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by Jessie G
Genre: M/M Romance
Tricking Chase
As Sergeant At Arms for Devils Pride MC, Tyler "Trick" Malone's take no prisoners reputation make him one of the most feared and respected members of the club. Unbeknownst to the MC, Trick indulges his most dangerous secret, traveling out of state twice a year to trade his cut for the whip he expertly wields at a gay dungeon.
Trick's well organized life takes a turn when he saves bar back, and terrified submissive, Chase Ward in a Georgia dungeon. With his protector and dungeon owner dead, Chase is no longer safe in the place he once called home. With the new dungeon owners circling like sharks, he desperately begs for sanctuary in the arms of his savior.
A year later the MC is still none the wiser that Trick's houseboy is anything more than a grateful servant. Chase knows if the club finds out they will kill Trick, the man he's come to rely on for everything from the food he eats to the pleasure he feels to the security he craves. Even when gratitude turns to love, Chase never expects reciprocation from his ruthless Master. After all, the only way for them both to survive is if Trick remains the heartless bastard the MC knows.
Trick is positive he has it under control and having Chase around has definitely made his life easier. There doesn't seem to be any harm in letting Chase take a part-time job at Velvet Ropes, especially after meeting privately with the owners. That is until a bomb explodes at the club, leaving Chase fighting for his life and forcing Trick to face his long hidden feelings.
Even if Chase survives, that bomb has done more than rock the foundation of the popular leather club. It's blown Trick and Chase's well-guarded secret out of hiding, putting their lifestyle and their lives at risk. Now there is only one thing Trick needs to do before the club gets them and that's to get revenge on the person who dared to hurt his precious boy.
As a secret agent for the DEA, Snake's gone deep into Devils Pride MC with the hope of bringing down the head of Miami's lucrative drug trade and finds himself saddled with the club's volatile and secretive SA instead. Unfortunately, after years as partners doing shit neither of them wanted to do for reasons neither of them felt comfortable sharing, Snake considers Trick his best friend. Now he'll do anything to repair the damage his own necessary lies did to their friendship because, while Trick may have walked away from the MC, Snake needs someone he trusts to have his back.
Meanwhile, Snake's contact at the DEA has him tied up in knots. The sexy voice and inappropriate comments have him walking around with a permanent set of blue balls. Life undercover is lonely and he lives for every phone call, but his own personal Deep Throat is skittish about committing to a date once Snake returns to headquarters. As far as Snake's concerned, they only have one shot to build something together and he's not willing to waste it.
Greg knows he's not Snake's type, or anyone's for that matter. Former love interests called him plain, chubby, and boring. More comfortable in his tech cave than with people, he's a grade A nerd who isn't exactly GQ material. Normally he would never be brave enough to flirt with anyone—much less the very hot and very dangerous ginger who'd been starring in his nightly fantasies—but Snake needed something to keep him from getting lost undercover. What started out as a helping hand quickly became an integral part of their relationship—if one could call a five year phone conversation a relationship—and Greg is terrified that once Snake's sees the wizard behind the curtain, he'll lose the only man he's ever loved.
Now the DEA has called Snake home to plan the next stage of the mission, leaving Greg no more places to hide. When fantasy and reality collide, will it be everything Snake hopes for or everything Greg fears? The trick will be staying alive long enough to figure out the answer.
Unprepared, ill-equipped, and with no example to look back on, Ty and Chase embarked on a journey to build a family for Ava and Luc that would far exceed anything they dreamed of for themselves. Two years later, they've succeeded beyond their wildest expectations, but there's still a couple of things missing…and they're ready to make them happen.
Bad boy biker Trick wouldn't hesitate to fight for those he loves, but Ty knows it will take more than violence to win this war. Willfully submissive Chase has the utmost faith in his Master, but when he sees Ty struggling with demons from his past, it will be his quiet, unbending support that will see them through. Jumping through the loopholes of family court, they are only one event shy of making it all official and neither are willing to wait another second to check it off the list.
Clearing the path for adoption should reassure them, but it will take their cast of well-meaning friends and the occasional slap upside the head before they realize that the ties that bind them together are forged in a love that can never be taken away.
Tricking Chase (Kindle Unlimited)
Talk Dirty To Me (Kindle Unlimited)
Tys That Bind
Tricking Chase
I know I'm being ambitious for trying to read this one without reading the previous book from Sizzling Miami series. For a book that is label as Book 1 of Devils Pride MC, it might be a tad misleading. I feel like a headless chicken trying to understand what is going on and why is everything happening behind the scene. Alas, I realized a lot of the action actually took place in The Protector, which many of the reviewers are talking about. But I'm too lazy to read another book before starting this one.
Anyway, I still very much enjoyed the relationship between the heroes in this book, Ty and Chase. They have a very interesting dynamic of D/s, but is not the cookie cutter type that I read before. Ty is the Dom and he is so in tune with everything that Chase's need. He treats Chase as his precious boy, giving him pain, pleasure, dominance and order in life that he crave. Chase isn't your average boy toy either, beside of his OCD tendency and loves being bound and whip, he is own man out of the bedroom. Together they are partners, Ty see Chase as his equal and they need each other in their quest of leaving the troublesome MC life behind.
Although both men are together since the beginning, is still fascinate me to see their relationship develop further throughout this book and when Chase got hurt, Ty's protective instinct increase ten fold and is a joy to see these two men finally admit the feelings that they had for each other.
I'm not going to delve much on the suspense and shop talk because it just confused me. I get the basic gist, but never felt very invested into the outcome. The part that I enjoy is the familiarization with Snake, the undercover DEA and his phone sex operator. Saul, Javier and Kyle sounds they are having an interesting three-way relationship. Even Clay, Evan and Tory are a nice bunch. Overall, the supporting characters and the romance is great.
Talk Dirty to Me
I find myself enjoying this Book 2 more than Tricking Chase, simply because I already knew all the players involved and the story arc was continued from the previous book. Thus, is easier to understand what is going on.
Snake is the undercover DEA that we got to know in Tricking Chase and his relationship with his handler, the 'phone sex operator' named Greg is swoon worthy. They have been communicating via the phone for five long years without meeting each other. They forged an undeniably strong bond and their phone sex is to die for. In Snake's mind, their relationship is as real as can be and he can't wait to meet the man behind the sexy voice.
Greg is a nerdy brainiac who is an introvert with a less than amazing body. He seems to be very self conscious about his appearance until he nearly had a panic attack when he had to meet Snake for the first time. The scene is hilarious and I totally adore Greg for his quirkiness.
Their relationship is the highlight of the book for me and it was being explored well during the first half. However, I miss Snake and Greg during the second half of the book. They are both force to separate with Snake going back to the lion's den. Snake and the MC are working together to bring down a certain mob boss and trying to flush out the traitors. Although I like the inclusion of Ty, Chase and Alaric, I really need more Snake and Greg's alone time. On a side note, I find myself warming up to all these supporting characters and wanting to read their stories, especially Alaric and the new possibility, Mateo and Carlos.
Tys That Bind
For those who miss Ty and Chase, this one is definitely a treat. Ty and Chase finally tying the knot and adopting the kids. Plenty of cameos from all the guys in the previous books and series. Get ready for some mushy and sugar overload.
Like many readers, the dream of being a writer has been with me a long time. After three decades of trying, I'd begun to doubt. Thanks to social media, I followed my favorite authors hoping to glean some words of wisdom as I pounded out half-formed ideas with alarming regularity. Two repetitive themes emerged: to be a great writer you must read a lot and your butt must be in the chair every day like it's a job. The more you write, the easier it will be to write and the better you will be at writing. I took that advice to heart and write every day. With three series in the works and a full schedule of releases planned for the next two years, it's been amazing to have made this dream my reality.
I am a firm believer in marriage equality, love at first sight, power dynamics, and happily ever after. I'm a lover of strong secondary characters, and series filled with families—biological or chosen. All are themes you'll find throughout my books.


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Walking and cycling to Deakin
Physical activity is good for your health and the best form of physical activity is that which can be built into daily life as habitual activity. Deakin offers various facilities to assist staff and students if they choose to use either of these methods to get to and from campus.
Did you know that three quarters of all personal journeys are less than 10 kilometres long? That's half an hour on a bike! Switching these short journeys from car to bicycle will benefit your health and your community. You'll be helping to reduce noise and air pollution as well as traffic congestion.
In Melbourne, the average speed of a commuting car is 19.7km/h. A bicyclist can comfortably average 17km/h, with many experienced bike riders traveling above 20km/h.
More bike riding is good news for the environment and your local community. But the biggest benefit is for you as an individual. Your strength, stamina, aerobic fitness and general muscle function will all be improved. Riding is a low impact activity and one of the safest ways to exercise without risk of over-exertion or strain to muscles and joints. Regular physical activity also facilitates other healthy behaviours, reduces stress and anxiety and could help you reduce weight or even give up smoking.
Deakin Medical Centres
Deakin Medical Centre staff are available to provide advice related to general exercise and wellbeing as well as more specific advice concerning individual concerns or risk factors. The centres are staffed by qualified and experienced doctors and nurses and are available to all staff and students at each campus to provide accessible and confidential medical services.
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What can online presence offer for you?
How customers find You on the Net?
Usually, the online presence is the sum of:
- Company website
- Social media pages + feeds
- Company videos
- Online store
- Blog
All these can be combined and linked to each other, so there is no only or best way to do things. Basic benefits are outlined below:
Recommended learning
We recommend checking out the Goole Digital Workshop that is available in all major language (change language at the bottom of the page). <p>The workshop contains more than 20 topics (5-10 minutes/topic) on online branding and marketing and test at the end of the workshop.
» Go to Google Digital Workshop
Website – your digital home
The website is your digital home, where customers find information about the company and it's products and services.
- Makes your business more credible and trustworthy.
- Easy to refer and link
- You can decide the looks and color to match your company's visual presence.
- A place for Who we are and Services we offer -information.
How to create website for free or with minimal cost (less than 50€)?
You have two options:
- Ask your friend to do it for you
- Learn to do it yourself. See the video below and try it out.
Other opportunities for the website creation
The web is full of easy to use editors, that can be used with a web browser. Usually, they have good guides on site creation and ready templates for easy startup. We'd recommend you to look at following services:
or google "create website easily" and take a spin.
Social media
These are the channels to interact with customers and spread the word about the company.
- Spread the word about the company
- Interact with customers
- Advertisement for new products and services
How to select the social media networks for your company
Usually, you must select what network is relevant to your business. Below is an excellent article on different networks to help you make informed decision.
Creating the pages/accounts
All social media channels have an excellent tutorials how to create a page and promote that. Get familiar with those.
Company videos
- Tell the product or service story fast
- Can be used for viral marketing. Good videos got shared a lot.
Creating company videos
You can film company videos with your smartphone (or dedicated came for better quality). Most important is the story you want to tell, not the device, what you use.
This post is a good place to start and as usual, internet is full of recourses and technical guides for every device you have.
Online store
- Sell the products or services online.
- Test the market in an easy way, since opening of a small store is fast and free
How to do it
There are a couple of easy ways to create an online store.
- Use the Holvi.com -service that has an online store with payment options (Finnish online banks & credit cards build in – no setup or monthly fee).
- Make a website with an order form that arrives in your e-mail and sends the invoice manually with the product.
- Use some of the online store services. Such as MyCashflow (In Finnish) https://www.mycashflow.fi/ilmainen-verkkokauppa/ (Free version for 10 products)
- Show off your expertise on the selected area by blogging.
- Tell the company story in interesting format
Starting your own blog
There are two steps to start blogging
- Why and what (content)
- How and where (technical stuff).
Read the articles below to get better understanding of why and what to blog
How and where to start a blog
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Studio of Graphic Design 1
The Studio of Graphic Design 1 must be the space, monitor, and connetor of contemporary graphic design.
1. The studio is a shared space for experimenting, enthusiasm, and reflection
2. The studio is lead by active designers who work within the context of contemporary grapgic desgin scene.
3. The relationship of students and teachers is based on equality, openness of discussion and constructive approach and includes active transmission of information and development of thinking
4. Students are unique individuals able to define themselves and their work. We encourage students to express themselves verbally both in spoken and written form.
5. Students are proud of working in academic space and are taught to be responsible for their own work.
1. Students actively analyze the assignment, search adequate forms and usage of various media, and define concepts and the scale of their work. We are primarily interested in the process of critical analysis and its thorough documentation.
2. The regular studio discussions and tutorials do not only focus on studio issues. We invite external professionals on a regular basis.
3. The studio teacm communicates and cooperates both on the internal and the external basis. The designer operates as a guidepost. She analyses the overlaps of graphic design and visual communication towards the humanities and other disciplines.
4. The teachers trasmit a maximum of their knowledge and encourages the student to further learning.
1. We cooperate with other Czech and international academic spaces (studios).
2. We effectively use the study offer not only within the FFA; we also take part in interdisciplinary lectures, professional conferences, field trips, independent cultural projects, etc.
3. We activate and create spaces for presenting our studio (organizing exhibitions and other creative projects).
4. We publish our students' work and further help them to present it.
5. We encourage international exchanges of students
6. Students are invited to participate in the teachers' activities.


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What is Pinchapoo?
Pinchapoo (slang for pinch-a-shampoo) is proudly responsible for creating a cheeky hotel toiletry 'pinching' movement 10 years ago… and for good reason!
How Pinchapoo Began
If you had one minute to leave your house never to return... what would you take? Learn about the moment Pinchapoo was born.
How to Donate
It's easy……we have someone just near you! Find your closest collection co-ordinator now!
Got some time you could lend us? There is a job for everyone... we'd love to have you aboard the army!
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Marc Garrett writes about Heath Bunting's Status Project in the age of the Netopticon. Garrett considers the worth and social context of humans as data, submersed in frameworks and protocols, designed by a neo-liberal elite for a generic consumer class. Bunting's work is well placed for observation and practical research into the 'depths' of legal and illegal territories, whilst our contemporary identities are being collected on mass as we ride into the maelstrom of constant surveillance.
The New Aesthetic is a new art meme, originally defined by James Bridle as a method of collecting materials which point towards an infatuation with the agency of computing. Although it has existed in it's current form since last year, it's sudden emergence has set off plenty of scholars, writers and artists into profuse flusters. But here's the question - can the new aesthetic be more than a meme? More to the point, does it want to be? Is it capable of a direction?
The failure of digital media to communicate does not always translate into a failure to signify. In "The Glitch Moment(um)", Rosa Menkman demonstrates the technical, theoretical and practical basis for the creation and analysis of Glitch Art. Rob Myers.
25-27 SEPTEMBER 2012, DARMSTADT, GERMANY Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research http://www.gris.tu-darmstadt.de/cw2012
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The West Midlands Police Diamond Awards is celebrating eight years of recognising officers, staff and the public who have acted above and beyond the call of duty. Now we need your help to identify individuals and teams who over the last year have made a significant contribution to making the West Midlands a safer place to live, work and visit.
Every hour of every day, the force has a dedicated team of officers and staff who work tirelessly to prevent crime, protect communities and offer the hand of friendship to those in need.
The Diamond Awards allows officers, staff, partners and the community the opportunity to recognise and reward West Midlands Police personnel who deliver a service that friends and family would be proud of.
If you know of a deserving police officer, PCSO, police staff, special constable or team who deserve to be recognised then this is your chance to show what they mean to you. The judges will be particularly looking out for nominees who have embraced the force's values:
- I prevent crime
- I offer friendship and service
- I am courageous and fair
- I listen and learn
- I am proud of what I do
All you have to do is take a few minutes to complete the electronic nomination form here. Alternatively you can download and print a nomination form. You can also find out more about this year's award categories here. The closing date for nominations is Friday 13th December 2019.
A panel of judges from across the force will decide the worthy winners before presenting the awards at the Diamond Awards Ceremony in April 2020.
Thank you for recognising the great work of West Midlands Police and our partners.


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Welcome to the Landscape Institute London Branch Website
The Landscape Institute is the professional body and regulator for landscape architecture. Under its Royal Charter the Landscape Institute is charged with protecting, conserving and enhancing the natural and built environment for the benefit of the public.
The site features the latest news and events from the London region as well as showcasing the best regional landscape architecture schemes. You can also search for a landscape architect in your area or look for your ideal job.
Please follow us on twitter and facebook to recieve up to the minute details on events, news and articles of interest.
Many thanks
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By TED CARTER Tony Jeff Innovate Mississippi expects to boost investments in promising Mississippi startups through a regional angel-fund setup it says can make deals easier and more plentiful. Organizers of the Mississippi Angel Fund say they will invite the State of Mississippi to support the funds through tax credits or perhaps even through buying shares that would entitle it ...Read More »
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Innovate Mississippi has job of putting great ideas on a path to market
By TED CARTER Every so often someone walks into the Innovate Mississippi office certain he has devised a surefire perpetual motion machine. Tony Jeff will probably be the one hearing the claim. The market indeed needs a machine that outputs more energy than it takes in. But what the Ridgeland office of Innovate Mississippi wants to see today is a great ...Read More »
Six business proposals win at Startup Weekend
All eyes will be on a half-dozen winning ideas to see if the entrepreneurs behind those plans can get their businesses started. Innovate Mississippi held Startup Weekend Jackson May 16-18 at Millsaps College. Startup Weekend is an intense 54-hour event powered by Google for Entrepreneurs that operates worldwide and provides an opportunity for entrepreneurs to pitch early-stage innovative business concepts. ...Read More »
StartupBus to make stop in Jackson; looking for riders
JACKSON — The Tennessee StartupBus will make a stop in the Jackson metro area March 3 on its way to compete in the National StartupBus Competition in San Antonio, Texas, and Innovate Mississippi is seeking two Mississippi entrepreneurs to join the Tennessee bus. StartupBus North America is a mobile competition where busses filled with entrepreneurs, coders and designers embark on ...Read More »
AIDS-research pioneer, match.com founder are Innovate conference speakers
Innovate Mississippi's 14th annual Conference on Technology Innovation features two speakers from opposite sides of the spectrum, but a lineup that Innovate president and CEO Tony Jeff calls "one of the best we have ever had." The two-day conference begins Tuesday at the Jackson Convention Complex. Tickets are $75. Visit www.innovatemsconference.com to view the complete agenda and to register online. ...Read More »
Will Bunker a perfect 'match' for Mississippi tech conference
A leader in entrepreneurial technology will be the keynote speaker at the 14th Annual Conference on Technology Innovation Nov. 12 and 13 at the Jackson Convention Complex. Will Bunker, a graduate of Mississippi State University, was co-founder of the pioneering online dating service that later became Match.com, the world's largest personal site, will address the conference. Innovate Mississippi CEO and ...Read More »
Mississippi Innovators honors entrepreneurs with global influence
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Bill Yates to be honored at Innovators Hall of Fame Awards Gala Nov. 13; Fred Haise to headline Conference on Technology Innovation Nov. 14
The Mississippi Technology Alliance (MTA) will host the Mississippi Innovators Hall of Fame Awards Gala, Nov. 13. The 13th Annual Conference on Technology Innovation, hosted by MTA, will be held Nov. 14. Both events will be held at the Jackson Convention Complex. The Mississippi Innovators Hall of Fame was established in 2008 as a tribute to the many innovative and ...Read More »
Miss. leaders focus on startups for job growth
Economic downtown is a great time for startups to begin and flourish Dynamism in the economy comes from new businesses, but the bad news is new business creation has dropped over the past five years. However, Americans can take comfort in the fact that "50 percent of our largest companies today were founded in either a bear market or in ...Read More »
Rayburn named to board
Mississippi Technology Alliance (MTA) president and CEO Tony Jeff announced the selection of its 2011 – 2013 board of directors chairman, Dr. Bill Rayburn of Oxford. As the co-founder and CEO of FNC Inc., the mortgage technology company that pioneered real estate collateral information, Rayburn is no novice to innovation as he led FNC to the development of the revolutionary ...Read More »


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Ivan Ven Osdel
Ivan John Ven Osdel died peacefully in his bed with his family nearby on March 23, 2018 in Rapid City, S.D., at the age of 66.
Ivan raised four children — Alicia (Chad) Golladay, Ivan (Lacey) Ven Osdel, Stacy Ven Osdel and Jessie Ven Osdel — and was later reunited with daughter Crystal (Matt) Kludt. He is also survived by four grandchildren and siblings: Danny (Lisa) Ven Osdel, Jan (Steve) Johnson, Wade Ven Osdel and Clay (Bridget) Ven Osdel. He is preceded in death by his father Gerald "Dean" Ven Osdel, mother Mildred Ven Osdel and brother Lewis (Donna) Ven Osdel.
Ivan was born in 1952 in Parkston, S.D., and lived on the family farm until joining the Navy after high school, spending most of his time on aerial reconnaissance missions. After his service he attended the University of South Dakota at Springfield, S.D. He later started his own business, Ven Osdel Refrigeration, Heating and Air Conditioning. He owned and operated his business in Springfield and the surrounding area for over 25 years. During that time Ivan married and grew his family.
Ivan was creative, composing letters and voice recordings for his siblings and children and writing quirky letters, under a pen name, to the local paper. His writing often included musings or parables meant to amuse or teach. Ivan also enjoyed painting and creating his own tools or equipment for business or pleasure. He loved to help those in need, offering many a place to stay.


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It's been three years since Dan Brown's wildly popular novel, The Da Vinci Code, jumped to the silver screen, angering the Catholic Church with its controversial topics. The wait for more is over, and while church leaders have less to take issue with in Angels & Demons, audiences certainly have more than enough reason to complain.
Much of the original team is back for the second installment, including director Ron Howard and screenwriter Akiva Goldsman, who is joined by David Koepp (Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull). The three make liberal changes to Brown's novel, which originally came before The Da Vinci Code, and re-craft it to continue the tale of Dr. Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks) and his never-ending quest to dissect the church and its symbols. Langdon is part academic, part stud; he's supposed to be brain and brawn all rolled into one.
Though Langdon made an enemy of the church in his first adventure, now he's helping them in their quest to fight a newly reemerged enemy, the Illuminati. This secret society, supposedly with alumni such as Galileo and Bernini, represent the opposing side of the church vs. science debate. They are men of this earth, not men of faith. Howard makes this point clear by quickly juxtaposing the pomp and circumstance of a pope's funeral with the cold, sterile environment of a lab.
When the killings start and the four most likely to become pope are kidnapped, a call is made to Langdon. Apparently, he's the one to turn to when a 12-hour doomsday clock starts to tick, but it's only one of many, many plot points that strain credibility to the point of snapping (like Tom Hanks as an action star, but more about that later). Joining forces with the beautiful scientist Vittoria Vetra (Ayelet Zurer), Langdon crisscrosses Rome looking for a canister of antimatter that could blow Vatican City to kingdom come. His only friend in the matter might be the deceased pope's right-hand man, Camerlengo Patrick McKenna (Ewan McGregor). It's a countdown to midnight to see if science and murder can overcome symbols and faith.
At its core, there is a great challenge in making one of Brown's novels into a film. His books are based on so much research that there is a mountain of background material needed to explain the context of the plot. Brown has figured out how to conquer this challenge; Howard has not. For Howard, it means having an in-depth dialogue between two characters who are supposedly rushed for time. Angels & Demons becomes a series of "hurry up and pontificate" scenes that cause an already long film to feel bloated. Add to this an odd sexual tension that Langdon exudes towards Vittoria in the most inappropriate situations, and the fact that they never run when trying to save a life, and you have a poorly paced film.
The best thing that can be said about Hanks in Angels & Demons is that he has a better haircut than he did in The Da Vinci Code. Despite the opening scene of Hanks in a Speedo to demonstrate his virility (there is never a need to see Hanks do a flip turn in a tiny bathing suit), he's just not right for this role. He's whiny when he's supposed to be forceful and he's ridiculous when he's acting the part of genius. There are so many "a-ha" moments that come out of the blue, it's laughable. Thankfully for Hanks, Zurer is so bland that she doesn't upstage him. McGregor does a slightly better job as the Camerlengo, but it's a low bar to be the best in this film.
At over two hours, the film drags on to the point where reading the book might seem like the time saving option. Howard does a poor job of creating tension, relying mostly on slow pans across sinister-looking men as Hanks and Zurer walk through crowds while trying to stop the killings. The movie features more clocks and time updates than an hour of 24, but Howard would have been well-served to watch an episode to see how they use it to heighten fear rather than remind the audience how much is left still to go.
In the midst of all the rubble, Howard does manage to do a couple things well. The special effects are quite complex and the gore factor is surprisingly high for the film's PG-13 rating. One particular sequence is remarkable, more for its enthusiastic destruction rather than its seamless place in the film. Scenes of the multitudes of cardinals are beautifully shot, making great use of their scarlet robes, and Howard plays with light in interesting ways to bisect characters into light and dark sides.
But these few atonements don't make up for the rest of the film's sins. With Brown's next novel due out this summer, it's an omen that we haven't seen the last of Langdon yet. Pray he leaves the Speedo home next time.


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Many people are living in fear during these uncertain times. They listen to all the negative media around them and become a product of the environment.
In addition, the core of their internal self talk is brimming with negativity and overflows with tremendous fear. These individuals possess little or no motivation. They fear loosing their jobs and allow the economic downturn to profoundly impact their personal lives and dreams for the future.
These employees suffer from lack of motivation. Their fear becomes the dominant thought and is reflected in all conversations. This type of fear tends to encourage external negative gossip which results in poor morale and reduced productivity in the workplace.
Is this what is happening in your workplace?
If so, it is certainly time to introduce motivation. I am not referring to "the jumping up and down" type of motivation. This type of exhilarated hype is strictly in the moment and doesn't last very long. It actually wastes valuable resources within today's economy.
This type of motivation must create and maintain self discipline and self confidence. It must generate self esteem and self respect. Let's strive for a profound motivation which will increase our self worth, and ultimately, our net worth.
We all need a deep internal form of motivation. We must have motivation that works today and lasts a lifetime. I am referring to the type of motivation which is individualized yet captivates the team and builds moral.
Think about it. What is the most important asset within your organization? What investment are you making to that asset on an ongoing basis?
The most important asset in every business is the human asset - the employees who are working for you and with you. If you take care of your employees, your employees will take care of the bottom line.
Every employee, in every organization, wants to be part of a team and wants to contribute to the success of their organization. Do you trust your employees?
Are you engaging your employees to find solutions to sales or production problems, to improving morale or to relieving their fears? (Please note I used the word engaging, not communicating, as there is a big difference.)
Of the top ten motivating factors in the workplace, involvement and contribution are ranked second. People like to feel they are worthy and if they are engaged, they feel trusted and empowered; and they are happy to be a contributing member of the organization.This one step alone builds employee self confidence and self esteem. This empowerment leads to self motivation, providing the employee is dong what he/she wants to do. Of course, this statement will be addressed in a future article and will delve into the subject of permanent self motivation.
We all know that only you can motivate you, no one else has the inside track. As a leader, all one can do is create an environment in which people are encouraged to motivate themselves. To do that, you need to engage your employees in finding a solution.
You need to change your role from a leader or communicator to a facilitator who engages employees into discussions - individual and team discussions.
- I recommend having private discussions with every employee and determine what their personal dreams are for the future. What do they want to do, to be or to have whether for the short, medium or long term?
- Then, create a plan together to contribute to the realization of the goals. Guess what will happen? You will find yourself with a motivated and loyal employee even during the down times.
However, an employer should ensure he/she has followed the same process before engaging others. As a leader, you need to demonstrate appropriate behaviors. You must know what you want out of life, where you are going, and how you will get there. Only then, will you be able to nurture others along the way.
The same values apply to team discussions where it is imperative you facilitate the most suitable work environment required by the team, and entice positive attitudes and appropriate behavior from the team. You must set significant ground rules that will lead to success.
Our dominant thoughts affect what we attract into our life. As a leader, it is your responsibility to ensure those thoughts are positive ones and proceed in the direction that you and your organization want to go.
You have a choice. If you do nothing, then fear remains the dominant thought. It is far more beneficial to facilitate a discussion concerning the present situation and develop a solid plan on how to move forward into the future.
The solution is: a discussion on how "we" as a team can get there. The team must take ownership of their ideas and implement them. All of a sudden, you create different dominant thoughts.
These are the thoughts of personal involvement, contribution, growth, and satisfaction. Hence motivation and productivity increases in leaps and bounds.


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BD FACSCanto Research System flow cytometer
Innovative optical design delivers highest sensitivity
The innovative designs for both the excitation and collection optics reduce excitation losses, yielding more information from each sample.
The optics of the BD FACSCanto system consist of an excitation source with three lasers, a blue (488-nm, aircooled, 20-mW solid state), a red (640-nm, 40-mW solid state), and a violet (405-nm, 30-mW solid state). Laser excitation optics illuminate cells in the sample and collection optics direct light scatter and fluorescence signals through spectral filters to the detectors.
The excitation optics consist of multiple fixed wavelength lasers, fiber optics up to the beam-shaping prisms, and achromatic focusing lenses that produce spatially separated beam spots in the flow cell. Each lens focuses the laser light into the gel-coupled cuvette flow cell. Since the optical pathway and the sample core stream are fixed, alignment is fixed from day to day and from experiment to experiment with no need for user intervention.
Excitation optics focus the laser beams
The emission signals are transmitted from the flow cell to the detector arrays, an octagon for the blue and a trigon each for the red and the violet laser signals. The octagon contains five PMTs and detects light from the 488-nm blue laser. A PMT in the octagon collects side scatter signals. The trigons contain three PMTs each and detect light from the 640-nm red and the 405-nm violet laser.
Emission spectra of commonly used fluorochromes
The BD FACSCanto system is designed for these fluorophore combinations.
Collection optics
The octagon and trigons are BD patented detector arrays that use serial light reflections to guide signals to their target detectors, resulting in highly efficient light collection and providing maximum signal retention at the detector level.
This BD serial reflective design further enhances instrument sensitivity by collecting the dimmest emission signals first, moving from the longest wavelengths (typically PE-Cy7) to the shortest (FITC).


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Wendy has the ability to match the right individual with the right business. She spends time getting to know the client and their needs and also gives each candidate quality time. I can highly recommend Wendy.
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Having worked with Wendy on various occasions from the perspective of a candidate and a recruiter, I can say that Wendy is first rate and gets 5 stars every time!!!! She always takes into consideration what you are looking for understanding the key attributes that you are looking for and only putting the relevant candidates forward or putting you forward as a candidate if the position is exactly what you are looking for!!! Wendy is always my first port of call whether I am recruiting or looking for the next step in my personal career.
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Wendy is and has always proved to be a genuine recruitment expert. Someone who takes the time to understand what both the candidates and the clients both want and need. Wendy offers a true recruitment solution.
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I first met Wendy about 20 years ago, when she placed me in a hotel management position. Since then she has helped me find many managers in several different parts of the country. All of whom, without exception, have proved to be most successful. Wendy takes time and trouble to understand the employer the job and the work environment, putting forward only the most suitable candidates. There is no doubt that I will use Wendy again when recruiting for a member of management in a hospitality related role and would not hesitate to recommend her.
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I have had the pleasure of working with Wendy several times over the past 20 years. Both in the capacity of finding me a suitable position and also in recommending to me suitable candidates. In both roles Wendy has always shown a broad and complete understanding of the Hospitality Industry which has resulted in the recruitment process being simpler and more beneficial to all parties.
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The UC College of Medicine, founded in 1819 by medical pioneer Daniel Drake, MD, is one of the oldest medical schools in the nation.
From graduate degrees to continuing education, the college offers a broad spectrum of educational opportunities.
The UC College of Medicine is continuing its upward path in cutting-edge research to enhance discovery sciences and facilitate translation of these discoveries to improve health and clinical care while recruiting new faculty. The new undergraduate program fosters scientific curiosity and investigation for our students. We are creating an environment of advanced clinical care that surpasses any in the region.
The College of Medicine features 26 academic departments, offering clinical, education and research opportunities.
The UC Cancer Institute focuses on disease-based centers of excellence to offer a multidisciplinary approach to cancer care, education and research.
The UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute provides advanced evidence-based treatment and active research of complex neurological conditions.
The UC Heart, Lung and Vascular Institute builds upon its nationally known cardiovascular diseases discoveries to make significant contributions to research, education and patient care.
The Center for Integrative Health and Wellness promotes the value of treating the whole person and works to provide evidence-based wellness initiatives across the Academic Health Center and into the community through education, research and clinical care.
The College of Medicine has identified four institutes in which we have outstanding quality, a track record of success, opportunities for funding and ability to advance translational research and deliver high-quality personalized care.
The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is known for its strong educational programs. From medical degrees to summer research programs, the College of Medicine offers some of the most innovative and captivating science and research opportunities in the nation.
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Biomedical informatics (BMI) is an interdisciplinary field that combines knowledge of information sciences and medical sciences to optimize use and application of biomedical data across the spectrum--from molecules to individuals to populations.
Biomedical Informatics is now the key to understanding biology and medicine. As an avalanche of data and an increased sophistication of technology change the way biomedical research is conducted, the discipline of biomedical informatics is an integral component of clinical and translational research for the health care infrastructure. Demand for researchers and health professionals trained in the field is rapidly increasing.
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Real Superheroes Live in Edmonton
Today I want to talk about superheroes. Not the kind you see in movies wearing capes and tights. But real life superheros in more modest attire … like hospital scrubs.
These superheros are the doctors, nurses and support staff that work in me – Edmonton's oldest hospital. Year after year these everyday heroes come to the rescue of thousands of Albertans.
Just think about the vast superpowers that are needed to keep dangerous infections at bay in overcrowded rooms. Sure Superman can fly, but can he perform over 30,000 surgeries every year in an underfunded hospital? I don't think so…but our superheros can.
But even superheroes get tired.
That's why I need the government to follow-through on its recommendation to replace my aged-out infrastructure — a building that is no longer appropriate for acute patient care.
In my video blogs, I've been upfront. For 20 years I've been at the top of the list, and for 20 years I've been waiting.
I'm tired of waiting. And my superheroes are too. They deserve much better.
Remember, if I get funded — patients win.
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Teebillz , the estranged husband of female pop singer Tiwa Savage has come out to dispel rumours of Tiwa's relationship with Wizkid.
Only yesterday Teebillz announced his break from social media to go on "spiritual maintenance" returned this morning to issue an expletive-laden defence of his wife, saying she would never have sexual relations with Wizkid, instead, she would rather be with DJ Cuppy's father Femi Otedola or Davido's father Adedeji Adeleke, both of them well known billionaires.
Read his full post here:
"Weather you like it or not Ayo is my lil bro and he knows not to cross me on blood Gang ❤….. we don't play that shit on 400 blocks! That's my lil Nigga and is Big Hommie Sauce kid aka Sinzu guaranteed me on the lil homie even though he's my blood and Mr Capable Banky W is my blood! ……… I'm just saying this to the general public that tend to come at me on some disrespectful Shit!!!! For your information! Thank you Titi for respecting me! your opinion on her and my lil bro Wizzy is bullshit! Don Jazzy! Jazzy! Will never allow that! WizKid they fuck Tiwa? I trusted you fam??????????? He will never allow that!!!! Tiwa gets mad at me on my own P but she will never put me down like that……. she better be fvking with Femi Otedola, Aliko Dangote, Or Mr Adeleke Aka Baba Olowo!!!. If you are not in that category then FUCK YOU..and at the the end of the day my hustle will match on with my responsibilities in my kids names !!! But 4real on Jamil#!!!!! Tiwa will never disrespect me like That!!! FuCK your opinion on them!!!! @tiwasavage@wizkidayo keep giving us that 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 congratulations blood @wizkidayo on The NIKE thanks for putting Naija On the Map' #Blessings❤"
Teebillz once revealed the extent of the marital problems he and Tiwa had in 2016, accusing her then of sleeping with her Mavin colleagues Don Jazzy and Dr Sid. In the aftermath of the social media meltdown, he reportedly went for mental health treatment for an extended period. Since then he has made a habit of posting relatively positive messages, until this morning.
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Images of the Spring-Part 3
1st of all, I'd like to thank Jack Steal for letting me join him on his podcast last night. Of course, co-host Topper Anton was there as well. Thank you both. If you'd like to listen to the podcast, it can be found here.
Most of the players have reported to spring training and have begun bullpen sessions, batting practice, and now, fielding.
We have a picture of one of the new members of the double play combo taking grounders. This will be a great sight to see in 2010.
Bullpen sessions are in full force and we have plenty of pictures.
The Images of Spring (Including the Elusive Beard of Mauer)
One of my favorite things about the beginning of Spring Training is the images we get along with. Between seeing favorite players back in action or getting that exciting first look at offseason additions, this is something to look forward to. The time has arrived.
We've all heard that Mauer had grown a beard, but we didn't get to see it until yesterday.
More pictures have come today showing Mauer having shaved his beard. It's sad. I think it fit him.
We have pictures of 2 of the newcomers, Hudson and Hardy, as they have reported early.
We have pictures of Liriano, Nathan, and Neshek, and a picture of Perkins, Slowey and Mike Maroth, a pitcher the Twins signed to a minor league deal this offseason.


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Over the Top Pens -Vintage Flair Never Goes Out of StyleNovember 14th, 2009 in member junk
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I have always come across Vintage Tea Cups always in clear glass, some with etching. Since for some strange reason We don't use them (Everybody in General). But they are so cute, I just wanted to put them into some use. Well it hit me when I started to make these pens. How cute would that look on a desk or home next to the phone? As a LOVER of all things Vintage, this is absolutely ADORABLE!!!
Maddie Mac Boutique is my Fan Page on Facebook
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Laser Marking Machines
The Fibre laser marking machine can be used for engraving on metal materials and some non-metallic materials. All kinds of fine and complex patterns can be marked on the surface of the product which is suitable for all types of super-fine marking. The system is PC-controlled and very easy to use. The engraving laser has a red light pointer to show the laser path while in operation.
Example of height difference
Height differences of 3 mm are compensated without loss of quality.
Example of cavity
Punch Ø: 15 mm
Font size: 3 mm
Stock removal: 0.5 mm
This overview shows you results by varying the forward feed and frequency. The output is always set to 35% in this example. The numbers from 100 to 800 represent the forward feed rate and the numbers from 20 to 70 indicate the selected frequency.
Benchtop Laser Marking Machine (PLMP20 model)
Whenever greater flexibility is required, it makes sense to use an open laser marker. Here you have considerably fewer restrictions with regard to the workpiece size. In addition, you can swivel the LaserMarker head (on the PLMPF30 model) as desired, making it possible to apply markings on vertical surfaces for example.
Laser Marker Machine (PLMPF30 model)
|Mains voltage
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|Working area (mm)
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|400 x 210 x 490
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|600 x 95 x 140
|600 x 305 x 680
|(1370-1480) x 850 x 800
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Closed Laser Marker (PLM20 & PLM30 models)
Continuous marking of cylindrical components is not possible without a motorised rotary axis. The motorised rotary axis continuously moves the workpiece into the optimum position. Marking is performed evenly over the entire length. Two sizes are available. With the standard lens, the marking area is 110 x 110 mm. This area can be increased for example by changing the lens.
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Clamping width: up to 80 mm
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Recommended Do's & Don'ts for
Settling Your Newly Adopted Romanian Rescue Dog
The importance of getting it right for your new Romanian Rescue Dog cannot be stressed enough. It is far easier to prevent problems arising than it is to try to undo them once something has happened.
By sticking to a few simple guidelines when your Romanian Rescue Dog first arrives at his new home with you, you can help make sure they settle quickly, happily and with as few problems as possible.
When collecting your dog you must take/have the following
- Your dog's ID tag with your name & details for you to attach as soon as you have him (If your dog's chip is not registered in the UK it will not read on a scanner, so if your dog does bolt/escape, at least if he has an ID tag, you stand half a chance of getting him back)
- Slip Lead
- Collar & Lead
- Harness
- Crate for the Car or some way of securing your dog in the car ie harness with seatbelt attachment
As soon as you have your dog, put him straight into the car in the crate.
Do not walk him around to see if he wants to toilet, most dogs don't toilet until they feel totally safe
Please Remember your dog will most probably be scared and would bolt if given half a chance
Please DO NOT Risk your Dog's Life
- It is best if new rescue dogs can meet resident dogs away from home somewhere quiet, have a little wander & a sniff together and then be brought back into the home together.
- Please bear in mind that many of these rescue dogs will be scared, so make sure you have them double leaded, one of which being a slip lead (but not in use) and don't expect them to walk as such, just to have a wander & a sniff and be able to meet their new friends before returning home
- Make any necessary arrangements so that rescue dogs and resident dogs don't have to be left alone in the same space for several weeks, or at least until it's obvious they have bonded and are very happy together.
- Once back in the home, allow your new dog time & space to himself away from resident dogs to process all the new information and experiences. A baby gate is ideal for this, to give them regular periods of down time but without shutting them away completely on their own. That way they can still see, hear and communicate with resident dogs and get used to all that is going on around them but without feeling overwhelmed and hassled by it all.
- GET YOUR DOGS MICROCHIP UPDATED IMMEDIATELY! This is so important, it is most likely in the first few days in a new environment that a dog could feel scared and more likely to run away if the opportunity arises. If the chip has not been registered to you, and your dog has just arrived from Romania His Chip Will NOT Show Up On Any Database In The UK it has to be registered first, so even though a scanner will read the microchip, they will have no way of tracing where that dog came from, meaning he will end up in kennels somewhere with the risk of being put to sleep if not claimed.
- LEAVE A LEAD ON WHEN YOU ARRIVE HOME. Leave a short lead trailing when you first arrive home in case you need to move your new rescue dog off of, out of or into anywhere, this will eliminate the need for you to grab for their collar, which could be scary to an already stressed dog that doesn't know you.
- Give them plenty of space & regular periods of quiet time during the first few days
- Avoid having lots of visitors to the house during the first week. Let your new arrival settle, get used to their new environment and get used to you before you start introducing more new people. Visitors tend to want to excessively fuss because they will know you rescued this dog from an awful situation, and this can cause your dog to feel nervous if new people start arriving and immediately throwing themselves at them. Let your dog choose to interact with your visitors, you should be able to tell how comfortable they are feeling from their body language, if they are happily leaping around your new visitors, then of course they will enjoy a fuss, but if they are hesitant and unsure, it is REALLY IMPORTANT that you let your dog set the pace for new introductions. If you try to encourage them to make friends, you can actually MAKE them scared of new people.
- Keep them separated from resident dogs for regular periods to allow them to get to know each other gradually & process all that is happening to them, but at the same time feel secure that they are not going to be 'bothered' any minute (preferably using a baby gate so they can see, smell & sniff one another but are not actually together).
- Keep them on a lead, preferably a long line in the garden for the first few days, some dogs can be very panicked by all they've been through & their new surroundings and you want to be sure they have no intention of trying to escape. This is especially important and a very real possibility if your new rescue dog was a street dog.
- Keep new dogs and resident dogs separate at feeding times for at least a few weeks, maybe longer. Your new dog will arrive very hungry! If they have spent any amount of time in a Romanian Public Shelter they will have had to fight for their food, and whilst, with many, this behaviour subsides quite quickly, during the settling in period, it will still be in the forefront of their mind. If an argument over food takes place, it could ruin the relationship between your new rescue dog and your resident dog forever, which will cause you many more problems in the long run.
- Always feed treats and any high value bones/chews etc separately, either in crates or separate rooms (baby gates are a godsend here)
- If you have a resident dog, pick up all the toys for the first few days/weeks until you can see how they are getting on, and to give them time to get to know each other and settle in each other's company. If your resident dog is used to playing with toys with you, take them in a separate room for playtimes so they don't miss out, and leave your rescue dog with a treat to keep him happy.
- Double lead your rescue dog when you first start walking them outside, in case they panic and slip a collar or harness. Best combination is harness + lead and a flat collar + lead. Or you could have a slip lead on as well as your ordinary collar/harness & lead, but don't use it, it's only there as a back-up if anything goes wrong.
- Take your rescue dog out to go to the toilet every 2 hours (every hour if a puppy) this will lessen the risk of accidents in the house and give you the opportunity to praise all toileting outside, increasing the likelihood they will quickly learn where they are suppose to go to the toilet.
- Don't keep fussing over them, they will most likely not be used to it and although you may feel you are comforting them, they can actually find it more stressful on top of the stress of finding themselves in a whole new strange environment.
- Don't allow them to follow you everywhere and have access to all areas of the house for the first few days/weeks. Often these dogs will not be used to all the home comforts we offer them and if you allow them free reign over everything, you could find them developing resource guarding behaviours over all the new & wonderful 'stuff' they find at their pawtips. Plus it can help prevent the development of separation anxiety.
- Don't Let them on beds or sofas for the first few weeks. Again this can instigate resource guarding, which once it starts to happen, is more difficult to stop than if you can prevent it from starting and being practised in the first place.
- Don't allow them to keep demanding attention from you. This is usually insecurity behaviour and you could enhance the possibility of separation anxiety and owner possessiveness (resource aggression) developing by always giving in to their demands for attention.
- Don't mess about with your rescue dog's feet – this is a very sensitive area (instinctively) for dogs, leave grooming, bathing and rubbing with a towel until they are a bit more familiar with you and a relationship of trust has been established. Your new rescue will most likely smell quite unpleasant, and whilst some will tolerate being bathed, it could be another stressor for them on top of an already stressful week! if you can leave it a couple of days, they might feel more comfortable about you doing it
- Don't Take your rescue dog for walks for a few days. (Unless it is blatantly obvious they enjoy walking on a lead and being out and about) We, as owners, feel they need walks every day to be happy, but many of these dogs will not be used to our busy environments and find them scary & stressful, on top of the already stressful experiences they have been through leading up to their arrival with you . They will be tired enough with processing all that has and is happening to them, they need time to settle to get ready to take on the environment outside. (Google -Stress Stacking in Dogs for a more detailed explanation about this)
- Don't Expect your rescue dog to be used to wearing a collar and walking on a lead. If they have had any experience of being on the end of a dog catchers pole, they will most likely be terrified if you start trying to pull them along on a lead. Do plenty of lead practise in the garden in the first few days, without all the distractions they will face when the actually go out for walks, to get them used to it and to realise it's nothing to worry about.
- Don't Let your rescue dog off the lead for at least several weeks (probably much longer & with some never) unless you are 100% certain you have a reliable recall, that WILL NOT FAIL in the presence of unexpected distractions.
WHAT TO EXPECT FOR THE FIRST FEW WEEKS (At Least!)
When your rescue dog first arrives with you, it is important to be 100% aware and realise he will need time to adjust and settle. If I took one of my dogs and left them in a strange house where they didn't know anyone, I would expect them to be very unsettled, upset, confused and very stressed, and to display any range of behaviours which they would not normally display.
I would expect all this from a dog that has never had any upset in their life and has lived knowing nothing but love, safety and security. So imagine how much worse it is for a rescue dog from Romania. These dogs could have spent some time trying to survive on the streets, would have had to endure the horrors of a Romanian Public Shelter and how they're treated and handled there. They would have spent 2 days on a transport vehicle with yet more strange dogs and people, 2 days in another kennel environment with MORE strange dogs and people before they finally arrive with you, yet another new environment with more strange people and possibly more strange dogs, along with a completely new routine and level of expectations.
Some dogs cope with all of this remarkably well, but some don't, and it would serve adopters and fosterers better to assume that they won't cope and behave and handle them accordingly. That way, you are far more likely to prevent problems than if you assume they will be fine, or that they will be grateful for this wonderful life you have offered them and don't provide them with the necessary consistency, boundaries and structure that they need at this most unstable of times.
Important points to remember in order to provide structure in the early weeks
- Have all the equipment you might need ready for when your dog arrives. That way you will be prepared.
- Keep YOUR behaviour consistent. Your rescue dog will learn much quicker from knowing what is expected of him. Avoid confusing him by making sure everyone in the house is doing the same things.
- Provide a secure, safe place for him to be left alone. Start doing this as soon as he arrives, even if only for 5 or 10 minutes at a time while you go elsewhere in the house. The more times you can repeat this from day one, the better your dog will cope with being left when you have to go out for longer periods.
- Expect some problems in the early settling in period, and be prepared for it to be a bit stressful and unsettling for everyone in the house to start with. All legitimate rescue's will provide support and advice, but it can never hurt to have already sourced a reputable local trainer or behaviourist you can call upon if needed. I would recommend speaking to your trainer and asking them if they have any experience of working with Romanian Dogs, because they are a little bit different. I would also be looking for a trainer that is registered with a recognised body of professionals, such as PPGBI (Pet Professional Guild British Isles) IMDT (Institute of Modern Dog Trainers) the APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers) or COAPE (Centre of Applied Pet Ethology). You can click on any of those website links and there will be an option to enter your postcode and search for a registered trainer local to you. By using someone registered with these organisations, you are ensuring your trainer has been fully assessed and uses positive reward based methods of training and handling. (The dog training industry is unregulated and therefore it is possible for pretty much anyone to set themselves up as a trainer, but this doesn't mean they will be a good trainer or behaviourist, with up to the date knowledge. I know for a fact, many trainers are still using aversive methods for training and dealing with behaviour problems, which if used on a rescue dog, will most likely cause more problems than it solves)
This is a critical transition period. Dogs are particularly impressionable when they first arrive in a new environment, and how well you manage their behaviour during this transitional period will have a direct effect on how quickly they settle and become a well adjusted member of the family.
Please plan to invest time during this period to socialise, teach and get acquainted with your new dog and his/her unique character.
It will definitely be worth the extra effort 🙂
- Resource guarding
- Separation Anxiety
- House soiling
- Demanding Attention
- Snatching at food
- Escaping
- Running off
- Fear of new people (growling / reactivity)
- Fear of other dogs (growling / reactivity)
- Counter surfing
- Bin Raiding
- Not liking a lead being put on
- Pulling on the lead or not wanting to move when the lead is on
- Stress behaviours (Chewing / Shredding)
- Digging
If there is anything you are concerned about or unsure of, please discuss this with your rescue organisation BEFORE you get your dog.
- Slip lead
- A long training line (15 – 30ft)
- Baby Gate(s)
- Harness
- Crate
- Plenty of tasty treats (Think cooked meats rather than anything too rich as their tummy may be a little sensitive for a few days)
- Treat bag
Prevention of Problems During the First Few Days & Weeks
Following Adoption Are Critical.
Problems that Happen During this Time can Lead to
Long Term Issues or Even Adoption Failure.
- If Bones would rain from the sky – Suzanne Clothier
- On Talking Terms With Dogs – Turid Rugaas
- Cautious Canine – Patricia McConnell
- I'll be Home Soon – Patricia McConnell
- The Other End of the Leash – Patricia McConnell
- The Culture Clash – Jean Donaldson
- Mine! A Practical Guide to Resource Guarding – Jean Donaldson
- Man Meets Dog – Konrad Lorenz
- How To Speak Dog – Stanley Coren
- Charlie The Dog Who Came In From The Wild – Lisa Tenzin-Dolma
- Love Has No Age Limit – Patricia McConnell & Karen London
There are many other books by all of these authors, all of which are worth reading, some relate to specific problems and some are more generalised.
Good Luck and Enjoy Your Wonderful New Friend 🙂
Two of the dogs shown here are Romanian Rescue Dogs… Happy, Relaxed and finally enjoying life!
If you know of anyone that would benefit from this article, please feel free to share it 🙂


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Hello, everyone. Here's a little background on what you can expect if you haven't yet read my in-depth look at Carolina linebacker Jon Beason in Sunday's Charlotte Observer. The picture here, by the way, is one I snapped of our photographer David Foster shooting pictures of Beason for this story.
Check out the way Beason's left eyebrow arches. "Just like 'The Rock,'" Beason said, referring to the former college football player turned movie star. Beason said his eyebrow arches like that naturally when he adopts certain expressions. He actually tried to push it back down for one of these photos, to no avail.
In any case, in this magazine-length story that takes up more than a full page of The Observer (UPDATE: it is now POSTED HERE) you will find these and other nuggets:
** How "Beavis and Butt-head" were part of one of one of the greatest days of Beason's life.
** How Beason tried to gently sabotage his pre-draft workout with New England coach Bill Belichick because he didn't want to play for the Patriots.
** Who Beason considers the greatest overachiever in his family (hint: it's not him).
Enjoy the story, and enjoy this beautiful weekend. Don't forget to check back on "Scott Says" frequently on Sunday during and after the game, when I will be blogging LIVE from the Panthers-Saints game.


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Fighting for hockey grand final glory
Well the final weekend of hockey has arrived, after 21 weeks of games only two teams in each grade are left standing.
The weekend will kick off on Friday afternoon with the Under 18 Girls and conclude on Saturday night with the Division 1 Men, with plenty of action on the turf in between.
The question on everybody's lips is "who will achieve the ultimate prize?"
The first grand final to be decided will be the Under 18 Girls commencing at 4:30pm Friday, when Park Royal Panther take on Risdon. Panthers finished top and went straight through after defeating St Andrews in the qualifying final have enjoyed the week off. Risdon, however, have come from third spot on the ladder after meeting Crystal Brook in the elimination final and St Andrews in the preliminary final may be suffering after close games.
Panthers will need Talia Phillips, Lana Kay-Bulloch, Grace Tattoli and Ashley Fuchs to play well, whilst Risdon will be asking Jess and Hannah Marwick, Jess Axon and Alana Zubrinich to find something special to help them win the big prize.
Under 18 Boys will be next to take to the turf to do battle. Panthers will take on St Andrews. Panthers finished top and went straight through after defeating St Andrews in the qualifying final have enjoyed the week off. St Andrews played the preliminary final and made their way through after playing Risdon.
This will be a very close game with Panthers hoping that Jay Norton, Deakin McLaughlin, Owen Fuchs and Dion Smith can show the way to victory. St Andrews will be asking big things of Cooper Lane, Ben Burgess, Ryan Monaghan and Hamish Barr to help them get the shield.
Then there will be a change of pace and a strong smell of deep heat will emanate from the turf area, as the Over 40's Men play in the next game. This will be between Park Royal Panthers and Risdon. Panthers finished the minor rounds in second place and booked a ticket straight into the "big dance" two weeks ago after beating St Andrews in the qualifying final. Risdon on the other hand finished third and have had to get their ticket the hard way, defeating St Andrews in a close preliminary final last week.
This will be a tough and exciting match to watch, however Panthers would be seen as a slight favourite to win. Risdon will need their big guns in John and Mikk Northcott, Marty Pepe, Darren Kay-Bulloch and goal keeper Lech Jagiello to produce some magic on the night to combat the strong Panthers outfit. Players to watch for Panthers would consist of Andy Fuchs, Brett Nimo, Paul Phillips, Marcus Webb, Vinnie Degioia and goal keeper David Tilbury.
The last match of Friday night will be the Division 3 Men, with Park Royal Panthers taking on Strykers. Panthers defeated Strykers in a comeback win during the qualifying final a fortnight ago. After being 2 nil down, they rallied and ended up winning 3-2 to book a spot straight into the grand final. Strykers would have been disappointed that they needed to take the long route to the final. They played a tough game against Crystal Brook in the preliminary final and after 90 minutes of hockey the teams could not be separated and Strykers went though as they finished higher on the ladder.
Strykers will need the likes of Scott Tattoli, Chris McMahon, Scott Smith, and Corey Stephenson to play very well if they are a chance of winning. Panthers will look to Adam Conradi, Charlie Webb, Richard Mummery and Vinne Degioia to help them get over the line. This is a tough one to pick a winner.
Saturday at 9:00 am will see the finals continue, with St Marks taking on Park Royal Panthers in Under 14 Girls. St Marks booked a spot straight into the final 2 weeks ago after defeating Panthers in the qualifying final. Panthers won their way through the preliminary final after defeating Risdon to set up another showdown with the girls from St Marks.
St Marks would be going into this game as a slightly fancied winner, with players like Hannah Longmire, Katelyn Guy and Edyn Manfield tearing it up on the field. Panthers will look to Montana Coe, Sophie Tattoli, Phobie Attkins and Isobel Dick to perform well in order to combat the St Marks team.
Park Royal Panthers face off with Risdon in the Under 14 Boys. Panthers would be a favourite to win this game, they have had an exceptional season. They went straight to the grand final after meeting Risdon in the qualifying final a couple of weeks ago. Risdon regrouped and managed to get past St Marks in the preliminary final last week to enable themselves to have another crack at beating Panthers.
Risdon will need Dylan and Adam Hissey, Fraser Murray Jayden Wauchope and Zac Northcott to play their best games of the year to overcome Brodie Maywald, Jackson Whitaker, Charlie Webb and Ryder Petagna for the Panthers team.
The first of the senior finals for Saturday at 12 noon,will see the highly fancied Risdon take on the ladies from Crystal Brook in the Division 3 Women. Risdon finished the minor rounds on top of the ladder and Crystal Brook found themselves in third spot. Risdon have had the week of leading into the grand final after defeating Panthers in the qualifying final. Crystal Brook have defeated St Andrews (elimination final) and Panthers (preliminary final) to secure a chance to win the premiership.
Crystal Brook will need to subdue Paula Blieschke, Jo-Anne Ferme, Angie Dunstall and Sophie Tattoli to increase their chances of winning. The Brookies will be hoping that Fleur Greatorex, Julia Murrie, Tilly Brock, Angela Harvie and Tiahn Wendes are firing on all cylinders to help them get of the line.
Crystal Brook will feature in the Division 2 Women's game against Park Royal Panthers. The Brookies will be looking to win their third premiership in as many years.
Panthers finished the season on top of the ladder and have made their way to the final by defeating St Andrews in the qualifying final, giving them a week off. Crystal Brook finished third and have made their way into the final by defeating Risdon (elimination final) and St Andrews (preliminary final). Setting up a showdown against Panthers for the third year in a row. Panthers will need Annette Lane, Chloe Buchanan, Mikayla Colyer, Zoe Barker and Nicole Ferme to play well. Crystal Brook will look to Paula Peterson, Nicole Rafanelli, Ali Gulin, Elyce Malycha and Peta Renshaw to get them over the line. This is going to be a very close match and should provide plenty of excitement.
In the Division 2 Men, Park Royal Panthers will take on St Andrews. St Andrews went straight through to the grand final after defeating Panthers in the qualifying final. Panthers defeated Risdon in the preliminary final to book their place in the grand final. This will be another evenly matched game with both of these teams displaying a high degree of skill.
St Andrews will be relying on Dylan Brooks, Archie Pittaway, Dave Monaghan and Ryan Monaghan to guide them to the ultimate prize. Panthers will need Andy Fuchs, Deakin Mclauglin, Jay Norton, Alex Brock and Brett Nimo to be at their best to enable them to win this game.
Division 1 Women will kick off at 5:15pm with Risdon taking on Park Royal Panthers. Panthers will be looking to go back to back, however the strong Risdon team will be pulling out all the tricks they can to stop this from happening.
Risdon finished the season on top of the ladder after some strong performances throughout the year and would be going into this game as favourites ahead of the Panthers outfit. Risdon defeated Panthers pretty convincingly in the qualifying final which would boot their confidence. Panthers had to go back and play Mid North Cruisers in the preliminary final last week and came away with their spot in the grand final after a close match.
This game is going to be a battle make no doubt about it. Panthers will need goal keeper Deana Spencer, half back Madeline Jordan, full backs Paige Spencer and Kylan Reddaway to play very well to have a chance against the strong attack of Risdon and will also be looking for Talia Philips and Grace Tattoli to score some goals for them. The mid field and attack that Risdon will have through, Sean and Darcy Blieschke, Jess Marwick, Elke Holze, Danielle White and Jamie Glodie will be hard for Panthers to counter.
The last game for Saturday will be the Division 1 Men. This will be between Park Royal Panthers and St Andrews. There has been a fierce rivalry building between these two teams of the past few years. Each of them featuring in the final game of the year and beating each other. Panthers hold bragging rights after last year's grand final and will be trying their hardest to win back to back.
Panthers finished the minor round in first position and defeated St Andrews to gain automatic entry to the grand final. St Andrews played Risdon in a tough encounter during the preliminary final which saw them win in the last 10 minutes of the game after trailing all night. Setting up a showdown this week.
St Andrews will need Angelo Anastasiou and Sam Ferme to try and work out how to get the ball past John Leske in goals for Panthers. John has been instrumental in keeping Panthers in winning position during games for a few years now. It is not an impossible task, they will just need to find something special to do it, Sam and Angelo have pulled some special goal out of their hat at times.
The St Andrews defence will need to work out how to keep Lee Kirchner quite for Panthers as he can be very damaging in front of goals. Other players to watch in this game for St Andrews will be Dom Keain, Kane Daws, Mitchell Young and Byron Johns in goals. Panther players to watch will include Cavan and Dion Smith, Dylan Adams and Matt Lowe. This promises to be a cracker of a game to watch.
The Board of Management would like to wish all the teams competing in the grand finals the best of luck. We thank everyone who has helped throughout the season and hope to see you all again in 2019


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Council will consider April ballot issues
After nearly a month away from City Hall, City Council will return to its chambers Jan. 6 and consider asking voters to dump the city's special Taxpayer's Bill of Rights requirements. Depending upon what city leaders think, voters could decide the future of this Douglas Bruce-spawn in the April municipal election, though any changes would have no effect on the enforcement of the more famous state TABOR requirements.
Dan Stuart, chairman of the city's Sustainable Funding Committee, which plans to make the recommendation, says repealing the city's TABOR will allow local enterprises to spend more money on improvements than they're currently allowed.
"This, I wouldn't expect would cost anyone money because we're still subject to state TABOR," Stuart says, noting Colorado Springs is the state's only city with its own version of TABOR. "It's a matter of trying to save money and keep enterprises like the airport keep their options open to long-term improvements."
Repealing TABOR may be difficult. Voters ousted Bruce from the Legislature and turned down his 2008 ballot initiatives, but they also panned the county's proposed sales tax increase and turned down an attempt to gut the state's TABOR and benefit education. If voters think repealing the city TABOR will cost them money, Stuart says, there's a good chance they won't repeal it.
"There will certainly need to be some public education on this," Stuart says.
The committee is also recommending that Council ask voters to let the city keep about $800,000 collected in 2008 that exceeds TABOR limits, and to extend a mill levy that earns about $3 million annually past its expiration at the end of 2009. JAS
Pure as the mom next door
Teens who took an abstinence pledge went on to have just as much sex as their non-pledging peers and then used less birth control, according to a new study by a Johns Hopkins University researcher.
The study employed federal data to compare a group of teens who formally promised not to have premarital sex with a second group of teens who didn't make a promise, but who held similar religious views and attitudes toward sex. "Taking a pledge doesn't seem to make any difference at all in any sexual behavior," researcher Janet Rosenbaum told the Washington Post.
Federal funding for abstinence-only sex education has increased dramatically during the Bush administration, to more than $200 million in 2008, Rosenbaum writes in the journal Pediatrics. While other researchers have questioned the effectiveness of abstinence pledges, she claims to be the first to make an "apple-to-apple" comparison by comparing groups with similar backgrounds.
Randy Wilson of Colorado Springs, who hosted the ninth Father Daughter Purity Ball last May at The Broadmoor, says he doesn't think this kind of research applies to his event, which asks fathers to take a pledge to be their daughters' "authority and protection in the area of purity."
"We're calling fathers to be there for their children," Wilson says. AL
State budget view darkens
With no one certain how bad the state's budget problems will be in 2009, it's a bad sign that Gov. Bill Ritter's office is now saying its projected shortfall once fairly low was based on outdated information.
The Denver Post reports that Ritter's office now projects a $230 million shortfall for the fiscal year ending in June. This is more than three times the amount Ritter's office projected less two weeks ago, though it's still rosier than the $600 million shortfall projected by legislative staff.
However big the shortfall turns out to be, expect state budget cuts and a legislative session punctuated with the question, "How are we going to pay for that?" AL
More four-day weeks
The clerk's offices and the health department are the latest branches of El Paso County government hoping to save a few bucks on utilities by shifting to a four-day work week.
Beginning Jan. 5, the clerk's offices at Centennial Hall, 200 S. Cascade Ave., and Powers Branch, 5650 Industrial Place, will only be open Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The branch at Chapel Hills Mall, on the north side next to JCPenney, will be open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The health department, which eliminated 37 positions as its budget shrunk by more than $1 million, will also shift to a Monday-through-Thursday schedule Jan. 5, keeping its office at 301 S. Union Blvd. open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on those days.
El Paso County started the four-day plan for many of its administrative offices as a cost-saving measure in late 2007. AL
Kato returns home
Kato the pit bull, detained by the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region on Oct. 18 for seeming dangerous (but not actually biting anyone), has been returned to his owners. (See the original story at csindy.com: "Good dog. Bad dog." News, Dec. 4.)
Partners Kelly Holmes and Eugena "Genie" Fisher say they were overjoyed when their pooch was allowed to return to their Old Colorado City home Dec. 19. Kato will be home at least until Holmes and Fisher go to trial on charges of owning a dangerous animal. Another charge, for failing to restrain Kato, was apparently dropped.
Fisher and Holmes were charged after a Humane Society officer came into their yard and said he felt threatened by Kato. The officer says Kato lunged at him. Fisher, Holmes and a witnessing neighbor say the dog just brushed past the officer on the way to the front yard. JAS
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Day 415 (Indonesia – Java Day 21)
The bike box I got the other day is relatively small, so I ended up taking my bike apart more than I really wanted. Even so, there was no room for my rear wheel, which I will have to package up separately. While dismantling the bike, I decided to give it a complete clean. Altogether I spent about four hours cleaning and packaging the bike. I am fearful for my bum. The right side, which was previously the problem one, is nearly recovered. But I now have a new sore on the left side, despite the fact I haven't been riding. I don't get it. Maybe I now have infection lurking under the surface, waiting for the slightest provocation to create a sore. I will seriously be at a loss about what to do if the new bike seat I have ordered doesn't allow me to ride again without developing sores. I am getting more and more frustrated about being in Yogya. I am seriously missing alone time. I can't deal with constantly being around people. From the moment I wake up to the moment I sleep, there is someone around, some kind of human noise. I long for the open road.
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