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To: Igor Nasonov who wrote (9369)	4/23/1999 2:49:00 PM
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Something Unexpected Emerges From Diaper Thursday April 22 12:37 PM ET dailynews.yahoo.com LONDON (Reuters) - When Jill Furlough went to check on her sleeping 11-month-old baby Joshua, she was horrified to see green sparks flying out of his diaper. ``I had no idea what was happening and thought he was going to burst into flames,'' Furlough, 31, was quoted as saying by the Express newspaper. ``It was extremely scary and worrying. Joshua seemed to be asleep, oblivious.'' The mother of three, who lives in Lakenheath in eastern England, contacted the diaper makers and was assured it was a small and harmless matter of triboluminescence -- a rare build-up of energy that could be caused by friction, but unlike static electricity did not generate heat. Despite the reassurance, Furlough has decided to switch to another brand of diaper. ____________________________________________________ On a more serious note: (PR NEWSWIRE) Adoptathon '99: Helping Animals Find Homes Adoptathon '99: Helping Animals Find Homes Looking to Adopt a Shelter Pet? PetShelter Network is open 24-7! SEATTLE, April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 1 and 2, animal shelters nationwide will join together in Adoptathon '99 to raise awareness of the importance of adopting homeless animals. This is the fifth year of a national event started by North Shore Animal League. All participating shelters extend their hours for this event, and some of them lower their adoption fees. "If you're thinking about adopting a pet during Adoptathon '99, you can view animals prior to Adoptathon '99 on the PetShelter Network, www.petshelter.org said David Baum, founder and webmaster of the site. "The website lists animals available for adoptions from dozens of shelters, and many of the listings have a photo and a brief description of the animal," he said. "We think it's essential that people can see the animals whenever they want; this is the beauty of the Internet. PetShelter Network is open for viewing 7 days a week. 24 hours a day." Shelters nationwide are members of the PetShelter Network. Shelters from the Puget Sound area alone include animals from Seattle Animal Control in Seattle, PAWS (Progressive Animal Welfare Society) in Lynnwood, Kitsap Humane Society in Silverdale, the Humane Society for Seattle\King County in Bellevue, WAIF on Whidbey Island and Adopt-A-Pet in Shelton. "Adoptathon '99 is instrumental in educating the public about responsible pet ownership," said Deanna Davies, of the PetShelter Network. "Over 6 million animals were euthanized last year for lack of space in shelters. People who adopt from a shelter save a life by opening up necessary kennel space. Since shelters spay and neuter their animals, adopters are helping to combat pet overpopulation by adopting an animal that will not reproduce. But that same animal will also provide you with endless love and devotion." More information on participating shelters in the Puget Sound area can be found at www.petshelter.org. SOURCE Pet Adoption League -0- 04/23/99 /NOTE TO EDITORS: A photo of puppies at Seattle Animal control related to this release is available at www.petshelter.org/site/adoptathon/photo.htm/ /CONTACT: Sue Clement, or Deanna Davies, both for the Pet Adoption League, 206-297-9055/ /Web site: petshelter.org CO: Pet Adoption League ST: Washington IN: SU: * end of story *