Peaceful protests mark human rights day in Cuba

Peaceful protests mark human rights day in Cuba
Members of the dissident group Ladies in White staged brief protests in front of two prisons while pro-government Cuban youths danced salsa in the park as islanders marked a comparatively peaceful international Human Rights Day on Friday.
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Humane Society of Berks County’s Pets of the Week
From HSBC Check out these pets that are up for adoption. For more information, visit The Humane Society of Berks County, www.berkshumane.org, or call 610-921-2348 ext 27.
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Concord Supers hold public budget meeting Dec. 14
The Concord Supervisors will hold a public meeting, 6 p.m., Dec. 14, to consider adoption of the proposed 2011 budget. A copy of the budget will be available for public inspection 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays beginning today at the township building, 43 Thornton Road.
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Conversations on animal care – foster mother of the human race

 

Steve Strickler is up every day before the crack of dawn on his dairy farm in Allen County, Kansas because he’s committed to doing the right thing. The health of his dairy herd trumps everything else on the farm, even his own comfort. Nutritious diets, healthy living conditions and good medical care are essential for a healthy herd, and these are among the many animal care practices routinely used by dairy farmers. This interview was edited from the Kansas Farm Bureau television documentary, The Care & Feeding of Farm Animals. Purchase a copy at www.kfb.org