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Caring for Your Easter Bunny With the 4-Square ... - Market Wire

Posted: 31 Mar 2010 10:24 AM PDT

SOURCE: Purina Mills

ST. LOUIS, MO--(Marketwire - March 31, 2010) - With Easter quickly approaching, families can't wait to get a hold of a bouncy, floppy-eared bunny for themselves. Rabbits can be fun, interesting and compassionate companions for adults and families, but potential pet owners must first learn to properly care for their rabbits.

Purina Mills continues to provide Rabbit Chow^® Feed backed by more than 80 years of industry-leading nutritional research, but they also help ensure rabbits get the kind of care they deserve by developing the 4-Square Philosophy for Success. Purina's 4-Squares gives rabbit owners the essential basics to raising healthy, happy rabbits focusing on better breeding, feeding, management and health.

"Nobody is as dedicated to the health of the rabbit and the rabbit industry than Purina," remarked John Zeloski, marketing manager for the company. "Our founder, William Danforth, had tremendous vision. He knew nutritional research was the key to producing feeds that made a difference in animals' lives. And based on the research we do today, our customers and their animals continue benefiting from that industry-leading vision."

Better Breeding
The first square of raising a healthy rabbit is practicing good breeding or buying quality animals. When buying a new rabbit, whether or not it's for breeding purposes, pet owners should get the best quality animal they can afford. Animals from a reputable breeder will be worth the cost in the long run.

For those breeding rabbits, a key tip to good breeding is to take the doe to the pen of the buck. If the doe does not accept the buck, consider it a red flag that the doe may be in poor condition or health. When the doe is pregnant, increase feeding gradually and be sure to watch for any signs of problems. Keep a clean, dry nest after the litter is born, and remove any dead kits immediately.

Better Feeding
Feeding rabbits the right amount of nutritious food is essential to taking proper care. Rabbits should be fed once a day at about the same time with the same amount of feed. The diet should be fully consumed in about 20 to 30 minutes. Without proper feeding techniques, rabbits can easily become overfed or underfed.

The nutrient requirements of rabbits vary based on age and function. Purina has recently introduced a new Rabbit Chow™ Feed that is nutritious and perfect for every type of rabbit. The new feed, Natural AdvantEdge™, is made from only fresh, natural ingredients and is free of fillers, preservatives, artificial colors, medications or hormones -- ideal for rabbits of all types.

Better Management
The better management square in the Philosophy of Success means keeping up a good habitat for the rabbits. Rabbitry should be well sanitized and allow enough room for every rabbit to hop around comfortably. The rabbitry should also be well-ventilated, cool and out of direct sunlight.

A good sanitation program is one of the most important aspects of keeping rabbits. One easy way to ensure a clean rabbitry is establishing a weekly cleaning plan and sticking with it year round. Fresh feed and water should be provided daily to every rabbit, and the old feed that remains in the feeder or feed bowl should be disposed of. Washing the water bowl daily will decrease the buildup of algae.

Better Health
Better health is the final square in the proper care of rabbits, and the key to good health is sanitation. Practicing good management techniques will prevent most illnesses. If one rabbits does get sick, it is important to handle the situation in a way that ensures other animals aren't infected as well. The sick rabbit should be quarantined and always fed, watered and treated last. A veterinarian should also available for consultation when needed.

Purina^® Rabbit Chow^™ Natural AdvantEdge^™ Feed
By using the 4-Square Philosophy of Success and the new Natural AdvantEdge™ formulas in Purina^®Rabbit Chow™ premium foods, rabbit owners everywhere can properly care for their pets.

Natural AdvantEdge™ formula contains fresh, natural, wholesome grain products, and high-quality plant proteins loaded with natural nutrients found only in plants that optimize vitality and support immune function.

"We're very excited about these new formulas," said Purina rabbit nutritionist Dr. Gary Lynch, who formulated the diets. "Purina has a strong history of researching, formulating and testing rabbit diets to offer owners the finest nutrition for their animals. We're very proud of these new formulas."

Purina's Animal Nutrition Center is located on 1,188 acres of rolling Missouri farmland, where they perform feed studies with many species of animals including horses, beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine and rabbits. But the company doesn't only do research on animal feeds, they also research the marketplace seeking consumer acceptance of their nutritional research ideas before launching new products.

For more information about Purina's new Natural AdvantEdge™ diets for rabbits or to learn more about the proper care of rabbits, visit www.RabbitChow.com. To find a Purina dealer or to ask questions about these new products, call 1-800-227-8941.

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Kelli Klus' Swell Skin line of products based on ... - Cleveland Plain Dealer

Posted: 31 Mar 2010 06:20 AM PDT

By Special to The Plain Dealer

March 31, 2010, 9:25AM

Tracy Boulian, The Plain DealerBeachwood's Kelli Klus, founder of Swell Skin, is launching her two skin care products Swell Skin Face Treatment and Swell Oil of Seabuckthorn.

DETAILS

What: Swell Skin, a two-product line from Kelli Klus of Beachwood, based on the healing qualities of the sea-buckthorn plant.

Contact: Order the products online or by calling 216-233-6369.

Beauty simplified

Interested in trying other holistic skincare remedies?

Irene Hatziantoniou, co-owner of North Coast Aesthetic Center in Westlake (ncaskincare.com; 440-356-5003), swears by the SkinCeuticals line she carries, but knows that sometimes it's not possible to get into the spa. She offers these tips as home-grown remedies that lead to naturally beautiful skin.

If people don't want to use an exfoliating product -- and it can be too harsh for sensitive skin -- just use a soft brush in the shower. It not only eliminates dead skin cells, the gentle pressure is calming.

Cucumber slices over the eyes are a great way to relax and temporarily relieve puffy eyes.

No matter a person's skin type, yogurt is effective at cleansing and disinfecting pores. It helps moisture and gives a great glow to the skin.

One hundred percent pure unfiltered honey makes an excellent scrub for the face. Slowly rub it into the skin for five to 10 minutes. (She does not recommend this for people with sensitive skin.) Honey also kills bacteria and helps your skin look and feel more youthful.

For skin rashes, a good old-fashioned oatmeal bath will soothe itchy skin. An oatmeal paste is a good substitute for more fancy moisturizing masks.

--Kim Crow,

Special to The Plain Dealer

By Kim Crow

Kelli Klus had never had "good" skin.

Plagued by rashes and acne well into her adult years, she sought out doctor after doctor and bought expensive cream after expensive cream.

"A doctor would just look at me for 40 seconds, then hand me a prescription," she said during a recent interview. "It was so frustrating. Not to mention expensive."

As a homeopath, Klus was already well-versed in holistic remedies and decided to research her skin issues. Her findings led to the launch of her own line of products, called Swell Skin.

"Reading about plant properties is a passion of mine, and over the years I kept coming across sea-buckthorn oil -- it almost sounded too good to be true," she says.

Sea-buckthorn grows in the scrubby, high altitudes of China and Russia, and has a long, storied history as a cure-all plant. The armies of Genghis Khan were required to munch its berries every day, and Tibetan monks have 30 chapters in their sacred texts devoted to its various medicinal uses.

Modern science backs up the ancient practices. According to the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, sea-buckthorn is the richest source of antioxidants, vitamins, proteins and omega 3, omega 6, omega 7 and omega 9 essential fatty acids available. Just one of the plant's tiny orange seeds offers 12 times the vitamin C of one orange.

Because the plant must retain moisture wherever it finds it in its arid growing conditions, ancient lore says that those properties actually cause plumping when applied to the skin. In the world of modern skin care, that translates into anti-aging properties.

Klus says that her skin cleared up within weeks after she started using the oil directly on her face. Not only did the redness, rashes and acne dissipate, she says her skin started looking visibly fuller.

"I loved it and I wanted to tell everyone about sea-buckthorn," says the Beachwood resident. "I truly believe that in 10 years it will be everywhere -- it's the acai of the 2010s."

Putting her money where her mouth -- or her skin -- is, Klus launched Swell Skin into the crowded all-natural skin-care market last year.

"I didn't want an enormous line of products, I wanted to create only what you really need, keep it simple," she says.

Tracy Boulian, The PDKelli Klus launched Swell Skin into the crowded all-natural skin-care market last year.

And simple the two-product line is. Klus says a chunky bar of soap ($25) and a small vial of oil ($17) are all one needs for beautiful skin. "As a culture, we moisturize way too much. Our skin is meant to produce oil. And by slathering it in cream all the time, we're signaling our body to produce less."

Klus echoes many all-natural companies with that sentiment. Perhaps the most famous of the all-natural, homeopathic-friendly lines is Dr. Hauschka Skin Care, which has several products that tout sea-buckthorn oil.

"While you sleep, your skin is actually hard at work regenerating itself, balancing oil production and expelling impurities. Regular application of night creams interferes with these essential tasks, and over time skin becomes less able to care for itself," author Susan West Kurtz writes in the book "Awakening Beauty the Dr. Hauschka Way" (Clarkson Potter, 2006). "Covering the skin with moisturizer 24 hours a day sends a signal to sebaceous glands to cut down on moisture production, resulting in even drier skin that becomes dependent on moisturizing products just to appear normal."

Klus found suppliers online to manufacture her products, and designed the product packaging herself. Right now, most of her sales are coming from her Web site, but she is interested in getting the product into retail stores.

Klus, 46, has the glowing complexion of a woman 15 years younger. The mother of two teenagers and an 11-year-old, she attributes her enviable skin (and figure!) to a firm commitment to healthy living as well as the use of her products. She eats a bag of spinach a day -- "any vegetable with intense color is amazing for you" -- and lots of salmon rich in omega 3 fatty acids.

"I believe with all my heart that there is an alternative to prescription drugs," she says fervently. "If people would just try more natural remedies -- and pay more attention to nutrition -- we might not have this health care mess we're in."

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Arsenal and Barcelona share passing philosophy but grit ... - The Guardian

Posted: 31 Mar 2010 03:00 AM PDT

Much responsibility may fall on Alex Song's shoulders should he be deployed as Arsenal's defensive midfielder. Photograph: Tom Jenkins

"Let's all do a Wenger," the St Andrew's crowd chanted before throwing their hands in the air. Exasperation can look like the Arsenal manager's default setting. The aftermath of Saturday's 1-1 draw was predictable as Arsène Wenger made many complaints. Critics respond by protesting that the Frenchman feels he has some right to determine how the opposition should play. At the Emirates tonight Wenger has refined visitors, although he can scarcely be delighted to take on men who not only share his values but do so to greater effect.

Barcelona are more of a rapier than a measuring stick. Nonetheless, the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final will be revealing about the development of Arsenal. In January, the Aston Villa manager, Martin O'Neill, imagined precisely this occasion after becoming exasperated by Wenger's comments on his side's supposedly direct style. "If they lose to Barcelona, Barcelona will be considered a long-ball team," the Northern Irishman said scornfully.

O'Neill was at pains then to declare his admiration for Pep Guardiola's side while insisting that Arsenal do not live up to Wenger's rhetoric.

"What he wants to do," said the Villa manager, "is try and point out to everyone who is under his spell that Arsenal are the only delightful team around. You are trying to get an excuse ready if you cannot compete with Manchester United and Chelsea. That is the point. The fact is they probably are able to compete, because they have enough physical players in their side to cope."

Wenger himself is too wise to delude himself that the squad have simply been kicked out of contention. He, above all, knows the balance struck between vigour and technique that prevented Arsenal from falling to defeat in the 2003-04 league campaign. If he gets overwrought and slips into exaggeration there still should be appreciation of his continuing enterprise.

It ought, after all, to be absurd that we should picture Arsenal among the elite. While the cost of the Emirates is being paid off, Wenger works within the sort of transfer budget that some of his peers would see as cause to set mere respectability in the Premier League as the target.

Instead, he goes on putting himself through torment while occasionally making outsiders wince at his special pleading no matter what wrongs or lapses have occurred.

Considering the financial context, Arsenal are remarkable even now. Their quality is taken for granted to such an extent that a 6-2 aggregate defeat of Porto, who appeared to have a sound squad, did not excite much notice in the last 16 of the Champions League.

An encounter with Barcelona, however, is a different matter. Arsenal, despite seeing their goalkeeper Jens Lehmann sent off after 18 minutes, led these adversaries in the 2006 final in Paris before being beaten 2-1.

Barcelona, who are again the holders, have improved since then and one of the few obvious weaknesses must now lie in the fatigue that comes while chasing success on several fronts for club and, in some cases, country.

It would be folly to ignore the hardiness in Guardiola's ranks. The manager achieved a gritty win at Mallorca on Saturday. Lionel Messi was not brought off the bench until the 49th minute when he took over from Andrés Iniesta, who is ruled out of tonight's match with a hamstring injury.

The victory did not come through ravishing football. Instead the goal arrived when Zlatan Ibrahimovic thrashed the ball high into the net from close range following a corner kick.

There was nothing whatsoever elegant about it. The Swede, in fact, is precisely the man to score ugly. Criticisms of him abound and the deal that took him from Internazionale was outrageously expensive, but whatever he lacks in mobility is offset by power, height, technique and a predatory instinct.

The pursuit of Ibrahimovic was further proof that Guardiola wishes the polish of Barcelona to be accompanied by heft. While the side safeguard themselves by retaining the ball, they are efficient when making challenges in midfield as well as defence.

Arsenal share some of the smoothness of these visitors, but it may be the grit that counts. There are five clubs in the Premier League at present with a better defensive record than Wenger's side.

Injury to a centre-back such as William Gallas has had its bearing on that, but Arsenal, in general, are too little of a hindrance to opponents. Alex Song has been a leading performer and he will need to make himself an obstacle when Barcelona have the ball if he is in action as a defensive midfielder. Wenger's team cannot afford to be too expansive against rivals who are an upgraded version of themselves.

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Gerald Myers: Mike Leach avoided tough non-conference ... - Collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com

Posted: 31 Mar 2010 10:24 AM PDT

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