Wiggling, Writhing, S-s-s-s-s-salmonella

Fancy a bout of the runs, severe fever, septicemia, or perhaps meningitis? Then head on out and get yourself a snake or other reptile as a pet. According to a recent report , hundreds of people were exposed to salmonella bacteria from dead mice they were feeding to their reptiles—but that’s just the tip of the iceberg

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 Pamela Anderson Goes to the Dogs

As promised on Friday , here are photos from Pamela Anderson’s trip to New Orleans to walk and give treats to the dogs PETA is transporting from crowded animal shelters in oil-ravaged Louisiana to Virginia for adoption: Check out more doggone cute photos of Pam and puppies. Photo credit: Luca Pizzaroni Pamela decided to adopt two of the dogs on the spot and named them Gina Lollobrigida and Bardot . The rest of the dogs—almost 50 adult dogs and puppies—are en route to PETA headquarters.

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 Q: How Will China Destroy the World?

A: It will adopt the eating habits of Americans—specifically, our pork-eating habits. Already, China (which essayist Charles Lamb credited with being the birthplace of pork barbecue ) consumes about half of all pork produced worldwide. According to a 2010 U.S.

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 Must Have Now: Pier 1 Imports Embroidered Multi-Damask Throw Pillow

Whether you’re looking for something to add a little personality to your new dorm room or apartment for when school starts again, or if you’re just looking for cheap and simple way to give your living quarters a new look, throw pillows are always a good idea.

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Must Have Now: Pier 1 Imports Embroidered Multi-Damask Throw Pillow

 Monday Online Private Sales

Rue La La TechnoMarine TechnoMarine – Men’s Yoana Baraschi Via Repubblica DKNY Home Boutiques open at 11 a.m ET HauteLook Back to Cool Denim Genetic Denim & Dylan George Women Walter by Walter Baker Arnold Zimberg Women Arnold Zimberg Men Stephanie Johnson B-Low the Belt TASK essential Boutique opens at 8 a.m PT Ideeli True Religion Pure & Simple Shu Shu Bold & The Beautiful 110 West La Rochelle Baby Spare Wear Creative Kitchen Boutique opens at 12 a.m ET The Sample Sale Bordeaux Boutiques opens at 9 a.m PST Gilt Groupe Amrita Singh Jewelry Eryn Brinie, Kai-Aakmann and Hyden Yoo L.A.M.B Moschino & Moschino Cheap & Chic Accessories Moschino Signature Tocca Boutiques open at 11 a.m EST Happy Shopping from all of us at Couture in the City!

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 The First Banana Republic/Mad Men Video Blog Is Live

“Mad Men” Costume Designer, Janie Bryant, and Banana Republic Creative Director, Simon Kneen, bring select Style Guide concepts to life on video blogs posted at amctv.com and facebook.com . This bonus content gives fans direct access to the stylish creatives that drive the fashion for both brands.

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 Handbag Craving – Why It’s Not Enough

A true companion is a great handbag . It does not only hold all the ladies’ essentials, but it also shows people what kind of personality you have. A woman who really pays attention to every detail of her accessories, especially the handbag , could portray a woman who knows what she wants! A right bag extending from a woman’s hand can multiply the impact or effect of her whole outfit.

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 Welcome Lisa Lenoard Designs

Please give a warm welcome to Tip Junkie’s newest sponsor, Lisa Leonard Designs . Without the support of Sponsors, I would not be able to do what I love every day and bring you such creative tutorials.   So huge hugs!! She is a dear friend who is creative, driven, passionate, and genuine.   She creates unique, custom jewelry that is perfect for everyday.

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 Blogging 101: Blogger Pages

Welcome to Week 3 of the Blogging 101 series!  This week’s question is geared specifically towards blogs through blogger.com, so I apologize in advance to those who have blogs hosted through other websites. This week’s question: Q: What are Blogger pages and how do you use them? A: I received a lot of questions about this last week and often have clients who ask about this feature as well.  Blogger pages is a new feature that is actually very useful.  These pages are great to include on your navigation bars—which I gave a tutorial on last week.  You can see that entire tutorial here .

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 Question McCruelty

Note to bigwigs at animal-abusing companies: Don’t offer to answer questions unless you’re prepared to sit in the hot seat! When PETA learned that McDonald’s vice president Bob Langert is taking questions from stakeholders—people who are affected by McDonald’s actions—on McDonald’s “corporate responsibility” blog , PETA Senior V.P. Dan Mathews sent in this query, which is sure to make Langert squirm: Chickens who are killed by McDonald’s suppliers have their throats cut while they are still conscious, and many suffer broken limbs or are scalded to death in defeathering tanks. As the leading U.S.

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 Ex-NASA Engineer on HLN Tonight

Patrick Gijsbers / CC by 2.0 TiVo alert: April Evans, my nominee for Gutsiest Animal Defender of the Year, is scheduled to appear on Issues With Jane Velez-Mitchell tonight. Evans, who is also featured in today’s Houston Chronicle , is the NASA engineer who walked away from her dream job working on development of the International Space Station to take a stand against NASA’s cruel and pointless radiation experiments on monkeys

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 Pamela Anderson Aids Victims of Oil Disaster

The Gulf oil catastrophe has been hard on all animals, including the countless dogs and cats who have been surrendered at Louisiana animal shelters because their guardians have lost their jobs or left the area. But thanks to the generosity of our very own Pamela Anderson , dozens of dogs will be getting a lift from crowded shelters in Louisiana to Virginia this weekend. Pamela has paid for the dogs’ local adoption, spay or neuter surgery, and flea treatment costs and will be helping volunteers walk the dogs before their journey north

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 Spain’s News of the Week: Take Two

As if Wednesday’s historic vote by the Catalan parliament in Spain to ban bullfighting wasn’t enough to make you scream “Olé,” we’ve just heard that oh-so-iconic Spanish design house Adolfo Dominguez S.A. has not only signed on to shun fur, it has also agreed not to purchase or sell exotic skins, clothing made from down plucked from live birds, or wool from Australian sheep who have endured the painful mulesing mutilation —meaning that they’ve have chunks of flesh cut off their backsides

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 Consumer Advisory on Miracle-Gro Mouse Mischief

Countless consumers, knowing little to nothing about how to deal humanely with mice, buy the Ortho Home Defense MAX Kill & Contain Mouse Trap because it promises a quick, out-of-sight death, with “no mess.” But not so fast! PETA is hearing that numerous people have been horrified to discover squeaking mice inside the traps, alive and conscious but bloody and writhing from their injuries. After Scotts Miracle-Gro Company refused to respond to our letter detailing our concerns with these cruel devices, PETA filed a formal complaint with the Federal Trade Commission seeking action against the company for its misleading claims—and we’ve asked Scotts Miracle-Gro chair and CEO James Hagedorn to pull the traps from store shelves, as we believe that the company is violating the Federal Trade Commission Act, which prohibits unfair or deceptive acts or practices.

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 Christmas in July Giveaway – Camera Straps, Apron, and Music

Tomorrow {Saturday} is the last day for the Christmas in July Giveaways. It has been such a pleasure to highlight these creative women and fabulous women who have joined the Mom-preneur Shops .  Don’t forget to enter to win the Christmas in July Grand Prizes .  I will announce all the winners on Monday! 1.  A Full Apron , no ties, crossover back; 2 Huck Toweling Dish Towels; Two 100% Cotton Dish Cloths; and one pair Household gloves, a $50 value. Swanky Place sells designer aprons and kitchen accessories with classic style

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  These Leopard Bags Are The Purrfect Complement To Your Fall Wardrobe!

Last Fall season, we spotted leopard print on plenty of cool-weather staples like faux fur vests, pony hair flats and boots, and even long, vintage-inspired coats. For fashionistas who have no qualms with walking on the wild side, making a bold move with animal print is no gutsy feat, but for more demure shoppers, it can be hard to take the plunge in making a leopard-themed piece the center of your wardrobe

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 How to Make Christmas Gifts For Grandparents

I have had so much fun featuring Christmas in July here on Tip Junkie the past two weeks.  I hope you have enjoyed it as well.  Don’t forget to enter to win the Christmas in July Grand Prizes . All winners will be announced next Monday! Also, I’m still looking for creative and unique Christmas Cards, if you have one {or two} please submit it as I’d love to feature them

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 A Quick Shout Out {hola!}

I’m sure that just like in your home, summer has been wet ‘n wild.  Mine has been crazy but fun.  I love to promote women and there are a few shout out’s that I’ve got to make.  I hope you’ll indulge me and go check out these fabulous women.  {{huge hugs}} First up is Kendra who has been a loyal Tip Junkie and a blogger who I just love to feature.  She held a Christmas in July link up which I got to judge.  To find out my favorites, you’ll have to check out her blog .  {{squeal in delight}}  I’m honored that she would ask me to judge.  Speaking of Kendra, here are three of her favorite posts. 1

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 Handbag Designer Spotlight: Be & D 2011 Cruise Line

Are there any better fashion accessories than terrific handbags? After all, not only are they great fashion style accessories in themselves, they can actually be used to carry other accessories, like those fabulous earrings that start to hurt after a little while.

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 Audrina Patridge to Appear in Bongo Jeans Ads

Celebrity fashion trend setter and reality television star Audrina Patridge was recently named as the new advertising star of Bongo Jeans. Patridge’s mother is said to be thrilled to know her daughter is representing a brand she enjoyed in the 1980s.

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