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Wheaton’s Cosley Zoo plans fundraising eventsTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:14PMThe gift shop at the Cosley Zoo in Wheaton has a guard cat. His name is Zack. He takes his job very seriously.“Zack likes to get in the window and watch,” said Kathy Worby, a gift shop staff member. “But he’s not allowed on the other side of the counter. Today, he’s lost his privileges.”Zack suffered the indignity of lost privileges pretty well. He sat for photos in the chair behind the counter ...

Growing, Preparing, Serving: Levi's Workshop Filmmakers Make Movies About FoodMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:33PMJust steps away from the Levi's Film Workshop space set up at MOCA at the Geffen Contemporary last Thursday night, food and film enthusiasts gathered under the stars to watch the premiere of a trio of short films about food. [ more › ]

New Website Explains Corn-Based Ethanol's Connection to Rising Meat and Poultry Prices, Urges Consumers to Take ActionThursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:16PMContact: Tom Super, +1-202-587-4238, tsuper@meatami.com

'On the Farm' dinner to support school garden programs and farm education programs for childrenThursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:30PMOn Sunday, Aug. 21, from 5 to 8 p.m., a Sustenance on the Farm Dinner will take place at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, tucked away on 200 acres in Morristown. Sustenance dinners take place in farm fields, orchards, and historic...

Barn art takes shape at fairgroundsFriday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:37PMAshley Hoholik Daily Press Karen Welch, of Bark River, adds detail to her mural in the Poultry and Rabbit Barn at the U.P. State Fairgrounds. This is Welch’s second mural at the fairgrounds — her first, located in the Swine Barn, took nearly 25 hours to complete.

A family affair: Clark County fair starts todayThursday, July 7, 2011 @ 11:45PMFRIDAY, JULY 8 6 -11 p.m. — James Gang Amusements (Armbands available- $20) (Rides & Concessions Open During Evening Hours beginning at 6 p.m.) (4-H Project Exhibit Buildings will not be open)

Insect trappers profit from Uganda's taste for grasshoppersTuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 10:25AMIn Uganda, where grasshoppers are regarded as a delicious seasonal snack, the appetite for the crispy critters has created a booming informal trade that has turned some trappers into wealthy men.

Anand abduction: 2 held for conspiracyMonday, July 4, 2011 @ 1:34PMA team comprising members of anti-terrorists squad (ATS) and Anand police arrested two persons early on Monday from Chotila highway in connection with the abduction of a businessman, Bhavik Patel.

Brining is the secret to succulent grilled turkeySaturday, July 2, 2011 @ 11:10PMFor quite a while, my wife, Judy, has been urging me to make turkey on the grill.On a recent trip to Root's Country Market & Auction, I spied some great-looking boneless and skinless turkey breasts at Sensenig Poultry stand.I picked a breast that was a little more than 2 pounds, and I asked the ...