Greyhound rescued from highway fights to survive injuries

No one is really sure exactly how a greyhound ended up running lose on Interstate 75, near Gainesville, Fla., but when he was finally caught by a Good Samaritan, the two year old brindle-fawn dog began a fight for his life.

On May 9, Goldcoast Greyhound Adoptions rescue volunteer Kendra Stauffer posted an account of what happened to "Freeway" on the Goldcoast Greyhound Rescue Facebook page.

"We got a call from Judy Shamp of the Orlando branch about a greyhound running down I-75. Some folks stopped traffic to get the dog and held him until I could get there. He was in shock, had a fever, and was severely dehydrated. He is a 2-year-old fawn male. He still had his racing muzzle on and his kennel collar. I have no idea if he was being hauled and escaped or is loose from a local kennel and frankly, don't care. He has over 20 wounds on his body, some severe, and some pretty serious road rash."

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If you would like to help Goldcoast Greyhound Adoptions, Inc., with a donation for Freeway's care and medical expenses click here.

Goldcoast Greyhound Adoptions is a registered 501 c3 non-profit corporation.

Mac vs. PC: Is an Apple computer really better than a PC?

There are millions of hard core MacBook Pro users who say they would never buy a Windows PC. They cite a variety of reasons for their Apple brand loyalty, ranging from the customer service is better, to the user interface is simpler, to the operating system in a Mac is just superior to Windows. But better for some may have a different meaning than it does for others. 

There are some distinct advantages to using a MacBook Pro over a Windows PC. For one thing, OSX Lion is born with dozens of built-in Apps which are part of the operating system. They can easily be stored on Apple’s iCloud servers and shared on multiple devices, like other computers and iPhones.
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Video: WTSP TV cameras expose Florida horse rescue with animal cruelty complaints

TAMPA- WTSP Channel 10 News aired a Special Report on Thursday night that placed an unfavorable light on the Domino Effect Rescue Ranch in Weeki Wachee, Florida. Within minutes of the broadcast, the owners of Domino Effect, Bob and Dinnelle Ashcraft, began posting threats against Emmy Award winning reporter, Mike Deeson, for "broadcast lies," and threatened him. "You will be held accountable for these lies," Domino Effect said.

The WTSP News Special Report focused on complaints of animal cruelty at Domino Effect Ranch, the underfeeding of 'rescued' horses, and Ashcraft's charity fundraising license, which was revoked by the State of Florida in January after it was discovered that Ashcraft "lied on his application."

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2012 Macbook Pro redesign on its way to Apple stores

A completely redesigned 2012 Macbook Pro appears to be set for mass production in April, giving further support to reports that change is on its way to Apple Stores.

The first of the 2012 Macbook Pro redesigns is reported to be the 15-inch model, which will be shedding its optical drive and taking on the trimmer form of the sleek Macbook Air....Read full story

Florida Domino Effect ranch banned from soliciting FREE horse donations

Domino Effect Rescue Ranch is no longer allowed to ask people to donate free horses or any other donation. The ranch has been under scrutiny since last November, when a blindfolded horse bound for the Domino Effect ranch was severely injured.

Under a signed agreement with the State of Florida, the Domino Effect Rescue Ranch has agreed to stop soliciting for donations in exchange for avoiding criminal charges from the Florida State Attorney's Office.

Robert Ashcraft, the owner of Domino Effect Rescue Ranch, failed to report his recent felony convictions on his Department of Agriculture application to solicit donations. Convicted felons are not permitted to solicit in the State of Florida.

Ashcraft is allowed to continue operating as a horse dealer, but must do so only with his own money.

According to the Settlement Agreement signed by Ashcraft, failure to comply will result in the State of Florida, "imposing the maximum penalties authorized by Florida Law, and may seek additional remedies in court." (see photo)

 

What happens if the Supreme Court overturns the Affordable Care Act?

While republicans have objected to healthcare reform, they have also admitted that something needs to be done to contain skyrocketing medical costs.

The GOP solution to the healthcare crisis may be the same as their solution to rising Medicare costs; which is to eventually get phase out the program completely and turn it into a voucher system.

Republicans have been clamoring to repeal the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, since the law was passed in 2010. But what would the GOP replace it with?

There are aspects of the Affordable Care Act that clearly benefits consumers. As of July of 2011, insurance companies could no longer deny coverage because of preexisting conditions. Coverage is also now available for children attending college, as part of the parents' policy.
If the Supreme Court decides to repeal the Affordable Care Act, also called Obamacare, millions of Americans will be effected.

"The more time and money that states invest in implementing the Affordable Care Act and the more patient benefits that kick in, the harder the law becomes to dismantle," according to Roll Call.

As the American population ages, healthcare becomes more than access to doctors. It can mean the difference between life and death.

Voters will be making choices in November 2012 that could change more than the seats in congress. 

The future of how Americans live and die may be decided by the next group of politicians that control the purse strings in Washington, D.C. However, the Supreme Court could change that as well, if they decide to overrule the Affordable Care Act health care law that was passed by Congress.

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2012 Macbook Pro redesign morphs into 15 inch Macbook Air: Will Windows Ultrabooks follow or win?

Some say the Ultrabook market was born with the Macbook Air and there is plenty of evidence to support that claim. Since its introduction in 2008, Apple lit a fire in the portable computing market that Windows Ultrabooks have been chasing ever since. Yet as with all new technology, some ideas breakout as big hits and others leave loyal customers scratching their heads.

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HBO True Blood creator Alan Ball leaving show after Season 5

The mere thought of a potential end to any part of the immortal vampires of True Blood is unthinkable to fans of the popular HBO series. But changes are coming up as sure as vampires rise after dark.

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