Monarch Butterflies for Sale Spark Debate in High Point
In High Point North Carolina butterfly breeder Tim Pless sells monarchs for weddings funerals and memorials aiming to release nearly 10000 this season. The practice draws praise for its magical appeal and criticism from conservationists who warn captive breeding may affect wild populations and migratory instincts. Experts stress the need for habitat and cautious release to preserve natural ecosystems.
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Pless
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Allaflutter.com
Brenda Painter
Duke University Medical Center
Painter
North American Butterfly Association
Migtate
California
Tiaba.org
Mike Dunn
N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences
Raleigh
Dunn
Hip Hop Tilck-Hop Album Sparks Muzik Mafia Ties
Feary 04 showcases Tilck-hop selling over 2 million copies of Horse of a Different Color. Coleman discusses vernacular and instrumentation crosses between genres, his country roots, UT beginnings, and rise with Muzik Mafia. Album marks Warner Nashville imprint Raybaw Records start. McGraw and Big & Rich collaborators noted. mixed radio reception cited with Dallas Fort Worth positive shift.
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University of Texas
Prople
Rich
Lonestar
Nashville
Alphin
Muzik Mafia
Gretchen Wilson
Big & Rich
Albu
Tim McGraw
McGraw
MuzikMafia
Warner Brothers
Raybaw Records
Mafia
Jon Nicholson
Fitness gadgets probe calories with body heat and apps
The article reviews heart monitor wristbands from Polar Elec to Nike and Timex, plus the non display Bodybugg from BodyMedia. It notes energy from the body becomes heat, sweat conducts electricity, and devices often overestimate calories by 15 to 30 percent. It cites Bassett of the University of Tennessee and profiles user Jennifer White of Bene, Oregon, who lost 24 pounds using Bodybugg and related online tools.
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Polar
Nike
Heart Vale
Thay
Betdly Media
Camatillo
Apex Fitness Group
Apex
BodyMedia
Starbucks
McDonald’s
Wendy's
Burger King
David Bassett
University of Tennessee
Bassett
Jennifer White
Bene
Ore
Sym
Risky sex rumors spark alarm at fire station
Dear Amy column summarizes a reader's fear about unprotected sex involving a firefighter's wife and infidelity rumors across police and firehouse channels. The response advises confidential, off-duty discussion with the spouse, offering support while preserving privacy and avoiding public disclosure.
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Amy
Abigal Van Buren column on security fees and personal boundaries
Abigail Van Buren advises the security team to require a written contract and a substantial deposit if hired by an ex wife for a wedding, noting risks from past conflicts and the need for full payment. The column also addresses nonbelievers at prayer, a Chinese family child’s academic pressure, and relationship choices affecting grades, offering practical guidance in a typical Dear Abby style.
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Oregon
Angelite
Taiwan
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