St. Petersburg Times Online: Floridian

Dogs' detractors barking up the wrong tree, owners say
"I can't imagine why" there would be threats, said Sevario Tremarki of Hollywood, who owns four and has an "Afghan Owners Are Nutty People" bumper sticker on his mobile home. "They're dogs. They don't belong to political parties. They don't have any political affiliations, they're just beautiful creatures."

Elijah Gosier
Pieces of the past
One day, I'll tell my two grandsons why I wouldn't let them play with the four bricks they found in my carport.

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Detecting cancer early is best defense
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a reminder of the importance of self exams and mammograms.

Brace yourself
October is National Orthodontic Health Month. Timely? Or cruel? You decide:

Tricks about your favorite treats
Trick or treat! Give us something naughty to eat:

Medical panel urges doctors to do needle biopsies
Some patients being tested for breast cancer could avoid surgery with this less invasive procedure.

Fear finds a voice
Gnawed by a feeling that her cancer had returned, a Tampa woman girds herself for battle and enlists others in her cause.

Taking charge of your illness
The First Year -- Type 2 Diabetes, by Gretchen Becker (Marlowe and Co., New York, 2001, paperback, $14.95): The fear in hearing a diagnosis of diabetes is calmed by the knowledge and empathy of one who has been there.

Breast cancer resources
Here are some resources, reached by phone and Internet, for those dealing with breast cancer:

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