Julia K Cole

*WARNING*   GRAPHIC PICTURE A man poses for a photograph with a decapitated grizzly bear.   Photo Here (WARNING:  GRAPHIC) For Joe nobody, this is more than enough to kindle one heckuva' Internet firestorm. But when the poser is a professional hockey player who expresses zero remorse for shooting and killing the bear, and then actually doubles down on his love of sport hunting, well, the web explodes. Such is the predicament currently facing Minnesota Wild defenseman Clayton Stoner. "I grew up hunting and fishing in British Columbia and continue to enjoy spending time with my family outdoors," said Stoner, in a statement released in an attempt to quell the uproar after  this photo  was leaked earlier this week. "I love to hunt and fish and will continue to do so with my family and friends in British Columbia." According to B.C. hunting regulations, the kill was legit. Stoner applied for a permit (through a limited lottery), received a grizzly be...

This sounds like something my mother would have done!     I'm pretty darn sure I would have done the same as well.     Personally, I'm glad to see parents taking a staunch stance like this.    A fine example.  One  that maybe our Judicial System should invoke nation-wide?  Ya think?  From Moore, Oklahoma: An 8-year-old boy from Moore had a unique punishment after school yesterday. Malachi Peterson got into a fight with another boy at school. Malachi's mother says he initiated the fight over a girl.    So his mom took the matter into her own hands. Malachi had to stand on a street corner with a sign saying, "I picked a fight at school because I am a bully." "First off, there's no reason for him to be all about a girl right now," Janie Peterson said. "Second off, assault is assault whether you're eight or 88, and I'm not going to put up with it." Several parents stopped and talked to Ma...

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I can personally testify that Kayla Morris   IS  back with her family and is safe!!! Kayla is the 15 year old girl  who went missing last Friday (August 30th) while waiting on her school bus. While I cannot divulge any more information,   I can state for the record,  how very thrilled I am that she's back home!   Please be sure to pass this wonderful news on!

We're at the tail end of The Cat's Meow ONLINE Raffle and Wheel of Chance. Only 48 hours ... Wheel of Chance closes Friday, September 6th at 10pm This is our biggest fundraiser of the year.  Don't miss the fun or the chance to save the lives of Louisville's community cats. PLEASE share this link to these items and more with friends.  for event information and raffle and wheel of chance tickets!    Please Visit Alley Cat Advocates (CLICK THE LINK OR JUST COPY & PASTE IT)  Website:   www.alleycatadvocates.org/catsmeow/   Ticket sales end on September 6th.

Stem cell research continues to excite the field of MS research as a new Phase I trial involving the use of stems cells as an Investigational New Drug (IND) in MS patients has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).  The small Phase I clinical trial will investigate the safety and efficacy of autologous, mesenchymal stems cell-derived neural progenitor cells (MSC-NPs) in the treatment of progressive MS. Neural progenitor cells are cells that can develop into neurons and other nervous system cells, such as oligodendrocytes, encouraging neural repair and regeneration as evidenced in studies with mice (Harris, 2012).  Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are adult stem cells derived from bone marrow which can differentiate into other types of cells such as neural progenitor cells (NPCs).  Autologous mesenchymal stem cells are obtained from a person’s (or animal’s) own bone marrow. Led by Saud Sadiq, MD and Violaine Harris, PhD, researchers at the Tisch MS...

27-year-old Jennifer Martel was a caring mom to a little girl. Working her way through college, Jennifer hoped to become an elementary school teacher. Jennifer's boyfriend had a long history of criminal activity, including domestic violence, yet was released on his own recognizance after smashing Jennifer's head into a mirror Tuesday, Aug. 13.  Just two nights later, he was found covered in blood after stabbing Jennifer to death in the presence of their four-year-old daughter and neighbors. While Massachusetts is at the forefront of the war against domestic violence, the recent murder of Jennifer Martel highlights a gaping flaw in the current system. Under M.G.L. 276 sec. 58A, offenders can be released on their own recognizance, without any bail set, within 24 hours of an assault. An emergency restraining ordered was issued against Jennifer's assailant, but since Jennifer did not appear in court the day after she was attacked, her assailant was released witho...