5 Things: 10 Steps to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

1. No Jerky for Fido: According to the FDA, 3,600 dogs and 10 cats have reportedly gotten sick after eating pet jerky treats; 580 of them have died. The treats are from China, but shipped worldwide. The outbreak is affecting many different brands, but tends to occur most with chicken, duck, sweet potato and dried fruit jerky. Sixty percent of the pets affected have had gastrointestinal illness and 30 percent have seen kidney or urinary problems. Now the FDA is looking for documentation if your pet has suffered after eating jerky. Read more here.

2. Kanye Put a Ring On It:  And he went big - 15 alleged carats at AT&T Park in San Francisco. Here's the report from GMA.

3. School Board Forum Tonight: Happening at Nashua High School South at 6:30 p.m. Details here.

4. Reduce Your Carbon Footprint in 10 Easy Steps: Who doesn't like a good 10-step program for making the world a better place? Here's one to reduce your big carbon-laden footprint, courtesy of Mashable.

5. Drug Take-Back Event Oct. 26 in Nashua: Do your part for prevention and drop off your expired or unused prescription drugs this Saturday. Click here for details.