HOT TIPS : FROM MAN'S BEST FRIEND TO `DOMESTIC PARTNER'.Byline: Barbara De Witt De Witt, uninc. town (1990 pop. 8,244), Onondaga co., central N.Y., a residential suburb of Syracuse. Cats eat moist gourmet food for finicky fin·ick·y adj. fin·ick·i·er, fin·ick·i·est Insisting capriciously on getting just what one wants; difficult to please; fastidious: a finicky eater. eaters from those elegant 79-cent cans, while dogs are forced to eat boring dry food sold in bulk. It's hardly fair; dogs love people while cats only love themselves, dogs do tricks while cats shed on the sofa all day. It's clear that dogs are not given the respect they deserve. While Miz Hot Tips has mentioned this to her husband, John T. Olson has written a whole book on it. In ``Too Proud to Beg: Self-Empowerment for Today's Dog'' (Andrews McMeel Publishing; $10.95), the author addresses numerous issues with dogs, such as why cats get better food and why dogs hate to do dinner-table tricks. Included in the book is a politically correct politically correct Politically sensitive adjective Referring to language reflecting awareness and sensitivity to another person's physical, mental, cultural, or other disadvantages or deviations from a norm; a person is not mentally retarded, but dog dictionary that explains dogs are now domestic partners or roommates. And that instead of saying Fifi had ``an accident on the carpet'' we're to say it was ``an act of self-expression.'' The book is a howl, and a perfect gift for the enlightened dog ... er ... roommate. Gone to the dogs: While Miz Hot Tips is on the subject of canines, take note of the new Urban Animal collection of nail polish. The set - designed by Todd Oldham Todd Oldham (1961) is an American fashion designer originally from Corpus Christi, Texas[1]. He hosted a segment called Todd Time on MTV's House of Style in the 1990s. for Urban Decay For the cosmetics company, see . Urban decay is a process by which a city, or a part of a city, falls into a state of disrepair. It is characterized by depopulation, property abandonment, high unemployment, fragmented families, political disenfranchisement, crime, and -includes three new colors: Stray Dog, Shelter and Alley Cat. They're available at Nordstrom, and proceeds go to Friends of Animals Friends of Animals (founded 1957 Darien, Connecticut, U.S.) is involved in the modern spay/neuter and animal rights movements. Alice Herrington, the group's founder, created an animal rights library. Since Ms. and United Animal Nations. Shopper's alert: Miz Hot Tips knows you so well. You love your neighborhood mall, but once in a while you like new places and products. Eager to please, she's culled the best from the rest and made a list, so read on. Sherman Oaks has a new boutique called XYZ XYZ interj. Informal Used to indicate to someone that the zipper of his or her pants is open. [ex(amine) y(our) z(ipper).] Studio that features artsy art·sy adj. art·si·er, art·si·est Informal Arty. candles, soaps and designer jewelry. ... At Carolee counters (Macy's, Bloomingdale's), you'll find a new collection of black-as-caviar costume pearl necklaces to go with all those film noir fashions for fall. ... Revlon counters in drug stores now have a new champagne scent called She. In Saugus at the Consumer Furniture showroom, you'll now find a Designer Sofa Outlet. ... At Kmart you'll find the new Just My Size jeans as well as pantyhose. ... And at the Beverly Center you'll now find a Hugo Boss store. For the next big one: Here in L.A., earthquakes are always rockin' and rollin' through town, and sometimes that causes a gas leak. Pacific Enterprises Energy Services, which is an affiliate of the Gas Co., now has a gas shut-off valve for homeowners that goes into action during a seismic shock of magnitude 5.4 or higher. Obviously, Miz Hot Tips hasn't tried it yet - it's new and we've only had 3-pointers lately - but it's $199 (plus tax and permit), and the number to call is (800) 365-3636. Sleep under the stars: Even if Mom and Dad won't let you sleep outside, you can still look up at the stars with a new toy called the Star Projector. It's a combination home planetarium planetarium, optical device used to project a representation of the heavens onto a domed ceiling; the term also designates the building that houses such a device. A modern planetarium consists of as many as 150 motor-driven projectors mounted on an axis. and pop-up lantern from Wild Planet that has three disks with seasonal constellations. Suggested retail price is $20. If you can't find it in toy stores yet, call (800) 247-6570. CAPTION(S): 2 Photos Photo: (1) Canines get their due in ``Too Proud to Beg: Self-Empowerment for Today's Dog.'' (2) Turn your bedroom into a starry night with the Star Projector from Wild Planet Toys. |
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