It looks like Brandy will be juggling two reality shows this fall.

American Bandstand may have been first to air, but once it premiered Soul Train soon became the indisputable American cultural institution of soul music.

Despite lukewarm responses from most film critics, Takers, proved to be a crowd pleaser; it debuted number one its first week in theaters stateside, taking in 20.5 million at the box offic

Just when it seems like everyone and their mama has a reality show, minority and female racing enthusiasts are getting added to the mix and are changing the game.

Los Angeles Laker Ron Artest is probably best known for being one of the NBA?s most talented and skilled basketball players, but in tonight?s edition of TV One?s documentary series

Every action movie needs a wild card, and in Takers, that would be Ghost, played by Tip T.I. Harris. Ghost is one part sinister, one part loyal and one part comic relief.

In honor of what would have been his 52nd birthday on Sunday, August 29th, VIBE remembers Michael Jackson's unforgettable performance in

It's back to school time! I recently attended my veterinary class 20th year reunion and toured Oregon State College of Veterinary Medicine. It was a great time. So much had changed and it was comforting to know that lots of things stayed the same, too.

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Fall is almost here and kids are headed back to school. Some kids have started school already. Some of us (ahem) have been out of school for quite some time now.

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These plants are common throughout the US in varying concentrations, with the exception of Alaska and Hawaii. While the woods are a common place to find poison ivy, oak and sumac, you may also encounter them along streams, roadsides, and in parks and backyards.

A VetMed forum guest writes:

I have 2 cats, 2 ragdolls who are the loves of my life. Both 11 years old and one with kidney failure and heart problems. He is allergic to everything and has ongoing to reactions to things here and there. I have since looked into seeing a therapist for counseling since I am such a mess when he is sick. I feel like I won't get through another day without my cat if he passes away.

I do have anxiety and stress but not a huge amount and don't feel like this about anyone or anything else. I can not function at all through the stress of my cat being ill or the thought of him dying. My husband has been supportive but lately he just cannot handle how emotional I am when it comes to the cats. I know another person who is like me but it is very hard to find people that relate. I have already told my husband that I can not have pets again. I already feel like I won't get through another day if my cat dies.

Do you feel like this? How do you get past it and deal with the stress and anxiety...?"

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This weekend marks the unofficial end of summer. Do your plans involve your dog? While having fun is your goal, don't forget to keep your dog safe. Here are some some basic safety tips for you to brush up on:

The Brussels Griffon is a toy breed that, like many small dog breeds, has a big personality. At a glance, the smooth coat version closely resembles a Pug, while the ...

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In dog training, an aversive is something used to discourage specific unwanted behaviors in dogs. It is something the dog finds unpleasant, usually involving a dog's senses. Some examples include shock collars, bitter apple spray and penny cans. The use of aversives with dogs is controversial topic. A lot of dog lovers consider some or all aversives inhumane (or unkind at the very least). Many others feel that the use of aversives can be highly affective in dog training.

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If you were born before 1980, chances are the Bull Terrier will bring back memories of Spuds Mackenzie, the ...

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Cats are noted for their propensity of seeking out places to hide - places not originally intended for cats, such as kitchen sinks, boxes, baskets, slippers, drawers, and such. There is no limit to the imagination of cats looking for a place for a nap. We've put together a photo gallery of container cats - pictures guaranteed to bring a smile. The photo you see here is Sneaker, featured in .
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I was in Miami visiting a friend who had rented a studio for an art exhibition (from Ibiza). The area was full of cats and he, a cat lover, had taken to feeding a mother and 3 kittens...I saw Siggy(his nickname for Tirgretta) bounding along in the grass at 3 weeks old, she came and jumped in my lap and it was love at first sight!

I found this old article (1998) yesterday, quite by accident, and thought I'd share it with my readers today. Asa and Bubba are no longer with me, but I'm sure they are both still sharing love every day at the ...

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CA AB2743 would prohibit California landlord from requiring declawing of cats or debarking of dogs by tenants, as a condition of occupancy. The bill would also require the payment of $2,500 per animal to tenants who have declawed or devocalized pets in violation of the ordinance.

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AP - Investigators looking into what went wrong in the Gulf of Mexico oil spill are a step closer to answers now that a key piece of evidence is secure aboard a ship.

AP - A suicide car-bomber killed three soldiers and wounded 32 others in an attack on a military base in Russia's violence-plagued republic of Dagestan on Sunday, officials said.

AP - John Boehner could walk down most American streets without turning a head.

AP - A suicide car bomb targeting the Baghdad military headquarters exploded Sunday killing two soldiers and wounding eight bystanders, the Iraqi military said.

AP - Craigslist appears to have surrendered in a legal fight over erotic ads posted on its website, shutting down its adult services section Saturday and replacing it with a black bar that simply says "censored."

AP - Sometimes there's no going back.

AP - East Asia is the world's electronics factory, yet unless they are Japanese, producers are largely anonymous. Now HTC Corp., a Taiwanese maker of smart phones, is moving out of the shadows and trying to establish its own brand name as it competes with Apple's iPhone.

Reuters - The world economy is recovering moderately but still faces challenges such as the need for medium-term fiscal consolidation, the IMF's First Managing Director, John Lipsky, said on Sunday.

Reuters - Wall Street closed a stellar week on Friday after recent economic data, including a stronger-than-expected labor market report, bolstered optimism that the economy would not fall back into recession.

Reuters - The U.S. government is likely to take a loss on General Motors Co in the first offering of the automaker's stock, six people familiar with preparations for the landmark IPO said.