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This photo combo shows George Zimmerman. At left is a 2005 booking photo provided by the Orange County Jail via The Miami Herald, and at right is an undated but recent photo of Zimmerman taken from the Orlando Sentinel's website showing Zimmerman, according to the paper. Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch volunteer in the town of Sanford, Fla., told police he shot unarmed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin on Feb. 26. The photo of Zimmerman at right is a sharp contrast from the widely used 2005 booking photo from an arrest in Miami Dade County. (AP Photo)
This photo combo shows George Zimmerman. At left is a 2005 booking photo provided by the Orange County Jail via The Miami Herald, and at right is an undated but recent photo of Zimmerman taken from the Orlando Sentinel's website showing Zimmerman, according to the paper. Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch volunteer in the town of Sanford, Fla., told police he shot unarmed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin on Feb. 26. The photo of Zimmerman at right is a sharp contrast from the widely used 2005 booking photo from an arrest in Miami Dade County. (AP Photo)
FILE - In this undated file photo provided by the Martin family, Trayvon Martin holds an unidentified baby. Martin was slain in the town of Sanford, Fla., on Feb. 26 in a shooting that has set off a nationwide furor over race and justice. Neighborhood crime-watch captain George Zimmerman claimed self-defense and has not been arrested, though state and federal authorities are still investigating. When he was shot, Martin was not the pint-sized baby-faced boy in photos that have been on front pages around the country. And Zimmerman wasn't the hulking figure in the mugshot that has been making the newspapers. These photos are several years old, yet they may well have shaped public perceptions of the shooting. (AP Photo/Martin Family, File)
FILE - This undated file photo provided by the Martin family, shows Trayvon Martin snowboarding. Martin was slain in the town of Sanford, Fla., on Feb. 26 in a shooting that has set off a nationwide furor over race and justice. Neighborhood crime-watch captain George Zimmerman claimed self-defense and has not been arrested, though state and federal authorities are still investigating. When he was shot, Martin was not the pint-sized baby-faced boy in photos that have been on front pages around the country. And Zimmerman wasn't the hulking figure in the mugshot that has been making the newspapers. These photos are several years old, yet they may well have shaped public perceptions of the shooting. (AP Photo/Martin Family, File)
FILE - This undated file family photo shows Trayvon Martin. Martin was slain in the town of Sanford, Fla., on Feb. 26 in a shooting that has set off a nationwide furor over race and justice. Neighborhood crime-watch captain George Zimmerman claimed self-defense and has not been arrested, though state and federal authorities are still investigating. When he was shot, Martin was not the pint-sized baby-faced boy in photos that have been on front pages around the country. And Zimmerman wasn't the hulking figure in the mugshot that has been making the newspapers. These photos are several years old, yet they may well have shaped public perceptions of the shooting. (AP Photo/Martin Family, File)
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) ? When he was shot, Trayvon Martin was not the baby-faced boy in the photo that has been on front pages across the country. And George Zimmerman wasn't the beefy-looking figure in the widely published mugshot.
Both photos are a few years old and no longer entirely accurate. Yet they may have helped shape initial public perceptions of the deadly shooting.
"When you have such a lopsided visual comparison, it just stands to reason that people would rush to judgment," said Kenny Irby, who teaches visual journalism at the Poynter Institute, a journalism think tank in St. Petersburg, Fla.
The most widely seen picture of Martin, released by his family, was evidently taken a few years ago and shows a smiling, round-cheeked youngster in a red T-shirt. But at his death, Martin was 17 years old, around 6 feet tall and, according to his family's attorney, about 140 pounds.
Zimmerman, 28, is best known from a 7-year-old booking photo of an apparently heavyset figure with an imposing stare, pierced ear and facial hair, the orange collar of his jail uniform visible. The picture, released by police following the deadly shooting, was taken after Zimmerman's 2005 arrest on an assault-on-an-officer charge that was eventually dropped.
In a police video made public this week of Zimmerman being brought in for questioning a half-hour after the shooting, the 5-foot-9 man appears much slimmer.
In a case that has caused a nationwide furor over race and the laws of self-defense, Martin was shot to death by Zimmerman in the city of Sanford on Feb. 26 as the unarmed black teenager was walking back from a convenience store.
Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch volunteer whose father is white and whose mother is Hispanic, has claimed self-defense, saying he opened fire after Martin punched him in the face, knocked him to the ground and began slamming his head on the sidewalk.
Black leaders and others are demanding Zimmerman's arrest on murder or manslaughter charges, but state and federal authorities are still investigating.
Betsi Grabe, a professor at Indiana University-Bloomington who has studied the effect of news images on public opinion, said photos that gain the most traction play into the desires of both journalists and the public for a story with a distinct victim and aggressor.
"At the center of most stories we tell in our society, cross-culturally and across the centuries, is the struggle between good and evil," she said. "If the ingredients are there, that is what journalists will grab onto and present."
Grabe said it is natural to present the most innocent-looking image of the person believed to be the victim, and the most menacing one of the suspect.
A more complex portrait of the two figures has emerged since then. A photo of a beaming Zimmerman looking sharp in a jacket and tie has come out, along with a more recent picture of Martin, with gold teeth and a white sleeveless undershirt. At the same time, it was learned that Martin had been suspended from school for marijuana residue in his backpack.
The Associated Press has not been able to verify the sources or creators of what are purported to be more recent photographs of Martin circulating online and elsewhere. The family's attorney has not released the photos.
"Everyone's views seem to be gyrating back and forth with each new scrap of evidence that comes out," said David O. Markus, a prominent Miami defense attorney. "This is why we have courts and juries, and why the process is slow. No one should rush to judgment."
Gordon Coonfield, a communications professor at Villanova University in Pennsylvania, said the early perceptions of Zimmerman as a vigilante may ultimately have no bearing on the case.
He cited the case of Rodney King, the black motorist beaten two decades ago by white Los Angeles police officers in an episode captured on video. The officers were acquitted in state court, though two were later found guilty on federal charges.
"I think the nation felt quite certain it saw the truth of what happened to Rodney King, and the DA tried the case as if the images spoke for themselves," Coonfield said. "Yet the state criminal court decided the images were not self-evidently true. The defense won by offering a more convincing explanation of the images, focusing on what could not be seen ? officers' motives, reasoning, and judgment."
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Associated Press writer Curt Anderson contributed to this report from Miami.
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Need help tracking down an out-of-town business meeting or finding a museum during your out-of-state vacation? The Delphi NA10000 Mobile Navigation in-car GPS system is there to help. It features a large, bright TFT screen with full-color graphics, directional voice prompts, fast routing calculations enabled by a built-in Intel Xscale microprocessor, built-in memory for map data, and windshield- and dash-mounting solutions.
This extremely user-friendly unit provides several functions, including quickest route, shortest route, full automatic turn-by-turn directions synchronized with vehicle position, total distance to destination, and estimated time of arrival. You can search for addresses by name, street crossing, Zip Code, or center-of-town and offers memorization of favorite locations, shortcuts, and most recent locations.
The intuitive graphical user interface is powered by custom navigation software, which provides detailed street-level mapping for the 48 contiguous states and Hawaii, address-to-address routing, automatic rerouting when off-course and an extensive points-of-interest library. Large display icons and easy-to-read maps provide an operator-friendly interface for added safety while driving. The software is fully automatic and provides voice directions in addition to visual driving instructions.
The unit uses a double-disc map set of the United States (excluding Alaska), so that you can easily load your desired maps. The Delphi Mobile Navigation unit has 64 MB of internal memory available for storing maps, and it?s compatible with optional Secure Digital (SD) and MultiMedia (MMC) memory cards for additional map storage (256 MB size or less).
What Is GPS?
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a network of satellites launched by the U.S. military in the 1970s. The satellites continuously transmit accurate time and position information, which is freely used by commercial and military applications worldwide. GPS receivers, such as this Delphi unit, are designed to pick up the high-frequency radio signals from these satellites and use the information to help determine your exact location. Today, there are many applications that use GPS?from marine to automotive, aviation, and military.
There are 24 satellites in total, orbiting approximately 12,000 miles above the Earth. While a GPS receiver can detect signals from up to 12 satellites at any one time, only 3 are needed to provide the two-dimensional position (latitude and longitude), or ?fix,? that is required for vehicle and marine navigation systems. Aviation applications also need altitude, and therefore need information from at least four satellites.
What?s in the Box
Delphi Mobie Navigation unit (NA10000), mounting materials for windshield and dash, 12/24-volt vehicle power adapter, power adapter for indoor programming, USB cable, protective carrying case, screen cleaner, 2 CD-ROMs with Delphi Mobile Navigation desktop software, SmartST in-car digital navigation software, and U.S. maps.
Dash-mountable GPS receiver with bright color screen; measures 6.5 x 1.5 x 12.25 inches (W x H x D) Directional prompts with full automatic turn-by-turn directions synchronized with vehicle position Full color graphics; fast routing calculations enabled by a built-in Intel Xscale microprocessor 64 MB internal memory; compatible with SD and MMC memory cards Includes software and digital maps of 48 contiguous states and Hawaii
Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 1.5 x 3 inches ; 12.8 ounces
Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
ASIN: B0002ARH6I
Item model number: NA10000
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KENWOOD DNX9960 eXcelon In-Dash 2-DIN AV Navigation System w/ Built-in Bluetooth 6.95?
Wireless remote control included Playback of DVD, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, VCD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, AAC, WAV, and WMA CR-2 tuner with 18FM/6AM presets System Q-EX/System E?s+ sound shaper 3-Band parametric equalizer with 5 preset tone curves 24-Bit digital-to-analog converter iPhone/iPod Audio Video USB Direct Control With Alphabet Search Built-in Bluetooth by Parrot Built-in Advanced Navigation With USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, Alaska, Hawaii Mapping GPS Navigation guidance by Garmin Text-to-speech voice prompts speaks the words that are displayed on the screen Find locations by Browse Map, Go Home, Address, Cities, Intersection, Routes, Coordinates, Phone Number, Recently Found, Favorites, Points-of Interests and more Multiple destination routing allows you to add destination points to the routes you create HD Radio Ready ? Kenwood KTC-HR200 required and sold separately SIRIUS or XM Satellite Radio Ready ? Kenwood SIRIUS Package or Kenwood XM Package required and sold separately iPod Ready ? Kenwood KCA-IP301V required and sold separately Rear USB input ? Rear USB port allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players / 1 Set of rear AV inputs / 1 Set of rear AV outputs for optional connection external monitor
In-dash Navigation Receiver with DVD, CD, MP3, WMA playback
iPod and iPhone USB direct connectivity with the optional Kenwood iPod connection cable will allow you to charge, control, and playback your iPod through the receiver and stereo system
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Reverse tilt mechanism allows the top of the monitor to tilt forward and eliminate glare
6.95 Touchscreen LCD ? Selectable screen viewing modes in normal, full, justify and zoom
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Louisville head coach Rick Pitino talks to reporters after a news conference in New Orleans, Thursday, March 29, 2012. Louisville will play Kentucky in an NCAA tournament Final Four semifinal college basketball game on Saturday. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Louisville head coach Rick Pitino talks to reporters after a news conference in New Orleans, Thursday, March 29, 2012. Louisville will play Kentucky in an NCAA tournament Final Four semifinal college basketball game on Saturday. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Louisville head coach Rick Pitino talks to reporters during a news conference in New Orleans, Thursday, March 29, 2012. Louisville will play Kentucky in an NCAA tournament Final Four semifinal college basketball game on Saturday. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
NEW ORLEANS (AP) ? Before the Big East tournament, Louisville coach Rick Pitino told his players they had a choice.
Keep playing the same way and Louisville was all but guaranteed of making another first-weekend exit from the NCAA tournament, just as it had the past two years.
Turn things around, and the Cardinals had a chance to do something special.
"He pretty much told us the ball is in our court," senior Chris Smith said. "Everybody is healthy so we have no excuses. We can make our own dreams come true."
The fourth-seeded Cardinals, who face top-seeded and in-state rival Kentucky on Saturday night for a spot in the NCAA title game, aren't the only ones enjoying a second act.
Almost three years after an extortion case exposed the messy details of his private life and left his buttoned-down reputation in tatters, Pitino is on top of the coaching world again. Louisville is back in the Final Four for the first time since 2005 after what is undoubtedly one of the finest coaching jobs of Pitino's career.
The Cardinals (30-9) were riddled with injuries during the season, skidding into the Big East tournament just two games over .500 in conference play, including four losses in their last six games. But Louisville ripped off four wins in as many days and has shown no sign of cooling off.
"We definitely feel like we're the team that's not supposed to be here," point guard Peyton Siva said.
Think of the big names in college coaching, and Pitino was always near the top of the list. He was the first men's coach to take three different schools to the Final Four, starting with that scrappy, undersized, 3-point shooting Providence team 25 years ago. He won an NCAA title with Kentucky in 1996.
And with his finely tailored suits and natty shoes, he gave the schlumpy look of college coaches a much-needed makeover.
All of which made his admission in 2009 that he'd had a sexual encounter with a woman who later tried to extort millions from him that much more shocking. The scandal transfixed the entire state of Kentucky for the better part of two years, and the tawdry details ? Karen Cunagin Sypher claimed Pitino gave her money for an abortion, the coach said it was for health insurance, she later married Louisville's equipment manager Tim Sypher ? fueled talk that Pitino might step down.
There were rumors Pitino was on his way to Arizona. Or maybe back to the NBA with Sacramento. Then there were those who whispered that he was "stuck" at Louisville, too damaged to go anywhere.
"A lot of times the last two years I took a lot of grief from a lot of people saying a lot of things," Pitino said last week after making his sixth Final Four. "And I never thought in my life I could turn the other cheek and just walk on. And I did. And some of the most ugly things I've heard, I just took it inside. And today, as I look back on it, I'm real proud that you could turn the other cheek."
Though Pitino takes responsibility for the mess he found himself in ? "I brought that about myself" ? he refuses to assign any added importance to it. It didn't change his life, it didn't turn his personality inside out.
Make no mistake, however, Pitino has changed.
Or maybe, a few months shy of his 60th birthday and with grandkids he adores, he's simply mellowed.
Oh, the temper is still there. Maybe not to the level of "Larry Bird is not walking through that door," but he still has his moments. His players have learned to listen to his words, not the volume of his voice. When Pitino felt the referees were giving Florida coach Billy Donovan too many favorable calls in Louisville's game against Florida last weekend, Pitino screamed, "Why don't you just give him a whistle?"
Mind you, that was "Billy the Kid" on the opposite bench, probably the favorite player Pitino has ever had and one so close to him that Donovan is like another one of his kids.
But there's no longer an edge to the harshness. His barbs are more like the one-liners you'd hear from a grandfather, and his players know that beneath the bluster are the coach's best intentions. Pitino has talked repeatedly the last few years of the "precious present," trying to get teenagers and 20-somethings who think they're invincible to realize that tomorrow is promised to no one.
"My freshman year, I said maybe four words to him," said Kyle Kuric, a senior and Louisville's leading scorer. "Now the freshmen, they have conversations with him; they're showing him pictures. He really connects with the team in a better way, and we have a stronger bond because of it."
Unlike the Wildcats, the Cardinals don't have a roster filled with surefire NBA stars or All-Americans. Heck, no one on their roster fits that bill. But by blending Xs and Os with an indefatigably positive attitude, and adapting to what seems like a new system in every game, Pitino has coaxed his team into the Final Four.
In short, he's reminded everyone that beneath the fancy suits and the designer shoes, he's one of the best coaches in the game.
"This is our chance to win a championship," Pitino said. "We've got just as much to lose as (the Wildcats) do. Because it's not easy to get here."
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Researchers at the University of British Columbia have identified a number of tiny but powerful "genetic regulators" that are hijacked by avian and swine flu viruses during human infection.
The discovery, published this week in the Journal of Virology, could reveal new targets for broad-spectrum antivirals to combat current and perhaps future strains of influenza A viruses.
The study is the first to compare the role played by human microRNAs small molecules that control the expression of multiple genes in the life cycle of two viruses of continued concern to public health officials around the world.
"We know that microRNAs are implicated in many types of cancers and other human diseases, but focusing on microRNA signatures in viral infection breaks new ground," says Franois Jean, Associate Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology and Scientific Director of the Facility for Infectious Disease and Epidemic Research (FINDER) at UBC.
The study discovered two largely distinct sets of microRNAs involved in pandemic (2009) swine-origin H1N1 virus and the highly pathogenic avian-origin H7N7 strain, with only a small subset of microRNAs involved in the regulation of both infections.
"Host-virus interplays are certainly complex, but our discovery points to a new level of cross-communication between viruses and the human cells in which they reproduce," notes Jean. "The finding that a significant number of these microRNAs are transported in microparticles known as exosomes involved in intercellular communication is also very exciting. It raises the question as to what role these exosome-associated regulators may play in the onset and spread of the flu virus."
Jean believes that the discovery of the unique microRNA signatures associated with pandemic and deadly flu viruses will assist in developing antiviral treatments that don't run the risk of increasing drug resistance. "Future research on microRNAs could help us develop novel antiviral treatments, adding desperately needed drugs to our current therapeutic repertoire against upcoming flu pandemics."
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University of British Columbia
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have identified a number of tiny but powerful "genetic regulators" that are hijacked by avian and swine flu viruses during human infection.
The discovery, published this week in the Journal of Virology, could reveal new targets for broad-spectrum antivirals to combat current and perhaps future strains of influenza A viruses.
The study is the first to compare the role played by human microRNAs small molecules that control the expression of multiple genes in the life cycle of two viruses of continued concern to public health officials around the world.
"We know that microRNAs are implicated in many types of cancers and other human diseases, but focusing on microRNA signatures in viral infection breaks new ground," says Franois Jean, Associate Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology and Scientific Director of the Facility for Infectious Disease and Epidemic Research (FINDER) at UBC.
The study discovered two largely distinct sets of microRNAs involved in pandemic (2009) swine-origin H1N1 virus and the highly pathogenic avian-origin H7N7 strain, with only a small subset of microRNAs involved in the regulation of both infections.
"Host-virus interplays are certainly complex, but our discovery points to a new level of cross-communication between viruses and the human cells in which they reproduce," notes Jean. "The finding that a significant number of these microRNAs are transported in microparticles known as exosomes involved in intercellular communication is also very exciting. It raises the question as to what role these exosome-associated regulators may play in the onset and spread of the flu virus."
Jean believes that the discovery of the unique microRNA signatures associated with pandemic and deadly flu viruses will assist in developing antiviral treatments that don't run the risk of increasing drug resistance. "Future research on microRNAs could help us develop novel antiviral treatments, adding desperately needed drugs to our current therapeutic repertoire against upcoming flu pandemics."
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Being a responsible pet owner can seem like a daunting task, even more so when living in Beijing, but it quickly turns into a rewarding experience with the right amount of research and preparation.
Registering Your Dog
Twenty years ago, pet dogs were a relatively rare sight in Beijing, as raising pets was largely seen as a bourgeois pastime. Since then, the canine population has exploded, prompting the municipal government to require all dogs to be registered by law. (Other animals are exempt from the regulation.) As of 2010, there were 950,000 registered dogs in the city, but the true number is estimated to be closer to 2 million dogs. Last November, there was talk of making microchipping mandatory for all registered dogs, but the measure remains limited to a few pilot projects for now.
Here?s what you should know about dog registration:
Spaying/Neutering and Vaccinations
Rabies is a serious and potentially fatal viral disease that attacks the nervous system of animals and humans. Every year, over 55,000 people worldwide die of rabies, with most deaths occurring in Asia and Africa. The virus is carried in saliva and usually transmitted through a bite from an infected animal. Kids are at particular risk, since they?re both more likely to be bitten and less likely to report their bites to adults. For more information on the rabies vaccine, see here.
In China, dogs and cats are required by law to receive annual rabies vaccinations; three-year rabies vaccinations from other countries are not recognized here. Dog owners can get a discount on the rabies shot if they bring their dog?s registration receipt and ID card to a legally registered and licensed animal hospital.
Animal health experts also recommend an annual canine distemper (DHPPi) vaccine for dogs and a feline distemper (FVRCP) shot for cats, which is administered every one to three years. Owners must keep track of their pet?s vaccinations with an official Beijing Animal Health and Immunity Certificate (a burgundy-colored booklet).
Though not required by law, spaying and neutering ? i.e. surgical sterilization ? is highly recommended for cats and dogs. Spayed or neutered animals are less likely to roam, which can help contain the spread of rabies. Other benefits include decreased aggression, urine marking, and inappropriate mounting and protection from cancers, infections, and STDs. If you register your dog after it?s been neutered or spayed at a licensed animal hospital, you can get a 50 percent discount on the registration fee ? as long as you have the proper document.
Animal Hospitals
Beijing has more than 120 animal hospitals, but be very careful about your choice. Only animal hospitals registered with the Agricultural Bureau are allowed to provide safe and legal vaccines imported from Europe and North America. Before entering the premises, look for a large gold plaque with red characters and a valid plaque number. The plaque should read: ????????????? (d?ngw? ku?ngqu?nb?ng mi?ny? zh?sh? d?ngdi?n d?nw?i). Only Chinese veterinarians are licensed to practice in Beijing and give shots; foreign veterinarians can consult, but cannot physically administer the shots. All veterinarians and veterinary technicians must be registered and licensed in China by the Agricultural Bureau.
The following animal hospitals are legally registered and are popular with expat families:
Beijing Guanshang Animal Hospital ????????
Beijing Guanshang Animal Hospital is affiliated with the Entry/Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau and the only animal hospital allowed to physically examine pets entering and exiting the country. Guanshang has passed ISO international standards and also serves as a teaching base for Beijing Agricultural College. The hospital covers an area of about 1,000 sqm and includes in-patient services, a surgery department, a laboratory, a medical imaging center, an IT division, a pet store, and pet grooming services.
Founding date: 1992
Type: Local veterinary hospital
Size: 70 staff members, 1,000 sqm
Area: Olympic Village
Types of animals treated: Cats, dogs
Health care services: Vaccinations, physical examinations for import and export, microchipping, rabies testing, x-rays.
Other services: Pet grooming, consultation services for relocating pets, boarding, pet store selling accessories, toys, and pet food
English-speaking? Very limited. If you don?t speak Chinese, it?s best to bring a Chinese-speaking friend or interpreter.
Contact: Daily 24hrs (emergency services are provided after 5pm daily, including holidays). 7 Beisanhuan Zhonglu, Xicheng District (6237 1359, 6204 9631/9742 Chinese only, yuanzhang@chinapet.com.cn) www.chinapet.com.cn/en.asp ????????7?
Doctors Beck and Stone Pet Health Care Center
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Founded by Dr. Tony Beck and Dr. Torren Stone, Doctors Beck and Stone Pet Health Care Center provides full-service animal health care with both Western- and Chinese-trained veterinarians. This chain of animal hospitals strives to meet or exceed the standards established by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in the UK. Beck and Stone?s services include consultations, preventative healthcare, nutrition counseling, emergency services, grooming, boarding, pet foods, and more.
Founding date: The franchise?s first branch (CBD) was purchased on May 1, 2009.
Type: Full-service international animal hospital
Size: Ranges from 150-300sqm depending on location, with 10-20 staff members per branch.
Areas: Shunyi, CBD, Chaoyang Park, Chaowai SOHO
Types of animals treated: Dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, mice, horses (upon special request)
Health care services: Consultation, preventative healthcare, nutrition counseling, surgery, radiology, ultrasonography, dermatology, cardiology, opthamology, acunpuncture, TCM, dentistry, vaccinations, stem cell therapy, DNA testing, microchipping, spaying and neutering, kitten and puppy wellness packages, adult and senior wellness packages, pet emergency advice
Other services: Adoptions, grooming, dog training, boarding, day care, pet relocation, pet rescue program, pet food and accessories
English-speaking? The hospital offers multilingual services in English, French, Chinese, and Russian.
Contact: Daily 9am-7pm (consultation by appointment). LB05, Euro Plaza, 99 Yuxiang Lu, Tianzhu, Shunyi District (400 8046 2886, 400 103 8686, info@drbns.com) www.doctorsbeckandstone.com
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International Center for Veterinary Services (ICVS) ???????????
The International Center for Veterinary Services (ICVS) is the only full-service, international standard, and fully foreign-owned animal hospital and pet care facility in Beijing. Co-founded by Mary Peng and Frank Fan, ICVS operates a unique exchange program that brings foreign and local veterinarians together to improve professional skills. The staff follows medical regulations that meet or exceed standards set by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and European veterinary medical associations. ICVS operates a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program to control feral and stray cat populations in Beijing.
Founding date: 2006
Type: Full-service international animal hospital
Size: Over 500sqm and more than 30 licensed staff members
Area: Liangma Qiao
Types of animals treated: Dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, mice, bird, fish, exotics (turtles, lizards, and other reptiles)
Health care services: Examinations, surgery, hospitalization, spaying and neutering, dental care, vaccinations, Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), FIV testing, preventative health care, nutrition counseling, alternative/complementary medicine (acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, etc.)
Other services: Adoptions, behavior counseling, obedience training, boarding and day care, grooming, pet ID tags, microchipping, sale of air crates, carriers, pet food, and accessories
English-speaking? All services are available in English and Chinese.
Contact: Mon-Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 10am-7pm. Kent Center, 29 Liangma Qiao Lu, Anjialou (shares a courtyard with China Culture Center), Chaoyang District (8456 1939/40/41, icvs_china@yahoo.com)
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This article is excerpted from beijingkids March 2012 issue. View it in PDF form here or contact distribution@beijing-kids.com to find out where you can pick up your free copy.
Source: http://www.beijing-kids.com/magazine/2012/03/29/Pets-101
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