Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Local

AVL’s New Autism Community Center

Mar 15th, 20102010-03-15T13:00:46ZM jS, Y | By Gordon Smith

This is a guest post written by April Fox, freelance writer and mother of three boys on the autism spectrum. It was originally posted over at the very purple AskAsheville, and Ms. Fox gave us permission to republish it here in full. The Autism Community Center of Asheville (website) will fill an enormous need for [...]



Search and Rescue Dogs

Mar 14th, 20102010-03-14T16:04:42ZM jS, Y | By Carolina Mountain Dog

Searchandrescuedog Along with the many wonderful things we know about dogs, let's not forget the amazing canines in North and South Carolina that function as part of search and rescue teams. These highly skilled dogs are trained in search tactics and are used for tracking and trailing. Contrary to popular belief, search and rescue dogs come in all breeds and sizes.

These dogs work as part of volunteer teams supported by the North Carolina Search and Rescue Dog Association, South Carolina Search and Rescue Dog Association, and South Carolina Search Dogs, all of which are non-profit volunteer organizations. In fact, they typically respond at no charge to assist local, state and federal agencies in searching for lost or missing persons, including children, Alzheimer patients, boaters, downed aircraft, mountain hikers, or others in need. Consider supporting these organizations — some day a search and rescue dog might help save you or someone you know!



They dare not call it journalism

Mar 14th, 20102010-03-14T15:35:33ZM jS, Y | By admin

Howell Raines, the former executive editor of the New York Times, takes on Roger Ailes and the “video ferrets” of Fox News this morning in the Washington Post:
For the first time since the yellow journalism of a century ago, the United States has a major news organization devoted to the promotion of one political party. [...]



Sunday Morning Music – Skateaway

Mar 14th, 20102010-03-14T11:57:41ZM jS, Y | By admin

In honor of the Blue Ridge Rollergirls’ 244-39 (yes, you read that correctly) season opener victory against Kentucky’s R.O.C.K. last night…



30 Artists – 15 Dollars

Mar 12th, 20102010-03-12T18:54:34ZM jS, Y | By Gordon Smith

That’s 50 cents an artist! The MAP and Black Mountain College Museum are throwing a fete you don’t want to miss. This is an outstanding collection of all kinds of great artists:
“On Saturday, March 20th (the first day of spring), the original grounds of Black Mountain College host an event showcasing over 30 artists from [...]



Any Way You Google It

Mar 12th, 20102010-03-12T16:29:38ZM jS, Y | By admin

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Dogs with Dentures

Mar 12th, 20102010-03-12T14:26:32ZM jS, Y | By Carolina Mountain Dog

This is a commercial that is actually promoting a product from Pedigree called Dentastix — but it's hard to resist laughing at these dogs with dentures!

 



Friday Open Thread: Great Googly Moogly

Mar 12th, 20102010-03-12T12:29:33ZM jS, Y | By Gordon Smith

GoogleAVL
Fill out a Community Application (seriously – it’ll take you five minutes).
Come out to Asheville’s Google Fiber Initiative Town Hall meeting on March 18th at 6pm at the Asheville Civic Center Banquet Room.
While some may argue the virtue of diminutive pipes and the value of Charter, this is also a thread for everything else under [...]



All Ears #9

Mar 11th, 20102010-03-11T12:26:10ZM jS, Y | By Gordon Smith

It’s Thursday, Asheville, and that means it’s time for a fresh installment of All Ears. In an effort to create ease of access to government, I’m opening this thread for all of your Asheville concerns. Whether it’s Larchmont or Richmond Hill, leave your observations, visions, rants, and gushy love letters here. Tell your friends that [...]



Is a Holistic Vet Right for Your Dog? (Part 2)

Mar 10th, 20102010-03-10T12:35:38ZM jS, Y | By Carolina Mountain Dog

Holistic In Part 1, we discussed various forms of therapy provided by holistic vets.

Part 2 is a list of holistic vets, all members of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association, located in the Carolina mountains.

North Carolina
Asheville
Laurel David, DVM, Asheville Veterinary Housecalls
828-254-2221
Andrea Fochios, DVM, People and Pets Acupuncture
828-254-2773
www.peopleandpetsacupuncture.com
Erin Husted, DVM, Charlotte Street Animal Hospital
828-232-0440
www.balancedpets.webs.com
Boone
Susan Mast, DVM, Appalachian New River Veterinary Association
828-264-5621
Brevard
Ann Holshouser, DVM, Riversong Veterinary Clinic
828-862-8450
www.riversongvet.com
Columbus
Robert Fitch, DVM, Angela Mitchell, DVM, Bonnie Brae Veterinary Hospital
828-894-6064
www.bonniebraeveterinaryhospital.com
Kristine Woodaman, DVM, Integrated Veterinary Healing
828-863-4318
Franklin
Thomas Todd, Jr., DVM, Noah's Ark Companion Animal Hospital
828-524-6121
www.noahsarkvet.us

South Carolina
Travelers Rest

Jeanne Fowler, DVM, All About Pets Vet Services
864-834-7334
www.holisticvetsc.com
Aiken
Charlie Timmerman, DVM, Aiken Veterinary Clinic
803-648-6886
www.aikenvet.com
Maria Glinski, DVM, Care Center
803-649-4965
www.k9rehabcenter.com
Shelly Onderdonk, DVM
803-649-5015
www.sodvm.com