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Source: The Toledo Blade

A Toledo police officer Saturday shot and wounded a dog that, the officer said, was attacking. The dog, identified by police as a brown adult male “pit bull,” was reported at large about 7:40 a.m. in the 1800 block of Brussels Street and Matlack Avenue between Brussels and Brame Place. The dog warden responded and followed the dog into a yard in the 1800 block of Brame. She was unable to capture the dog and asked Officer Lawrence Demski to cut off its escape route, according to a police report. The dog was shot once as it attacked, Officer Demski wrote in the report. The pitbull was euthanized Saturday night at its owners’ request.

This was not the first time the dog had been reported. Ms. Lyle said she received a call a few days ago about two dogs running loose at that address.

A pit bull is receiving emergency medical treatment after police shot him. Officers were responding to a call of a pit bull on the loose, but one neighbor believes police overreacted.

Neighbors called authorities after seeing a pit bull on the loose. Lucas County dog warden Julie Lyle says, “We went, responded, attempted to catch the dog. We were having trouble and the police got out to assist.”

Police say when the officer approached the pit and it became aggressive and charged. And that’s when the officer shot the dog in the shoulder. “I imagine he felt threatened and took actions that were necessary,” says Lyle.

But Michael Myers disagrees. He says he saw the whole thing. “If the dog was vicious and the cop was scared, how did he have the time to go into his trunk to get a shotgun? He’s got a pistol on his hip. It’s there for safety,” he says.

Police don’t deny that the officer used a shotgun from the trunk and say the officer did everything by the book. But Myers believes the shooting was unjustifiable. “If he feared for his life, why didn’t he pull his pistol from his holster and take care of business?” asks Myers.

The owner of the pit bull was not home at the time of the incident, but this wasn’t the first time neighbors complained of the dog being loose. “We spoke to the person who was caring for the dogs and told them about the complaints. Talked to them about licensing, rabies,” says Lyle.

Myers agrees the pit bull should not have been running loose, but that’s all he agrees on. He says, “My 5 year old son personally pet the pit bull on numerous occasions. So I know personally the dog wasn’t vicious, and I think it’s awful.”

The dog warden says the animal does not need surgery, but is receiving pain medication.

Before I get into this, I am not saying that there has never been a case of a Pit being aggressive, not saying that they are all loving dogs, what I AM saying is that this breed has been given a reputation of being a vicious, nasty and dangerous breed when it is not the case. Animals are like children, they are a product of their environment. Let me tell you a story….

In 2000 my Dad rescued a Pit Bull who was being severely abused by my cousin (ashamed to admit we are related!) Just  a FEW things she had been subjected to was being bred at just 6 months old (entire litter died and she almost did too) and being body slammed on a table doing life long damage to her back leg. She should have bit is head off but she never did anything to him. When my Dad got her she was skittish and skinny. She was a complete BABY when he got done caring for her. I had no problems letting my sons be around here from the time they were born.

All of the children that have come through my Dad’s home in the past 10 years were all treated with nothing but love from Sasha. The kids would ride her, pull her ears and tail and even stick their hands in her dish when she was eating. The best you would get out of her was a look of  “Can you please get this kid away from me now?” She passed away not to long after my Dad did from pure loneliness.

There is no perfect animal, there is no perfect human either. There are plenty positive things about Pit Bulls but people only seem to pay attention to the negative. rarely do you see a story about something positive but they are quick to chime in on a negative story. Take 5 minutes to educate yourself!!

Ten Facts About Pit Bulls Every One Should Know (From PitBullLovers.com)

1. Pit Bulls are commonly used as therapy dogs. Whether they are visiting a senior care facility or helping someone recover from an emotional accident, Pit Bulls are making a mark as outstanding therapy dogs.

2. Pit Bulls are used in Search and Rescue work. One example of well known SAR Pit Bulls is Kris Crawford and her dogs. Kris and her dogs have helped save the lives of many people during their efforts. http://www.ForPitsSake.org

3. Pit Bulls serve as narcotic and bomb sniffing dogs. One Pit Bull, Popsicle (named that because he was found in an old freezer) has the largest recorded single drug find in Texas history. Read more about Popsicle here. Including how he found over 3,000 lbs of cocaine in Hildago, Texas.

4. Pit Bulls are great with kids. They weren’t referred to as the “nanny’s dog” for nothing that’s for sure.

5. Pit Bulls are not human aggressive. The American Pit Bull Terrier as a breed is not human aggressive. In fact, quite the opposite is true of the breed. They are gentle and loving dogs. Like any dog individuals can be unsound and have behavior problems.

6. The Pit Bull was so popular in the early 1900′s they were our mascot not only in World War One, but World War Two as well. They were featured on recruiting and propaganda posters during this time period.

7. Sgt. Stubby. A Pit Bull war hero. Stubby was wounded in action twice, he saved his entire platoon by warning them of a poison gas attack and he single handedly captured a German spy.

8. Pete the Pup on the original Little Rascals was a Pit Bull.

9. Pit Bulls score an 83.4% passing rate with the American Temperament Test Society. That’s better than the popular Border Collie (a breed who scores 79.6%). View the ATTS stats here.

10. They are dogs not killing machines.

Some News Stories:

Dixie, Heroic pit bull: When the deadly cottonmouth snake struck out at “her” children, Dixie never hesitated. The dog pushed the children aside, putting her 50-pound body between them and the snake.

Heroic Pit Bull: Dog Finds Help For Injured Neighbor. Move over Lassie. A pit bull terrier has shown Auburn’s resident that heroic dog deeds don’t just happen in the movies or on TV.

This Holiday season, FedEx offers ways to save time and money with discounts that make FedEx one of the cheapest options this December. For example, when you sign-up on fedex.com, you can save up to 16% on FedEx Express services and 8% on FedEx Ground and Home Delivery. And, by visiting a FedEx Office location, shipping with FedEx Ground costs 10% less than with UPS.

For those awkward sizes, fragile items, or time-strapped packers, FedEx Office professionals can pack and ship your holiday packages for you or give you tips on how to minimize the size and weight of a package to reduce shipping costs at any of the locations nationwide. FedEx Office also offers customized holiday cards, stationery and personalized 2010 calendars in just minutes either online or in-store. With FedEx Office Print Online services, you can print holiday newsletters and cards to a nearby center of your choice or have them delivered to your friends and family hassle-free.

Not only does FedEx Ground cost 10% less than UPS Ground, but the new FedEx Office Print & Ship Centers offer customized calendars, cards, and stationery in addition to packing tips and assistance. Do you ship with FedEx on a regular basis? Are you often unsure of the best way to send a present or package? What do you think about the different offers from FedEx Office?

Sign up for a FedEx account, http://www.fedex.com and find out more information about the different shipping and packing options available. Anyone who signs up for a free account on fedex.com and records their name and confirmation number here http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/?p=WEB229YSQDALUE will be entered to win one of 5 Apple iPod Touches!

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That’s why Grant Hill, a MRSA survivor and member of the STOP MRSA Now coalition along with the North American Booster Club Association (NABCA) launched the national “Bleacher Brigade” challenge to get individuals active in helping to prevent the spread of MRSA in their communities.

To participate in the Bleacher Brigade challenge, simply help spread the word about MRSA prevention in your community and then tell us about it. While even small steps are important in spreading the word about MRSA prevention, the more people we reach, the better, so we encourage you to get the word out there in your community in a BIG way. By letting us know what you’ve done, you will be entered for a chance to win a Bleacher Brigade prize pack, including an autograph from Grant Hill and $500 gift card for your school, community or sports program! The more you do and the more people you reach, the better your chances of winning. Full contest rules are available here.

Here are some ideas on what you can do:

• Spread the Word: Hang prevention posters in your community (e.g., school, gym). You can request posters by e-mailing questions@stopmrsanow.org.
• Encourage Education: Encourage your children’s school or coaches to take steps to help prevent MRSA infections at school and among their athletic teams through MRSA awareness education and tips on MRSA prevention. Download a fact sheet on MRSA or the STOP MRSA Now Playbook with more tips on how to reduce the spread of MRSA. You can also make copies of these to share with friends, schools, coaches and others in your community.
• Go Viral: Post the badge above to your Facebook page, blog or Web site to help spread the word among your friends and readers and get them involved in the Bleacher Brigade challenge. Also, if you have a blog or community or sports organization Web site, consider posting prevention tips, the Playbook and other information there.
• Get the Media Involved: Contact your local newspaper or TV station and encourage them to run a story on the importance of MRSA prevention to further spread the word in your community. You can send along the fact sheet or STOP MRSA Now Playbook and tell them about this Web site to help them learn more.

Thank you for joining in the fight to help stop the spread of MRSA! Spreading awareness about MRSA and important prevention steps could not be done without people like you. Please let us know how you have helped.

I have to say that I was never really a drinker. I think is might be because my many of my 2nd cousins and great Uncles has problems with alcohol. My Mom and Dad did a fantastic job with my brothers and I as children and made us who we are today. I drank a little before I turned 21 but it was more of a novelty for me. I was never drunk, would have never gotten in a car with nor would I have ever let a friend drive drunk. Actually, forget WAS, I would still never do those things. I have seen what drinking can do and I personally do not see the “thrill” of drinking.

I just returned from a trip to San Francisco and at the event I attended there was a wine tasting. It had to of been one of the most disgusting things I have put in my mouth. Not saying there was anything wrong with the wine itself, just that alcohol and drinking doesn’t come natural to me. I have tried many kinds and there is not much I will actually drink.

I hope that when my sons are older they use my husband and I as an en example in that department. I don’t believe that you have to drink to have a good time. I actually think it i more fun to be the sober one around the drinks acting like complete idiots

Here are some other URLs that I think are good to have.  You can Read the MADD Blog, Follow them on Twitter and even take their Support 21 Survey.  You can also subscribe and receive MADD’s research-based parent handbook and learn the best way to talk with your teenager about underage drinking.

• MADD Blog
• Follow MADD on Twitter
• Fan MADD on Facebook
• Safety Quiz
• Support 21 Survey

I was not compensated in anyway for this post. Mom Central will make a $20 donation to the MADD organization in my name.

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Target Stores Coupon Policy

Coupons are a great way to save even more when shopping with us, and it’s easy to use them at our stores.

•    Target accepts one manufacturer coupon and one Target coupon for the same item (unless prohibited)
•    Super Target coupons can be used in any Target store if the store carries the item
•    We gladly accept valid internet coupons

Because of the variety of coupons available to our guests, we do have some guidelines for how coupons can be redeemed at Target.

When accepting coupons, we use the following guidelines:

•    We accept two kinds of coupons: Target-issued coupons and manufacturer-issued.
•    We’ll accept one Target coupon and one manufacturer coupon for the same item, unless either coupon prohibits it.
•    Coupon amount may be reduced if it exceeds the value of the item after other discounts or coupons are applied.
•    We can’t give cash back if the face value of a coupon is greater than the purchase value of the item.
•    We can’t accept coupons from other retailers, or coupons for products not carried in our stores.
•    All valid coupons should be presented to the cashier while you’re checking out.

Learn more about the Target.com Pricing Policy.