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Puppy Love

Everyone loves puppies don’t they? I know that I do! Well I just came across a company called Europuppy that’s located in Budapest, Hungary. They provide people around the world and Central Europe with purebred puppies.

Another interesting piece of news about this company is that Europuppy has been serving the US Military since 2003, sponsoring the Stars and Stripes Newspapers pet directory. Many US service men and woman stationed overseas in Europe have used Europuppy’s services to purchase a new puppy for their home.

Europuppy has dog breeds from the tops European lines, and they are proud of their reputation of providing healthy high quality puppies to homes and businesses around the world. The company works with a select group of breeders from across Europe, and visit the breeders personally to ensure that the puppy breeders are raising the dogs in healthy conditions.

When I looked through the Europuppy.com Dogs for Sale section I discovered that they have just about every single breed that I could think of. They even have Rhodesian Ridgeback’s, a breed that I just love! Not only that, but when you go through their directory of dogs for sale, finding a breed that you prefer, and one that actually does have some puppies for sale you’ll see that they also provide breed information- discussing things like size, activity levels, and temperament so that you can select a breed of dog that suits your life style.

For example, some dogs just do not go well with children because of their size and or temperament. Wouldn’t it be better for both you, your family, and the dog if you knew that in advance?

I really like that the site has so much information, and such a variety of dog breeds for sale. Check it out if you are a dog lover looking for a particular breed.

J Lo Makes Most Influential Hispanic List

by Tricia

People en Espanol has selected Jennifer Lopez to be featured in their issue “100 most Influential Hispanics”. The edition honors those who’ve made an impact in the Hispanic community.

Lopez graced the cover of the magazines February issue says “being an example to others is a big part of my work.”

She also went on to say that she’d like to have children one day. “I come from a strong family, so of course I want to have one,” Lopez tells the magazine. “But I do have my own family: my immediate family, my husband and his children. I get to share in all of that. I am very lucky to have that.”

Other entertainers on the list with Lopez are Antonio Banderas, Carlos Santana, Eva Longoria, George Lopez, Gloria Estefan, Ricky Martin, Salma Hayek and Shakira, among others.

Lopez’ screen credits include “Selena,” “Maid in Manhattan” and “Monster-in-Law.” She has recorded her first Spanish language CD, “Como ama una mujer,” which is slated for release this spring.

“When I see all of this, I say to myself: `Wow! I didn’t know I had so many things inside,'” she says. “I am happy to have taken the time to appreciate it.”

Britney Wants to Adopt?

by Tricia

Apparently Britney Spears has her heart set on adopting a tsunami orphan.

She fell for the four year old boy named Wang, who lost his entire family in the 2004 tsunami after reading about the Bali boys plight.

A source is reported as saying “She instantly wanted to help him and is sponsoring him until she can find out more. And she has even written to officials seeking advice. The tsunami disaster was a tragedy very close to Britney’s heart and she has dedicated a lot of her time to its charities.”

Spears, who has two children with Kevin Federline – Sean Preston, 15 months, and son Jayden 3 months, has consulted celebrity Madonna. The source says: “She is even in talks with Madonna about it and is taking it very seriously.”

Britney, 25 years old plans to make a fresh start in 2007 and it’s thought that her decision to adopt this underprivileged boy is part of her plan. Again the source is quoted as saying “Britney’s had a turbulent year and wants 2007 to be brilliant. As well as wanting to look after little Wang, she is determined to make a music comeback with a difference.”

Saddams Hanging to be Televised

by Tricia

The date and timing of Saddams hanging hasn’t been set yet, but as of late Thursday it was said that when he’s turned over by the American Military to the Iraqi Government he’ll be hanged within 36 hours, and hanged before the start of the Muslim holiday on Sunday.

Saddam was convicted in the deaths of 148 people in 1982 earlier this year. Several sources have said that Saddam’s execution would be videotaped by the Iraqi government, though it isn’t clear if this will be released to the public or broadcast live over the networks.

“We will video everything,” Iraqi National Security adviser Mouffak al Rubaie told CBS News.

The Iraqi government released video last Tuesday of the hanging of 13 convicts, so it’s presumed that the hanging of Saddam will eventually be aired. ABC and CBS said they wouldn’t air the full execution if the video became available.

“We’re very aware that we’re coming into people’s living rooms and that there could be children watching,” CBS News senior vp Linda Mason said.

“We have very, very strict guidelines with how to deal with that,” said Bob Murphy, senior vp at ABC News. “If there were pictures made available of the execution, they would have to be viewed by senior management before we would put them on the air, and we would make a judgment of taste and propriety of what we would show.”

CNN and Fox News were still in discussion of what they would do if footage became available. The newly launched Al-Jazeera International network hasn’t stated if it will air the videotapes yet either. Al-Jazeera’s pan-Arab channel has never shown an execution.

What’s your take on this? Would you watch Saddam Hussein?

James Brown Memorial

by Tricia

A public service for the late Godfather of Soul will be held today at the Apollo Theater in New York City. James Brown died suddenly in the early hours of Monday morning after being admitted to the Emory Crawford Hospital in Atlanta, GA. He’d been diagnosed with pneumonia, but Heart Failure is the reported cause of death. Brown was 73 years old, and he’s survived by his partner, Tomi Rae Hynie, who was one of his back-up singers, and at least four children.

James Brown’s fans are pouring into New York city to say their final farewell to the music great. His body will be on view for the public at the Apollo Theater in Harlem. It’s been reported that a private ceremony will be held in Augusta GA on Friday, and then on Saturday, fans will be able to honor the music legend at a public funeral, to be officiated by Reverend Al Sharpton, that’s slated to be held at the James Brown Arena in Augusta.

BET Networks chairman and CEO Debra Lee said “We have lost the most inspirational force the music world has ever known, James Brown’s impact across all genres of music — especially funk, soul, disco and rock — is immeasurable, and will never be duplicated. He was one of the few individuals who truly merited recognition as an American legend. Without question, today’s musical artists worldwide owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to James Brown for his influence on lyrics, dance and stage presence.”

Brown first came to the publics attention with his 1956 single “Please, Please, Please” which quickly hit the R&B charts. He later went on to record such well known classics as “Out of Sight,” “(Get Up I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine,” “I Got You (I Feel Good)” and “Say It Loud — I’m Black and I’m Proud.”

Brown was honored with a lifetime achievment Grammy in 1992, and he was one of the first performers ever to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986. He also won two Grammys. One in 1965 for “Papa’s got a brand new bag” and the second in 1987 for “Living in America”.

Michael Jackson was quoted as saying in 2003 when James Brown was being Honored at the BET awards, “Nobody has influenced me more than James Brown, At 6 years old, he was the one I looked up to more than any other entertainer.” It’s also said that Eddie Murphy’s role as James Thunder Early in Dreamgirls was inspired by Brown.

Puppy Love

J Lo Makes Most Influential Hispanic List

Britney Wants to Adopt?

Saddams Hanging to be Televised

James Brown Memorial

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