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CHELMSFORD, Mass., Feb. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wellness(R) brand of natural food and treats for pets today announces the debut of Wellness CORE(TM) - a delicious, high-protein dry cat and kitten food ideal for consumers who desire to feed their feline companions a grain-free, protein- focused diet that addresses the unique dietary needs of cats and supports their inner health.

If not carefully managed, meat can drive calories, fat and mineral content to levels that can have a negative impact on a cat's weight, coat and urinary function.

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Perfect Partners: 7-9 p.m. Fri., Vintage Wine Cellars, 3629 Henderson Blvd., Tampa. Try cabernets, chardonnays and more from one wine-growing region "matched" with one from another; $10. Call (813) 879-2931.

Pet Passion: 6-8 p.m. Sat., Sea Breeze Manor Inn Bed & Breakfast, Gulfport. Wine tasting benefits animal rescue and includes locally made wines, food tastes from local restaurants, live entertainment; $15; proceeds benefit local pet rescue groups.

Banks County man joins peanut butter lawsuit

A team of attorneys, already working on other salmonella food poisoning cases in Georgia, filed a lawsuit this week on behalf of a Banks County man who became ill after eating peanut butter.
Billy Duren of Homer, reportedly required medical treatment and hospitalization after he experienced extreme nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain as a result of eating Peter Pan and Great Value peanut butter.
The suit was filed against ConAgra Foods, Inc., the manufacturer of Peter Pan and Great Value peanut butter that has been linked to a salmonella outbreak that has affected people in 39 states. All of the peanut butter in question was produced at ConAgra’s factory in Sylvester, Georgia, which is under investigation by the FDA.
Attorneys from the firms Childers, Buck & Schlueter, LLP, of Atlanta, Georgia, and the Law Offices of Eric H.

Second Life's In-World Terrorism and The Struggle for Digital Rights

These folks aren't your run-of-the-mill hackers or griefers looking to cause mischief. Rather, these are 'activists' who are working subversively within Second Life (SL) to achieve political ends. Their goal is to extend digital rights for SL users beyond the standard customer-company relationship. Subsequently, by dealing with current in-world problems they are, perhaps unintentionally, looking ahead to the day when Second Life and other virtual worlds play a much more meaningful role in our lives.Avatars of Second Life, unite! Specifically, I am referring to the Second Life Liberation Army (SLLA). Their intention is to liberate SL users from the perceived tyranny of Linden Labs, the developer of SL. The group was formed as the in-world paramilitary wing of a national liberation movement. They argue that universal suffrage is a right that should be established within SL immediately.

Kraft Hopes to Take a Bite of Take-Out and HJ Heinz’s Earnings Preview

City of Industry, CA --(www.FinancialNewsUSA.com)-- 02/27/2007 - Consumer Goods industry news provided by Financial News USA (OTC: FNWU). Kraft Foods Inc. (NYSE:KFT), looking for a way to end a prolonged sales slump, is trying to take a bite out of its real competition -- restaurants. As the world's second largest food and Beverage Company, Kraft Foods has pioneered everything from sliced processed cheese to packaged stuffing. But as more families forego the time-honored yet time-consuming homemade dinner for the ease and convenience of take-out, Kraft and other food companies have struggled to stay on the forefront of consumers' tastes. PepsiCo Inc. (NYSE:PEP) reaffirmed on Thursday its 2007 earnings forecast of at least $3.30 per share. The company also said it still expects mid-single digit growth in net revenue and volume, according to a filing with the U.S.

In-store painters keep dreams alive as illustrators

MESA, Ariz. -- Above the chips display at the Trader Joe's in north Scottsdale, a chalk-drawn sign shows a rosy-cheeked sumo wrestler gripping the neck of a ravenous panda bear.