Thursday, February 02, 2006

New Links on our web for the week of February 2, 2006 Government, Elections, and Law City of Muskegon Heights Health Virtual Pediatric Hospital Introductory materials about child and adolescent health and disease, including resources for patients and their families, and health professionals. Also includes links to related sites. From two pediatricians on the faculty of the University of Iowa School of Medicine. (LII) Holidays Chinese New Year Festival and Parade This official site for the San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade, held in February, also features events outside the area such as street and flower market fairs and the Miss Chinatown USA Pageant. Includes a brief history of the parade, which "is the largest celebration of its kind in the world," facts about Chinese New Year traditions and associated horoscope characters, a parade map, details for participants, crafts for children, and more. (LII) St. Patrick's Day Fast Facts: Beyond the Blarney A compilation of facts about this holiday celebrated on March 17, which "marks the Roman Catholic feast day for Ireland's patron saint." Includes facts such as that "New York City hosted the first official St. Patrick's Day parade in 1762," and that "Chicago is famous for dyeing the Chicago River green on St. Patrick's Day." From National Geographic News. (LII) Leisure New Requirements for Travelers Overview and brief facts about the new law that by January 1, 2008 will require that "travelers to and from the Caribbean, Bermuda, Panama, Mexico and Canada have a passport or other secure, accepted document to enter or re-enter the United States." Some material also in Spanish and French. From the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs. (LII) ASPCA Pet Nutrition This series of articles answers common questions about what and how much to feed dogs and cats. Includes tips for puppies and kittens, adult dogs and cats, and older pets; a video clip on choosing the right pet food; a list of top nutrients needed by pets; and a discussion of overweight pets. From the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). (LII) 10:40:04 AM

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