Tame | Welcome Photo of the Day: Young 'Calf' Says, 'I Miss My Mom!' A healthy, happy 8-year-old vegan child wearing a calf costume and holding a sign that read, “I Miss My Mom. Dairy Is Cruel,” led a demonstration recently in Vancouver. The leader of the protest is cute, but her message is serious. Calves on dairy factory farms are torn away from their mothers, often within days of birth. Most female calves are destined for the same fate as their mothers: repeated artificial insemination until their bodies give out and they’re slaughtered for hamburger meat. Drinking milk and consuming other dairy products not only supports animal abuse but also can increase the risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, and even acne.
Public Storage Retained at Neutral - September 30, 2013 This page is temporarily not available. Please check later as it should be available shortly. If you have any questions, please email customer support at support@zacks.com or call 800-767-3771 ext. 9339. On Sep 27, 2013, we reaffirmed our long-term recommendation on Public Storage (PSA - Analyst Report) – a leading real estate investment trust (REIT) operating self-storage facilities – at Neutral. Why Neutral? Aided by improved property operations, Public Storage reported core FFO (funds from operations) of $1.80 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.77 per share by 1.7% and the prior-year quarter core FFO of $1.62 per share by 11.1%. The ‘Public Storage’ brand is the most recognized and established name in the self-storage industry with presence in all the major metropolitan markets of the U.S. Over the last 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2013 FFO per share increased 1.4% to $7.26. Other Stocks to Consider
Sheriff’s Department hired officers with histories of misconduct By the numbers Interactive » Of the nearly 400 officers and supervisors from the Office of Public Safety who applied to the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department in 2010, about 280 were hired. 188 Were rejected for jobs at law enforcement agencies before being hired by the Sheriff's Department. 97 showed evidence of dishonesty. 92 were disciplined previously by other police agencies for significant misconduct on duty. 29 were fired or pressured to resign from a previous law enforcement job. 15 were flagged by background investigators for trying to manipulate the results of a polygraph exam. About the numbers The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department hired dozens of officers even though background investigators found they had committed serious misconduct on or off duty, sheriff's files show. The department made the hires in 2010 after taking over patrols of parks and government buildings from a little-known L.A. "I was in love," he said in an interview with The Times. L.A. David F. Read more » Close
North Pinellas News Briefs for Dec. 4 Clearwater Scientology event could close streets The Church of Scientology has asked the city for permission to close some downtown streets and sidewalks for its third major event this fall — its New Year Celebration. The church expects thousands to attend the private party, which will mostly occur in the large tent that has been in place along Court Street since August. Starting on Dec. 27, the celebration "will be a presentation of various activities Scientologists are involved in around the world, as well as a presentation of what the Church plans for the New Year," according to the special events application submitted to the city late last month. In November, the church dedicated the Flag Building, its "spiritual cathedral." The church is asking the city to close Franklin Street from Fort Harrison Avenue to east of Garden Avenue and Garden Avenue from Court to Pierce streets, along with the sidewalks along those streets. The church's event will end on Dec. 31. Safety Harbor Dunedin
analyzing the connections between friends and followers A Look Inside the Angora Rabbit Fur Industry After watching this video, you'll never buy angora again. The undercover footage, shot by PETA Asia, reveals routine cruelty to angora rabbits, whose long, soft fur is often used in sweaters and accessories. The investigator filmed workers who were violently ripping the fur from the animals' sensitive skin as they screamed at the top of their lungs in pain. After this terrifying and barbaric ordeal, which the rabbits endure every three months, many of them appeared to go into severe shock. After two to five years, those who have survived are hung upside down, their throats are slit, and their carcasses are sold. Rabbits who have their fur cut or sheared also suffer: During the cutting process, their front and back legs are tightly tethered—a terrifying experience for any prey animal—and the sharp cutting tools inevitably wound them as they struggle desperately to escape. Rabbits are gentle, socially complex, and intelligent animals with individual personalities, just like dogs and cats.
Zacks Investment Research: Stock Research, Analysis, & Recommendations Shop for Sparkle this Season! For this upcoming winter season, sparkle is in! From jazzing up a simple black dress with a string of diamonds, to pairing your outfit with a studded clutch or even doing shimmery jewel toned make up, it’s hard to go wrong with incorporating a little pizzazz into your winter style. Check out these ideas for finding just the right outfit for each occasion! A Little New Year’s Eve Shine New Year’s Eve is your chance to break out the best of the best gifts from the Holidays and show them off big time. The Strapless Dress: Strapless dresses are classic way to go. Top any of these looks off with a controlled amount of sparkly accessories and you’ll be good to go. A Look For Every Holiday Party Whether you’re headed to an office party, family gathering, or Holiday bash with friends, adding a little sparkle to your outfit will wow your crowd. The only thing to avoid is the pile-on mentality. Have fun with your sparkle, but keep it to a minimum to make the most out of your winter party season!