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Helpful Pet Tips For The 4th Of July Holiday

Happy 4th of July!

The pet experts at Ask.Vet have shared some great tips to help keep your pets safe this 4th of July holiday. What is wonderful about Ask.Vet is that you can actually text licensed vets for quick advice. This is especially helpful over the holiday since the 4th is among the most dangerous holidays for pets.

One of the most frightening parts of the holiday is the fireworks for our pets. Even though we have a nice fenced area, we always bring our pets in the evening around the time for fireworks just so they feel safer. Take a moment to check your fenced area for any ways your dogs may be able to get out. It’s probably the noise of the fireworks that scares our pets, and this is likely the reason this is the most popular holiday times that pets get out of the yard.

If you know that your pet has high anxiety, it’s okay to ask for sedation from your vet. You can also ask for anxiety reducing meds like Trazodone, Alprazolam, and Sileo.

If you’re taking your pet camping, make sure they’ve got their flea and tick preventative meds. Topical meds don’t require an office visit, so don’t be lazy: pick it up before your trip.

While 85 degree temperatures might be fine for you, but it’s too hot for your pet. Keep cool water around, and steer clear of hot pavement. If it burns your hand when you touch it, it’s too hot to walk your pet!

Make no bones about it: your pet will eat discarded BBQ bones, corn cobs, and anything else you leave lying around. Clean up your trash to reduce the risk of human foods getting stuck in your pet’s GI tract and causing pancreatitis.

Learn More About These Pet Tips

For clarity on these tips, and to ask any other questions about summer safety for your pet, text VET to 67076. The first question is free, and one of Ask.Vet’s licensed veterinarians will text you back with customized advice within minutes. Or, you can visit the Ask.Vet website Ask.Vet website for more details.

Wherever your travels take you over the 4th of July holiday we hope you have a safe and memorable trip!

Opening Today At Worcester Art Museum – Radiance Rediscovered: Stained Glass by Tiffany and La Farge

This wonderful exhibition is centered on two sets of exquisite memorial windows created by Louis C. Tiffany and John La Farge. And, they have not been on view for more than 40 years, which makes this exhibition that run thru next year even more special!

Originally commissioned for Boston’s Mount Vernon Congregational Church in the late 1890’s, the large stained-glass works were donated to WAM in 1975 when the church vacated its building. The year-long exhibition opens today, June 30 with the windows by Tiffany installed in the Contemporary Gallery. The panels by La Farge, which require additional restoration, will join the Tiffany windows in late September 2018. This exhibition is the first of three pre-contemporary American art projects supported by major funding from the Henry Luce Foundation.

The Tiffany windows, titled Angel of Resurrection, show an angelic figure among a field of lilies. The La Farge panels, titled The Pool at Bethesda, depict a scene from the New Testament, in which an angel of God stirs the healing waters of the pool at Bethesda.

Plan Your Trip To Worcester Art Museum

For more information, call 508-799-4406 or visit the Worcester Art Museum’s web site for current exhibits and events to enjoy.

Have A Safe Memorial Day Weekend!

From sunny California to the Jersey coast to the sandy dunes in Michigan to soulful tunes in Mississippi, and everywhere in-between… we hope wherever your travels take you this Memorial Day weekend that you have a safe and memorable journey with family and friends!

Support The Survivors of Violence Foundation

Join the First Lady of Racing, Linda Vaughn & racing legend Mario Andretti at Prime 47, Indianapolis’ only locally owned & operated Prime Steakhouse, 500 Prelude benefiting the Survivors of Violence Foundation on Wednesday, May 9th from from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Also attending wil be FOX 59 media personality Lindy Thackston will emcee & WISH-TV media personality Laura Steele will highlight the stories of the foundation.

“This event celebrates and honors the lives of survivors and recognizes how the foundation supports survivors in reclaiming their lives. Helping the survivors is a privilege and we are grateful to Prime 47 for providing such an outstanding venue for this meaningful event.” said foundation founder, Dr. Gregory Chernoff.

The 500 Prelude will kick-off the month-long celebration of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in prime fashion prior to the INDYCAR Grand Prix & the Indianapolis 500. Prime 47 is located inside the historic Majestic Building will serve as the backdrop with its collection of racing iconic photos.

Chernoff Cosmetic Surgeons hope to continue the tradition each year to raise awareness for the beneficiary of the event. The Survivors of Violence Foundation was started in 2002 by Dr. Chernoff and survivor Royia Grizzell. The foundation provides reconstructive surgery and scar therapy to survivors of violence with the greatest financial and health care needs. By joining this event you’ll be able to speak to survivors and hear how they have been helped through the foundation. One special survivor and guest speaker at the event is a 15-year cancer survivor who has received scar therapy through the foundation.

In addition to Vaughn, Andretti, Thackston, and Steele, many of racing legends and current drivers are expected to attend. Past attendees include: Dario Franchitti, Alexander Rossi, Al Unser, Jr. & Sr., Conor Daly, Arie Luyendyk Sr., Jay Howard, Johnny Rutherford, Tony George, Nancy George, and Mari Hulman-George, among others.

It will be a entertaining evening for all as everyone mingles with key influencers, racing enthusiasts and other Indianapolis personalities, while enjoying Prime 47’s well known steaks & seafood and an open bar. Partygoers will have the opportunity to bid on racing memorabilia, Indy 500 tickets, gift certificates from local businesses, and more.

Join The Survivors of Violence Foundation Fundrasier

For tickets to attend this event with all proceeds to benefit the Foundation please visit: http://500prelude.org.

We thank all of the sponsors below who helped make this event possible and continue to support the Survivors of Violence Foundation!

Chernoff Cosmetic Surgeons, Maker’s Mark, Diamonds Direct, Andretti Winery, Cox Beckman Goss, and Prime 47.

Catch The Mello Yello Drag Racing Series in Houston

The Mello Yello Drag Racing Series is in Houston this weekend, and Brittany Force rocketed to the on Friday – check it out here!

The racing is in full FORCE out in Houston and you can catch the action on the go this weekend on TV or stream it.

Catch The Mello Yello Drag Racing Series in Houston

The present schedule is:

SUNDAY, APRIL 22

Qualifying: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET

LIVE Finals: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET

Also Available on NHRA All Access

Watch every race class with live & on-demand streaming all weekend long!

DJ Hardwell Entertains Race Fans In Indy 500 Snake Pit

Update: IMS is excited to welcome back Skrillex, Alesso, Illenium Music, and Chris Lake to entertain fans at Snake Pit presented by Coors Light!

Below was previous year’s event information!

The Indianapolis 500 is just around the corner, and this year IMS will welcome DJ Hardwell, will perform in the Indy 500 Snake Pit. In the 2013 DJ Mag Top 100 poll, Hardwell was named the world’s No. 1 DJ, and he’llll share the stage at the Snake Pit presented by Miller Lite, with DJs NERVO and Dillon Francis.

“The Snake Pit presented by Miller Lite has become an extremely popular destination for younger fans during the Indianapolis 500,” said J. Douglas Boles, Indianapolis Motor Speedway president. “Hardwell is one of the hottest electronic music DJs in the world and his appearance on Race Day is proof that the new Snake Pit features the hottest performers for fans who come to enjoy the music and the race. Adding NERVO and Dillon Francis to the musical line-up makes the Snake Pit a ‘must see’ event for electronic music lovers.”

Robbert van de Corput, known worldwide as Hardwell, is the owner of the leading electronic dance music label, Revealed Recordings, and the youngest DJ ever to secure the coveted Top 100 DJs award. A native of Breda, Netherlands, Hardwell has dominated recent charts with a stretch of six consecutive No. 1 hits on the Beatport Top 100. Worldwide hits include “Spaceman,” “Three Triangles (Losing My Religion),” “Countdown,” “Jumper,” “Apollo” and his highly-acclaimed collaboration with Dyro and Bright Lights “Never Say Goodbye.” Additionally, his latest chart-topping anthem, “Dare You” featuring Matthew Koma, has gained worldwide attention from both DJs and fans alike.

Top ranked female DJs and native Australian sisters Mim and Liv Nervo, known worldwide by their stage name NERVO, began their own musical careers as songwriters and first hit it big in 2009 after co-writing the global hit “When Love Takes Over” for David Guetta and Kelly Rowland. The sisters also wrote songs for Ke$ha, Kylie Minogue and Armin Van Buuren before pursuing their own aspirations as performance artists.

Dillon Francis is a Los Angeles-based electronic music producer and D.J., who has broken through the throng of young music producers. A pioneer in the moombahton genre, Francis first signed with Mad Decent, releasing his first official EP, “Westside,” in early 2011. His dancehall “Westside” and “Masta Blasta” became an underground sensation amongst the electronic dance community.

Get Your Tickets To The Indy 500 and Snake Pit Activities:

Snake Pit tickets are available for purchase for all Indianapolis 500 ticket holders. General admission tickets to the Snake Pit are available in addition to VIP tickets offering admission to the Serpent Lounge featuring amenities such as entry to the Rattle Zone offering front of the stage access, flat screen televisions with live race coverage, a private cash bar, air conditioned restrooms, along with access to food trucks and viewing mounds.

In addition, Cobra Cabanas return this year offering the ultimate Snake Pit experience where parties of up to 10 people may enjoy their own private area on the Cabana deck overlooking the crowd. Five exclusive private Cabanas are available in the heart of the Snake Pit VIP Serpent Lounge. For Snake Pit wristbands and more information, visit www.indy500snakepit.com.

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is located at 4790 W. 16th Street in Indianapolis. For tickets to the four racing events at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway – the Grand Prix of Indianapolis, 98th Indianapolis 500, Kroger Super Weekend at the Brickyard and Red Bull Indianapolis GP, upcoming events, and additional information visit the Indianapolis Motor Speedway at www.ims.com.

Or call 800-822-INDY or 317-492-6700 between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. You can also purchase tickets at the IMS Ticket Office at the IMS Administration Building at the corner of Georgetown Road and 16th Street between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday.

Easter Fun Fact: Top 30 Most Corny States

Gathering with friends and family is a festive time, and according to Del Monte in a study of search data from Google Trends and post data from Facebook Insights in the past on Easter Feast Ranking corn was among the popular menu items, and below you’ll find the top 30 ranking Corny States.

What’s your favorite holiday feast include?

Easter Fun Fact: Top 30 ‘Most Corny’ States

#1: South Dakota (100)

#2: Iowa (79)

#3: Nebraska (73)

#4: North Dakota (68)

#5: Kansas (56)

#6: Wyoming (55)

#7: Vermont (55)

#8: Maine (55)

#9: Arkansas (51)

#10: Wisconsin (52)

#11: Montana (50)

#12: Indiana (49)

#13: Mississippi (49)

#14: Idaho (48)

#15: Minnesota (48)

#16: Missouri (47)

#17: New Mexico (47)

#18: Louisiana (46)

#19: Oklahoma (45)

#20: Alaska (45)

#21: Alabama (45)

#22: Kentucky (44)

#23: South Carolina (44)

#24: North Carolina (43)

#25: Tennessee (43)

#26: New Hampshire (43)

#27: Illinois (43)

#28: West Virginia (42)

#29: Ohio (42)

#30: Texas (42)

California Poppy’s Brighten Your Day On A Tour Antelope Valley

Among my favorite wildflowers is the California Poppy that’s bright orange flower rise upward toward the sky on a long green stem. It is along the western edge of the Mojave desert in Antelope Valley, California just northeast of Los Angeles where you’ll discover hillsides covered in the spectacular state flower of the aptly named Golden State.

Popular places to see California Poppy’s is Kitanemuk Vista Point, Valley Vista Point, and Antelope Butte Vista Point, where the shadier, northern slopes of the hills offer more protection from the heat.

Extra Tip For Your Trip:

If you drive in from L.A. to Antelope Valley, stop for breakfast at the mind-bogglingly retro Saugus Café that is seemingly frozen in time in 1952. If you want to make it a weekend getaway the Le Parc Suites Hotel in West Hollywood makes a great choice, with its rooftop pool, retro elegance, and convenient valet parking so you can get an early start. If you want to be closer, both Palmdale and Lancaster have a string of basic chain hotels to choose from.

One of the fun events to join is the upcoming California Poppy Festival™ to takes place around the last weekend of April. It’s normally open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days, and takes place rain or shine! There’s so much to see and do for the whole family, and includes music, activities, plenty of food, and of course, poppies.

When the poppies burst into bloom around here they blanket the hillsides in a sea of orange. It’s a beautiful site to see the state flower of California spread out across the country side as your driving. Take time to get together and enjoy the beauty and snaps some memorable photos of your trip while visiting the charming the Antelope Valley!

Plan Your Trip To Antelope Valley

To explore current events, area attractions and things to do in Antelope Valley by visiting the Chamber of Commerce website.

Soneva Kiri Invites You To Discover Koh Kood In Thailand

When looking for a unique experience for your next trip consider Soneva Kiri in Thailand. Those who book a stay in March of next year will receive complimentary experiences to discover the hidden secrets of the Thai island, Koh Kood.

While Koh Kood is Thailand’s fourth largest, it is the least populated island, and home to the all-villa resort Soneva Kiri. With the new Secrets of Koh Kood offer, you’ll receive complimentary experiences to explore as you immerse yourself in the culture of the island, which is home to more biodiversity than the entire island of Great Britain.

Soneva Kiri offers an unrivalled combination of luxury, an integral environmental approach, authentic Thai experiences and mouth-watering organic food. Soneva Kiri Resort comprises 36 vast pool villas on beach level, hillsides or cliff tops, all overlooking the Gulf of Thailand. Available to rent or purchase, all have impossibly chic furnishings, personal electric buggies and impeccable service courtesy of Mr./Ms. Friday private butlers. Highlights include the open-air Cinema Paradiso, a home-made chocolate and ice cream parlour, a high-tech Observatory, a manta ray shaped children’s Den and the spectacular Treetop Dining Pod.

Complimentary Experiences Include:

Koh Kood Discovery Tour to see the highlights of the island
A visit to Koh Rang National Marine Park including snorkeling and lunch
Koh Kood Butterfly Quest with a local guide
A Thai cooking class and market tour with Soneva Kiri’s celebrated Chef Benz
Stargazing with the resort’s resident astronomer at the on-site state-of-the-art observatory

Plan Your Trip To Soneva Kiri

To explore this and other experiences offer and book your trip with Soneva visit their website.

The Secrets of Koh Kood offer is only applicable for new bookings and is valid for stays at Soneva Kiri from March 1-31 in any villa category. All five experiences are available for guests during their stay and subject to availability, however only one experience can be arranged per day. The offer is applicable for individual bookings only and can be combined with other applicable promotions from Soneva.

We Wish You All A Very Happy New Year!

Today, we take time on this last day of the year to reflect on the past year days.

We look back on the lessons we’ve learned, our accomplishments, and often set goals for the future.

We remember with fondness and love those we’ve lost.

We pray for the return of our loved ones in uniform around the world, and know that they will remain in our hearts as we move forward into the New Year.

So tonight, let go of any sadness or negativity by throwing open all your windows at midnight, or just grab a broom so you can sweep away all the sorrows of yesterday out your door as the clock chimes in the end of the year.

It’s the eve of a New Year, anything is possible with hope in our hearts, and here are some unique and festive ways to celebrate it!