Guinea

Teacher's pet? Guinea pigs may help autistic kids in classroom

2013-02-28 07:05:00

Kids with autism spectrum disorder could have a new ally in the classroom: animals. Autistic children who played with guinea pigs rather than toys were more talkative, made more eye contact and displayed a more positive attitude, according to a study in...

Memorial planned for animals used in laboratory experiments

2013-03-02 16:12:47

Foreign government offices

2013-02-17 00:00:00

For tourist information about foreign destinations, contact the government offices below. Several no longer list phone numbers, so information is available only through their websites. For information about a country not listed, call the United Nations at...

Murder charges filed after woman burned alive in Papua New Guinea

2013-02-18 12:56:00

Two people face murder charges in Papua New Guinea after a woman was burned alive, a gruesome killing that drew global attention to sorcery slayings in the Pacific nation. A mob of attackers killed Kepari Leniata earlier this month after she was accused...

Jared Diamond's 'The World Until Yesterday' is as ambitious as it sounds

2013-01-04 14:45:00

-------------------- The World Until Yesterday What Can We Learn From Traditional Societies? Jared Diamond Viking: 500 pp., $36 -------------------- A number of years ago, I found myself at a dinner party with Jared Diamond, the UCLA geography...

Scores feared dead off Java as Australia laments rush of boats

2012-08-30 10:34:02

2 arrested in severing of exotic bird's head at Vegas habitat

2012-10-15 09:52:25

Law students severed head of exotic bird, Las Vegas police say

2012-10-15 17:33:08

Nauru pushes higher fees for asylum seekers sent by Australia

2012-10-26 12:13:37

High-flying son of African president wanted by French authorities

2012-07-13 10:41:28

Australian leader backs plan to deal with asylum seekers

2012-08-13 14:14:06

West African troops in Guinea-Bissau to restore order after coup

2012-05-17 16:38:44

We're Pinkie (see previous slide) and The Brain (pictured) and we're twice as nice! We came in together and we're great pals. We don't have to be adopted together, but piggies are known for being gentle, social and enjoying the companionship of another guinea pig, so please consider taking us both!

2013-05-06 09:38:00

We're Pinkie (pictured) and The Brain (see next photo) and we're twice as nice! We came in together and we're great pals. We don't have to be adopted together, but piggies are known for being gentle, social and enjoying the companionship of another guinea pig, so please consider taking us both!

2013-05-06 09:38:00

These are a mix of colors of New Guinea Impatiens. These are an alternative to standard bedding, hybrid and double Impatiens.

2013-03-19 15:06:00