Archive for August 18th, 2008

Groundbreaking Celebration For Spring Training Facility (Santa Monica Mirror)

Monday, August 18th, 2008

With the words “play ball” announced by Dodger Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully, the cities of Glendale and Phoenix broke ground on the Cactus League’s newest Spring Training facility.

Terrell Suggs ends holdout, rejoins Ravens (USA Today)

Monday, August 18th, 2008

Defensive end and linebacker Terrell Suggs has rejoined the Baltimore Ravens after sitting out training camp. He signed his franchise tag tender and practiced with the team Monday. Suggs will receive $8.5 million this season.

Burglary Suspected Airlifted After Being Bitten by Police Dog (Polk County Democrat)

Monday, August 18th, 2008

An 15-year-old accused burglar was rushed to Tampa General Hospital early Friday morning after he was bitten in the scalp by a Bartow Police Dept. K-9 dog.

Mich. native turns dog-breeding work into book (WOOD TV 8 Grand Rapids)

Monday, August 18th, 2008

SAGINAW, Mich. — In the past 14 years, St. Charles native Susan R. Luginbuhl has “mothered” an estimated 500 Labrador retriever puppies.

Bulgaria to Have First Certified Guide Dog Instructors (Novinite.com)

Monday, August 18th, 2008

A training course for guide dogs instructors is being organized for the first time in Bulgaria and six Bulgarians are going to receive certificates as instructors of guide dogs for the blind.