tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69798313034438232592024-03-13T13:53:35.816-07:00Your Black CatThis blog is a celebration of an icon worthy of your compassion - the black cat - a symbol of both good and bad luck, mystery, magic, beauty and rebellion.Your Black Cat (Y.B. Cats)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17594023444611190264noreply@blogger.comBlogger226125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979831303443823259.post-72870697926604935792011-02-22T17:20:00.001-08:002011-02-22T17:20:32.293-08:00Weird as Lipstick<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6Aw0BHXdF3U/TWRgfoOWL_I/AAAAAAAAAuw/yUYghG8rz7c/s1600/_Lipstick.jpg"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6Aw0BHXdF3U/TWRgfoOWL_I/AAAAAAAAAuw/yUYghG8rz7c/s200/_Lipstick.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576688335081320434" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 116px; " /></a><br />You must see the rest of her <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1357959/Animal-ipstick-A-new-face-painting-gob-smacking-success.html">animal-as-lipstick</a> gallery.Your Black Cat (Y.B. Cats)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17594023444611190264noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979831303443823259.post-60904990846422749872011-02-22T17:12:00.000-08:002011-02-22T17:13:07.075-08:00Simon's Cat<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FRbpEzhnuLE/TWRdLf3jZmI/AAAAAAAAAuo/lRsqlPlUWbU/s1600/_Simon.jpg"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FRbpEzhnuLE/TWRdLf3jZmI/AAAAAAAAAuo/lRsqlPlUWbU/s200/_Simon.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576684690705966690" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 74px; " /></a><br />The UK's Mirror spotlights author and cartoonist Simon, of "Simon's Cat," in <a href="http://www.mirror.co.uk/fun-games/simons-cat/2011/02/19/simon-s-cat-the-real-story-behind-our-brilliant-new-cartoon-115875-22933284/">this article</a>. If you haven't seen Simon's animated videos, starring and/or inspired by his black cat Hugh, you really should <a href="http://www.mirror.co.uk/fun-games/simons-cat/2010/11/23/youtube-sensation-simon-s-cat-top-ten-clips-115875-22734775/">take a look</a>. Simon is an expert in depicting the complicated inner workings of a cat's mind, and as far as promoting black cats he says, "A lot of people have written to me since finding out Hugh's black. They thank me for having a black cat as they are the least popular colour and often abandoned."Your Black Cat (Y.B. Cats)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17594023444611190264noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979831303443823259.post-6660575648362222542011-02-22T16:04:00.001-08:002011-02-22T16:04:50.903-08:00Saving Poet Poe<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-H2iWukj8Kpk/TWRMOYxAO1I/AAAAAAAAAug/yH_wfy9XY5o/s1600/449px-Edgar_Allan_Poe_2_retouched_and_transparent_bg.png"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-H2iWukj8Kpk/TWRMOYxAO1I/AAAAAAAAAug/yH_wfy9XY5o/s200/449px-Edgar_Allan_Poe_2_retouched_and_transparent_bg.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576666048641383250" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px; " /></a><br />We couldn't imagine a literary world without Edgar Allen Poe's "The Black Cat," could you? Thank goodness for Poe, his strangeness and his everlasting legacy, and his resting place in the picturesque town of Baltimore, Maryland. Their pro football team--the Ravens--is named for Poe and Baltimore's Poe House and Museum, located in a rowhouse Poe once occupied, also honors the dark poet. "Budgetary concerns," however, place the museum on the chopping block. Visit <a href="http://www.eapoe.org/threat.htm">here</a> to see it's all about.<div><br /></div><div>The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar_Allan_Poe_House_and_Museum">Poe House and Museum</a> is the earliest surviving home where Poe lived. He moved there with his Aunt Marie and cousin Virginia in 1832. Poe artifacts at the location include a lock of Poe's hair.</div>Your Black Cat (Y.B. Cats)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17594023444611190264noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979831303443823259.post-21044460270132320972011-02-22T15:22:00.001-08:002011-02-22T15:23:20.910-08:00The Dark Knight's Catwoman<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aCIE8-B82e4/TWQ_mCAQybI/AAAAAAAAAuY/hb0tklpc15w/s1600/Anne.jpg"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aCIE8-B82e4/TWQ_mCAQybI/AAAAAAAAAuY/hb0tklpc15w/s200/Anne.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576652161197066674" border="0" style="float: left; margin-top: 0pt; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 176px; height: 200px; " /></a><br />If you haven't already heard, it's official: soon-to-be Oscar host Anne Hathaway will play Christopher Nolan's Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises. Regarding a recent screen test for the role, cinematographer <a href="http://www.movieweb.com/news/anne-hathaways-catwoman-screen-test-details-from-the-dark-knight-rises">Wally Pfister said</a>, "She looks phenomenal in the wardrobe." Ms. Hathaway will host the 83rd Academy Awards this Sunday February 27th.<br /><br />Here's a look at wonderful fan art/movie <a href="http://www.moviesonline.ca/2011/02/anne-hathaway-catwoman-posters/">posters</a> depicting Ms. Hathaway in the role. If you're interested in a fanboy debate on whether or not Ms. Hathaway is right for the role, <a href="http://www.comicbookmovie.com/news/?a=30575">here you go</a>.Your Black Cat (Y.B. Cats)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17594023444611190264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979831303443823259.post-82771120620384749532011-02-22T15:10:00.000-08:002011-02-22T15:27:59.426-08:00I'd Rather Share my Bed......with a cat. By Liz Jones and from the Daily Mail, <a href="http://www.iol.co.za/lifestyle/family/friends/i-d-rather-share-my-bed-with-a-cat-1.1018253">this article</a> is one woman's response to the premise that it is unhealthy to sleep with cats. Ms. Jones should know; she has 17 cats. Favorite quotes from the text:<br /><br />"The cue for them to get on to my bed is...the electric toothbrush. Then, it's a sea of stripes and black and tan as they scramble for pole position. I have become very adept at sliding under their tiny commas."<br /><br />"The only downside to having cats on the bed is the regularity with which a small rodent will be placed in your hair, or down the back of your pajamas."<br /><br />A worthy read. Enjoy.Your Black Cat (Y.B. Cats)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17594023444611190264noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979831303443823259.post-54330079026479473422010-11-10T09:11:00.000-08:002010-11-16T23:23:26.087-08:00Movie Review: Kuroneko<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_vhzKYEVy15k/TNrX4RynYKI/AAAAAAAAAuI/pKCxkbCKNmM/s1600/Kuronekoposter.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 148px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_vhzKYEVy15k/TNrX4RynYKI/AAAAAAAAAuI/pKCxkbCKNmM/s200/Kuronekoposter.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537976053653790882" border="0" /></a><br />Japanese for "black cat," <a href="http://www.boston.com/ae/movies/articles/2010/10/29/with_kuroneko_kaneto_shind_wrote_the_book_for_japanese_horror_films/">Kuroneko</a> is a unique addition to the horror film genre. You've probably never heard of its stars or writer/director (Kaneto Shindô), and it is understandable if you haven't - the film was first released in 1968 in Japanese with English subtitles and although it enjoyed critical acclaim, its appeal was never fully recognized by the masses.<br /><br />In a medeival Japanese setting, a mother and daughter-in-law fall prey to a band of roving soldiers. In their last tortured moments the two are granted/cursed with the power of vengeful spirits, forever after hungry for samurai blood. When the son of one and husband of the other finds them, the heart of the story is revealed. If <a href="http://www.janusfilms.com/kuroneko/dates.html">you can find it</a>, we highly recommend it. Four out of five purrs.Your Black Cat (Y.B. Cats)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17594023444611190264noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979831303443823259.post-88998152407750965772010-11-10T08:14:00.000-08:002010-11-16T23:21:40.420-08:00Well Worth The Price<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_vhzKYEVy15k/TNrIatJSCrI/AAAAAAAAAuA/ITrFunc_peU/s1600/Gaiman_Cat.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 173px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_vhzKYEVy15k/TNrIatJSCrI/AAAAAAAAAuA/ITrFunc_peU/s200/Gaiman_Cat.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537959052926126770" border="0" /></a><br />Artist <a href="http://www.theprice-movie.com/the-film">Christopher Salmon</a> would like to bring author Neil Gaiman's short story <span style="font-style: italic;">The Price</span> to life through computer animation, and <a href="http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2010/11/help-bring-neil-gaimans-the-price-to-animated-life/">you can help</a>. Gaiman's <span style="font-style: italic;">The Price</span> is the story of a mysterious black cat that appears one day near the front porch of a home and is adopted by the resident family. The cat is battle-worn, with a frayed ear and other scars, but friendly. It is what the cat does to protect the home and family from a supernatural foe that is the crux of the story.<br /><br />The animation so far looks great. Neil Gaiman himself is a fan of the project.Your Black Cat (Y.B. Cats)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17594023444611190264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979831303443823259.post-21781360527502341282010-07-14T15:57:00.000-07:002010-07-14T16:26:38.658-07:00Movie Review: Cat's Eye<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_vhzKYEVy15k/TD5HNRoZf4I/AAAAAAAAAtg/V2rhqxq0s_I/s1600/CatsEye_StephenKing.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 140px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_vhzKYEVy15k/TD5HNRoZf4I/AAAAAAAAAtg/V2rhqxq0s_I/s200/CatsEye_StephenKing.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493906888835301250" border="0" /></a><br />Inspired by three of Stephen King's short stories, the 1985 film <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat%27s_Eye_%281985_film%29">Cat's Eye</a> stars James Woods and a very young Drew Barrymore. The first story, Quitter's Inc., focuses on one man's struggle to quit smoking and the unusual methods his treatment center employs to ensure he does. The second story, The Ledge, focuses on a bet between a crime boss and his wife's lover. The third and final story, (our favorite), is The General. In this story, a stray cat must protect a little girl from a hungry goblin. The film is available on Netflix and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Stephen-Kings-Cats-Drew-Barrymore/dp/B00006FDCU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1279149925&sr=8-2">Amazon</a>. Three out of five purrs!Your Black Cat (Y.B. Cats)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17594023444611190264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979831303443823259.post-8862417037924620932010-07-14T15:25:00.000-07:002010-07-14T15:54:27.106-07:00Nutty Seagull a Friend to Cats<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vhzKYEVy15k/TD4_viZvZWI/AAAAAAAAAtY/PHTvo6M09Kg/s1600/bbc-sussex.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 112px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vhzKYEVy15k/TD4_viZvZWI/AAAAAAAAAtY/PHTvo6M09Kg/s200/bbc-sussex.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493898681359754594" border="0" /></a><br />When a young seagull <a href="http://www.thenewcurrent.com/2010/07/14/the-salient-seagull-thinks-its-a-cat-strange-but-true/">fell down the chimney</a> of a seaside home in the UK, it embarked on an adventure similar to one you'd read about in a book for children. An inhabitant of the home dusted the seagull off, decided to adopt it, and Pooh-the-Seagull began his life indoors with the home's other pets, including cats. Pooh grew to like cat beds and treats, and though he now travels far and wide, he always returns to his adoptive home.Your Black Cat (Y.B. Cats)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17594023444611190264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979831303443823259.post-14126613430721743412010-06-30T21:58:00.000-07:002010-06-30T22:00:40.200-07:00Youngest Pet Sitter?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vhzKYEVy15k/TCwg2Bvza3I/AAAAAAAAAtQ/5F1IZFGEYZM/s1600/ENTRY-popup.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 132px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vhzKYEVy15k/TCwg2Bvza3I/AAAAAAAAAtQ/5F1IZFGEYZM/s200/ENTRY-popup.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488798158411754354" /></a><br />He's <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/01/nyregion/01entry.html">11 years old</a> and the owner of a successful and growing pet sitting business. What have you done lately?Your Black Cat (Y.B. Cats)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17594023444611190264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979831303443823259.post-67603399132505174532010-06-30T21:09:00.000-07:002010-06-30T21:50:28.919-07:00New York's Catwoman<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vhzKYEVy15k/TCweXWG8w2I/AAAAAAAAAtI/d0Q0CRpCzvA/s1600/masked_woman--300x300.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vhzKYEVy15k/TCweXWG8w2I/AAAAAAAAAtI/d0Q0CRpCzvA/s200/masked_woman--300x300.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488795432278344546" /></a><br />Internet news outlets didn't waste a moment before pouncing on Tuesday's big story--a woman in her 20s, 5'6", wearing a black outfit and cat mask robbed a New York shoe store and skincare boutique for a total of $586. See the video <a href="http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/archives/2010/06/police_release.php">here</a>. We'd like to point out that Batman's Catwoman is a fan of high-stakes heists, not the sandal-and-lotion variety. No doubt Ms. Catmask is on her computer right now checking out all her media coverage, and if she is reading this we'd like to say:<div><br /></div><div>How about the next time you're on camera you wear an "Adopt a Shelter Cat" t-shirt? It would boost your popularity and make long-time cat activist Selina Kyle proud, and if you don't know who that is, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selina_Kyle">here you go</a>. </div>Your Black Cat (Y.B. Cats)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17594023444611190264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979831303443823259.post-24845586924047144462010-06-30T20:50:00.000-07:002010-06-30T21:03:40.771-07:00The Bionic Cat<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vhzKYEVy15k/TCwTal7nqxI/AAAAAAAAAtA/5f-eJGPBxMg/s1600/article-0-0A2E732B000005DC-35_468x286.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 122px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vhzKYEVy15k/TCwTal7nqxI/AAAAAAAAAtA/5f-eJGPBxMg/s200/article-0-0A2E732B000005DC-35_468x286.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488783393437494034" /></a><br />Not long ago a couple readers informed us of an amazing story: Oscar, the bionic cat. We took a quick trip across the internet and saw his story covered by hundreds of <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1289281/Oscar-bionic-cat-pioneering-surgery-gave-TWO-false-legs.html">articles</a> and <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science_and_environment/10404251.stm">videos</a>. Oscar's bionic legs are an incredible achievement, but what questions do these types of procedures raise? <a href="http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/peterwedderburn/100044844/are-bionic-cat-legs-taking-it-a-bit-far/">Pete Wedderburn</a>, an experienced vet living in Ireland, isn't afraid to ask.Your Black Cat (Y.B. Cats)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17594023444611190264noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979831303443823259.post-18871843038074021522010-05-27T11:05:00.000-07:002010-10-04T08:10:41.457-07:00Say No to Octo-Cats<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_vhzKYEVy15k/TKntd3P6iTI/AAAAAAAAAt4/0-3aTR4T3Bs/s200/octomom-for-peta_399x410.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524207515249314098" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 194px; height: 200px; " /></span>Who would you pick as the perfect spokesperson for a spay-and-neuter campaign? A well-known animal lover and activist? An outspoken critic of puppy mills? PETA's choice could be unique and inspired: <a href="http://www.ocregister.com/articles/suleman-267056-czech-money.html?nstrack=sid:352259|met:102|cat:3165555|order:2">Nadya Suleman</a>. Does the name not ring a bell? How about the "Octo-Mom?" Outside her home in California the mother of 14 read a prepared statement, which said, "Help solve the overpopulation crisis by saying no to Octo-cats and Octo-dogs."Your Black Cat (Y.B. Cats)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17594023444611190264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979831303443823259.post-44237594678023843572010-05-27T09:35:00.000-07:002010-05-27T09:51:36.147-07:00Bookish Kitties<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://assets.mediaspanonline.com/prod/4527038/052610weinsteinpainaf4ed_w300.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 156px; height: 236px;" src="http://assets.mediaspanonline.com/prod/4527038/052610weinsteinpainaf4ed_w300.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.salisburypost.com/News/052610-Cat-painting">Literary Post</a>, a bookstore on Main Street in Salisbury North Carolina, is home to three unusual fans of literature: black cats Goethe, Dickens, and Oscar. Recent visitor, artist and author Emily Eve Weinstein painted the three and donated her work to the store. Each cat is known for a unique trait--friendly, shy, and relaxed, and there's no doubt they add a wonderful touch to the literary world.Your Black Cat (Y.B. Cats)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17594023444611190264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979831303443823259.post-17694557696897307162010-05-27T09:29:00.000-07:002010-05-27T09:34:51.842-07:00Adopt a Shelter Cat<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://contribute.sfgate.com/ver1.0/Content/images/store/5/11/f5f9f77c-9554-4deb-ab25-ad5a68c2425b.Large.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 212px; height: 235px;" src="http://contribute.sfgate.com/ver1.0/Content/images/store/5/11/f5f9f77c-9554-4deb-ab25-ad5a68c2425b.Large.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />June is Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat month, and the <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/pets/detail?entry_id=64418">San Francisco Chronicle</a> has a kitten gallery, and info on "The Whiskers" photo contest from Petfinder.com.Your Black Cat (Y.B. Cats)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17594023444611190264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979831303443823259.post-79834851749287053412010-05-27T09:21:00.000-07:002010-05-27T09:28:29.903-07:00Pet Photos on USA Today<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i.usatoday.net/communitymanager/_photos/paw-print-post/2010/05/25/micahx-inset-community.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 230px; height: 167px;" src="http://i.usatoday.net/communitymanager/_photos/paw-print-post/2010/05/25/micahx-inset-community.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />It's a pet photo marathon over at USA Today's <a href="http://content.usatoday.com/communities/pawprintpost/post/2010/05/cat-accompanies-shelter-volunteer-during-jobs/1">Paw Print Post</a>! This little cutie shares a birthday with her caretaker and prefers wet food, but only when no one's looking.Your Black Cat (Y.B. Cats)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17594023444611190264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979831303443823259.post-51771981121881951132010-04-08T11:28:00.000-07:002010-04-08T11:43:46.479-07:00Pete the Cat<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_vhzKYEVy15k/S74i4fY7GwI/AAAAAAAAAsg/T5I7w8u706E/s1600/A0028-my-red-shoes_l.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 148px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_vhzKYEVy15k/S74i4fY7GwI/AAAAAAAAAsg/T5I7w8u706E/s200/A0028-my-red-shoes_l.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457838152313674498" border="0" /></a><br />Artist-in-the-making James left his full time job in 1997 to pursue artistic dreams, and shortly after, adopted a little black cat from a shelter. He named the cat Pete and created paintings of his furry friend in 1999. Fast forward to today and a new book for children--<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0061906220/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=0977671135&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1E21ZYPW3QNHHR4EA6RE">Pete the Cat</a>--is on bookstore shelves. You can browse prints of Pete on <a href="http://www.petethecat.com/">the artist's website</a>.Your Black Cat (Y.B. Cats)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17594023444611190264noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979831303443823259.post-42820297204132604582010-04-08T11:04:00.000-07:002010-04-08T11:20:30.555-07:00The Black Cat Mini Series<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vhzKYEVy15k/S74dlrwhLLI/AAAAAAAAAsQ/4FWNCqIYbGI/s1600/ASMPBC001_bwCOV_02.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 132px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vhzKYEVy15k/S74dlrwhLLI/AAAAAAAAAsQ/4FWNCqIYbGI/s200/ASMPBC001_bwCOV_02.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457832331658210482" border="0" /></a><br />In June, The Black Cat will enjoy a new four-issue mini series! <a href="http://www.newsarama.com/comics/Black-Cat-Van-Meter-100322.html">Newsarama</a> has an interview with storyteller Jen Van Meter on the inside pages of Amazing Spider-Man Presents: Black Cat. Comic-book fans of Felicia Hardy rejoice!Your Black Cat (Y.B. Cats)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17594023444611190264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979831303443823259.post-60301246270229967882010-04-08T10:51:00.000-07:002010-04-08T11:22:02.186-07:00You Can't Put a Price on Friendship<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_vhzKYEVy15k/S74aU0ArgqI/AAAAAAAAAsI/GJPAGWjBVNE/s1600/briscoek20100404213940.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 145px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_vhzKYEVy15k/S74aU0ArgqI/AAAAAAAAAsI/GJPAGWjBVNE/s200/briscoek20100404213940.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457828743280820898" border="0" /></a><br />While friendship is priceless, Norfolk native Leah Larwood paid $5,000 to bring her new friend <a href="http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/eveningnews24/norwich-news/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=News&tBrand=ENOnline&tCategory=xNews&itemid=NOED03%20Apr%202010%2010%3A24%3A00%3A657">Chi</a> home from the Caribbean. Chi is a silky black cat Leah bonded with during an extended stay in the Caribbean. When her stay concluded she prepared to move to Jamaica and take Chi along. Authorities said Chi couldn't go, so Leah shipped Chi to her family's home in the UK.Your Black Cat (Y.B. Cats)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17594023444611190264noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979831303443823259.post-60675903732044442332010-03-11T09:15:00.000-08:002010-03-11T09:17:44.780-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_vhzKYEVy15k/S5klgK73G7I/AAAAAAAAAsA/7SNL40NSVf4/s1600-h/Monkey.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 129px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_vhzKYEVy15k/S5klgK73G7I/AAAAAAAAAsA/7SNL40NSVf4/s200/Monkey.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447426458902797234" border="0" /></a><br />"Oh, ah...a little to the left, please. <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/earthpicturegalleries/7376784/Animal-pictures-of-the-week-5-March-2010.html?image=23">Yessss</a>."Your Black Cat (Y.B. Cats)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17594023444611190264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979831303443823259.post-30840816793083265922010-03-11T08:57:00.000-08:002010-03-11T09:01:34.043-08:00Cats for CATS<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_vhzKYEVy15k/S5khzFBpGkI/AAAAAAAAAr4/0YUf1omXlYo/s1600-h/Cats_for_Flyer_Musical.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 168px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_vhzKYEVy15k/S5khzFBpGkI/AAAAAAAAAr4/0YUf1omXlYo/s200/Cats_for_Flyer_Musical.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447422385687435842" border="0" /></a><br />In the Seattle area? Here's a grand idea: the first 50 people who adopt a cat from <a href="http://blog.seattlepi.com/seattlehumane/archives/196147.asp?from=blog_last3">Seattle Humane</a> will get TWO tickets to see the Broadway musical CATS. The award-winning production celebrates its 26th anniversary as the longest-touring show in history.Your Black Cat (Y.B. Cats)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17594023444611190264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979831303443823259.post-14756816761697831122010-03-11T08:38:00.000-08:002010-03-11T08:50:44.446-08:00If Cats Could Talk...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vhzKYEVy15k/S5kfTGiGVqI/AAAAAAAAArw/Jn6B9ITAMm4/s1600-h/sparkyy.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 162px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vhzKYEVy15k/S5kfTGiGVqI/AAAAAAAAArw/Jn6B9ITAMm4/s200/sparkyy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447419637312935586" border="0" /></a><br />...<a href="http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2010/03/cat_missing_for.html">Sparky</a>, a spry jet-black feline, would have an interesting tale to tell. Near to a year ago, Sparky escaped from his home near Boston. His caretaker posted flyers and canvassed neighborhoods--to no avail. Sparky eventually turned up in a foreclosed home with a slightly shorter tail, and thanks to a microchip, returned to his forever home. Is your feline friend microchipped?Your Black Cat (Y.B. Cats)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17594023444611190264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979831303443823259.post-86145657223304032232010-02-18T09:40:00.000-08:002010-07-14T16:27:02.968-07:00Movie Review: Cat People<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vhzKYEVy15k/S32ASRYr3-I/AAAAAAAAArg/OTbdfiKqIt8/s1600-h/Cat_People_1982_movie.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 136px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vhzKYEVy15k/S32ASRYr3-I/AAAAAAAAArg/OTbdfiKqIt8/s200/Cat_People_1982_movie.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439644976326369250" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083722/">Cat People</a> is a 1982 horror film starring Nastassja Kinski, Malcolm McDowell and John Heard. It is a remake of the (in our opinion much better) <a href="http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1003757-cat_people/">1942 film</a>. The plot centers on a race of ancient cat people who carry a terrible curse: if they ever show real affection, they transform from human to panther and succumb to bloody urges. Director Paul Schrader said, "it has more skin than blood," and so, this is not a family film. The acting is good and the atmosphere--set in moody New Orleans--is dark and foreboding. Two out of five purrs.Your Black Cat (Y.B. Cats)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17594023444611190264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979831303443823259.post-62742149213133067552010-02-18T09:11:00.000-08:002010-02-18T09:18:59.154-08:00Black-Cat Luck<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vhzKYEVy15k/S312O8krFhI/AAAAAAAAArY/Bg8BBtohtT4/s1600-h/_47311959_high-res.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 121px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vhzKYEVy15k/S312O8krFhI/AAAAAAAAArY/Bg8BBtohtT4/s200/_47311959_high-res.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439633924083619346" border="0" /></a><br />A <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/8517727.stm">lucky black cat</a> wandered into a Scottish SPCA Wildlife Rescue Center Sunday and received some much-needed help. The cat may not look lucky with a pet-food can stuck on its head, but rescue workers insist it must've been luck that kept the cat from being run over on its way in.Your Black Cat (Y.B. Cats)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17594023444611190264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6979831303443823259.post-50796996932591206892010-01-28T12:02:00.000-08:002010-04-08T11:46:32.473-07:00A Kitteh Named Jones<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vhzKYEVy15k/S2H4iirs0pI/AAAAAAAAArQ/YmOjHYS7XLA/s1600-h/Indy%26Jones.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 154px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vhzKYEVy15k/S2H4iirs0pI/AAAAAAAAArQ/YmOjHYS7XLA/s200/Indy%26Jones.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431895897894867602" border="0" /></a><br />We followed a link (thanks Kevin) to a facebook page for <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jones/251131303441?v=info#/pages/Jones/251131303441?v=wall">Jones the Kitteh</a>, and... There is a scene in one (or more) of the Indiana Jones movies in which someone yells: "JONESSS!"--after Jones does something adventurous or crazy. Pictures of Jones the Kitteh made us think of this scene. Jones, who looks like a black cat, but is described as "brown-haired," is a spunky dwarf cat. Dwarf cats are either bred on purpose, or born while nature has a hiccup. There are several major dwarf cat breeds, some of which are called (amusingly): Bambino, Dwelf, Napoleon, and Lambkin. <a href="http://www.pictures-of-cats.org/dwarf-cats-and-miniature-cats.html">Pictures-of-cats.org</a> has some interesting information, like what happened when Paris Hilton wanted a dwarf cat of her own. We understand Jones the Kitteh was rescued from a feral colony: way to go!Your Black Cat (Y.B. Cats)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17594023444611190264noreply@blogger.com2