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...union, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, held one of the first major candidate forums in February, Obama skipped it. Though he appeared in front of the politically important--and early endorsing--International Association of Fire Fighters in March, he all but ignored the union's pet issues--an almost masochistic choice that, not surprisingly, none of the other Democratic candidates made. Union president Harold Schaitberger said the group found Obama "a little somber." And this weekend, unless he changes his schedule, Obama will be the only leading Democratic presidential contender not to show...
Luxury hotels are also playing the service card to attract specific groups of travelers such as families, expectant moms and pet owners. At the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, guests can buy the new Kids in the City package for $520 a night and, among other things, enjoy a visit in their room from the Ice Cream Man, who arrives with all the fixings to make any concoction they desire...
...taking care of guests isn't enough, more and more top-notch hotels are putting on the dog, so to speak. Trendy W Hotels, with 21 locations in its portfolio, offers pet beds, food and water bowls, floor mats and pet treats and toys, says Ross Klein, president and chief experience (yes, that is correct) officer of Starwood Hotels' Luxury Brands Group, which is the parent company of W Hotels as well as of sister brand Westin...
...Even worse for Zheng, China's regulatory problems have extended beyond the country's borders. More than 100 people in Panama were killed by Chinese-made cough medicine last year; in March, Chinese-made pet food ingredients containing the chemical melamine sickened or killed an untold number of animals and led to the recall of some 100 brands of pet food. With the world's spotlight is on Chinese efforts to improve its record on food safety, there's little doubt that the pressure of international embarrassment and death and illness at home added to the severity of Zheng...
Even before the recent pet-food scare, supermarkets had to be careful about where to put kitty litter, since its use carries a definite ick factor. Attractive, bright packaging may help, but positioning in the pet section remains a challenge...