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West Highland White Terriers: Westies
West Highland Terriers
West Highland White Terriers—Westies—are a dog breed originally bred in the West Highlands of Scotland. They are related to the Scottish Terrier. While Scottish Terriers can be black, red, cream, or white, the Westies are always white.
The story goes that Edward Donald Malcolm (1837-1930), 16th Laird of Poltalloch, was troubled that his reddish-brown terriers he used as game dogs were being mistaken for foxes and shot at. His solution was to breed only his white dogs and thus was born the West Highland White Terrier.
These distinctive dogs were officially named the West Highland White Terrier in 1908 by the American Kennel Club. For several decades, Westies have consistently been about the 30th most popular dog in the United States, out of around 100 breeds. They are the 3rd most popular terrier dog in Britain, though only half as many of them are bred today in the UK as ten years ago.
The Westie Dog
The first West Highland White Terriers landed in America in 1908, and they were immediately popular.
There have been white terriers in Scotland since at least the 16th century when King James I of England gave a dozen of them to France as a gift. Some say they originated on the Isle of Skye.
The Westies were first used to control rats, foxes, badgers, and other small animals. Hunters of small game trained them as game dogs. These men were from isolated clans that lived in the harsh environment of the vales and glens of the Scottish Highlands.
The Westie terrier proved to be rugged earthdogs, well suited to rough and dangerous conditions. Their double coat protects them in bad weather.
West Highland White Terrier
The West Highland White Terrier is a robust, muscular dog with a distinctive, remarkably bright, white coat. It's dry coat needs daily brushing and regular stripping. The undercoat is soft and dense; the outer coat is rough.
An adult Westie weighs 15-20lbs. The male stands about 11" tall and the female around 10". They have pointed prick ears, that stand erect and wide apart. The straight short tail is shaped like a carrot. They have bright, deep set, almond shaped, dark eyes.
The Westies are well balanced, agile, strongly built dogs with powerful jaws and big teeth for a small dog. They have a deep chest, very muscular thighs, and a distinctive gait that is free and easy. The typical life span is 12-16 years.
The Westie Terrier
West Highland Terriers are active, independent, confident, strong-willed, stubborn, hardy, happy dogs with high self-esteem. They make for wonderful traveling companions that are social, friendly, loyal, faithful, devoted, and obedient. They are good natured, and they love people, especially children.
The Westie dog is noted for its high prey drive. It loves toys and loves to chase balls and play fetch. They are an inquisitive earth-dog that loves to dig holes. It is an excellent watchdog that tends to bark a lot.
If a Westie is allowed to become pack leader it may snap when irritated and be combative to other dogs. Its owner must be a firm consistent leader.
The Leader of the Pack
Your dog depends on you for survival. Dogs have helped men hunt and guarded us while we slept for Lord knows how long. They are naturally inclined to cooperate with people.
Nonetheless, dogs retain their animal instincts and part of that is the instinct to test your authority. A dog has deep inside the instincts of a wolf. And in no wolf pack is there more than one leader. The most important thing about being a dog owner is to be the pack leader in your house.
A fish swims, a bird flies, a snake slithers, a dog walks. Your dog needs to walk every day with you to release energy. The most important part of that walk besides the sunshine, fresh air, and exercise, is that you are leading the dog—it is not leading you. In a dog's mind the leader always leads the way.
If you ever watch a pack of wolves walking, the leader of the pack is always out front and everybody else follows him. Make your dog heel; make it learn to follow you. Do not let it pull you on the leash. Do not let your dog sniff anywhere he wants or eliminate anywhere he wants.
Do not let your dog go through a doorway before you. If you are going to take her outside, you go out the door first. If she gets habituated to going out ahead of you, she will begin to think of herself as your leader.
It is OK for a dog to sleep with you but it should be taught to never jump onto your bed uninvited.
It is best not to play with your dog when it approaches you with a toy in its mouth. Ignore it and wait a while until the dog forgets the toy, and then you pick up the toy and throw it for the dog to fetch. YOU initiate the action.
Do not play tug-of-war with a dog but if you ever do YOU must win. It might be OK to throw something for your dog to fetch if it submissively sets it down at your feet and then sits quietly. Teach your dog that it must release a ball or toy if it expects you to play.
Affection should be initiated by you. Dogs may come over to paw your leg, bat your arm, stick their head in your face, or try to climb up on you—demanding affection. That is dominating behavior; pack leader wolves exhibit that same behavior. Shoo them away. When a dog is calm, relaxed and being perfectly obedient is when you softly say her name and give her warmth and affection.
If your dog is sleeping on the floor, never walk around it as wolves do their pack leader. Either make it move out of your way or step right over it.
When you establish eye contact with a dog, it must always look away first, as a wolf will do with its leader. If you avert your gaze first your dog is dominating you.
Dogs should not have a perpetual food supply available. It must learn the important lesson that to obey is to eat. You decide the time and place that your dogs feed and make sure they know it.
Do not use your dog's name during correction or out of anger. Only use its name when giving positive reinforcement.
All animals including dogs understand a universal language—they read energy and emotions. They do not reason; they react.
Many Americans treat dogs as if they were human children. They bend over backwards to be "nice" to them. They think this is what will make them happy. But what really makes a dog happy is being welcome in any and all social situations and for that to be the case it must be well behaved. A happy dog is not a confused dog as to who the leader of the pack is. Firmly establishing that you are the leader is what will make a dog feel safe, secure, and happy.
I don't actually do this stuff but you are supposed to.
CUTE! and very informational. I love Westie and other small dogs as well. I have a mini-pin name DeDe, cute as she can be. Thank you for this wonderful well written hub on Westies. I have missed you. God Bless and come visit when you have some free time. Voted-Up! as always!!!!!
I used to have a Westie named Maggie. I rescued her from the animal shelter. I just loved her, she was a wonderful companion. Your little Westie is cute as a bug!!
James A Watkins, Wonderful informative hub on the White Terrier; Westies! You have also imparted some of your wisdom on keeping the upper hand with them. They are beautiful! The fluffy white frosty coat and the pick pointed ears make them adorable! My sister in law has one and she is well trained and delightful I must say but quite territorial and alert!
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Great tips! I am a Westie fan who has bred two of them. Mine is exactly like the curious Westie pup in your pic! I fully agree. In whatever we do, we always have to emerge as the leader. Or they will assume leadership and it will become difficult to discipline them. Thanks for sharing! Sharing this!
thank you for the cailn picturs. You put one for me. i love your cailn lassie. maybe i will see her agen soon if i do my work
Ms D let me see Cailin today. Canyou guys put some more picturs of her for me to see? Now we go reAD sPLATTO!
Westies are so adorable as well as smart. Your hub gave me such insight into this breed. And I loved reviewing the rules for being leader of the pack. Learned a few things that I will put in to practice. Thank you James. Big votes and sharing.
We have a 4 year old Westie named Wilson!! Love that special breed!
Hi James, I made a comment on this hub a couple weeks ago, at least, but maybe through some glitch, it got lost in the ether.
Ok, I'll try again. I just talked to my sister today. She has two westies, Chloe and Thistle, and I could not believe it when she told me that she hand-strips Thistle's coat (Chloe won't tolerate this). Fortunately, my sister does have her 22 year old son to help her do this, and he's good at it. She has owned 3 westies, and is of the opinion that most westies will have fewer skin problems if you hand-strip their coat.
Anyway, I also commented originally that I loved the movie Chariots of Fire, which has many things to recommend it. One thing is that the Lidell family owned a westie, and there are a couple of scenes in the movie where they're shown walking their westie across the heath.
I know you will enjoy your westie, Cailin.
Great hub, I think once you become a westie lover/owner there is no going back. Our Alfie is very old now, nearly 15 I think and has been a total joy while I was growing up, the best pet and friend I could have. He is a part of our family in a way no other animal has ever been.
Hi James, I just scanned through and could not find what I was looking for, so will just ask you. Do Westies shed a lot? My brother has a Schnauzer and it does not shed at all. I am thinking again about getting a small dog if I do, it will be a Westie. They are so adorable and also make a great companion so I have heard and read. Thanks. I just love looking at your pics of the Westies. :)
Thank you James! ...and I will read more of your articles as well.
Take care,
Hi James, I just loved reading your whole article about the Westies!...they are so adorable and sweet!...And your dog is so cute! ....I don't think I've heard of Westies before reading this today...they do look very similar to Scottish terriers, which I've always called Scottie dogs!...Thanks for sharing with us about the beautiful Westies....This article is very well done!
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its julie. I could look at kailin today because im being good. i like to look at her and frodo. maybe you two will let me take her for a wakl. Now I have to do my spring show.
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Great info! I've been admiring "Wee Jock" the Westy in the Scottish mystery series, "Hamish McBeth" recently. Very cute and clever breed of dog, indeed! Voted up and useful! :)
We have what we believe to be a white westie however she has a bent tail tall ears and over all purplish skin hues the tail is bent maybe one half inch from the body and bend straight towards her head is this a true westie is it a birth defect or simply a different breed terrier?? thanks
What a very informative hub! I love these kind of dogs. They are so lovely. Thanks for sharing James.
Sorry 4 the late reply James and thnku for welcoming me....have a blessed day.
James, What an elucidating, riveting, thoughtful article on the life and times of Westies! In particular, you really excel at providing the background and training information which Westie-admirers and potential enthusiasts would like to know. For example, I like how you make a point -- such as regarding going outside, looking at, and playing with Westies -- and explain what to do and what the consequences are (leadership established) or are not (leadership challenged, confused). Additionally, your choice of photos is such an illustrative and summative contribution to what you're saying in the nearby text.
This is great learning fun, and Cailin is a really lucky girl!
Voted up + all (of course, because J.A.W. is the author).
Respectfully, and with many thanks for sharing, Derdriu
I love these dogs. I have told my husband this will be our next dog. We have decided we're getting old and need to go with smaller dogs.
Enjoyed your hub. Voted Up
Loved the hub. Great information and photos but I have to say the "A Whole Lotta Westies" is a heart stealer! We have a Westie neighbor and he and my min pin run back and forth along the fence barking and playing. They are cute little guys and you did them justice. Voted up.
Nice hub which was interesting to read... I got useful information about rearing dogs as pets and our behaviour towards them. Really worthy...
Fascinating hub! These Westies are adorable and the photos and darling. You must have so much fun with your Westie. What I enjoyed so much were the training tips. I've never had a dog, but if I ever get one, I am following your tips. I never thought that you have to teach the dog who is "the leader of the pack." It makes perfect sense though. Thanks for sharing this information and another interesting hub!
I enjoyed reading your article; the picture of the Terriers on the stairs and running are so cute.
We just got a westie/dachshund mix who is three and I love getting to know her. I find your comments on Westies really accurate. She is an amazingly open, affectionate and sweet dog, full of curiosity and good spirits - now I'm curious about her other half, the dachshund! Thanks for the heartwarming pictures and tips.
What an interesting history about the Westies! I had to laugh to myself regarding your dog training tips. It appears that our dogs have been training us for years! Haha! Those surely are cute photos you used in this hub. Enjoyed reading this. Voted up and useful.
These pictures are adorable! These dogs are precious, almost as precious as my miniature schnauzers lol. I'm a dog lover of any breed really. They are so loving and loyal. As always, great article James :)
These are beautiful. A brother had one for years and ran over it in his drive-way by some unlucky set of circumstances. I don't particularly like terriers but I would probably take that curious pup. lol
Awww. . .so adorable! Show me a dog - any dog! and I will fall in love. Lol! The Westies are a very feisty and intelligent Terrier breed, and it was very interesting to hear the history of this breed. Hmm, I wonder how long it took the photographer, before getting those twelve Westies to sit still on the staircase, and look so attentive in to the camera? Hehe!
James - As always, I enjoyed reading your superb work. You are the greatest! Thanks.
I'm still a hippie...or at least a wannabe...; ) I think I'm going to hold off on my Golden Retriever hub for now. Writing about something else right now. Just not feeling it. But def will get back to it when I am. Yeah, I got a Westy...just kidding. But I wouldn't mind if my situation was right. Maybe one day... : )
Thank you James, my pleasure, really great Hub.
Westies are marvelous wee beasties and very intelligent. A friend had one who had been raised with her two boys, and knew they were not allowed to do certain things (it was almost their babysitter), and when her son took up smoking as an adult, the dog would still bark at him whenever he lit up. As far as the dog was concerned, he was still not allowed to have lighters or matches.
thanks for this excellent hub on my current second-favourite terrier type. Our little mutt made a Westie friend one day down by the river near our house and they chased each other around for about 30 minutes. Suddenly the Westie became aware of the humans, stopped, looked straight at us and barked... it was hilarious, although, I'm sure, pure ego-centric bravado. I'm sending this on to dog-loving friends!
Aww! I am such a dog person I loved this. I actually have an unpublished hub that I've yet to finish, on the ever popular Golden Retriever. Although I've always been more of a larger breed person, myself, the benefit that we get from the smaller breeds is longer life span. Now you've got me thinking about a Westy... : ) Voted up & useful.
I'm amazed at your ability to move in and out of writing topics. This is a truly great article. I love these dogs. I have a close pastor friend that had 3 of them; great dogs. I love dogs anyway. My dad used to raise Boston Terriers and I had many of them. Wonderful article. Enjoyed it much. I voted up all across.
When I was a kid, we had a westie named 'Doogie'... he was one of the best pets I've ever had; lovely temperament and full of spunk. Great hub :)
James, what an absolutely delightful Hub -- but then I'm partial to Westies. My brother, Jim, had several and every one of them was smart, alert and mannerly -- true little treasures. All of them I've known have been ideal pets. Thanks so much for sharing tips on "leading the pack" -- it makes all the difference in the world! Best/Sis
Great article James! Ceasar Milan would be proud of you. Westies are great little dogs.
James, thank you so much for this awesome hub. I have always wanted a Westie. The pictures you included are a beautiful addition to your excellent hub. I love that little "curious" Westie. If I could have a pet, this would be my choice.
Voted all the way up.
James, Lovely, beautiful, heart-warming, enchanting, entertaining, informative presentation. Ditto for your well selected photos. My heart has melted throughout this canine journey. I love all of the photos, but I think that my favorite has to be the puppy with its paws (against a glass?), one ear up and one ear down.
I love dogs; each breed has its own unique beauty. "The dog" were my first words as a child, so, although I'm drawn to all of nature, dogs occupy a special part of my heart.
You've given wonderful information for establishing respectful-loving interactions between Westies and their families. In fact, your guidelines apply to all pets, and, perhaps some humans.:-)
Cailin is clearly living a happy, full life, as all pets should, as everyone on the planet should.
Wonderfully done.
Kind regards, Stessily
Great hub as always James. I love the pictures, especially the Westies on the steps.
JJRBJ- The wee one is indeed a beauty............. thank you for this gift! Kaie
It's neat that you wrote down 'leader of the pack' rules. I'd never thought too much about it, but they seem to describe what works, and they sometimes work with people too.
Another great hub James but for me, regardless of breed dogs reflect the character of their master.
Great pictures and very informative hub. vote up!
Love these dogs, we have a picture of two of these dogs sitting together in Braemar in the Highlands on our kitchen wall. Even though we had a cocker spaniel at the timelol we couldn't resist how cute they are. Voted up.


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Dental implants require surgery. To undergo surgery, you need to be in good health. Oral health conditions such as gum disease need to be treated first. Chronic health conditions, including diabetes and hypertension, need to be well-managed. If these conditions are not under control, you could be faced with serious complications during your surgery as well as after. Problematic issues could lead to such things as infections and even implant failure. Even if you are healthy, but you feel ill before your scheduled surgery, it may be necessary to put off your appointment until you are feeling better.
Do You Smoke or Use Other Tobacco Products?
Smoking, or using any other types of tobacco products, is bad for your health. These habits can also interfere with the ability of your body to heal. Cigarettes lower your blood oxygen levels and slow your blood flow. This inhibits the delivery of essential nutrients to your mouth, significantly slowing your healing. When this happens, your risk of infection increases.
What is the Condition of Your Jawbone?
For implants to be successful, they need to be properly integrated into the jawbone. For this to happen, you need to have sufficient bone mass remaining. However, bone loss follows shortly after tooth loss, and your jaw gradually begins to lose height, width, and mass. The less bone mass you have, the less bone there is available for osseointegration.
If you have lost too much bone mass, this does not automatically mean that you cannot get implants. A bone graft can be performed to restore missing bone mass in your jaw. Alternatively, if you are missing an entire arch of teeth, you may be eligible for a treatment known as the All-on-4® Treatment Concept.
How Old are You?
You are never too old to enjoy the benefits of dental implants. Whether you are 35, 55, 75 or older, you may be eligible, so long as you meet other requirements. No matter what your age, the benefits are all the same.
While you are never too old for implants, you can be too young. The jawbone continues to develop until your late teens the to early 20s. If an implant is placed in the jaw at a young age, it can affect the development of the jaw, leading to serious issues. If your child or teen has lost a permanent tooth, another type of treatment will need to be considered until their jaw has finished growing. Once the jaw is finished developing, then implants can be discussed.
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Dental implants offer a unique, permanent, treatment for tooth loss that not only restores the functions and appearance of your teeth but works to keep your jawbone strong and healthy, too. Call Gregory A. Williams, DMD, PC today to schedule your consultation and find out if dental implants are right for you at 503-620-2020.
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Single mom wins giveaway car filled with school supplies
Fredericka Singer, 40, has a new set of wheels. Good fortune hasn't always been a steady companion for the single mother of three, but lately things have started looking up.
A few weeks ago, Singer sought the help of Cypress Assistance Ministries, a non-profit organization dedicated to giving a hand to those in need.
"I went into CAM because I needed help with paying my rent," Singer recalled. "I recently accepted a new position and I just needed something to help me get over that hump until I could make income and stabilize my situation."
During her interview with CAM, Singer learned that she qualified to enter the Summer 2017 Drive & Thrive Car Giveaway sponsored by Elite Auto Experts, a Cypress-are auto repair and body shop that had recently partnered with CAM in support of the organization's annual school supply drive.
"I never dreamed I would win a car," Singer said. "That's always something that happens to somebody else. When I got the call that I was selected, I was really shocked and in disbelief."
But win she did! A committee comprised of Cypress-area business and community leaders chose Singer's entry from around 40 nominations and entries for the car giveaway. On August 23, a crowd of local business owners, along with representatives of CAM and the Cy-Fair Chamber of Commerce, cheered as Elite Auto Experts owners Moufid and Moe Rabieh presented Singer and two of her children with the keys to a Hyundai Elantra.
"I can say with confidence that the car went to the right person," Moufid said. "It makes me feel so happy that it went to deserving people in need."
As for Singer, she could hardly believe her luck. As a newly-minted benefits consultant for a health care company, she spends a lot of time on the road, visiting senior citizens. Her old car registered close to 250K miles.
"I didn't know how long the old car was going to last. We were just praying it would," she said. "Having a car that's dependable, it makes me feel a lot more secure when I'm out on the road."
Elite Auto Experts had purchased the 2012 Hyundai Elantra at auction, then restored the vehicle inside and out until it looked (and drove) like new. Over the next 12 months, Singer will receive free oil changes and, should any repairs be needed, the auto repair and body shop will cover those at no charge, too.
The buck does NOT stop here!
With a new job, the oldest daughter in college, and two more children in the Cy-Fair ISD school system, Singer has her hands full. Thanks to CAM's school supply drive and the community's contributions to the effort, her youngest two are now also guaranteed to have a great start to the school year. The trunk of the giveaway car contained school supplies and clothing for Singer's youngest children, entering 7th and 1st grade.
"The school supplies, too, are so on time, because I need that for my children," Singer said. "I feel so blessed and excited. It releases a lot of the burden that's on me."
Altogether, CAM so far outfitted more than 700 children with school supplies and clothing this summer. The need is great, according to Janet Ryan with CAM, but once again the community and local businesses have stepped up to ensure that children of all walks of life are primed for academic success.
"We feel very strongly that education is the best way to alleviate poverty," Ryan said. "In order to have a good education you have to believe you're capable, but if you start the school year missing things that your classmates have…if you're dressed less nicely, if you don't have the needed materials…you start out not feeling very confident. The first days of school matter so much."
Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union was one of the local businesses that also rose to the occasion with a $400 donation. The credit union was originally formed by educators, and the financial institution is happy to give back.
"Cy-Fair Independent School district is at the hub of our community," said Valerie Britton, VP of HR and Compliance. "The children they educate help grow our community. They're our future leaders, our future employees, so we're pleased to help those children succeed. "
Moufid said Elite Auto Experts is far from done supporting its community. The first two runner-ups in the car giveaway contest will receive help getting their existing vehicles in road-ready condition – for free, of course. Plus, the car giveaways will continue.
"This will be part of the culture of our business," Moufid explained. "We will do this again for Christmas, and again next year for back-to-school, then again for Christmas, and so on. We look forward to partnering with the leaders of this community who help us achieve this goal in the future."
Ryan said CAM will surely be on board for any future initiatives Elite Auto Experts may sponsor to benefit the community it serves.
"The owners, Moufid and Moe, have worked so hard to be successful, and they're taking their success and using that to help other people in our community who are struggling," Ryan said. "This is out of the generosity and kindness of their hearts. I'm proud to know them and I'm so happy to work with them."
Amid exclamations of wonder, cheers of joy, and rounds of congratulations, Singer inspected her new car and reflected on her family's unexpected good fortune.
"What they're doing is a wonderful thing," she said. "I'm really glad they're thinking about the people in their community – people like me, single moms, children. This is life-changing."
Elite Auto Experts and Cypress Assistance Ministries (CAM) are excited to announce that the Hyundai Elantra we restored to like-new condition is about to get a new home!
The winner we selected is a Cypress-area single mom of three kids–one in college, and the little ones 6 and 12 years old. Fredericka recently started a new job visiting seniors, an occupation that puts her on the road a lot. Her current vehicle has almost 245K miles on it, and we think Fredericka deserves a reliable vehicle that keeps her safe on the road as she provides for her family.
Congratulations, Fredericka!
Check back later this month for photos of the award ceremony when we hand Fredericka the keys to the Hyundai Elantra!
Elite Auto Experts is excited to announce the Summer 2017 Drive & Thrive car giveaway and school supply drive. That's right! We are giving away a fully restored 2012 Hyundai Elantra to one lucky single parent from the Cy-Fair area this summer! We have also partnered with Cypress Assistance Ministries (CAM) in hosting a school supply drive we hope will benefit a great number of local disadvantaged children.
Why we're doing this
At Elite Auto Experts we're more than technicians and managers. We're mothers and fathers, husbands and wives, grandparents, aunts, and uncles. We're single parents. We know what it means to be down on your luck, and we understand that life doesn't always go as planned. We're people who care about our customers. We're people who care about our families. And we're people who care about our community.
"We want to give back to this community that has done so much for us over the years through its patronage, trust and loyalty."
~ Moufid Rabieh, owner, Elite Auto Experts
But we can't do it alone. That's why we count on the goodwill and generosity of our community to lift up as many of our children as we can so they can get the best possible start to the upcoming school year. There are many ways you can help!
About the Car Giveaway
Elite Auto Experts recently purchased a 2012 Hyundai Elantra at auction with the goal of restoring the vehicle to its original beauty and performance level. We're pleased to say that our paint and body team lived up to the challenge and has exceeded all expectations — this vehicle looks and drives like new! Thoroughly inspected for safety and worry-free driving pleasure, the Elantra features a sun roof and leather seats. Plus, the lucky winner will receive a full year of complimentary oil changes! Tax, title and registration fees (TTL) will also be covered by Elite Auto Express.
"As an extra bonus, we plan on filling the Elantra to the brim with school supplies!"
~ Moe Rabieh, owner, Elite Auto Experts
After all, reliable transportation can guarantee access to health care, nutrition and education, but a backpack filled with goodies and a solid set of shoes builds confidence and readies students for the academic challenges ahead.
To be eligible to win, you:
- are a resident of zip codes 77065, 77095, 77429, or 77433
- are a single parent of a child or children entering grades K-12 for the 2017/2018 school year
- your current vehicle is 10 years old or older
- are 18 or older
- are in possession of a legal, valid driver's license
- complete the official application
Submit your own entry or tell us about a friend or family member who could really use a ride! Nominations are accepted!
How to enter
Fill out the form at the link below and maybe you'll be the lucky winner!
The deadline for entries and nominations is July 25. Winners will be announced the second week of August.
The small print
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY to enter or win. Void where prohibited. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply.
Read the full car giveaway rules here.
How you can help
Let's fill the Elantra to the brim with school supplies! We appreciate all donations of the following items:
- Pens, markers, pencils, highlighters, and crayons
- Backpacks
- Rulers and calculators
- Notebooks, folders, binders, etc.
About the School Supply Drive
Studies show that, on average, parents spent nearly $500 for back-to-school clothing, accessories, school supplies, computers and other electronics for their children in 2016. Even if you bypass the pricey electronics, which is difficult to do in an all-digital world, clothing and basic supplies still set parents back at least $50-$100 — not exactly chump change for a lot of folks.
"At Elite Auto Experts, we believe that a parent's income bracket should never be a qualifier for a child's success."
~ Moufid Rabieh
All children deserve the chance to do well in school, and a set of pencils and binders, warm socks and decent shoes, just happen to make all the difference when it comes to the opportunity to succeed.
What's needed
- Tennis shoes and sneakers for boys and girls
- Undergarments and socks
- Pens, markers, pencils, highlighters, and crayons
- Backpacks
- Rulers and calculators
- Notebooks, folders, binders, etc.
How you can help
- BE GENEROUS: Donate school supplies by dropping them off in the lobby of Elite Auto Experts, 17130-B FM 529, Houston, TX 77095
- FIX YOUR CAR, HELP A KID (OR THREE): Bring in your car to Elite Auto Experts for paint and/or body work! For every vehicle that comes in between now and July 20, Elite Auto Experts will outfit up to three local students with clothing and school supplies.
- TREADS FOR TREADS: Get a FREE tire alignment if you donate a pair of tennis shoes by July 20!
Donated items will be delivered to CAM on July 21, 2017.
About Elite Auto Experts
We are a family-owned, family-operated automotive repair business located in northwest Houston. Earlier this year, we moved to a new location (just next door to our longtime home!) and added paint and body repair services to our list of offerings in an effort to deliver a complete tool chest of services for your vehicle. We pride ourselves on first-rate, honest service provided by top-of-the-line technicians.
About CAM
Elite Auto Experts is honored to partner with Cypress Assistance Ministries, an established and trusted local charity organization dedicated to lending a hand to those who need it. For more information, please visit http://www.cypressassistance.org/.


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Robert Hofstra, PhD
Prof.dr. R.M.W. Hofstra
Chairman Dept. Clinical Genetics
Department of Clinical Genetics
Erasmus MC
Faculty Building, Ee2042A
Wytemaweg 80
3015 CN Rotterdam
The Netherlands
Email: email@example.com
Tel: +31 (0) 10 7043382
Study: Biology at the University of Groningen
PhD thesis: The RET gene and its associated diseases, University of Groningen, 1995
Inaugural lectures:
Genen en grenzen (oration book),
University of Groningen,
September 9, 2008
Grenzeloze genen (oration book) ,
Erasmus University, Rotterdam,
July 3, 2015
Gastrointestinal (GI) tract, enteric nervous system, colon development, HSCR, Short Bowel Syndrome, colon cancer, functional genetics
Robert Hofstra studied biology and received a PhD in the medical faculty at the University of Groningen in 1995 for his studies on the involvement of the RET gene in the cancer syndrome MEN2. He worked in the laboratories of Prof. Romeo (Genoa, Italy) to map and characterize the RET gene. After a short postdoctoral appointment he became head of the DNA diagnostic laboratory in 1996 at the Department of Medical Genetics of the UMC Groningen. In 2000 he became head of the Research and Development group at the Department of Medical Genetics, and in 2005 he was appointed as professor of Human Developmental Genetics. In 2012 he accepted an appointment as chair of the Department of Clinical Genetics at the Erasmus MC.
His main research objectives over the years were, and still are, to identify and characterize genes and mutations in genes contributing to inherited diseases and cancer and to understand how these mutant genes contribute to disease development. Most of the work in his group is focused on Hirschsprung Disease and Congenital Short Bowel Syndrome.
Work experience since graduating
January 2013 till January 2018
Honorary Professor of the Institute Of Child Health, University College London, UK
February 2012- present
Full Professor Human Genetics
Head of the Department of Clinical Genetics Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
September 2005-Januari 2012
Full Professor Human Developmental Genetics (persoonsgebonden leerstoel), Head Research and Development group, Department of Genetics, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, the Netherlands. For more info see www.geneticsgroningen.nl
November 2000-September 2005
Associate Professor, Research and Development group, Department of Medical Genetics,
University of Groningen, the Netherlands
May 1996-November 2000
Assistant Professor, Head of the DNA diagnostics laboratory, Department of Medical Genetics, University of Groningen, the Netherlands
June 1995-April 1996
Post-doctoral position financed by De Stichting voor Erfelijkheidsvoorlichting. Research topic: "Improvement of mutation detection systems to be used in DNA diagnostics"
September 1992-March 1993
Visiting scientist in the laboratory of Prof. G. Romeo, Genoa, Italy.
January 1991-June 1995
PhD student on a project funded by the Dutch Cancer Society entitled: "Identification and characterization of the gene responsible for the development of the MEN 2A syndrome". Department of Medical Genetics, University of Groningen, the Netherlands.
June 1989-December 1990
Graduate student on a project funded by the Dutch Cancer Society entitled "Identification and characterization of a gene responsible for the development of small cell lung carcinoma". Department of Medical Genetics, University of Groningen, the Netherlands.
January 1989-May 1989
Research fellow in a biotechnology company called BioIntermediair. The aim of the research was to develop a test kit based on the use of antibodies.
His main research objectives over the years were, and still are, to identify and characterize genes and mutations in genes contributing to inherited diseases and cancer and to understand how these mutant genes contribute to disease development. Most of the work in his group is focused on Hirschsprung Disease and Congenital Short Bowel Syndrome and colon cancer.
The research group
The research group consists of a clinical geneticist, 3 postdocs and 4 PhD students, working on grants from the Sophia Research foundation and NIH.
Recent grants awarded
2014 Sophia foundation (SSOW)
The involvement of epigenetic changes in the development of Hirschsprung disease
(PI Hofstra, 1Postdoc for 2 years)
2013 Sophia foundation (SSOW)
Isolation, characterization, and genetic rescue of enteric nervous system stem cells for use as a novel therapy in Hirschsprung diseas
(PI Hofstra, 1PhD student)
2013 NIH Grant Number: 1R21NS082546-01A1
Analysis of HSCR patient exome sequence data using Zebrafish
(PI Shepherd, co-PI Hofstra)
2012 MRace (Erasmus MC)
Isolation, characterization, and genetic rescue of enteric nervous system stem cells for use as a novel therapy in Hirschsprung disease
(PI Hofstra, 1PhD student)
2010 TOP subsidie ZonMw, 40-00812-98-10042
Hirschsprung disease as a model to determine the contribution of rare variants to polygenic diseases (2 PhD students, € 675,000)
Selected papers
- Halim D, Hofstra RMW, Signorile L, Verdijk RM, van der Werf CS, Sribudiani Y, Brouwer RW, van IJcken WF, Dahl N, Verheij JB, Baumann C, Kerner J, van Bever Y, Galjart N, Wijnen RM, Tibboel D, Burns AJ, Muller F, Brooks AS, Alves MM. ACTG2 variants impair actin polymerization in sporadic Megacystis Microcolon Intestinal Hypoperistalsis Syndrome.(2016) Hum Mol GenetEpub ahead of print
- Young HM, Stamp LA, Hofstra RMW. Hirschsprung Disease and Activation of Hedgehog Signaling via GLI1-3 Mutations. (2015) Gastroenterology 2015149(7):1672-1675
- van der Werf CS, Wabbersen TD, Hsiao NH, Paredes J, Etchevers HC, Kroisel PM, Tibboel D, Babarit C, Schreiber RA, Hoffenberg EJ, Vekemans M, Zeder SL, Ceccherini I, Lyonnet S, Ribeiro AS, Seruca R, te Meerman GJ, van IJzendoorn SCD, Shepherd IT, Verheij JBGM, Hofstra RMW. Mutations in CLMP cause Congenital Short Bowel Syndrome, pointing to its major role in intestinal development. (2012) Gastroenterology 142:453-462
- Sribudiani Y, Metzger M, Osinga J, Rey A, Burns AJ, Thapar N & Hofstra RMW. Variants in RET associated with Hirschsprung disease affect binding of transcription factors and gene expression (2011) Gastroenterology 140:572-582
- Alves MM, Burzynski G, Delalande JM, Osinga J, van der Goot A, Dolga AM, de Graaff E, Brooks AS, Metzger M, Eisel UL, Shepherd I, Eggen BJM & Hofstra RMW. KBP interacts with SCG10, linking Goldberg-Shprintzen syndrome to microtubule dynamics and neuronal differentiation. (2010) Hum Mol Gen 19:3642-51
- Brooks AS, Bertoli-Avella AM, Burzynski GM, Breedveld GJ, Osinga J, Boven LG, Hurst JA, Mancini GMS, Lequin MH, de Coo RF, Matera I, de Graaff E, Meijers C, Willems PJ, Tibboel D, Oostra BA & Hofstra RMW. Homozygous nonsense mutations in KIAA1279 are associated with malformations of both the central and the enteric nervous system. (2005) Am J Hum Gen 77:120-126
- Hofstra RMW, Osinga J, Tan G, Wu Y, Kamsteeg E-J, Stulp RP, van Ravenswaaij-Arts C, Angrist M, Chakravarti A, Meijers C & Buys CHCM. A homozygous mutation in the human endothelin-3 gene associated with a combined Waardenburg type 2 and Hirschsprung phenotype (Shah-Waardenburg syndrome). (1996) Nature Genetics 12:445-447
- Hofstra RMW, Landsvater RM, Ceccherini I, Stulp RP, Stelwagen T, Yin L, Pasini B, Höppener JWM, Ploos van Amstel HK, Romeo G, Lips CJM & Buys CHCM. A mutation in the RET proto-oncogene associated with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2B and sporadic medullary thyroid carcinoma. (1994) Nature 367:375-376


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Megan and I are spending our third consecutive summer in Denali Park, Alaska, which is quite possibly the most addictively beautiful place I have ever visited. Hence why we keep coming back.
A couple of the bigger corporations that operate in and around Denali hire their staff from around the world, namely from Bulgaria. I love being around people from different parts of the globe. I get to learn about their culture and a few choice phrases, not all of which would necessarily be proper in polite company, but still, it's a wonderful life experience.
The other night, I got to hear my first Bulgarian joke. One of my Bulgarian colleagues was sitting with my other coworkers and me around a fire. He got to have his first s'more, and he heard many jokes from us. One of my coworkers asked if he had any jokes that he would like to share. He said that he did have one, but it might not translate well. Of course, we all said that we wanted to hear it. And here it is, to the best of my remembrance:
A doctor was in the nursery in a hospital checking on the health of the newborn babies. One baby, who was not yet a full day old, said to the doctor, "Doctor, we should have a game of chess."
The doctor looked at the baby and said, "But you are only a baby. Fine. I will play chess with you and will no doubt win."
In three moves, the doctor was checkmated.
"But how can this be? You are only a newborn baby." The doctor thought for a moment. This baby was clearly too intelligent. He would grow to be a genius intent on evil. The doctor performed a surgery to remove 25% of the baby's brain.
The next day, the doctor visited the nursery again. The same baby said, "Doctor, we should have a game of chess."
The doctor, a little dismayed that the baby could still speak, consented, knowing that the baby was now far less intelligent.
The doctor was checkmated in six moves this time. Knowing what must be done, the doctor performed another surgery to remove 50% of the brain (whether this was of the remainder or the beginning total, the Bulgarian didn't translate).
The next day, the doctor once again visited the nursery, making it a point to go straight to the chess-playing baby.
The baby said, "Doctor, we should have a game of chess." Unbelieving that the baby could still talk, but knowing that he couldn't possibly beat him in chess with so little brains left, he consented to another game.
Again, the baby beat him, this time checkmating him in only eight moves.
The doctor was outraged and performed another surgery to remove the entirety of the remainder of the baby's brain.
The next day, the doctor visited the nursery and the chess baby for a fourth time. The baby looked up at the doctor and said, "Doctor, we should fight."
And thus ends the joke. It was so refreshing to hear a joke that's all about intellect and how it's not prized as much as it should be. No go back and read this all again with a Bulgarian accent. You're welcome.
In other news: You can enter a Goodreads giveaway to win book two in The Tethering Series, The Siren's Realm. Enter now through June 1st for a chance to win!


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On May 24, a group of regulars from the eRobertParker.com wine board gathered for an offline at the Pamplemousse Grille, stepping out from behind their various keyboards and into the exalted environs of chef Jeffrey Strauss. I was fortunate enough to tag along. The 25 wines — arranged in flights of bubbly, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and dessert -- that accompanied the five courses provided considerable delight, and several surprises. I ended up picking a '97 BV Reserve Cab as my favorite in a blind flight, over an '01 Dalla Valle and (just barely) a '90 Ridge York Creek. I found that I preferred my memory of the Alban Grenache over my first experience with Alban's celebrated Syrah. And I ended up choosing a '98 Pinot Noir from Williams-Selyem as my wine of the evening, even though it had made me wince at first sniff (sour, even acrid). I was amazed at how quickly it settled down and began quietly detailing the best qualities of (mature) California Pinot. Or at least, California Pinot as I knew it.
The other three Pinots in the flight, which hailed from Radio Coteau, Sea Smoke, and Loring Wine Company, were much younger — only two or three years old. But age alone could not account for the difference. The Radio Coteau hit some familiar notes — dried cherry, cola, maybe some raspberry. But the Sea Smoke and the Loring Cargasacchi's Vineyard...winemaker/owner Brian Loring was sitting next to me, and he put it well: "I think a lot of these big, massive Pinots" — the Loring and the Sea Smoke being exemplary — "still taste like Pinot. They're just amped up a bit. I think if you put these wines in a tasting with a bunch of Cabernets and a bunch of Syrahs, you would say, 'Okay, they're all Pinots.' But they really are different critters." Put another way, if you didn't have those Syrahs and Cabs there for comparison, and if you were used to Sonoma Pinot Noir, you might miss the similarities.
Pinot Noir, after all, is a tremendously elastic grape. It is famed for its transparency and its ability to reflect its place of origin and with such specificity that devotees can distinguish Pinots from adjacent vineyards in Burgundy. Its range of potential flavors is wonderfully broad, a lesson I relearned that evening.
Loring was pouring six of his vineyard-designate Pinots during the opening meet-n-greet, and my initial reactions were, shall we say, tinged with surprise (keep in mind these were barrel samples, still on their way to being finished wines): "The Brosseau Vineyard — good gosh, but it's tannic, and sweet, almost like Cabernet. The Clos Pepe reminds me of Syrah. The Rancho Ontiveros has serious body — thick glycerin texture and serious sweet fruit up front." Etc.
Please don't misunderstand me. They weren't bad wines -- I can see why people love them (95 points in Wine Spectator for the Clos Pepe!). They just weren't what I was used to in Cal Pinot. I've been away too long.
"I love Burgundies," said Loring when I asked him about what he was doing to my beloved grape (all red Burgundies are made from Pinot Noir). "In college, I worked at a wine shop where the guys were Burgundy nuts, and once I started drinking Burgundy, I was, like, 'Okay, this is it.' And I love old-school Cali Pinots like Calera. I love Sonoma Coast Pinots. But as a producer, my palate has kind of moved toward the bigger Pinots. I understand that Burgundy has been the model for years and years. The first Cali Pinots tried to do something like that, because that was the model. And some people are so used to 'What Pinot Should Be' that when they buy a bottle of Pinot in a wine shop and it's a big-style wine that doesn't match their expectation, they're upset. They thought they were buying one thing, and they ended up with something different. I understand that, but I've never subscribed to the idea that there is always a single right way to do something."
He doesn't think the notion should be seen as revolutionary. "Look how much care people put into investigating Burgundies. 'Oh, no, Chambertins are too big. I like only Morey St. Denis -- and within that, only these producers.' But when it comes to California, they demand one flavor and one type."
People who criticize big-Pinot producers like Loring accuse him of doing violence to the grape, of putting it on the winemaker's rack and twisting it into something other than what it was meant to be. I confess that I once had a similar reaction after tasting a particular Pinot from Ojai Vineyards that, if I hadn't known better, I would have named a Syrah.
Loring disagrees. "Starting out in the vineyards I started out in, I learned that if you're true to the terroir and to the clone, you're going to make a bigger wine. I think most of it has to do with the new clones of the varietal. I've been talking with Peter Cargasacchi, and he thinks it's possible that the clones we're getting now are more disease-free. The older clones had a lot of leaf-roll and other issues that led them to not produce as much sugar." As a result, "The wines would just generally be in a lighter style. These newer clones -- and I'm getting this from Peter — just produce more sugar." As they do, "They develop different flavors. The old-school clones might have been physiologically ripe around 23 brix" — brix being a measure of sugar concentration in the grape. "The new ones have to hang a little longer. If you have a berry at 26 brix, and the seed is still neon green and you get really bitter tannins when you taste it, it isn't ready to pick. Some guys are trying to pick it earlier and do all kinds of things in the winery — extended macerations and bottle-aging. But I want to let the fruit get really physiologically ripe." And riper means more alcoholic means bigger — naturally so. (The new clones, being more disease-resistant, also help put the lie to Pinot's reputation as the heartbreak grape. Loring finds his high-sugar fruit to be more consistent and more forgiving than Pinot's reputation would suggest.)
Loring doesn't discount the influence of soil and weather on a wine's terroir, its sense of place, but he suspects that clonal selection also plays an important role. "The idea was that Pinots from Carneros in Napa Valley were lighter in style, but those vines are all 30, 40 years old. When they replant them with new clones, you're going to start having big, bold Pinots come out of Carneros." He grants that his winemaking practices — cold-soaking his fruit for maximum extraction -- may have something to do with bigness but notes that "there are guys who do whole-cluster fermentations with no cold soaks, and their wines end up being fairly similar. Maybe a little lighter, but still way bigger than what you were drinking 10 years ago."
His style hasn't hurt him any in the marketplace. "When Pinots got bigger, they suddenly became desirable for people who were into big reds. In California, the percentage of people who buy Cabernet is way bigger than the percentage who buy Syrah, and that's way bigger than the percentage that buy Pinot Noir. The complaint you heard from the Cab people was 'I tried Pinot, and it was kind of light.' Now, with the bigger Pinots, you've opened up this huge market. People who are willing to pay $100 for a bottle of Cab are looking at a $50 bottle of Pinot as a bargain. They're flowing down the price gradient to Pinot like you wouldn't believe."
People who love the Burgundian style of Pinot Noir, however, have not been as interested in moving toward the stylistic middle. "They're entrenched in the lighter style of Pinot. If they want a bigger wine, they'll jump to Cabernet." An embittered Burgophile might accuse Loring of abandoning Pinot's typicity to chase the Cab market. Not so, he counters: "It wasn't a conscious decision. It was just looking back and seeing where our market was coming from. As far as typicity, I just see it as a different type of typicity. It's just a different clone, a different thing."
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How can I truly learn to love and accept myself when I am flawed and imperfect in so many ways? As a Christian, how do I reconcile self-acceptance with the command to "Be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect"? (Matthew 5:48) I struggle with these questions and often hear some variation of them from clients. It can be difficult to know how to balance the universal call to holiness with the knowledge that I fail in this calling on a daily basis. At times, it can lead to the temptation to doubt whether you can truly be accepting of your flaws while still struggling to change and improve them. How can you reconcile this conflicting idea?
One of the core concepts within Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), is the process of dialectics, or investigating and reasoning through two apparently conflicting ideas. DBT counselors often depict this concept using the ancient Yin-Yang symbol from Chinese philosophy. This symbol provides a visual for how two opposing forces can exist in harmony and balance with each other (light/darkness, hot/cold). Seeming opposites can exist in harmony without invalidating the truth of the other. As I reflect on how to apply this DBT concept in my own life, in light of the Christian faith, I think of the many examples Christianity provides of apparent paradoxes. Christ is both fully human and fully divine. The Trinity is composed of 3 Persons and is 1 God. The Blessed Virgin Mary is fully human and yet conceived without sin. All apparent contradictions which Christians hold as truths. If I can accept these mysteries as truth, then why should I not accept the truth that I am both wondrously made (Psalms 139:14) and called to strive for perfect holiness? Christianity is full of mysteries and concepts difficult to understand; maybe this is just one more to add to the list. A dialectical approach challenges you to think in terms of both/and instead of either/or. I am BOTH imperfect AND capable of great holiness. I am BOTH a good friend AND I can be more generous in my friendships. I am BOTH fully worthy of love AND can be more loving towards others. I am BOTH enough as I am AND I can be better.
In one of his essays, F. Scott Fitzgerald stated, "the test of a first-rate intelligence is to hold two opposing ideas in the mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function. One should, for example, be able to see that things are hopeless and yet be determined to make them otherwise" (The Crack Up, 1936). It's clear that I am not the first to struggle with this concept! Yet, my challenge to Fitzgerald would be that I think it requires more than intelligence to reconcile two ideas which seem irreconcilable. Study and understanding are a part of the process, especially understanding and awareness of ourselves, but I also believe it requires some degree of faith and a whole lot of practice. We are often so used to approaching situations with an either/or mentality instead of a both/and, that it can take a long time to get used to this more flexible and unifying way of thinking.
Moving forward with self-awareness, faith, and frequent practice, I can challenge myself to BOTH accept my personal failings and mistakes AND work towards becoming better and holier in all that I do and am.
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The latest Spec's newsletter has an interesting take on 2009 from a beer lovers' perspective. If you feel like it's been a good year for beer, Joey Williams thinks you're right. From his Beer Buzz column:
2009, like 2008 before it, was a year of explosive growth for selection and awareness in Texas. We added over 120 beers to our selection that had never before been sold in Texas. Some of those were limited releases, but many of those beers are here to stay. Many of those new beers are thanks to the dozens of breweries that have added Texas to their distribution territory this year. A lot of this growth is from breweries that were already available in Texas finally realizing the demand in the Lone Star state.
Williams cites the following examples:
Since the day we received our first shipment of Hop Stoopid it has been a best seller, and for good reason, the beer is absolutely delicious.
2. New Belgium's Lips of Faith line
Beers like Le Fleur, Misseur?, Transatlantique Kriek and the legendary La Folie are now only a short car ride away. When I got the news that we'd see these beauties, I didn't believe it. No matter the list of beers we'd already seen this year, having La Folie available at all, let alone year round, on the store shelves in Spec's was unimaginable. Even today, when we have the beers on the shelf, I still look to make sure they're really there, and occasionally I take one home to check authenticity.
The price is the only thing that would lead anyone to believe this beer is as special as it is and even then it's not that extravagant by Allagash standards. Interlude is a beer that I've wanted to try since I'd gotten into beer.
4. Mikkeller
Midyear we did see beer from the award winning brewer arrive and like Hop Stoopid earlier in the year, Mikkeller quickly sold out. Monks' Brew and It's Alive! quickly became two of the best selling craft imports in our selection and remain there to this day.
Not all the excitement came from out of state, however. Williams also notes that hometown brewer Saint Arnold made a splash in 2009, as well. Its Divine Reserve Nos. 8 and 9 both sold out in record time. He cited Houston Chronicle coverage of the No. 8 release in September as only part of the reason for the long lines.
For anyone that thought the release of Divine 8 was a fluke and caused only by the Chronicle article, think again. The Chronicle brought the release to everyone's attention, but the brewery's dedication to pushing themselves more and more with each release and their ever-growing fan base will continue to set records for sell outs. Break out the tents and the lawn chairs, you've been warned.
What about you? Want to share a favorite beer experience from 2009? I'm working on a story for Tuesday's Star section on the year's top 5 local beer stories. Maybe you can convince me to sub out one of my ideas.


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My father was an only child so taking care of my late grandmother became our responsibility. My younger brother and his family lived with my grandmother so, basically, he and his wife were the ones taking care of my grandmother after her caregiver left. During my grandmother's last few years, the ones caring for her had a hard time, not necessarily because of her physical condition, but more on her behavior and attitude. Apparently, she had emotional issues which made her cranky and short-tempered.
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The Iraq War & Mayan Astrology
A striking example of the accuracy of the Mayan Sacred Calendar is the invasion of Iraq and the events that led up to it, such as 9/11.
From George W. Bush to Osama Bin Laden, from Saddam Hussein to Donald Rumsfeld, alll the major players in the Iraq war have powerful Mayan day signs in the 260-day calendar used for astrology, divination and guidance. (Their nahuales, the spirit that ruled the day of their birth, is provided this format: English (Ki'che'/Yucatecan).
Obama and Osama: Snake vs. Snake
Snake (Kan/Chicchan) is among the most powerful of the twenty nahuales in the spirit world, which the Maya say exert a strong influence on what happens on the material plane.
Thirteen is the highest coefficient for a day sign. This intensifies the nature and energy of Snake. The coefficients 11-13 are considered so intense by contemporary Maya in the Guatemalan highlands, that they feel things can get out of control on these days.
Snake's cosmic meaning is the pursuit of truth and justice; it is also the nahual most likely to turn evil as a result of a power struggle.
Osama bin Laden and George W. Bush are both 13 Snake! That's what the Iraq war was really all about, a confrontation between two powerful Snakes.
Osama and Bush's Relationship Chart
Combine their day signs into a composite that represents them as a relationship, in this case as adversaries, and the result is 13 Dog (Tzi/Oc). Another 13, making the combination a powerful one that can easily get out of control.
Dog's key meanings are guidance protection and, authority.. But Dog's negative attributes are being manipulative, proud to the point of arrogance, and stubborness.
Even more to the point is the fact that their Future was 8 Knife. Knife's key meanings are based on the source of it's Mayan name for the sacrificial knife: pain, suffering, loss. Their combined energy certainly gave that to the world.
Mayan Day Signs of Rumsfeld & Condoleeza Rice
Another big player in the Iraq war was Donald Rumsfeld, who headed up the Department of Defense during the war. His Mayan day sign is 12 Eagle (Tzi'kin/Men). Again, a powerful coefficient.
Eagle means flying high, spiritual or material advancement and ambition. Eagles can become over ambitious and manipulate others or lie to them to achieve their goals. Does this sound familiar? Also, the symbol of the logo for the USA's Department of Defense is an eagle.
And he, as well as Bush, worked closely with Condoleeza Rice. She is 11 Knife (Tijax/Etznab), which means pain, suffering and loss. The coefficient 11 can bring life challeges and tests.
Then-Vice President Dick Cheney is 6 Wind (Iq/Ik), whose key cosmic meanings are breath of life and bad news. Cheney was certainly bad news; Wind also represents the destructive forces of the universe.
Note that in a conflict or relationship, the person whose day sign has higher coefficient usually has the upper hand. And keep in mind that Powell was overruled by other members of Bush's cabinet. Powell's coefficient is 5, which is barely overruled by Cheney's 6. But he was overwhelmed by the 12 of Rumsfeld and 11 of Rice.
Saddam Hussein's Mayan Day Sign
Saddam Hussein was 11 Water. He paid with his life; and he died on 5 Death (Came/Cimi). Another heavy hitter on the other side was Abu Musabad Zarqawi, an Al Qaeda leader whose Mayan day sign was 11 Death.
As with a Tarot reading, Death does not always mean literal death; in this case, but sometimes it does; he not only planned and caused death on a grand scale, but is the only other major player besides Saddam who is dead (assuming that Osama is still hiding out in a condo in Cleveland).
The birth dates of many key people who were either Iraqi, Iranian or other Muslims, are not available, but it is the conclusion of this author that one would find other people with powerful Mayan day signs.
Was the Invasion of Iraq Planned with Mayan Astrology?
The invasion of Iraq officially started date on March 20, 2003. That was 2 Cib in the chol' qi, as the Mayan Sacred Calendar is known in Guatemala.
Vulture is one of two bird nahuales in the calendar, and the invasion relied mainly on air power. But 2 is a low, weak number that is out of place for such an event, and Vulture itself is not deemed a good day to start a project.
However, the orders that set the attack into motion were issued on the previous day, 1 Eagle—another bird. Eagle means—truth and justice, ambition and flying high. The eagle, say the Maya, "sees its prey, cries out, and gets it."
Day of The Eagle: Pushing the Button
1 Eagle is a low number; a 7 or 8 days would be the best time to launch an attack. But 1 Eagle is also the trecena ruler, which affects people on the subconscious level for 13 days. The USA's "shock and awe" strategy (masterminded by Donald Rumsfeld, a 12 Eagle himself) was meant to hit the Iraqi's on a psychological level, "below the psychic belt," so to speak. The Eagle—in the form of Stealth bombers and fighter jets, brought death from above.
So 1 Eagle was an excellent day to launch Desert Storm. The attack was also launched on the vernal equinox—the first day of spring. So the invasion forces had two powerful astrological influences on their side: 1 Eagle and the vernal equinox.
End of the Invasion
The conflict officially ended on May 1, 2003 . This was 9 Wind. The 9 heightens the intensity of Wind, which means means breath of life. It can also mean bad news and forces of destruction. 9 Wind turned out to be bad news for both the Iraqis and troops from around the world who fought there for years afterward.
US troops left the country on 19 August, 2010. This was 7 Snake in the Mayan Sacred Calendar. Snake was a well-timed day for the departure, as it calls for direct action in the pursuit of truth and justice, and 7 is one of the best-balanced of the most powerful coefficients in a Mayan day sign.
The Invasion of Iraq appears to have been planned according to Mayan astrology by world leaders with intense Mayan day signs. The examples provided here are not coincidences, for there are far too many and they are far too interlinked. If this evidence is not conclusive, it clearly indicates, as Kurt Vonnegutt, Jr., used to say, "Someone should look into this."
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On duty at the Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust, Callum saved the life of a person who had decided to end their life by jumping from the site's multi-storey car park. Callum was first on the scene and engaged the clearly distressed individual. After a period of prolonged dialogue, Callum had managed to talk the individual to seeing that life was precious and nothing is ever that bad.


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'Parades and Changes' dance review
Anna Halprin didn't so much revive her "Parades and Changes" over the weekend at the UC Berkeley Art Museum as she did regenerate it.
This 1965 piece, which, two years later, precipitated a scandal at its New York premiere because of the performers' disrobing, may be part of the lore of American postmodern dance, but it needs a kind of replenishment that only a younger generation can provide. They certainly did their part Friday in what Halprin, now 92, says are the last performances of the rarely seen, legendary work.
The setting was the multi-angled main floor of the museum, ringed with folding chairs, cushions, lighting equipment and composer Morton Subotnick's electronic equipment. Dancers entered and departed via the structure's many ramps. "Parades and Changes" figured in the museum's activities when it opened in 1970, so it seemed only proper that the piece, complemented by an exhibition of Halpriniana in a main-floor gallery, should return to mark the imminent closing and relocation of the institution in the coming years.
In that exhibit, you can see some of Halprin's scores, file cards with performance and music instructions. The choreographer and dancers, one gathers, choose which scores will be followed at every performance, so no two will be identical. Halprin elevated task making to the level of art, and you can see that in the undressing sequences. Friday, the 14 performers, moving at a glacial pace, positioned like statuary at different angles, meticulously removed every article of clothing, folding the garments in neat piles. Then, they immediately began to put them on again. Subotnick's electronic score quietly burbles, yet, so disciplined were these performers that their actions generate a rhythm. You may not hear it. You feel it.
Later, a second scene of disrobing happens in pairs and segues into the spectacular paper-tearing scene. Here, brown rolls of paper are shredded by the performers, huddled together. At the end, they launch a blizzard of the stuff, illuminated in golden light, and the effect is stirring.
Not all of Friday's performance proved of comparable interest. Indeed, "Parades and Changes" began to show its age near the end of the 75-minute presentation. Here, dancer Shinichi Iova-Koga launched a sequence of rhythmic stamping on a series of platforms, augmented by a drum solo. Frankly, it looked a bit too "Summer of Love" for comfort. That Subotnick's score remixes records by Petula Clark and the Beach Boys simply reminds us that the piece is very much of its time.
Calling Halprin an entertainer raises hackles among some academics, but she does possess the gift of holding an audience in her embrace. Friday, she clothed her dancers in black suits and bowler hats and equipped them with umbrellas, doubtlessly inspired by Magritte's familiar painting. This "Parades and Changes" opened with Subotnick "conducting" a text recited by the performers perched on the ramps. It concluded with students from several institutions running in circles around the platforms. That you felt like joining them is a tribute to Halprin's powers of artistic persuasion.
Allan Ulrich is The Chronicle's dance correspondent. E-mail: email@example.com


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