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Name: Seva (formerly Asti)
Gender: Female
Estimated Date of Birth: January 7, 2012
Size: 62 lbs
Color: Champagne
Hi! I'm Asti. I'm good with other dogs, tolerant of cats, and I love people. I'm housebroken and my Foster Mom reports that I've been good in her home. I'm a playful girl and I'm just starting blossom. My sleek athletic build and champagne coat are really stunning, if I do say so myself! Some people tell me they can see straight to my soul through my beautiful golden eyes.
I'd consider myself a medium energy dog that will love to play and go for walks or just snuggle with you on the couch. I'd do best with a calm dog, probably wouldn't tolerate a hyper in-my-face dog. I'm not totally sure about children yet but I sure do love adults. I ride well in the car and I've done well on several recent field trips to stores and parks. My foster mom says I'm a lovely girl... beautiful and fun! I'm ready to find the right family to call my own. Could that be you?
Keep reading to learn more about my daily journey from the shelter and to see just how far I've come this year.
Complete an adoption application today to meet Asti!
January 7, 2018
Hi, I'm Asti. I just got out of the shelter and am glad to be in a nice quiet environment. The shelter was noisy, stinky and overwhelming after my owner left me there I was scared. Then this wonderful gal took me outside and saw me blossom. She saw potential in me and took me to her farm.
This sweet Champagne girl came home from the shelter with me today.. She was a owner surrender .. no time for this sweet 6 year old that had produced multiple litters . She laid there in her cage with legs crossed looking at me like she was waiting for someone. Well, dear girl they didn't want you but we do! Thank you CDT for pulling this dog so I could bring her to the farm. She is thin and a little head shy but sweetest sweet . Now begins our new year, champagne and all...
Coconut and green tea shampoo. One sweet smelling pup! She is ready to sleep.. It has been a big day! Night all..
January 8, 2018
I decided to introduce the Crew to the new girl today instead of a couple days from now. I just had the feeling we would be ok. I let them go in and meet her. She was, As they approached, sniffed and walked away. She was nervous and whined as she worried what was going to happen. I let the two Blues back out into the inside arena while I got our new girl out. I put on her blanket and got a rope on her where if things went badly I would have control of her. She is actually bigger then either of my girls. Skinny but taller. She was a bit stiff and trying to be a little saucy. The Crew came up one at a time and introduced themselves. It is something I have noticed , that with crop eared dogs that they are a little harder to read then the natural eared for both me and the dogs. Bella was doing it right..ears up and then back and then turning sideways to her. Lucy was matching the new girl and being ears up and a bit pushy but not bad. Smelling all around. She allowed herself to be smelled after realizing their were no boys in this pack. She has had lots of babies from what I can tell and wasn't looking for any of that kind of action! We went out side into the white snow ..heading for the lane. My Crew had faded back now and was letting the Newby settle. After a little bit I brought them closer again so that avoidance wasn't going to be the name of the game. Everyone played nice and we headed on down the lane to explore. The others ran and hunted while the peach girl watched. Finally her paws were getting cold so we trotted back to the warmness of the barn. I had to correct her once when she stiffened and tried to put her head and paw over Lucys shoulder...None of that here...I am Queen ...the rest of you better behave I told her. She looked at me and relaxed and seemed happy for the direction. I pulled her blanket, patted her devil eared head and put her away in her crate with some kibble and a kind word. Opening the door the Blues shot out spinning and grinning as they headed for the house. Me , a smile on my face...a good beginning ...a good one indeed! I am so thankful for my Blue Crew ,,,I can trust them to listen and not fight...They are my partners and so helpful...Extra kibble for them tonight!
Afternoon Update
I hear her at the door...my heart pounds and I tremble...The door opens..I am so happy, desperately happy! She waits for me to calm down and then has me sit before she opens the cage door. My butt touch the blankets and then bounces back up while my tail wags wildly against the bars. She waits...I wiggle...then sit...door springs open! Hurray...bounce, bounce ,,coat put on and all warm we bound outside. The other dogs greet me at the door...and we go back through the fog and rain, the melting snow clinging to my feet. I start coughing and snorting...she turns our pack around and we head back to the warm room. She disappears and I hear her footsteps getting faint...I panic a little but sit by the door. Soon I hear her coming back, the door pops open and relief floods through me. She sits down in a chair..I jump hard in her lap , trying to lick her face to show my appreciation...She tells me to get down but I push harder trying to lick her face , desperate to show her that Im glad she came back for me! I am told to get down and made to get on the floor, I stand bewildered but realizing mobbing her like I had been wasn't going to be allowed. Finally and it seemed like hours,,she invites me up by patting the chair and showing teeth at me. I jump up carefully and lay down by her leg, pressing myself into her as much as I possibly can! She strokes my head and I keep looking up at her and doing my most submissive grin...Oh...let me lay here...I will be quiet. She strokes me and I lay my head down...I fall asleep for a while . I hear her talking to me. All too soon she has to go...I hate feeling her tense her muscles and start to rise. She directs me into the crate. I start to refuse but realize I need to make her happy ,plus she has dropped some cookies in my crate. I go in and lay down. She bends down and talks softly to me and then leaves...the tv drones softly ...I listen as her footsteps fade...I can't help but feel panic, that she won't come back but somehow I know she will...Relax...breath...listen.......signed Asti.
January 8, 2018
Got my official dog tags! I feel so important... I'm not feeling too well so I've spent a lot of today just snoozing with my foster mom, she's the best!
January 9, 2018
It's just appauling...Mom forgot me and left Lucy and I outside! Fed the horses..Took care of Asti and then came up to the house. Lucy and I were running around ...granted , we weren't paying attention and didn't see her walk up to the house. A hour later as I sat shivering on the cold barren,,,God forsaken porch...I heard her jump up and start looking for us...She opened the door...Oh,Bella...Im sorry..I forgot you guys....She tried to pat me on the head,,,I tilted so she missed and scooted inside. Lucy came trotting up from the barn. Lucy thought she was still feeding the horses and was sitting like a dum dum in the hay waiting. It was only when mom yelled from the house that it occurred to her that she had walked up to the house without yelling two or three or four times for us!! I am sitting all wrapped up in the blanket on the couch in front of the space heater...giving mom the cold shoulder...get it ...cold shoulder...I am so witty! Lucy has forgotten all about it and is gleefully chewing her bone under the coffee table. I'm sure the newby is all tucked in her crate with a bone and pup chow...gleefully ignorant of the terrible intrusion on my dinner schedule that she caused. Oh, alas the trials and tribulations of being a family dog in the home of a foster mom...I will tell you I am going to milk this for all its worth! Extra treats, massage and belly rubs...Oh, shudder...I felt so alone sitting on the porch looking in...so inhumane...(shaking blue head and flapping her ears) ...cuddled in warm now...signed Bella Blue,,,queen of all she surveys and some of what she only imagines...
From Asti - I'm feeling so much better! I even bounced around a little then I received my kibble with a gravy, oh my gosh, It was amazing! I've found my new favorite thing - gravy!!!!!!
From Asti's foster mom - I ran my hands over the knobby vertebrae of her thin back up to her short pointy ears. She turned and looked at me, and gently laid her head down and sighed slowly, the air slowly escaping her lungs. The slow rhythmic rise and fall of her side signaling her sleep. I need to leave but I decide to stay longer.. she sleeps on.. dreaming softly.
January 10, 2018
I have been giving Asti three feedings of kibble a day along with a bit of coconut oil. Already she has gained weight and her hair is getting a bit of a sheen. She has a long way to go though...the bones in her back arch upward and bony from being in a crate too small for her..Jackie had been this way too. With time and exercise the muscles will stretch out and grow strong and they will flow together like a beautiful painting. She has too much of a cough to do her spay on Friday so I think we will have to wait till next week. It might be better anyway to get her stronger and more settled in. I gave her honey tonight right before I put her in the crate. The honey helps sooth the scratchy throat and is antibacterial...Lots of times it does the trick. Asti didn't willingly want to taste the honey so I took a horse syringe and slowly squirted the thick honey into her mouth. After much head shaking she realized it really wasn't bad at all. I had the Crew outside the door in the arena separated from the coughing blush girl. She listened as Bella went up the stairs to pad around on top of the roof of the dog room. Her little prick ears shifting back and forth as she tried to keep track of the footfall she could hear but not see. I look out the window and the girls are now standing by the door, ready to head to the house. I coax Asti into the crate, pat her head and shut the door. I can tell she isn't happy as I open the door and turn off the lights...only the dim nightlight gleaming. I bid her goodnight and head out into the night with the Blue Crew spinning and running ahead,,,white teeth catching the glint of my flash light ...eyes glowing...
January 19, 2018
This isn't fair at all! So what if I have a little cough..I want to go out and play with all the dogs! I hear them out there but I can't play with them until the kennel cough is gone! So sad sitting in my crate. I am listening so hard to what is going on outside that I think I may burst! Mom checked on me and I gave her my most lonesome whine and soulful eyes...Oh.....I want to go play...So sad... -Asti-
January 20, 2018
I got to go for a great walk with the Crew through the pasture! My kennel cough is finally nearly gone! I also haven gotten to take a closer look at that furry creature that mocked me so at the beginning...I have been watching how the other dogs act around it. They don't seem to worry.. it even rubs on their faces! I think I did pretty well , I have to admit that I had bad thoughts once, ok maybe twice about munching her but the Blue Crew had warned me that this would bring fury out of mom and that I better learn to get along with the barn cat.. I guess it's really not that hard .. I'm learning new things every day! I still stand and look at the horses.. They look back and blow through their nostrils.. taunting me.. It's a brave new world.. a far cry from a life in a crate making puppies. I'm working really hard to be a good farm dog.. mom says I will get it..as she slowly strokes my face. I just love that and a belly rub.. My happy is really showing itself.. Life is good! -Asti-
January 21, 2018
For the first time in Asti's stay at the farm I had all three dogs loose in the dog room. She tried to guard me from the crew.. getting pushy with Lucy.. I growled and shoved her off my chair and let Lucy up with me as Bella looked over from the other chair. In the dog room three chairs sit right together . After the correction from me Asti retreated and laid down in her crate. After a few minutes I invited her over to sit with me and Lucy. This time she behaved and didn't posture at Lucy. They all three lay quietly for a hour as I read my book to them. Asti has to learn pack manners and tonight was a good start . You got this Asti,,just don't try guarding me or your food and all will be well with the world..
January 22, 2018
Good morning...It's so warm this morning with some pretty dramatic clouds on the Western skies! I can tell you we didn't dawdle on our walk as the dark wave of clouds approach. As it turned out it was more show then go but that's just fine.. You just never know with this Indiana weather.
Asti is finally over her kennel cough! Yay...Maybe she can get her spay Thursday....We have been on hold just trying to get her healthy.
January 23, 2018
Asti got to meet two more girls today, Jackie and Rosie. She knew they were around as she had been smelling them outside in the grass but today I thought it a good time to let her meet them. In the horse arena I introduced Asti to Rosie. Rosie is just a stiff legged , fast moving love bug! At first Asti didn't know what to think but pretty quickly she figured out that she was just having fun! Then we put Rosie in the dog room and brought out Jackie. Now Jackie who has been chewed from one end of her body to the other in some kind of dog fighting experience. She is a bit slower to warm up. She gets stiff and thinks they might be getting ready to rumble. She isn't afraid and is actually the one to bring it to them ...a good offense is a good defense in her mind. When corrected she looked up at Dale and then relaxed and we walked the dogs around. After smelling each other we let them loose with leashes on.. Sometimes I think holding taunt leashes makes it worse especially some of these dogs that have been faced off before. They skirted around...tails up..bouncing..but still not in a deadly serious dance but not really friendly either. Asti bounced too close to Jackie bumping her a bit with her shoulder..Jackie growled loud..I almost stepped in but decided to wait. It looked like Jackie was correcting Asti but not taking it up the next level. Asti bounced close again..this time Jackie looked up at Dale with that look in her one gleaming eye...I am getting sick of this dog...You need to do something...I stepped in and bumped Asti with my shin into her side..just enough for her to turn and look at me...That was enough..Asti let down her tail and trotted off...Jackie looked content and trotted off after her , smelling around the horse arena. We then after a little while picked up Jackies leash and let Rosie come out and play around by Asti...All went well...They trotted around and Jackie was relaxed watching...Such a dance of give and take...It can turn bad fast in a moment but it can also turn out really well ...Today was a really good meet and greet...Jackie is learning about training foster dogs and Asti is up to all 5 of the family dogs...Maybe some time soon they will be running together. She has lots to learn but she is getting it fast...Good girl, Asti!
January 24, 2018
Spay day for Asti.... tomorrow!
January 25, 2018 -- SPAY DAY
The Blue Crew are ready to escort Asti to her spay this morning. She is excited to go in the car. This is your first step in many steps to a new family Asti...This one won't be fun for you but it will free you from ever having to have puppies again. It's a good day!
"It's so exciting...riding in the car with the Crew! I have my new collar on. I must be going somewhere special!" xo-- Asti
Afternoon Update
The sun is shining and promises to be a warmer day. Asti is at SPOT getting her spay...A new round bale out...horses munching..I'm so happy to be getting a break from the cold and rain. The suns faint warmth spreads over my face, even as my fingers tingle. I am hoping the worst of Winter is over, a pipe dream , I know. My patio plants that I brought inside during the cold months are leaning hopefully toward the bright South window but several of their leaves have dropped from the dry interior of the house. I promise them that if they can make it to Spring that they will be back outside and we all will be enjoying soft Spring rains and bright sunshine again. The dogs are making the best of it as the cool Winter sunshine lays in stripes across the carpet. Bella and Lucy know the drill on spay day...Take foster pup to the veterinary....stop at McDonalds for a breakfast sandwich...which we did, of course and then return home and wait for the hour to pick them up. The cone lays on the seat awaiting the newest altered pup. The Crew eyeballed it and kept their distance. Work to be done before we load back up to go get Asti. Hope all goes well and she heals fast and can start her socializing training with people...going to stores and the parks...always fun and a great education for them. Fresh blankets in her crate....a fresh beginning for Asti...The Blue Crew is snoring...sun checkered blue coats...
Evening Update
Everything went well with Asti's spay.. she doesn't feel well though at all.. My poor little cone girl. I put her in her crate with fresh blankets and left it quiet with the lights low. Sweet girl banged her tail in the cage when I came to pick her up...Sleep little Asti.. you'll feel better in a couple days..
She pulled the cone off. I put it back on but she's trembling and it kills me.. I know she will get better. I gave her the medicine.. I hope she sleeps.. poor girl.
Goodnight Asti.. you're in the house tucked in like a bug in a rug..
January 26, 2018
Last night poor Asti just couldn't be happy at all. As long as I stayed by her all was well but the moment I moved her eyes would pop open. Finally we moved up to the house in a crate and she was quiet all night...except for the cone. Fought with that cone and finally I put the shirt on her...Fingers crossed she has been good and not bothered them. The weather is so nice out...maybe later I can take her out and walk around slowly a bit . She is a good girl...she is trying hard to get along..
January 27, 2018
This morning a cold rain is falling but we are all tucked inside. I had to move Cole's bouncy horse into the computer room to make room for Asti's big kennel. All three dogs and the damn bouncy horse are crowded into this tiny room. Lots of togetherness today!
Asti got her shirt off this morning and is not wanting it back on...I guess she can run around naked for awhile as long as she doesn't lick at her stitches. I can tell the girls are wanting their "me time"...They put up with all the fosters really well and they teach them the ropes but enough is enough and they want me all to themselves. They will have to be patient for a few more days while Asti heals up.
We have gotten to where I can feed all three dogs without separating Asti. She has finally realized they're not going to run and eat her food and she can't have theirs either. It's pretty cool to see the small steps they make every day.
Last night Dale stopped by with Rosie and Jackie. It was interesting as Jackie, Blue, and Asti were acting over a couple bones I had out. One was an antler, the other a nylabone. They were like two children as they would be chewing on each only about ten 8 feet apart. Then a distraction would occur, one would get up and the other would go get the other bone. Asti came back and would pick up the rejected bone...then minutes later...they would switch...Jackie was really wanting to play and would bounce near Asti..Now I had problems with Asti guarding resources at first so I am watching closely from my chair. At first Asti thought it was just a move to grab her bone again but I finally saw the change in her eyes as she realized this young dog just wanted to play. I had to tell them to lay down though, because I sure didn't want some rowdy play to break open her stitches.
They laid looking at each other as they chewed. Bella, Lucy, Dale and Rosie were sitting on the couch like they were on a grandstand. I sat in my chair...all was calm...even with bones and a pack of dogs..A week ago, the bone issue would've started a fight...three days ago, she would have guarded her bowl jealously from the others ...walls are coming down...Asti..You are learning trust in people and dogs...Your growth has just begun and I am so happy to be a part of it...I see you laying near the Blues now...everyone quiet on this rainy morning...
Afternoon Update
The crew talked me into a cold misty grey day walk... Of course when we got furthest from the house, I saw the crew pick up their pace and run toward me. They had been dinging along while Asti and I hurried ahead...I found out why soon enough as the rain went from a drizzle to a steady sopping pour.. We made it back to the barn before we got too drenched.. then they sat looking up at me like it was my fault.. spoiled dogs..
January 29, 2018
Asti is healing well and is being such a good girl in the house! She still hates the cone and has partially destroyed it but has finally began leaving it on. She had a bad thought when I was mixing together some meatloaf today and had left it on the counter. She stood beneath it with her nose extended straight up in the air...It was as though she had eyeballs in her nostril as she tried to figure out if this morsel was available or not. Bella and Lucy were just sitting outside the small kitchen looking at each other and taking bets as to whether Asti would make a grab for the meat. I was watching her. All of a sudden she felt me looking at her and turned and our eyes met...I growled a low no and pointed out of the kitchen...She quickly scooted out of there with no further problems. I knew it was a temptation but she is going to have to learn not to bother food that is left out if its not hers. Now I know this can get tricky as property ownership can be up for grabs sometimes in the dog world. It doesn't usually take long though for them to realize if I leave it on the coffee table even ...it is mine...don't touch it..ever...Usually they respect this but every once in a while I get tested.
I think Asti is going to be good...she just is learning the rules ....She is doing well with the girls and they are now eating together with in a few feet with no problems...I love seeing her grow...I can't wait to take her to the park and let her see more of the world..The store will be even more fun..Let's wait a few more days Asti....till your stitches are healed...then we will be out to see more of the world...Won't that be grand!
Asti is so happy and doing so well!
January 30, 2018
I am finally feeling so good and happy beyond belief! I have gotten at least 10 toys out of a box.I saw Lucy getting a ball out of there, it is a haven of fun! Last night I bounced through the house with Bella, of all dogs! She is one that is slow to warm up to me. Bella now seems to approve and is letting me into her inner circle. We galloped along neck in neck ...I was smiling so big I thought my jaws would never stop aching from the effort! Someone came to the door a couple days ago and banged on the door...I think they wanted to come in but the Blue Crew was barking at the door ...so I sat beside them and barked too! We could see them through the glass doors, it must have worked. They sprinted back to their brown truck and left! Bella looked at me and gave me a nod of approval and after that she seems to have excepted me. My stitches are almost healed but I still have to wear the cone when I'm not by mom. I don't mind it quite as much but it still is an awkward, terrible thing...She told me in a couple days it can be off for good...I guess I will just lay in the sun and be happy...I love being happy...So happy...-Asti-
January 31, 2018
Well, I have to say , I had the most crazy adventure so far! Mom and the Crew got in the car...me too of course and said we were heading to the park...Now , I have to say I was really nervous...Is Park just another word for SPAY?! In just a few minutes we were there. The Blues were calm and cool..I was pretty excited when I got out of the car and smelled like the most overwhelming amount of scents! I lost my head for a moment and put my head down and charged ahead and gave mom a bad jerk! Now that didn't go over well and I got a jerk back..The Blues told me to get my stuff together and walk nice ...Of course I ignored them and decided to try and drag the whole 4 of us down the trail. No..that again did not go over well...Mom bumped me and growled and stopped...The other girls were over my unruliness and flashed me a look that made my blood run cold...Ok..Ive got my thinking cap on and I am walking fairly nice beside mom. Off we go again down the trail through a woods. A woods...it was amazing...smells everywhere...things I have never smelled...I trotted faster, put my weight into it and pulled to go faster...I have so much to see...well , screaming halt.....I look up...then down...then up and then sit down and wait. We start again..this time I didn't pull and trotted along beside mom..the blues trotting on the other side. It was getting pretty dim as the day was fading and as we approached another trail..a lone man was walking by himself. He took a look at the three of us as mom pulled to the side and had him go on ahead of us. I don't think she wanted this guy behind us...she is careful that way. I have to say that guy sure picked up his pace with us on his tail. I bet he walked faster then he ever had before! Mom ,,,pulled us up and let him get on down the trail. I am getting the hang of this trail walking by now and am not pulling on the leash too bad. We came around by the pond and on up to the parking lot ...I was ready to get back in the car and rest. It was fun seeing some new views and being part of the pack. I am sleepy tonight though and I bet I sleep good...very good..just laying here now...my eyes are heavy...My nose is still smelling the smell of the woods...Such good dreams I will have...Lucy is already snoring on the couch and Bella is stretched out in the chair...Good night all...It has been a good day! -Asti-
February 1, 2018
I was out in the yard with Asti when the Fed Ex truck went by...I thought...opps there's the dog food from Chewy....I went out in the front yard and saw the driver see me in his mirror and come to a stop. He turned around and pulled up and asked me if I was expecting a shipment...I said ,,,sure am. Asti watched him intently as he got the big box with the dog food out of the truck. Turned out that he had a PitBull at home..
He was patting Asti on the head when she decided to just jump in the Fed Ex truck to have a look around! Of course she was on a leash and I got her turned around and got her back out but we both laughed that she was so comfortable just to leap in like that.
I took her back inside the house. Something I have noticed though. I had Cole yesterday, my grandson...she was out in the dog room. After he went home I brought her back inside. She smelled him in the house and searched everywhere....For two hours she looked all over the house! She has been a bit unsettled now today...Doesn't want to be in her crate...More restless when out in the house,,snooping everywhere...I can only guess that wherever she came from they might have had a toddler. She seems to be intent on finding him and it has sparked unrest ...as she seems to be remembering her family. Now maybe I am wrong ...but that is the only thing that has been different and she has been very anxious and doesn't want me to leave her.
One can never know what kind of life they are coming from. I know she has had lots of puppies....her body shows that. It's ok Asti...things will work out...You will find a new family...I can see you are confused today...Maybe missing a little one some where...but afraid also that whatever happened to you might happen again...I wish I could read your mind...You're safe...no worries....Just lay there and be happy...good girl...
February 2, 2018
Asti is learning to share. It's a tough lesson standing in a row waiting your turn especially when you really liked to guard all your possessions at the beginning. She will be here a month on February 6th.. Asti is healthy now and has been learning house manners and dog etiquette at the farm. The next month will bring fine tuning and then she should be ready to find her own family. She is doing well..
February 3, 2018
Jackie took my nylabone right out of my crate and started chewing on it right in front of me! I was gobsmacked! I sat and watched her and then went over to try to claim it back. As I stood silently watching Jackie chew on MY bone I saw Jackie look over my shoulder at mom. She was watching us...I gently and softly reached out and grasped the end of my nylabone..Jackie for a minute just held it firmly and then she loosened her grip and let me have it. I quickly trotted over and laid down in my crate chewing for all I was worth on that nylabone! Jackie picked up another bone and walked over and started chewing...I watched for awhile and then started wondering if that bone was really a better bone then what I had. Jackie saw me watching and she left that lucious bone laying in the middle of the floor. I got up walked over to pick it up ...Jackie seized the opportunity to bounce over and pick up my newly surrendered Nylabone and jump up in a chair. Of course I realized I had been suckered and dropped the new bone...Jackie left the Nylabone in the chair jumped down and got it. The whole thing turned into a fun game! Jackie and I are going to really like each other I think after we know each other longer. She doest take any bluff from me and I none from her but at the same time we are playing a game. I can't wait till we can run loose in the fields together...What a adventure it will be...-Asti-
February 4, 2018
Asti's first trip to Lowe's ... She was friendly and brave... good girl Asti!
February 5, 2018
I am so tired but happy! It started with walking with the crew and Jackie and Rosie. We were a pack crossing the wild tundra...ok..it was just a bean field but it was cold out! We walked where I had never been and I could smell wild smells of deer and turkey!
As we walk back through the woods and back across the fields I have to really shake my head and think of what a difference there is in my life! I did live in a crate with puppies. Now don't get me wrong..I like pups but there is more to life then having puppies..again and again...Now I am hiking and going to stores!
The walk at Sodalis park was fun too and since I am growing more hair I am getting more comfortable with the cold. The water was frozen on the pond and the ducks flew over head. I think they were mad because they couldn't swim in the pond. I watch astonished as we hiked the short quarter mile track. I thought surely we were done...but no...now we went to the Orchard store ...I loved it! Cookies galore and so many friendly strokes to my head..It just blows me away how many nice people there are! Bella and Lucy had to stay at home and I'm sure they are going to be jealous..Mom took me and left them at home!...I hiked more and visited folks...
Yes...opening the car door I see Bella looking through the house window...She meets us at the door with a impatient poke of her big wedge shaped head. I yawn, almost as if I am bored as she smells at my mouth ...The odor of dog treats is so clear to her...she shoots me a hard look but mom grabs the bag of cookies that she has brought home and offers it to the Crew. Ears perk up...cookies handed out...
I go and curl in a sleepy circle in front of the space heater. I am exhausted from the busy afternoon but I am so happy for the adventure. I heard mom say I will be able to find my forever home soon...What a great new year it's going to be! Stretching now with my toes almost in the hot vents of the little heater...I love that feeing as the heat rushes up my forelegs and under my chin...my eyes blink slowly as I drift into sleep...softly, so softly snoring...I drift off...so joyful...-Asti-
February 8, 2018
My foster Mom says I'm ready to find my forever home. I'm looking for a family to call my own. Could that be you? If so, let's meet soon! xo, Asti
February 14, 2018
Happy Valentine's Day from me to you!
February 20, 2018
What a fine girl this blush colored girl... First off to Lowes to stroll around meeting people and walking beside a shopping cart.. She isn't sure about children yet but she loves adults.. her tail wagging the whole time . I decided to take her to Sodalis Park and walk her on the 1/4 mile trail.. Lots of folks were enjoying the park. Asti learned a lot today.. what a fine girl and beautiful besides..Love you Asti..
February 21, 2018
Bump , thump, groan... Oh my.. you silly pup! Asti was laying on the couch with her back to the outside.. She was barking and running in her sleep and fell off the couch backward! Bella ran over and started licking her face.. I was amazed Bella usually is the one that would chuckle at this mess up..She stood up looked around and went to the dog bed to lay down. I came over and sat down on the couch and called her back up.. She is curled now snoring in the crook of my legs. Such a sweet girl.. Her sides rising and falling, she is so warm against my leg.. Sleeping quiet.. happy girl..
April 30, 2018
Hi everyone, I love my forever home! I'm working on being a service dog and enjoy sunbathing with the cats.
But I've been was really lethargic. The vet diagnosed me as heart worm positive. You can imagine our surprise, because when the rescue heart worm tested me in January I was negative. However, we have since learned about the difficult science of reading heart worm test results (depending on the type of test), the occurrence of false negatives and antibody tests. So I started heart worm treatment today. Treatment takes a lot of out a gal!
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May 28, 2018
Hi everyone! Thanks for donating to my fundraiser. It's a hot Memorial Day here in the Midwest so I'm spending as much time as possible asleep inside. Hope you guys stay cool too!


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The rise of metasearch and its effect on hotel distribution
The next big thing in hotel distribution might be metasearch, says Cindy Estis Green, CEO and co-founder of Kalibri Labs. While metasearch has been a factor in hotel distribution for a while, it might soon become a dominant player in the market.
"It surprises me that there isn't more of a focus on the rise of metasearch," she says. "It's not that the online travel agencies aren't dominant and very strong in the marketplace, but this is what is coming, and it is coming fast and furious."
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Titus Andronicus enlist Hüsker Dü's Bob Mould as producer of An Obelisk
"He's known for his work ethic, his discipline, and especially his decisiveness."
Dryw Keltz 10 a.m., Sept. 19
I was invited to a pig roast that has a website devoted to the event. Bruce Dahl's website has stories posted from past parties, which he has been hosting each year for the past 14 years. During his first party, the police were called to investigate the bones that were thrown in the garbage. The bones ended up on the beach at Crown Point the next day. Dahl told me, "We clean up everything. So, either seagulls took them out of the trash, or a transient. I once saw a bird drag off a five-pound bag of tortilla chips... The bones wouldn't have been a problem for them." The police concluded that they were human bones, and the story was all over the news for a few days.
Dahl told me of another disaster: "One time the hindquarter tumbled onto the beach as I was removing the meal for 150 people. Once it hits the sand, you can't just wipe it off. I passed around a shaker of sand for those who were lucky enough not to get any grains in their meat."
After another of Dahl's parties, for a Raiders/Chargers game, coals were put in the Dumpster. I told Dahl how idiotic I thought that was. "No. It was 20 hours later. That's why we thought it was safe. And the Dumpster still caught fire. I wondered if it was a curse, or is it me?"
I read on Dahl's website that, besides pig, he's grilled goat, lamb, whole tuna, and shark. PETA must love this guy.
Dahl had an area staked out at Crown Point for this year's roast. I spoke to him as he was cooking. He told me that he had made the oven and showed me how it catches all the grease. I asked him how early he got to the beach. "We got here at 5:00 a.m. We spent all our time cleaning up other people's messes from last night."
I was handed stickers with a picture of a pig on them that read "What a Pig." Some of Dahl's guests brought him pig-related gifts. He promptly put a pig key chain onto his key ring.
When I told him how funny I thought the stories on his website were, he shared another story about smuggling pigs across the border. "That was before Operation Gatekeeper built this big fence. Once a Border Patrol agent stopped me. Trying to be cooperative, I quickly asked if he would like to see what was in the back of the truck. He looked and turned real pale, put his hand over his mouth, and ran to the radio. He said, '10-4, pig for BBQ,' and quickly roared away. After that encounter, all our pork comes from the good ol' USA."
I went to sit in the shade of one of Dahl's canopies. Dahl said, "We've had it hail on us a few different times. This is perfect weather."
I talked to a woman named Jaclyn, a bartender from O.B. She told me about her son who skateboards with a crew that jumps off picnic tables. I can't figure out how their boards - or their tailbones - don't snap in half when they land on the pavement.
When Dahl finished roasting the pig I heard him say, "We're going to carve it on that other table. Watch out for seagull shit." That whetted my appetite. (I'm not a pig lover anyway.) I ate the watermelon, which was soaking in champagne. The only way I'll eat fruit is if it's covered in booze or chocolate.
The guy carving the pig was wearing a sticker that read "Designated Volunteer." Dahl, who was a bit buzzed, was telling everyone to go get food. I heard him yell at a woman, "I cook for you. I clean for you. I laugh at your silly little jokes." He said to a guy in his 80s, "Go get food. I'll save your place here in the shade."
One lady told Dahl she thought the Mickey Mouse plates were cute. He bellowed, "It's a pig's face, not Mickey Mouse!"
I asked Bruce why he does this on Sunday. "My good friend is a bartender and works on Saturday. I have all kinds of friends here, from 8 to 80 years old. Sunday afternoon works best for most."
People at the party were playing horseshoes, tossing Frisbees, and throwing the pigskin. One table had a group smoking cigars. I went over and lit one up.
I met a woman with a British accent who works at Shakespeare Pub in Mission Hills. I told her I ate my worst meal ever there. She laughed, but I wondered why I felt the need to tell her that.
I overheard a couple talking about a secretary who was suing a company, claiming they didn't hire her because of her weight. They spent the next 20 minutes talking about lawsuits, including the San Diego man who sued Hooters for only hiring females to wait tables.
I talked to a naval intelligence officer who met his wife on a ski trip. She had an accent, but I forgot where she told me she was from. He was bald, and I asked him if he uses sunscreen for his head. He said, "I use 30 SPF."
There was a pig piñata hanging from a tree. The kids were whacking it, and one guy said to me, "Those kids are in for a big surprise. There's no candy inside. It's all little bottles of booze and prizes for adults." I was bummed out. I would rather have had candy. I asked if the bottles would break and Dahl said, "Most of them are made of plastic now." When the piñata broke, so did about ten bottles. Everyone got on the ground to pick up broken glass. One guy was grabbing bottles, opening them, and downing the booze. I later saw him walk into a canopy pole.
I spoke to a woman named Tamara whose car had been totaled the night before by a drunk driver. I asked her what had happened. "A driver rammed into my parked car. I didn't hear it all, but neighbors came out. I saw my car was totaled. As people gathered around, I said, 'Let's have a crash party.'"
Tamara told me that her husband was in Singapore helping tsunami victims. She said, "He wasn't too happy about the car. He was yelling on the phone."
I was surprised when she told me that she graduated from Mira Mesa High one year after me. We spent the next hour talking about mutual friends.
I figured Dahl wouldn't consider this party a disaster. Nobody sliced off a toe on the broken glass, the cops didn't show up, and the pig never hit the ground.
Crash your party? Call 619-235-3000 x421 and leave an invitation for Josh Board.


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Cities in Motion
Urban Life and Cosmopolitanism in Southeast Asia, 1920–1940
Part of Asian Connections
- Author: Su Lin Lewis, University of Bristol
- Date Published: November 2018
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In the 1920s and 1930s, the port-cities of Southeast Asia were staging grounds for diverse groups of ordinary citizens to experiment with modernity, as a rising Japan and American capitalism challenged the predominance of European empires after the First World War. Both migrants and locals played a pivotal role in shaping civic culture. Moving away from a nationalist reading of the period, Su Lin Lewis explores layers of cross-cultural interaction in various spheres: the urban built environment, civic associations, print media, education, popular culture and the emergence of the modern woman. While the book focuses on Penang, Rangoon and Bangkok - three cities born amidst British expansion to the region - it explores connected experiences across Asia and in Asian intellectual enclaves in Europe. Cosmopolitan sensibilities were severely tested in the era of post-colonial nationalism, but are undergoing a resurgence in Southeast Asia's civil society and creative class today.Read more
- Highlights the role of the cosmopolitan port city in Asian modernity
- Focuses on the role of neglected communities, such as migrants and modern girls, whose stories are not often told
- Provides a reading of cosmopolitanism rooted in Asia rather than in Europe
- Winner, 2015–2016 Urban History Association Best Book Award (Non-North American)
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'There are few recent books as deeply anchored in both global and urban history as Su Lin Lewis's exploration of urban life in early-twentieth-century Southeast Asian port cities. … While Lewis speaks to recent debates in global history, she successfully eschews the now familiar charge that the field's practitioners have veered too far from concrete, empirical studies of the local. The elegantly presented results of her research therefore should be read by a wide range of historians.' Michael Goebel, Global Urban History (www.globalurbanhistory.com)
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Introduction: seeing through the city
1. Maritime commerce, old rivalries, and the birth of three cities
2. Asian port cities in a turbulent age
3. Cosmopolitan publics in divided societies
4. Newsprint, wires, and the reading public
5. Playgrounds, classrooms, and politics
6. Gramophones, cinema halls, and bobbed hair
Epilogue: cosmopolitan legacies
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Cutting Off the Tide: Inside Webster Pierce's Work and Territory
Cut Off, a region in the Southeastern corner of Louisiana, is home to over 5,000 people. The surrounding marshes along Highway 1 are rapidly disappearing— blatant evidence of the area's uncontrolled subsidence combined with sea level rise. Cut Off is also a pit stop for oil rigs, whose site workers dig navigation canals through the wetlands, further exposing them to the Gulf's open water. As the remaining marsh washes into the Gulf, Cut Off and neighboring communities are significantly more at risk for coastal flooding. One man, however, is using his powers of invention to fight the effects of these trends. "New Orleans and the rest of the state need to take more immediate action in restoring our estuaries," says businessman and inventor Webster Pierce. "Otherwise, we will literally have nothing." On June 2, 2013, Pierce took Global Green staff members Jeff Supak and Jacob Dilson on a tour of Cut Off, specifically the areas where he has positioned the Wave Robber, his recently-patented sediment retention device.
Pierce led his visitors to the local levee where his device is positioned. Elevated two to three feet above the shoreline, the Wave RobberTM catches the current with valves that flip open from the outside. These valves then lock as the water tries to flow back out, slowing it long enough to allow sediment to filter out as the water makes its way around the sides of the device. In a relatively short time, a significant
amount of sediment collects behind the device.
When enough sediment is accumulated, wetland vegetation is planted, anchoring the new soil in place, rebuilding the marsh and its storm buffering ability a piece at a time. Pierce has designed the Wave RobberTM as an alternative to more commonly used rock barriers, which he says are erosion-prone and last two years at most. "My invention doesn't fight the water surge," explains Pierce. "It's offering resistance, and has the potential to salvage this area."
Pierce was the winner of the 2013 Water Challenge, sponsored by The Idea Village, and is currently one out of four finalists in a competition administered by the Natural Resources and Conservation Services (NRCS), a program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In March 2012, NRCS put out a request for proposals (RFP) for alternatives to the rock barriers—criteria for success are: (a) how well the alternative prevents erosion, and (b) which is most cost-efficient to replicate, install and remove.
The four competing companies' devices are positioned along Vermillion Bay, in Vermillion and Iberia Parishes. The winner will sign a contract to install 500 feet of that device along Shark Island Jr. (or, in Pierce's words, "The most damaged area NRCS could find for our pilot projects.") Ideally, Pierce would like to position his devices all in Lafourche Parish. Stay tuned!


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Preparation for Baptism is an exciting time for parents and sponsors. You are bringing your child into the church. From this moment on, your child will always have a Catholic family that will support them in times of need, provide them with spiritual nourishment and always be present to them.
Every parent desiring Baptism for their child is required to attend one Baptism class. At least one Godparent must be an adult confirmed Catholic.
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From Bell's perspective.
Today started out super slow. Actually, I woke up Aunt Carol at about 3am, and she didn't go back to sleep until about 7am, then I woke her up again at about 8:30 to feed me and take me out. I licked her face until she got up. Aunt Carol can't resist the face licking!
We took a long nap this afternoon, then got up just in time for a walk down to the post office to drop off a Netflix movie. We walked in 40 degree weather for a couple of miles, then came home.
Aunt Carol went to the supermarket to get me some chicken liver, which the store was out of, so she got some other chicken parts for me. They were yummy! All in all I've only skipped one meal while I've been here. I think it has something to do with the hot food they keep adding to my normal dry food. Today was ground chicken breast, a little chicken liver and some chicken hearts and gizzards. Aunt Carol and Uncle Shawn cooked for me tonight, which was awesome!
Mom and Dad shouldn't be too bothered by the hot food they are giving me - it's not much, just enough to encourage me to eat my normal food.
After dinner we headed downstairs to the 'movie theater' to watch a movie. I got a little freaked out by the surround sound, but I did ok. About an hour into the movie I was a little antsy, so I sat on Uncle Shawn for a while, then snuggled with Aunt Carol on the couch. I think it's time for bed now that the movie is over.
I hear some rumblings about some other doggies coming to visit - 3 to be exact. They are all pugs, and Aunt Carol says I'm going to have a fabulous time with them because they like to romp around and play, just like me.
Until tomorrow........
P.S. I have discovered that I really like baby carrots as a treat. The humans used to give carrots to their pup Tess, and figured they would give me a few. I really like them, but not as much as the Trader Joe doggie cookies.


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Napoli's Homer Helps Sox Beat Tanaka
(NEW YORK) -- Masahiro Tanaka tossed a complete nine innings but took the loss as the Boston Red Sox beat New York 2-1 on Saturday night. Mike Napoli hit a solo home run in the top of the ninth to break a 1-1 tie and cement the win.
Tanaka (11-3) battled hard with Red Sox starter Jon Lester (9-7), who pitched eight innings allowing just one run. Boston (37-44) took a 1-0 lead in the third inning on a David Ross homer and left the rest in the hands of their ace lefty. Lester struck out six in his eight frames before handing the ball over to Koji Uehara in the ninth.
The Yankees (41-38) tied things up in the home half of the third on a ground out from Derek Jeter. Both pitchers then battled inning-by-inning to maintain the deadlock. Lester held New York hitless until the sixth inning before giving up a single to Brett Gardner.
With Tanaka matching his counterpart, the game look destined for extras. Napoli, who had struck out in his previous two at-bats, took advantage of a mistake for his 10th homer of the season. It was just the third win in nine games for the defending World Series champs. Uehara earned his 17th save by throwing a perfect ninth inning.
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Both you and your dog will enjoy this great 3/8 inch small solid braid round leash! This family owned and operated business hand makes each leash. They take great pride in their products – they are beautiful, durable – made to last. Choose from a slip or snap lead in a variety of colors and lengths.
The leash is made of rope composed of multifilament polypropylene and is made in the USA. You can use any width of leash for any size dogs (see other products at the bottom.) Many of the professional dog show handlers use the 1/4 inch leashes in the ring with the larger dogs. The only drawback is if the dog is a puller – then the 1/4 inch may not be as comfortable as the larger widths.
The leashes are washable. We recommend you place the leash in a pillow case, use the gentle cycle and air dry.


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Wonderful day out
We spent the whole day out circumnavigating Mull. We went ashore at Lunga for fabulous views of puffins, guillimots and razorbills then on to view Fingal's cave and time for tea and cake whilst listening to the corncrakes on Iona.
Boat was warm and comfortable and Cameron made us feel very safe and welcome. We would highly recommend this company for sea travels from Oban.
Amazing experience
"Been on two trip with the boys Struan and Cameron with my wife and family and can say that it was just amazing the weather and the nothing is too much trouble attitude of both made our day special. We saw seals, seal eagles, porpoises and the famous Oban whale.
The sheer knowledge of both the twin was vast and made the trip enjoyable. Learned a lot on a 2 hour trip. Can't wait to return and do it all again for the whole day.
Thanks again for wonderful experience!"
itainteasy, Gibraltar — Reviewed 9 May 2013
Great boating experience in Oban
"We were on the last day of the holiday and as we do not feel we have been on hols unless we have been on a boat we headed to Oban (from Perthshire).
We quickly found a trip advertised for a 2 hour trip to see wildlife. We rang the number and luckily they had a couple of spare sears. The boats seat 12 people in comfort. It was a cold day and although it was open at the back (where you could stand if you wanted) it was not cold at all. The guide was friendly and knowledgable about the area. We saw seals and some stunning eagles.
This is a great way to spend a couple of hours."
Nosage99 — Reviewed 23 March 2013
A fun trip was had by all
"Thanks to our host Struan who treated us to a fun packed trip to Tobermory, our host was full of information during our day trip to this beautiful island, it took us about 1hr 10 mins from the north pier Oban passing close by Castle Duart to arrive at our destination. we spent just under 3 1/2 hours there before setting back, on the way back we were treated to seeing Porpoises, shags, a red stag and grey and common seals arriving back just before five. Struan strives to make the experience very personnel to his guests and I would highly recommend them.
All in all the cost is about £14 more than you would pay for the ferry and bus which takes another hour from Craignure but as we had elderly folk with us one who took his mobility scooter it seemed very good value for money with the added benifit of more time at Tobermory.
Thanks Struan, Brgds Graham."
mrgusman, Edinburgh — Reviewed 21 November 2012
Fabulous Experience
"I can highly recommend this sea adventure. Able to go on the Castle and Seal boat trip on the 1st November. The two hour trip was fun, informative, relaxed and highly enjoyable and I consider great value for money.
It made my short break to the highlands , thank you Coastal Connection."
jennifer H, Manchester — Reviewed 4 November 2012
Superb Service
"I had occasion to use Coastal Connection twice last week. Once for a trip to Islay and secondly for a trip around Mull via, Tobermory, Fingal's Cave and Iona. Fantastic and personable service from the family run business. The modern Redbay boats were fast and comfortable with covered seating which kept us warm and dry throughout. We travelled with Cameron on one day and his twin, Struan, on the other. Both of them were professional, courteous and fully informative, demonstrating good knowledge of the local wildlife, geography and history.
We left at the end of each day fully satisfied. This was by far the best thing we did during our visit to the West Coast of Scotland. Old or young everyone enjoyed the trip."
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H. Norman Saurage III
Service Award Nomination
The H. Norman III Service Award will go to a Louisiana public school teacher who has gone above and beyond to engage students and other stakeholders to create positive experiences for their students, school or community. The award can recognize the achievement of a single outstanding event, or continuous dedicated service over a period of time.
Louisiana certified public school level educators with a minimum one-year of service may be nominated.


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OCEARCH is launching the largest Great White Shark expedition in U.S. history on July 30, 2013 off the coast of Cape Cod. The research expedition, led by OCEARCH Expedition Leader and Founding Chairman Chris Fischer, is scheduled to run through August 29, 2013.
In February 2013 Caterpillar and OCEARCH agreed to a multi-year partnership to help propel the OCEARCH organization's global research on sharks.
The increased summertime population of Great White Sharks off Cape Cod has drawn significant science and public safety attention, specifically a quest for better knowledge. OCEARCH has led 16 expeditions to research the breeding, feeding, migration, and birthing patterns of sharks, including recent expeditions where two Great Whites named Mary Lee and Genie were tagged off Cape Cod and a Great White named Lydia was tagged off Jacksonville, FL.
Those sharks, along with over 30 others, are being tracked on the Global Shark Tracker by millions. The new sharks tagged in Cape Cod in August, ideally 10-20 total, will be immediately available for anyone to follow.
Expedition Cape Cod 2013 will be different from their 2012 expedition in that the OCEARCH research team will be working in an area known for high populations of seals.
To learn more about this sponsorship, click here.
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The 11th Annual Garlic Fest takes place in downtown Delray Beach Friday through Sunday – and I have two tickets to give away to the best garlic recipe that hits my site today. Comment below to send in your best!
If you've never been to the Garlic Fest, it's a fun day out for the family with activities for kids, shopping for adults and eating for everyone. Entertainment acts are always good – and it's free with your ticket; such a deal.
Garlic Chef Stadium Competition intense
The top event for food lovers is the Garlic Chef Competition that I usually judge. Because of a conflict, this will be one year when I can't make it – though I'll certainly be there in spirit, since I love this event and organizer Nancy Stewart.
Watching the chefs in a 1-hour cooking showdown with a mystery ingredient is great. We've seen it all, as judges – and been wowed by many dishes that are turned out in a serious competition that gets pretty intense at times. It's fun for me watching the chefs under pressure. The pros may sweat, but always put out a great dish.
Andy Trousdale the chef to beat
The reigning Garlic Chef is Andy Trousdale – chef/owner of Le Bistro in Lighthouse Point. He's so smooth, talented and creative, he's a tough one to beat.
A good line-up of competitors is on hand to take him on, so I'll be anxious to see the results.
The chef line-up
- Round 1: Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Chef/owner Michael Harrison of Lola's on Harrison, Hollywood, FL. vs Chef/Owner Joey Gianuzzi, The Green Gourmet, Delray Beach, FL
- Round 2: Saturday, 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.: Chef Mike Murgio of Leftovers Cafe in Jupiter, FL vs. Chef Steve Scerenscko of Cafe Protege at Lincoln Culinary Institute, West Palm Beach, FL
- Round 3 (Semifinals): Sunday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Winning chefs from Round 1 and Round 2.
- Round 4: Sunday, 3-5 p.m.: Garlic Chef ('08 and '09) Andy Trousdale vs. Semifinalist winner.
If you want to watch, get there at least 30 minutes ahead of time – seating inside the stadium is limited.
Firefighters fight it out over 'cue
On Friday and Saturday, firefighters from four departments will duke it out over barbecue.
- Friday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., it's Delray Beach vs. North Palm Beach deparments
- Saturday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., it's the Lake Park vs. Belle Glade fire departments.
Visit the Delray Beach Garlic Fest 2010 web site for more information.
To Win 2 Tickets:
Submit a recipe, either by email – send it to firstname.lastname@example.com – or just write it in a comment below. I'll contact you if you win by 3 p.m. Friday – remember: any recipe goes great with garlic! The tickets are good for any of the three days of the event and are worth $10 each.
When: Friday, Feb. 12, 5-10 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 13, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 14, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Downtown Delray Beach at Old School Square grounds, at North Swinton Avenue and Atlantic Avenue.
Admission: $10 per day. Food costs extra.
Parking: Free parking at City Hall; $5 parking in area garages with proceeds benefiting Delray beach Police Explorers; other downtown fees waived during Garlic Fest hours.
Information: (561) 279-0907; www.dbgarlicfest.com


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The AutoProfit System Review
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World Elephant Day: How people are showing their love for the mammal
On August 12, World Elephant Day aims to bring people together in an effort to help conserve and protect elephants from the threats that they face.
Elephants are the largest living land mammals, and can weigh anywhere from 6,000-15,000 lbs. Poaching has proven to be the biggest problem that the species is currently up against, but recent initiatives are generating hope for the end of poaching.
In an effort to show their love for elephants, zoos around the world are taking part in the celebration of World Elephant Day. The Los Angeles Zoo, for example, celebrated this past weekend with educational activities and entertainment on location.
Additionally, projects like 96 Elephants are aiming to protect and celebrate the amazing species.
At the start of the 20th century, there were about a few million African elephants and about 100,000 Asian elephants. There are less than 750,000 elephants in the world today -- both wild and captive -- and 96 elephants are killed per day in Africa, but by learning more about the species and donating to conservation organizations, people can start to make a difference.
How are you going to celebrate World Elephant Day? Let us know in the comments below!
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So it's my turn to take part in the Pootles Birthday Club which can only mean one thing – yes it's my birthday this month. Actually it's next week so for once I have a birthday card made ahead of time & not the day before as usual. I did think it was a little weird to be making myself a card but at least this way I know it will be a card I love & probably the only handmade one I'll receive.
So for this card I thought I would use a colour combo that I've not used before which was Smoky Slate and Island Indigo. I wasn't sure it would work but once I put the Melon Mambo flower on top everything just seemed to go so well together.
I inked the flower using basic grey ink but stamped off first to give a lighter finish. I then watercoloured the flower using the aquapainters and I used the ink pads as my medium, I then fussy cut the flower out of shimmery white cardstock.
I hope you have enjoyed this blog post, I would love you to check out the other birthday themed projects on this blog hop.
Click on the BLUE button to see what everyone has created!
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The updated guides are available free of charge for anyone who already owns the Chanter Guide, Templar Guide or the Aion Guides Bundle. Own any other Aion guide? Don't forget to upgrade to the full bundle to gain access to all the Aion guides that Killer Guides has to offer.


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Adoptive Transfer; Animals; Antigens, CD; Bromodeoxyuridine; DNA Primers; Flow Cytometry; Forkhead Transcription Factors; Gene Expression Regulation; Mice; Mice, Knockout; Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction; Self Tolerance; T-Lymphocytes, Regulatory
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Cytotoxic T lymphocyte antigen-4 (CTLA-4) plays a critical role in negatively regulating T cell responses and has also been implicated in the development and function of natural FOXP3(+) regulatory T cells. CTLA-4-deficient mice develop fatal, early onset lymphoproliferative disease. However, chimeric mice containing both CTLA-4-deficient and -sufficient bone marrow (BM)-derived cells do not develop disease, indicating that CTLA-4 can act in trans to maintain T cell self-tolerance. Using genetically mixed blastocyst and BM chimaeras as well as in vivo T cell transfer systems, we demonstrate that in vivo regulation of Ctla4(-/-) T cells in trans by CTLA-4-sufficient T cells is a reversible process that requires the persistent presence of FOXP3(+) regulatory T cells with a diverse TCR repertoire. Based on gene expression studies, the regulatory T cells do not appear to act directly on T cells, suggesting they may instead modulate the stimulatory activities of antigen-presenting cells. These results demonstrate that CTLA-4 is absolutely required for FOXP3(+) regulatory T cell function in vivo.
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Completely Biased Camera Buying Guide recommendation
You know those end-of-year-sales car dealers use to clear out inventory? I'm willing to bet Nikon is having one of them, and that means you can get a great deal on an entry level DSLR.
I noticed that B&H Photo Video is selling the Nikon D5100 with a $200 instant savings, which means you can get the camera body for only $546. You can buy it with the 18-55 mm lens for $646, but if you can afford it, ditch the kit lens and go with better glass. I'd recommend either of these:
- Nikon 18 - 200 mm for distance
- Nikon 28-300 mm for distance (if you ever think you will upgrade to a full frame)
- Nikon 50 mm f/1.8 for speed
When Nikon introduced this camera, the body retailed at $799, and it is still as great a camera now as it was then. Reviewers have noted that images are just as good as the Nikon D7000, which could cost you twice as much. Think about that.
Nikon has been refreshing its line with the new D4, D800, and D3200. Could a new D5200 be next? It's likely. I'd hazard a guess that could be motivating the sale. Whatever the reason, you can now pick up an excellent entry level DSLR for a steal.
Who should buy this camera?
If you are upgrading from your point and shoot to a DSLR, you can't beat this deal. The camera almost costs less than many higher end P&S models.
If you are looking for a walk-around camera you can take everywhere and still not be weighed down by professional looking gear, you will be happy with this choice.
Why should you buy it?
This model was introduced as a step up from the then entry-level Nikon D3100. It packs an impressive array of features for the price.
The ISO tops at 6400 and performs well enough for you to get good shots in low light. The 16 MP sensor will give you enough information to create decent sized files for editing or making large prints. You have the flexibility of also shooting 1080P HD movies with full time autofocus. (Many of the older models wouldn't do this.)
I love that the LCD screen tilts out, so you can get shots at low angles without having to lie on the ground. (Don't underestimate this quality-of-life feature.)
Bottom line: This is a great little camera, and you really can't beat the price.
Read the DPReview in depth review if you want to go deep with the technical info.
Naturally, when you get the camera, you'll want to join me on my photo tours to learn to use it. (I couldn't resist.)
Note: The links in this recommendation point to B&H through an affiliate links, but the opinions are all mine. Click here to learn more about my affiliate relationships.
Do you already own a Nikon D5100? Tell us what you think about it in the comments.


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Police in Las Vegas arrested former rap and reality TV star Flavor Flav at about 3:30 this morning, after he allegedly threatened to assault a teenager in his home.
The teenager in question is the son of Flavor Flav's fiancee, Liz Trujillo (who, remarkably, he did not meet on Flavor of Love, the reality dating show he starred on). Liz is the mother of Flav's seventh child, Karma. She also has an older son, Gibran Trujillo, from a previous relationship–and all indications are that he is the one involved here.
Police say that no one was hurt in the incident, though there are unsubstantiated rumors that at least one individual was injured. Reportedly, Flav was brandishing a knife and arguing with his Trujillo's son, when she decided to call the police.
Flavor Flav's real name is William Jonathan Drayton Jr. and he's 52 years-old. He's currently being held on $23,000 bail and he's due in court tomorrow to face felony assault charges.
Going to jail isn't exactly a new experience for him, as Flav has previously been arrested for drug charges, robbery, burglary, traffic-related charges, assaulting his girlfriend and even attempting to murder his neighbor. It's probably safe to say that he's partying with all the other inmates at this very moment.


text: I was one of the older students, older than at least half my professors, having previously led a full life as a television producer. I thus became both a doctoral student and head of the TV lab. What I especially remember is John Massie, who was the technical genius that kept it all going. However, I had some very, very bright master's students who wanted to experiment with new ideas about doing television, and John came out of the old school, where you played by the rules set by the union of technicians (as I had had to do). I had a key to the studio, however, so on the weekend my bad students and I were there trying out some of the radical innovations (leading, as it turned out, to three master's theses, and later one of the students, Mike Mills, developed the idea for QuickTime at Apple, still a standard I believe). One of the videos we produced, Ronnie and Paulie, was for years a property of the Museum of Modern Arts in New York. John Massie must have known about our misadventures, but, gentleman that he was, he never complained and he and I got on very well.


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Canada Russia '72
Producers: Timothy M. Hogan, Rick LeGuerrier,
Barrie Dunn, Mike Volpe
Director: T.W. Peacocke
Writer: Barrie Dunn, Malcom MacRury
This 4-hour mini-series tells the powerful story of an historical ice hockey match-up between Canada's top NHL players and the best of the Soviet Union. Although the two countries had often faced each at the amateur level, most Canadians believe that the Soviet amateur players are no match for the pros. But after Team Canada is badly beaten in the first game it must fight to recover in a series that will change hockey forever.
Starring: Booth Savage, Judah Katz, David Berni, Gabriel Hogan, Gerry Dee
Gemini Award Winner for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role (Judah Katz)
Gemini Award Winner for Best Editing (Dean Soltys)


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by Marie T. Cochran, Director
The Affrilachia Artist Project
Nine times out of ten, when I introduce someone to the word "Affrilachia", they laugh or a quizzical smile crawls across their face.
Why? … not just because it's a creative take on a word, but also because myths abound about the region of Appalachia—an expanse of 200,000 square miles including parts of 13 states. In spite of common misconceptions, the region includes more than one ethnicity and a series of isolated enclaves. Recent efforts celebrating the history of Appalachia reveal the fact that its inhabitants are as diverse as its terrain—which ranges from high mountain peaks to gentle hillsides, and from rural agricultural communities to bustling metropolitan areas.
How We Began
The Affrilachian Artist Project was inspired by a writers' group called the Affrilachian Poets and the resurgence of old time music championed by string bands like the Carolina Chocolate Drops. The project started with a modest goal, to create a digital Affrilachian Visual Artist Showcase featuring the work of living artists. I distributed a call for artists, pestered my colleagues and conducted late night Internet searches. As the names accumulated, a conscious effort was made to select artists who defiantly embraced the complex facets of their experience. The common denominator among the artists is their depth of community engagement. This remarkable series of events led to an inaugural exhibition, titled Common Ground: Affrilachia Where I'm From at the August Wilson Center for African American Culture in Pittsburgh, PA. This exhibition convened an array of artists born in or inspired by the distinctive qualities of the region.
After logging hundreds of miles that stretch across six states, I avoided any overarching aesthetic and chose artwork that possessed a powerful presence. In the process, I shared hearty laughter and even a few tears with the artists. They welcomed me into their studios and were incredibly generous with their time. A new name has become a cultural movement filled with promising affiliations.
Affrilachia is a place that is invisible on a map; yet it is manifest, through the rendering of the writer's words on a page, the voice and sounds uttered by the musician and the creations wrought by the labor of an artist's hands. In the end, each of us should have the power to determine what we are called and to proclaim where we are from.


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Medicines in School
Most doctors will prescribe medicines that can be taken out of school hours. If it is absolutely necessary for a child to take medicine or tablets during school we will support parents through enabling the child to take his/her medicine whilst observing the following points:
- Pupils should not keep medicines in school.
- Any medicine must be brought into/collected from school by a parent and delivered to the school office.
- Medicine should be clearly marked with the contents, child's name and dosage to be given.
- A request form must be signed by the child's parent.


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Haere Mai/Welcome to Te Whānau O Mihaere… the website of the Mihaere family/whanau who originate from Wairoa, New Zealand. Mihaere are indigenous Māori, descendants of Kahungunu. Our ancestors/Tipuna arrived in Aotearoa on the Takitimu canoe, and our turangawaewae is Te Rauhina Marae in Kihitu, Wairoa, New Zealand.
We are so glad you dropped by. If you are descendants of the Mihaere whanau, kei te pai, welcome home. If you are a visitor from another family/whanau we warmly welcome you to our online home.
Have a look around. If you are Mihaere we suggest you check out our whakapapa page to see if you are there. If you can't find your name or the name of a relative or your tipuna, don't worry it will be there soon.
Also, check out our blog. This is where we collect and curate our story, past and present, so it becomes a rich depository of knowledge for our tamariki/children and mokopuna/grandchildren.
If you are from the Mihaere whanau we encourage you to signup to our mailing list. A sign up form is further down this page.
Once you've had a good look around we suggest you jump out to our Facebook page where we communicate what's going on, on a regular basis. If you want to get an idea of the current Facebook feed just scroll down from here and it will give you a bit of an idea.


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Swimming Pools in France - Custom Concept and Rapid Installation - Save up to 50% on Any Luxury Pool
We have been building small cheap pools, large luxury pools, infinity pools and natural pools in France since 2004 and so we do know what we are talking about!
We now believe that the Self-Builder route is the best way to get a pool installed in the current economic climate where every pound must be made to count. This is not DIY - the pool installation contractor is simply replaced by Bluepools and a local builder that you trust - or you can even DIY the pool type that we recommend below!
So if you want to avoid the Risk involved in using a French based Pool Installation Contractor then this webpage will be the most Important one that you will ever read
Bluepools originally operated from Jonzac in Charente-Maritime in France before Will Witt moved back to the UK in early 2013 (we still have the office in France for the work over there).
Between 2004 and 2012 Bluepools installed nearly 100 pools in South West France as pool installation contractors - we were so busy during 2007 that we had 3 pool installation teams on the go!
Since the recession it has become impossible to maintain the resources required to provide a full pool installation service and so we have changed the way that we operate as described in this website.
What can go wrong with pool installation in France?
In a word - just about anything - here are some typical quotes that I have heard in the last 10 years:-
"The pool filtration system was undersized ….the dirty pool water made all the kids ill when it was hot last summer"
"We bought a panel pool kit that cost a lot…. We had to empty the pool this spring and one of the long walls has moved about 2 inches into the pool…. I'm worried that it is going to collapse"
"We used a one man band pool firm …….He started in March, took 8 months to build it! … and so we could not use the pool until the next year"
"The digger driver just turned up and dug the hole without any drawings ….. We ended up with a pool where the rain water from the lawn drains into it – and the algae growth in the pool is incredible whenever it rains"
"We never had any drawings of the pool…Just an Estimate …And the Roman Steps were half the size that we were promised by the salesman!"
"We did not have any contract documents … just a hand written Estimate ….when they hit ground water problems the final amount that we paid was over 2 x the Original Estimate"
"We paid him 10,000 Euros up front …..And we have now had a big hole in the garden as well as a great mountain of dirt ….for over a year ….he has just disappeared!
What is the best type of Swimming Pool to install in France?
Most peoples requirements for a holiday home pool would include the following:-
- It must be as cheap as possible but last at least 20 years
- It must be very attractive and inviting in appearance with sparkling water
- The risk of being ripped off by a pool installation contractor must be avoided at all costs
- It must be easy and straightforward to build using the Bluepools Self-Builder route
The best type of pool to achieve the above objectives is a timber pool with a vinyl liner as shown in the following sketch - just click on it for a bigger image.
The timber pool can be a kit as shown here
Bluepools can design a bespoke wooden structure pool of any size or shape to suit your exact requirements.
You might be wondering how long wooden pools like these will last.
All the wooden pool kits that Bluepools supplies come with 10 year guarantees but the fact is that if none of the timber is buried in the ground as shown on the sketch above the pool will virtually last forever.
There was a well known pool installation contractor based in Surry that used to specialise in wooden swimming pools for schools in the 1950's. Quite a few of these were still being used 30 years after they were installed.
The other advantage of wooden pools is that they can be removed for very little cost - unlike concrete pools that are a very permanent installation!
Declaration Préalable
In France every permanent pool installation has to have the Declaration Préalable documentation - but this does not apply to temporary installation. You should check this with your Local Mairie but it is quite likely that this will not be required for your wooden pool.
If it is required Bluepools can prepare and submit the documentation on your behalf - the fee is reduced to £750 if you buy a pool kit as shown here


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Mixing work(out) and games will make it a fun-filled social activity
If you never got around to joining your neighbourhood gym - or you're afraid you'll sign up and rarely go - you can still pack your gym bag on days when you feel like exercising and heading to the local sports complex to become a member for the day. Heath Matthews writes.india Updated: Aug 31, 2011 00:28 IST
If you never got around to joining your neighbourhood gym - or you're afraid you'll sign up and rarely go - you can still pack your gym bag on days when you feel like exercising and heading to the local sports complex to become a member for the day.
It's an inexpensive and highly fun way to exercise.
Most gymkhanas and many clubs offer the pay-and-play option. This means no expensive memberships, and because you only have the court or pool for a limited time, you are likely to use your time well, spending less time chatting and more time playing or swimming, thus getting a solid workout.
Another benefit to this kind of exercise is the social element. You are engaged in a fun activity interacting with other people instead of being confined to a treadmill or other anti-social pieces of exercise equipment. This has huge benefits for your stress levels as healthy competition and adrenaline rushes are a good way to break the monotonous stress of city life.
If all you can spare is one hour two or three times a week, then community-based sports complexes are a great bet. If you add 10 minutes of stretching before and after the game, you will double the health benefits as you will stretch out many of those tight, achy body parts like your back, hips, neck and shoulders. This will also mean less post-match muscle soreness and a greater feeling of flexibility and mobility.
You could go one step further and involve yourself in some home-based yoga, pilates and spot-jogging on another two or three days a week. If you play a game like badminton twice a week, do two lights runs for between 30 and 45 minutes and one or two yoga classes, you are sure to feel significantly healthier and more energised than before.
If running is not your favourite way to exercise, or if your knees, hips or back are not up to it, try swimming. There are a number of community pools across the city that you could use. Swimming is a great form of low-impact exercise and will stress your body less while still giving you a great workout. Swimming will also expose your skin to sunlight, which helps produce Vitamin D.
If you are chronically low in Vitamin D3, try 45 minutes in a pool three times a week to ensure you get your full daily requirement of sunlight.
The stress levels in Mumbai are amongst the highest I have ever experienced. A great way to counter that stress is through exercise.
By adding a lot of fresh fruit and vegetables to your diet and making sure you drink at least six glasses of water a day, you will go a long way towards living a more healthy life.
So if expensive health clubs and gym memberships are not for you, just pick up a racket and head out to the courts for some good old-fashioned fun with your friends or family, over a game of baddy or squash.
It could be the start of a whole new level of health and fitness.
(The author is head physiotherapist with the Centre for Sports Medicine at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital)
First Published: Aug 31, 2011 00:26 IST


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Tom Dougherty, CEO – Stealing Share
19 January 2016
GOT. George R. R. Martin
When you are writing a series that averages a thousand pages per book, it's going to take some time. Ask George R. R. Martin.
Just ask A Song of Fire and Ice author George R. R. Martin.
Martin, whose books serve as the basis for the ever-popular HBO show, Game of Thrones, has found himself in a precarious position.
When the series began, Martin had four meaty books under his belt, and then added a fifth. The problem is that his sixth book in the series, The Winds of Winter, was due to publishers prior to the next season of Game of Thrones. But Martin missed the deadline and the time for filming the next season has begun.
Last week, Martin sent this note to his fans:
"I am months away still … and that's if the writing goes well. (Sometimes it does. Sometimes it doesn't)… I tried, I promise you. I failed. I blew the Halloween deadline, and I've now blown the end of the year deadline. And that almost certainly means that no, THE WINDS OF WINTER will not be published before the sixth season of GAME OF THRONES premieres in April," Martin said in his post, which was tagged with "current mood: depressed." Martin added: "Given where we are, inevitably, there will be certain plot twists and reveals in season six of GAME OF THRONES that have not yet happened in the books," he said.
HBO should wait until The Winds of Winter by George R.R. Martin is completed.
I am a huge fan of HBO's Game of Thrones series, like most of the world. While I cannot wait for the next season, my gut tells me that HBO should hold out and let George finish his new book. There is something inherently wrong with forging ahead while its creator is still fleshing out the final manuscript.
Am I wrong? Vote here.
HBO would say that there are millions of dollars at stake and Martin has simply not lived up to his part of the bargain. He took HBO's money and made the deal with the devil. Is HBO supposed to be held hostage by Martin? That's just business.
Martin has served as an advisor to the series as well as a screenwriter. While he has left those duties to fulfill his writing obligations, the series has been faithful to the books (minus a few story lines).
This all means that the series should continue to remain just as faithful even if reports suggest that Martin has told Game of Thrones showrunners how the story ends
George R. R. Martin is at a critical juncture with The Song of Fire and Ice. His latest two books in the series have not been as well received by fans as the first three, with some critics citing that Martin has lost his mojo.
This is all the more reason for book six to be a home run. By nailing his next book, the faithful will be as tied to the series as ever and the content for HBO will be that much greater. It's a win-win. (Although it could be argued that HBO simply doesn't care whether Martin's books are a success going forward. The network just cares if the TV series is successful.)
Game of Thrones is definitely a market leader. It's the most pirated show in the entire world and has a legion of diehard fans. But, by airing the next season prior to the release of book six, HBO is missing the point of the brand and is ignoring the tough questions it should be asking itself, like: No matter what side of the argument you are on, what does not waiting for George R. R. Martin to finish The Winds of Winter say about us?
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CREDIT BANK OF MOSCOW is one of the trade finance leaders among Russian banks. A worldwide network of partnering banks enables the Bank's customers to get short- and long-term trade financing via confirmed letters of credit, guarantees and tied loans. The Bank has also been active for many years in the long-term structured finance market, demonstrating a sustainable increase in the number and volume of these operations. In 2014 the Bank made over 500 trade finance transactions totalling USD 5.4 bln.
Trade and Structured Finance Presentation (PDF)


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(411)Beautiful Hilltop Lake Lot!! This 3.9+/- acre parcel sits on Wilson Lake, part of the Phillips Chain of Lakes, 5 miles west of Phillips on Wilson Lake Rd. Great fishing and hunting available as this site is within walking distance of public hunting lands. Excellent building spot for your new home or cabin. A steal at $39,900! (26-37-1W)
Features Residential
|Lot Size SqFt: 169884
|Lake Chain: Phillips
|Lot Size Acres: 3.9
|Lake Name: Wilson Flowage
|Zoning: Residential
|River Name:
|Taxes: $1,374
|Water Frontage (feet): 450
|Tax Year: 2017
|Lake Size-Acres: 351
|High School: PR Phillips
|Shoreline: Gravel
|School District: Phillips
|Access Road: Paved Road, Town Road
|Site Influence: Easy Access, Lake Front, Quiet Area, Recreation Nearby, Water View


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ME explored by Kidderminster hypnotherapist Joanne Marie
The NHS use the term Chronic fatigue Syndrome for myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME). Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) causes many symptoms including persistent fatigue (exhaustion) that affects everyday life and does not go away with sleep or rest. Myalgia means muscle pain and encephalomyelitis means inflammation of the brain and spinal cord. Both CFS and ME are commonly used terms.
Most cases of CFS are mild or moderate, but up to one in four people with CFS have severe symptoms. Those severely affected are able to carry out minimal daily tasks, such as brushing teeth, but have significantly reduced mobility; and may also have difficulty concentrating. Many experiencing CFS often talk about their brain feeling as if it is in a whirl of fog, with dizziness also being a feature.
Unfortunately there is currently no accepted cure and no universally effective treatment. Those treatments which have helped reduce particular symptoms in some people have unfortunately proved ineffective or even counterproductive in others (M.E. Association website accessed Jan 2015).
The NHS recommends a number of treatments to help with the condition . These include cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to help people to accept the diagnosis, challenge thoughts that could prevent symptoms improving and to try to increase a sense of control over symptoms.
Hypnotherapy has been explored as a complementary therapy to assist with managing the symptoms of ME. A study in 1997 found self hypnosis successful for some subjects with CFS .but others did find it difficult to practice self hypnosis even with the help of an audiotape. This small study did, however, find generally positive results when using hypnotherapy to manage symptoms of CFS. The author concluded:
"The striking point about the cases reported here is the degree of control facilitated by hypnosis over the feelings of fatigue and myalgia that characterize CFS. There is a need for a randomized controlled study on the effectiveness of hypnotic intervention in CFS, as has recently been conducted with relaxation. Possibly, however, hypnosis will be most effective as an adjunct to other interventions, such as cognitive behaviour therapy, as it has been with other complaints."
('Hypnosis and the chronic fatigue syndrome: a case study'. Vernon H Gregg and David Jones. Contemporary Hypnosis (1995), Vol. 12, No. 2, p.p.87-91. www.interscience.wiley.com/journal/ch)
In "Coping with Chronic fatigue Syndrome" Dr Friedberg suggests the use of hypnotherapy in relation to a number of symptoms such as low self esteem, stress, anxiety and loss of self confidence. He recognises that treatment is largely in the realms of traditional medical care but advises that hypnosis and meditation can be a welcome addition to the welfare of any individual with ME.
If you would like more information please so contact me.


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Happy Wedding Season beauties!!
I just love watching happy couples get married and celebrating with them!
Have you been invited to a wedding? What are you gonna wear? I don't know about you, but finding a dress for a wedding can be difficult! There are so many option of perfect dresses for a wedding! But allow me to recommend this gorgeous Ntoma infused with scuba and lace dress to you. Trust me, its the perfect dress to wear to a wedding.