print plush exterior, it is interesting to look at and with its multiple tunnels and dual levels, it is also fun for your cats! Reasonably priced and small enough to fit into any room of the home, this scratcher kennel toy can even double as a cozy napping hideaway spot.

What’s better than a floor-to-ceiling pet cat scratcher? Look no further than the “6ft Pet Cat Scratcher Tree Condo House Cave Bed Toy” from TheCatPetShop.com. In a gorgeous deep blue color, the plush carpet attracts cats to its multiple levels, sisal poles, and caves. There are 6 separate nooks for cats to crawl into and hide, hunt, or even fall asleep, so the fun never ends!

If you’ve ever been in a situation where your cat has been in the waiting area at the vet’s office or out on a long trip and has needed to use the litter tray, but none was available? Enter the New Igloo Cat Litter Tray and Cat Carrier Combined from TheCatPetShop.com. This ingenious litter tray and carrier make taking long trips a breeze which is why we voted it one of the best cat products. Be sure to carry waste bags to clean the litter and whisk away your cat’s waste!

Some of the most fun happens when catnip enters the picture. From small mice to rolling balls filled with this “magical herb”, your cat will be bouncing off the walls while playing with their catnip toys. Ball cat toys with spinning centers are also great fun for cats as they try and get to the center and take the challenge head on. Don’t forget the toy mice, cat tunnels and bags as well as the dangler pole toys. Veterinarians recommend lots of different toys for cats to keep them active and stimulated.

The Pet Mate, Fresh Flow Water Fountain Bowl (in black or white) is priced under 33 pounds, and offers kitties the chance to have fresh, filtered water at all times. Cats love the taste of the flowing water as well as looking at the water running out of the center fountain piece. It’s easy to keep your kitty hydrated and intrigued when one of these fountains is around.

Cat collars are great ways to dress up your feline in style while keeping them safe. Choose a collar that either has an elastic piece or a safety latch closure to allow for the collar to slip off of your cat’s neck if it gets caught on something. It is advisable to also choose a collar with reflective material and attach an identification tag on the collar in case someone finds your cat and needs to contact you.

Choosing the best cat products will give your cat a happy and healthy life. Buy products that offer variety for fun as well as features that keep them safe. Here’s to a happier, healthier kitty!

Remembering Tutt, the Best Dog Ever
For years, the loving joke among family, friends and colleagues of mine when it came to Tutt was, “We hope you go first.” I would always agree. But Monday night, it was Tutt who passed on as I held her in my arms, the end having come for 10 pounds and 17 years of pure love.

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It’s woof-ficial: NP dog park is one of nation’s best
The North Platte Telegraph North Platte’s Waggin’ Tails Dog Park, located near Centennial Park, has been named one of the top 40 dog parks in the U.S. by Dog Fancy Magazine, which will feature the nation’s top 40 dog parks in their June edition, with special features on the top 10.

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BEST & BRIGHTEST 2010: Michael Maloof
To our readers: This is the last in a series of 20 profiles about area high school seniors honored in The Gazette’s 19th-annual Best and Brightest program. Michael Maloof was 13 years old when he undertook a project that continues to impact his…

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Best of Boulder 2010: Fitness & Health
Caution: side effects may include dizziness, nausea, swelling, shrinking, sweating, chills, sudden hair loss and sudden hair growth. While most of us wouldn’t be here if not for modern medicine (thank you, penicillin), it seems nowadays that the cure is often as bad as the illness.

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Pet identification: the best care for your cat
National Pet ID Week is April 18 to 24, a reminder to microchip, tag, tattoo, ear notch or otherwise ID pet cats for their health and safety. But which method is best for you and your cat?

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Your next best friend? 4/8/10
DOG: Yo, my name’s Goliath – I do live up to my name. I’m a 2-year-old neutered male. My heart is as big as my size. I could lick you and love you and probably outrun you, also. I was found just wandering without a home. I would like a human family with a fenced-in yard and lots of love to give and receive.

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Who wouldn’t like to have a most obedient pet around the house, you could take it everywhere or leave it at home with someone else without worrying it wouldn’t listen. This is when dog training obedience schools come into play, as they can work a complete and essential change on your animal. After taking your pet to a dog training obedience school you will no longer come back home from work to find chewed shoes and toilet paper. Plus, there is plenty of online assistance to help people sign their pets in at dog training obedience schools.

There are other severe cases when people take their dogs outside just late in the evening or at night when the chances to meet people or other animals are minimal. Dog training obedience schools are a great opportunity to turn back to a most enjoyable life style for you and your four-legged friend. Many pet owners find choosing a dog training obedience school similar to deciding on a child’s education. Do a bit of investigation, as you will be part of the program too in order to learn to establish contact with the animal.

Let’s see the necessary criteria for you to find the best dog training obedience school. Recommendations make first-hand information; a work colleague, a neighbor or a friend may suggest the services of a specific dog training obedience school. Maybe some of the tips available on a site like Dog Training Expert will help you make up your mind. Go have a look at the dog training obedience school campus, check the surrounding, talk to trainers and get familiar to the overall atmosphere of the place. Keep in mind that for maximum results your pet needs to be happy at the dog training obedience school.

Last but not least, it is highly important that both you and your pet feel at ease with the trainer at the dog training obedience school, otherwise the efforts may be a waste of time and money. Dog training obedience schools don’t target very young animals, though it is known that the younger the dog, the easier the adaptation process. Yet, this is not a rule, maybe you’ve recently adopted a dog and you need the support of a professional dog training obedience school to help you socialize the animal. With gentleness, lots of love and patience, chances of success go as high as 99%, so, no need to worry!