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As the world's second largest economy, and an average yearly GDP growth of about 10 percent since 1980, China's presence as a commercial force is felt around the world. Following several years of double-digit growth, economic expansion in China throughout 2008 was hampered by monetary policy tightening and the collapse of the stock market. This domestic slowdown was exacerbated by the financial turmoil that engulfed major industrialized economies, dramatically reducing demand for Chinese exports while slowing the pace of foreign direct investment. China's real GDP growth sank to 6.2% in the first quarter of 2009, down from 10.6% a year earlier. However, following strong intervention from the Chinese government, China's economy achieved an overall growth rate of 8.7% in 2009, followed by 12% in the first quarter of 2010. China has now recovered completely from the effects of the recession.
China took early and decisive action to counteract the effects of the global downturn, including a massive fiscal stimulus program. In November 2008, Beijing announced a wide-ranging RMB 4 trillion (CAD$700 billion) stimulus package. The package, consistent with President Hu's stated objective of creating a "harmonious society", combined economic growth (notably infrastructure development) with an emphasis on low income groups, regional agricultural development, pollution control and technological upgrades.
An important manufacturing centre for both Asian and global supply chains, the country is importing large amounts of machinery, oil, chemicals, vehicles and raw materials to feed its rapidly expanding industries. Its infrastructure needs are ballooning, generating tremendous opportunities in engineering, transportation and environmental technologies. Furthermore, China is an increasingly important source of investment capital with sharply rising outward direct investment flows that reached USD $48.0 billion in 2009. With a population of 1.3 billion, rising income levels, and a growing middle class, China's potential as a consumer market is phenomenal. China is also a vast and complex country where conducting business can be difficult. Obtaining reliable information is a challenge, as is forging the right connections. The financial and taxation aspects of doing business there are intricate. Key challenges include import barriers, limitations on foreign service providers, inadequate intellectual property rights enforcement, subsidy practices and low transparency in contracting processes.
Commercial Relations, 2009
- China continues to be Canada's second largest merchandise trading partner after the United States. Two-way merchandise trade amounted to $50.8 billion in 2009, a 4.3 percent decline over 2008 levels.
- In 2009, Canadian merchandise exports to China totaled $11.2 billion, a 6.6 percent increase from 2008, making China Canada's third largest export market.
- Furthermore, China continues to be Canada's second largest source of imported merchandise.
- While a substantial number of Canadian firms have invested in China, Canadian Direct Investments (CDIA) to China stood at $3.3 billion in 2009 and accounted for less than 1 percent of the total Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into China.
Market Opportunities
The Government of Canada has identified China as a GCS priority market—based on extensive consultation with government, academic and Canadian business and industry representatives — and has developed a comprehensive Market Plan that identifies the following key sectors as offering clear opportunities well suited to Canadian capabilities and interests in the market:
- Agriculture, Food and Beverages: Driven by growing consumption and resource constraints, China is expected to become the world's largest importer of agri-food by 2015-2020. Canadian exports of agriculture, food and beverages to China rose 56 percent last year to reach almost $2.6 billion in 2009, generating a trade surplus of $1.6 billion.
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT): China is a world leader in both imports and exports of ICT products and services. Having made ICT industry growth a national priority China has been experiencing rapid increases in the use of cell phones and Internet users.
- Automotive: China overtook the United States as the world's largest car market in 2009, selling close to 13.6 million vehicles against the US's 10.4 million. Canada's total vehicle exports to China reached USD$49 million in 2009 (Source: J.D. Power & Associates; World Trade Atlas.)
- Aerospace: It is expected that 600 new aircraft will be added to China's fleet in the next five years and Chinese demand for new aircraft could reach more than 3,800 over the next twenty years (Source: Boeing, Airbus.)
- Mining and Related Equipment and Services: China is a large consumer and producer of metallurgical minerals. Strong economic growth is driving the development of China's mining industry, which is generating large demand for mining technologies, services and equipment and for mineral products.
- Life Sciences: China's aging population, expanding health insurance, strong government support and increasing health consciousness is driving growth in life sciences. Opportunities exist for Canadian firms in joint research and development (R&D) projects, manufacturing, clinical trials, financing and distribution.
Cleantech is increasingly becoming an important sector for the Chinese economy. Chinese companies are actively seeking partners to help develop their own technology and expertise and to find innovative solutions to some of the challenges created by the rapid economic growth of the past 30 years. Specifically, significant opportunities exist for Canadian technology companies involved in municipal and industry wastewater treatment technology.
Canada-China Commercial Relations, 2005-2009
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Government Leadership and Support
An increasing number of exchanges and visits at the ministerial and deputy ministerial-level have recently reinforced Canada's and China's commitment to advancing the bilateral relationship and strengthening commercial ties. Most notable, was the Prime Minister's visit to China in December 2009 and President Hu's visit to Canada in June 2010.
October 13, 2010, marks the date of the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Canada and the People's Republic of China. Canada was among the first Western countries to establish diplomatic relations with China, in 1970. In jointly celebrating this anniversary with China, we hope to enhance the bilateral relationship and increase business opportunities for Canadians in China by highlighting the longevity of our relationship and by increasing Canada's visibility as a dynamic and innovative country.
Opportunities such as Canada's involvement in the 2010 World Exposition in Shanghai, will serve to heighten the awareness of Canadian business expertise and competitiveness in and throughout the Chinese market. China's theme for Expo 2010 is "Better City, Better Life."
The Government of Canada will continue to monitor and influence Chinese commercial policies and regulations in favour of Canadian interests. Bilateral agreements on science and technology and a new memorandum of understanding on the establishment of a working group on environmental protection and energy conservation will help open new doors for Canadian companies, as will ongoing work to secure Canada's place as an important gateway for Asia Pacific commerce.
Canada's Trade Commissioner Service expanded its presence in China with the addition of new trade offices in Chengdu, Nanjing, Qingdao, Shenyang, Shenzhen and Wuhan and expanded resources in other cities. The offices will further support Canadian interests and develop opportunities for Canadian business in these emerging business centres.
Canadian Trade Commissioners will continue to actively promote Canadian commercial capabilities throughout China, while providing Canadian companies with the market intelligence, connections and support they need to capitalize on specific opportunities.
Market Access
Canada has a number of bilateral trade and investment policy instruments in place that are helping to facilitate and support Canadian commercial engagement in the region:
- Air Services Agreement
- Canada-China Agreement for Scientific and Technological Cooperation
- Aerospace Collaboration Agreement
- Memorandum of Understanding on Trade Logistics Cooperation
- Cooperative Agreement with China allowing for staged access of Canadian beef and tallow into the Chinese market
- Canada-China Approved Destination Status designation (ADS)
- Canada-China Memorandum of Understanding on the Establishment of a Working Group on Environmental Protection and Energy Conservation
Unless otherwise stated, all data is for 2009 and expressed in Canadian dollars. All data based on latest available national statistics drawn from a variety of sources, including Statistics Canada, Export Development Canada, Bank of Canada, IMF WEO and UNCTAD.
For further information, visit the Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada website or contact the Trade Commissioner Service at 1-888-306-9991.
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- Capital: Beijing
- Population: 1.3 billion
- Total Area: 9,600,000 km²
- Language(s): Mandarin, Cantonese, others
- Type of Government: One-party socialist republic
- GDP: $5.6 trillion
- GDP per Capita: $4,211
- Main Export Destinations: United States, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea and Germany
- Main Import Sources: Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, United States and Germany
- Main Imports: Electrical and electronic equipment, Machinery, Knit apparel, Woven apparel, Furniture and bedding, Scientific and precision instruments
- Main Exports: Electrical and electronic equipment, Machinery, Mineral fuels and oils, Mineral ores, Scientific and precision instruments
- Main Canadian Exports (billions): Oilseeds ($1.6), Wood pulp ($1.5), Mineral ores ($1.4), Machinery ($0.9), Mineral fuels and oils ($0.9)
- Main Canadian Imports (billions): Electrical and electronic equipment and machinery ($8.5), Machinery ($7.1), Toys and sports equipment ($3.1), Furniture and bedding ($2.5), Woven apparel ($2.1)
- Currency: C$1=5.98 renminbi (Rmb)
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text: Once upon a time, there lived a dog named Ranger. She was born sometime in May and died on November 24, 2012 of lung and kidney cancer. She was the best dog in the world. Other people think they have the best doggie in the world, but they would be wrong. It's OK if you think you're dog is the best, but I know the truth. Ranger and her sister Daisy (RIP July 7, 2011) did not have an auspicious start in life. As puppies, they were thrown out of a moving truck into a ditch in Mandeville, LA. She and her sister were the two survivors; I took them home with me on July 3, 2000. Daisy suffered from allergies, epilepsy, and constant ear infections; she was told by many vets she would not live to be five, but she lived eleven long years before having an allergic reaction to a routine shot. Ranger, on the other hand, was never sick a day in her life. Never. Ever. From the beginning, she was a special dog. There were many things that made her the best dog in the world, but as as not to make every other parent of a furry child feel too inferior, I will list just a few: She loved her family so much She knew her name within a week She brought me socks every time I came in the door, even if I only went to the mailbox She loved peeled grapes She was always in a good mood She yodeled and had a true howl, and we sang together every night before going on walkies. When you were sick, she'd just know and laid her furry head on whatever part was aching. Right before I had my gall bladder removed, she squeegeed herself on the sofa and lay right next to my stomach, and barked viciously at anyone who came near me. When my mom began having knee problems, she would lay her soft, furry head on her knee and look at her with her soft, brown puppy eyes. At night, she'd jump on the bed and curl perfectly into the small of my back She was a great herder and when our family dog (Pepper, 18, still kicking) began falling down, she would nudge her up She barked mightily at all sorts of nefarious beings, especially squirrels In her whole life, she only ever had one accident inside the house after she was trained, and that was a result of the cancer. She loved her car rides and holding her furry doggy head out the window more than anything She invented doggy games She was psyhcic and always knew when I was coming home. When I called my parents before boarding a plane from Moscow to home, my mom said she stayed in front of the door for 28 hours and never moved because she knew mommy would be home soon. She pulled the best cons for food--she'd stealthily crawl on her belly or hide between the coffee table, waiting for food to fall. She was always alert, excited, and happy until the very end. Last month, she had an emergency spleenectomy and we got the good news that she was one of the lucky few where it was not cancerous. Unfortuately, either the biopsy was wrong or tumors in other parts of her body turned malignant. Two weeks ago, we took her to the doctor because she was having trouble walking; they said it was a herniated disc--keep her still for two weeks and she'd be fine. Last week, I knew something was wrong, but it was blamed on her running out of prednisone and being "older." But I knew, because mommy always knows. On Monday, she was a relatively healthy, barking, yodeling dog. On Tuesday, she grew lethargic. On Wednesday, she couldn't eat and could barely walk but she rallied when my younger brother came home, even going for a walk and snapping at another dog. On Thursday, I knew the end was near when she refused to eat her special Thanksgiving turkey dinner. Yesterday, we took her to the emergency clinic and got the horrible news, which I think I always knew--she had lung cancer and kidney cancer, and it was spreading to her brain. She panted heavily and was clearly not herself, but they gave her some shots and said it could be a few days or two weeks. Cancer in dogs moves amazingly quickly; she got an all-clear not even a month ago after the spleenectomy. I woke up this morning, unable to sleep and could hear her panting from the stairwell. I laid down with her, looked in her poor eyes which now had a film over them and she was trying to focus on me, but couldn't. I knew it was time, and she "told" me she was ready. We called the vet, she said bring her in right away. On the way to the vet (in Mandeville), she laid down on her bed in the back of her van--we'd cleared the seats out the day before. It was her favorite bed and her favorite activity--a ride on a cool, clear, sunny day. She picked her head up and looked around and I started to question it, and so I petted her and told her about how she came home with me in a van, much like this one, from Mandeville. We talked about how much she loved horsies and about evacuating for Katrina and stuff, and she gave me one last doggie smile, sniffed an old chicken nugget she found on the floor...and died. Right there. She did me one last, wonderful service by taking the decision to put her down away and telling me at the same time it was the right decision, solidifying her place as Best Doggie Ever. It was very hard, and it was very sudden, and I am one of those people for whom pets are children. They are all my furry babies, and we've always had dogs, but both Ranger and Daisy were just special-er. It's dramatic, but I really feel like all the light has gone out in my world, but I'm glad I had one good month and they did give me the wrong diagnosis; I would not have enjoyed these last few weeks as much if I were aware they were her last few weeks. So thank you my baby Ranger for bringing me so much joy these last twelve years. I don't believe in an afterlife and take no comfort in notions of the hereafter, but I am glad she's no longer in pain or suffering and if I am wrong, I hope she and Daisy are together, prancing around, the scourge of squirrels everywhere and eating Popeyes biscuits together.

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'When the Nashville Predators visit HSBC Arena tonight (7: Empire; 107.7), Barnes – who spent the first five games of the season at left wing – will again play at center between the two Russian dynamos. That puts Chris Gratton, who had been centering the line, on the fourth line with center-turned-winger Denis Hamel and Rob Ray.'
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From H. P. Mallory - the exciting author of Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble - comes her new paranormal romance featuring the sassy, self-deprecating witch Jolie Wilkins.
Jolie thinks she's seen it all, but life continues to spring surprises. The latest shocker? She's just been crowned Queen of the Underworld. Jolie may possess a rare gift for reanimating the dead, but she doesn't know the first thing about governing disparate factions of supernatural creatures. She can barely maintain order in her own chaotic personal life, which is heading into a romantic tailspin.
First there's sexy warlock Rand, the love of her life, from whom Jolie is hiding a devastating secret. Then there's Sinjin, a darkly seductive vampire and Jolie's sworn protector - though others suspect he harbors ulterior motives. As the two polar opposite yet magnetic men vie for Jolie's affection, she must keep her wits about her to balance affairs of state and affairs of her heart. Overwhelmed, under pressure, and longing for love, Jolie decides it's time to take charge - and show everyone that this queen won't take jack.
©2012 H. P. Mallory (P)2012 Random House
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"Need to start with the first book"
This book is a good example of why you should start a series with the first book. The story is good but it would be much better and I would be more inclined to give it 5 stars if I had been able to start with the begining of the series. I would suggest to any one who has not read the first 2 books to hold off on buying this until Audible can get them added to their library.
Love fantasy books, usually with a strong female character. I also enjoyed just about anything from J.D Robb I am a fan of mysteries as well. I also enjoy funny and quirky novels anything from Molly Harper is a winner in my book. Since listening to audio books is important to me while I travel I also follow certain narrators as well.
"Better Kindle Read then an Audible Listen"
Some books are meant for print and others meant to be read aloud, this is not to be read aloud. It is not written in such a way that the narrator can bring life to the characters with making them look fake. I enjoy the author so I thought I would try to listen to the book instead of reading it, my mistake, I will only get these books in print going forward.
"Did you read book one?"
Probably not. Too many better books out there.
Loved the ending...made it worth listening to all the repetative garb and obvious observations.
I think the characters don't sound the same from book to book. The voices in book one and two are not the same in this book....for the male characters.
NO - Maybe all of the books together could make an interesting movie.
It was hard to get through the book because each time H.P. Mallory refrenced or mentioned something that happened in a previous book she went into the story again. I already read the first two books. Just one example: I know the Warewolf is an ex-boyfriend. Stop telling me that everytime you mention his name.
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"i have read so much better"
this book was boring there was way to much shoulda coulda woulda that made t insane
"a bit disapointing"
I had listened to the previous book and I liked them well enough i had actually forgot about this series and just caught back up with it. The narrator has never been my favorite but she did much better in this book almost like a completely different person. As far as the story it's almost like the author decided to change her writing style and the feel of the book. The dear diary parts i really could have done with out and the flash backs were time consuming and unnecessary jolie was more whiny than usual i didn't really care for this book i'm going to listen to the next one but if it doesn't get better ill have to stop listening to this series.
I am dyslexic! If it wasn't audible I would not even be able to know what's in a book. I found out I love books.
"Love this whole series of books!"
Top 10 except for one thing I didn't like,
Where they got his cast out come back and saves her!
Did not just read this. Listen to the whole series so I cannot say!
Yes the next to the last book!
I guess in the end I wanted her to be with vampire! Seems like to me like there setting it up to be with her sister!
QUESTION : DOES LISTENING TO AUDIO BOOKS MAKE YOU SMARTER? If so, I'm. Freakin Genius!
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I have read all the Kindle Books. Now, I find myself really enjoying the audio version too.
Rand. He is beautiful.
No. But she did a really good job.
If you are a fan of Molly Harper's Nice Girls Series, I would recommend this book.
Also, you don't have to read any of the other books. This book covers all of them. And I thought the author did a good job making this a stand alone story.
"Good Series"
I like this series but this book really spent a lot of time summarizing what the previous two books in the series covered. The first hour and a half of the book didn't really introduce anything new. A little background information is okay but you shouldn't have to spend the first hour and a half recaping what happened in the previous books.
Proud book worm!
"Okay Story"
If you are looking for a fluttery witch who is has a hard time making decisions. You might enjoy this.
Not one of Mallory's best. I
The Narrator did an awesome job bringing the char to life and the plot is good but the main char was too fluttery.
I wouldn't per-say cut any of them...I'd just make the main more solid.
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Kat plays a witch on The Vampire Diaries, and we have to wonder: Which came first, the Wiccan or the egg? That casting seems so perfect, we can't tell if Kat's slowly infused her wardrobe with occultish flair or if that's the way she's always been. This is toned-down by her standards, and we love it: foxy and fierce, yet still possibly about to hex us into oblivion.
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I use the Owens Bee Vac from Brushy Mountain on a cutout two weeks ago and was not happy with the death rate. At least a 1/3 of the bees died. Emil from Central Texas Bee loves this vacume so I know it has to be the way I adjusted the vac power. In hindsight I think I should have gone with the bee vac type JP is currently using, however, I have a Owens and I'm going to learn to use it safetly. Hard lesson thouth.
Moots thanks for the ingenious thinking here!!Capt44, Moots and everyone.... I used my 7 gal bee vac described above on a cutout yesterday; It worked very well BUT I lost a ton of bees and probably the queen.It was inside a single woman's home and she wanted the bees OUT!However, I have some questions for the Bee Masters out there:1) will vacuum control alone reduce or eliminate this problem?2) should I empty the holding bucket every X minutes (10 min, 1/2 hour, 1 hour ??)3) the bees were all wet... it was humid .. was this the cause...they were all bunched up into a wet clump 5 inches high.... perhaps honey sogged and liquidified?4) I hesitate to do cutouts in late September because I don't know how well they will do when added to my existing hives so late in the season??Addendum: Sorry I had not noticed Moots reply #23 above but I am still concerned..
Second, I never leave the catch container in the vac without running the vac to keep the air flow moving.
QuoteSecond, I never leave the catch container in the vac without running the vac to keep the air flow moving. This can be quite impractical at times, especially when doing large cut outs. I'm not saying you can't, but I can say I have sold more bee vacs to people that had overheating issue with bucket vacs than any other design.
Robo,Not really sure what you find impractical about it? When the catch bucket is in place, I leave the vac running to avoid overheating the bees. If I want to stop the vac for any length of time, I simply remove the catch bucket from the bucket vac to allow the bees more air. When I'm ready to vac again, I simply brush any stragglers of the outside of the catch bucket and insert it back in the bucket vac and resume vacuuming. It literally takes about 10 seconds. However, as I've said before when discussing the different types of bee vacs...They all have their advantages and disadvantages. :)While I think your vac is a great design and have heard nothing but great things about it. Personally, for me, a bucket vac in many cases, simply makes more sense. For example, when a local Chemical Plant calls for me to remove a swarm, in many cases, they won't allow you to bring a vehicle into their facility. I've had to walk a couple 100 yards and climb up a couple levels of scaffolding to reach swarms at these facilities...Something pretty easily accomplished with a bucket vac slung over my shoulder, but something that would be quite impractical with your style of vac.As for all the people that you know that have had overheating issues with bucket vacs...I really can't speak for them, I can just tell you it hasn't been an issue for me. Honestly, as much as I've read about dead loss with bee vacs in general, I was absolutely shocked after the first several times I used my vac and observed absolutely none. My best guess is that most people have their suction set way too strong.


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tiltbillings wrote:Seeing the aversion is good thing. Just take it easy. Be kind with yourself. Outside of becoming ariya, you are not going to get rid of sexual feelings. The question becomes what do you do with them, what kind of relationship will you have with them. Even though sexual feelings are naught more than a natural part of being a biological being, you can make them an enemy and hate yourself for having them and all the confliction that goes with that.twelph wrote:I'm at about ten days now, as I had started a few days before I posted to this thread. Something else bothering me, is that in making this goal I feel like I have become aware of the strong aversion I have to my desire for porn. It's hard shifting my thoughts from the aversion to my porn habits, to being able to see the benefits and joy of renunciation. Going to keep at it.
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Fun fact: If you search "What's the best mascara?" on BeautyTalk, you get more than 10,000 results. That's 10,000 conversations. About mascara.
To save you some time, I scoured our Daily Obsessions archives to bring you Sephora staffers' preferred mascaras. Of course if you'd like to read through 10,000 mascara threads, be my guest! (Seriously, please do. I think that'd be awesome.)
1. Tarte Lights, Camera, Splashes! Waterproof Mascara
"My favorite waterproof mascara. It lengthens and gives lashes the volume I desperately need. And it stays put all day long." Connie Y., Senior Director, Marketing
2. Benefit They're Real Mascara
"This mascara truly does it all, leaving lashes full, pretty, and not clumpy! The jet black formula looks great on everyone, the brush is truly innovative, and the tip pulls lashes in just the right way." Amy E., Manager, Client Service
3. Kat Von D Sin-Full Lash Mascara
"I love this mascara and wear it everyday. It defines, lengthens, thickens, goes on so easily, and stays put without clumping or flaking. I also love the thick brush, as it gets all of my lashes." Marie S., Senior Counsel
4. MAKE UP FOR EVER Smoky Lash
"I continually try new mascaras, but this is now my one and only. It lengthens and volumizes without ever being clumpy, and deposits the darkest of dark color." Tiffany L., Senior Marketing Director
5. Yves Saint Laurent MASCARA VOLUME EFFET FAUX CILS - Luxurious Mascara in Fascinating Violet
"As crazy as it sounds, the Fascinating Violet shade looks more natural on my blonde-tipped lashes than black. And as a bonus, the purple color makes my eyes look greener." Amy G., Editorial Director
6. Hourglass Film Noir Full Spectrum Mascara
"My favorite mascara is a bit lesser known, but it goes on evenly, thickens lashes, and comes off easily with makeup remover." Bridget D., VP, Interactive
7. Lancome CILS BOOSTER XL Super-Enhancing Mascara Base
"I got this as a sample and now I am hooked. My mascara looks perfect from morning application to evening." Emily T., Store Marketing Assistant Manager
8. Dior Diorshow New Look Mascara
"I love coating my blonde lashes from base to tip in black. With this mascara, it's all about the brush. The small rubber wand allows you to really work it into the lashes and build lots of length." Helen P., Sephora PRO Artist
So what's your ALL TIME FAVORITE (yes, that deserves all caps, this is a big deal!) mascara?
Show & Tell in the comments!
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I like Benefit Theyre Real and Givenchy Phenomen Eyes
Sephora introduced me to Fairy Drops Scandal Queen and it was love and first application....sadly it's been discontinued from online/in stores so it's off to Amazon
I love Benefit Theyre Real, Tartes Light Camera Splashes, but most of all I love love love Lancome CILS BOOSTER XL Super-Enhancing Mascara Base - With that I dont even need to curl my lashes its amazing!
I can't believe the DiorShow Mascara isn't on that list with it having a cult following.
That's like asking to choose a favorite child! I love Benefit's They're Real, Dior's Extase, and my new favorite is Dior's Iconic Super Curl. I have a tendency to flip flop my mascaras as needed.
The one thing that never changes in my mascara routine is using Diorshow Maximizer Lash Plumping Serum! It's a primer and a lash serum.
It doesn't matter what else I use, I always have Diorshow Maximizer Lash Plumping Serum on my eyelashes!
I am a MUFE Smoky Lash girl, but lately I've been loving Bobbi Brown Everything Mascara.
Mascara junkies unite!
@sephoramusthave - I adore, Phenomen Eyes! It looks like a tiny medieval weapon, but it works wonders!
@lylysa - I know! But there's got to be something else you'll love. I really liked Fairy Drops but I couldn't figure out how to get all of that extra product off of the brush! lol.
@lolo01 - mascara bases are one of those products you didn't know you needed, and now you can't live without, right?
@beautylovingirl - there have actually been PLENTY of DiorShow obsessions submitted over the years, but since that's like the OG of mascaras, I tried to pick ones that may be surprises.
@Janine - I've been hearing seriously awesome things about the Overcurl. I think might need to try that.
@shyvicki - I'm actually a BadGal devotee, but They're Real is growing on me!
@starletta - I got a sample of that Bobbi Brown and did really like it. Great for everyday!
I LOVED the original Urban Decay Big Fatty formula and brush. Then UD had to change it for some reason.
I'm with Lylysa, Fairy Drops Scandal Queen is my all time favorite. I've tried most of the ones on the list and they all fall short. Benefit's They're Real especially, I got a sample of it and it clumped like crazy on my lashes and gave me raccoon eyes!
Coincidentally, my top two happen to be your top two listed! I love the Tarte Lights Camera Lashes, but need a waterproof version because of my allergies AND lets be honest, I'm a crier sometimes. Thank goodness for Lights Camera Splashes!! The Benefit They're Real is also great for building and holding my curl. Two absolute necessities. I'm with Janine on the Diorshow Lash Serum... now THAT is a must
@kimmi - that actually happened to me with my favorite ever concealer (which will not be named here, lol). I was devastated. But it just gave me an excuse to do more shopping!
@prettyinpa - this is why I like talking about this stuff, something will always work for someone that doesn't work for somebody else.
@mia - ugh, I'm a crier too. I can't even be in the kitchen while someone else is chopping onions. :/
I love Buxom's Buxom Lash Mascara and Benefit's They're Real. Tarte and MUFE Smoky Lash mascaras give me pretty much the same result - very natural(=not enough drama for me). I also like Lancome's Hypnose Drama, but it doesn't stay great for a long time (2 months at the most, then it becomes sticky and leaves marks under my brows).
My two favorite are UD Lush Lash, I have noticed that my lashes are fuller and longer since using it and my other favorite is tarte lights camera lashes.
@candacebt- Do you mean the HG of mascara instead of OG?
@solveig - that's totally how I feel too! I love the tarte, but I need uber-dram lashes everyday, even at the grocery store.
@queenbee - a vote for Lush Lash! Love it!
@beautylovingirl - nope, I meant OG (as in, original gangster), but that's probably not a work-safe term to describe mascara, so ignore me. It's clearly a Hall of Famer mascara, though.
It's funny, I used to buy the Lash Stash every year until I realized I kept reaching for the MUFE over. And over. And over. Now it's just whether I want a softer look or a BAM! Look at me! eye....
Lately I have been enjoying Tarte's Lights Camera Lashes! (or Splashes! the waterproof version) and UD Lush Lash. My all time favorite primer is Lancome Cils XL because it works and the formula starts out white but covers easily.
@candacebt- Everyday I learn new lingo because I had no idea what the OG stood for
I'm allergic to most of those on the list.
I do like Urban Decay Big Fatty and Diorshow Blackout.
@starletta8 - Pssst...the Lash Stash (not even on the site yet!) this year comes w/ a voucher for a free full-size tube. #justsayin #youhearditherefirst
@garnett - I love Cils XL, I hoarde every sample I get!
@midniterae - oh no! Have you tried a brand like Korres or Josie Maran?
@krunce - okay, now I really need to try that.
@candacebt- knock,knock....who's there??? ENABLERS R US!!!!!
@candacebt- No doubt! It seems we all have that in common
I love Lancome Cils Booster and also Hypnose Drama. They're my current favs but I alternate between DiorShow Blackout...
@candacebt- I smell enabling! (Of course, not that I need much of it). Today I was able to help a co-worker in need out with my mini stash of unused samples that I keep for just that reason. That's what happens to a lot of the ones I know I don't like in advance/random GWPs.
Plus mini anything is cuter!
That said, I'm really into the Clinique Bottom Lash mascara for- you guessed it- bottom lashes. Perfect little wand!
Tough question, I love too many! Top favorites are Laura Mercier Long Lash, Fairy Drops Scandal Queen, Hourglass Film Noir, and Buxom Amplified Lash. I have a ridiculous number of mascara samples to get through, it will be a LONG time before I get to repurchase some of these favorites!
My all time fav is Benefit Bad Gal Lash. I try to find one to take its place, but I've yet to find a better mascara.
Hands down benefit they're real!
YSL Faux Cils, because nothing makes my lashes fuller or longer looking -- they really do look false. It's such a pain to remove, but it's worth the trouble for how amazing it is.
I really like the Blinc mascara for those natural look days. I wear glasses (can't do contacts) and sometimes mascaras that add length or volume can be a little TOO much, if you know what I mean, particularly since my eyelashes are naturally pretty reasonable. The Blinc just defines them and adds some color and doesn't irritate my eyes even when my allergies act up and make them water, so it gets a win all around from me as my go-to when I'm not doing anything particularly special or dramatic.
(I do love the Lash Stash, though. Never know when you'll find something new you love, plus the smaller sample tubes of the more dramatic mascaras are perfect for me since I hardly ever do a look that needs that full on could-be-false-lashes effect. )
Those are two brands I have not tried yet. Do you like one better than the other?
@starletta - I'm ALL about enabling, lol. Speaking of which..
@crazyzeeRN - don't forget your open mascaras expire after 3-4 months. I know we all keep them longer, but they can get icky. If it starts to smell wonky, toss it (and buy more!)
@makeupobsessed - Bad Gall stays in my rotation. It's my fave for the dramatic lashes I love everyday.
@kaotichappiness - if you like They're Real, try Givenchy
Phenomen'Eyes, it's got a ball wand (similar to the top of They're Real) and gets EVERY lash.
@katie1724 - Hi! Have you tried the Koh Gen Do Cleansing Water? It's amazing and super gentle. I use it with the Shiseido cotton pads and I can get my whole face off with one pad.
koh gen do: http://seph.me/15RssZk
shiseido: http://seph.me/YVFQEC
@piratefoxy - I still buy the lash stash, those little tubes are great for travel!
@midniterae - So I like both, but Korres is more everyday and not dramatic enough for me. The Josie mascara has actually made the Obsessions list a few times from different employees, everyone loves it!
@Candace those Shiseido cotton squares are AMAZING! I laughed at first and now I can't live without them!
I think my favorite mascara has to be either the Dior OverCurl or the Hourglass Film Noir full lash mascara- the Dior lifts my lashes and the Hourglass thickens them up.
I'm like Janine and Mia though, I LOVE my Dior maximizer! It's truly amazing and makes my mascara go on and look flawless!
My fav mascara isn't sold at Sephora, but it is without a doubt Rimmel Scandal Eyes Show Off Mascara. It is my total HG mascara, hands down. Clinique Lash Doubling Mascara is good, too.
I've been using Lancome Hypnose Drama for the past month or so and it's definitely the best mascara I've used in a while. Plenty of volume and drama and very little smudging/flaking!
I am a Buxom devotee for everyday use! Some mascaras burn my eyes after a couple of hours and I have grown to hate many of the newer applicators but Buxom's is never fail.
I bought a collection of mascaras from Sephora during the holidays in '11 and also fell for Badgal and Tarte.
I absolutely love Laura Mercier's Faux Lash. It's not without its application issues (got to love eyelash combs) but it stays on so well and does beautiful things to my lashes. I really think it deserves some praise!
Out of all my faves, i always go back to Benefits Bad Gal Waterproof! It separates, lengthens, and the waterproof version is perfect for summer! Its like the cloud nine of mascaras!
My two all-time favorites are Benefit's They're Real Mascara and Eyeko Skinny Mascara. I find that with both of these there is no smudging, they don't irritate my eyes and they are waterproof. I like the brush on the Benefit They're Real--It Cosmetics also now makes a mascara that is pretty good with the same type of brush with the ball tip, also by It Cosmetics is a tightliner mascara--it has a super skinny brush that you use at the root of your lashes and it gives the tightline effect and lasts all day--it also works really well as a bottom lash mascara.. The Eyeko will stay on my lashes for days until I decide to take it off and it doesn't make your lashes hard and brittle like other waterproof mascaras.
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I'm on it. There have been a number of helpful replies, and as soon as we get back from our weekend jaunt out to the local islands, I'll give some of them a try. Thanks for sharing your ideas and those of the factory!
Quan Yin PS 40 #33
Got an answer from the factory - explains some things and has a solution for uncured gelcoat. Here goes-
"... Not knowing what the smell is, anything I pose is somewhat of a guess. We have noticed some tacky gel coat in lockers on some of the boats out of California. We believe this to be a wax that was added for the purpose of curing not doing its job properly. We have solved this by switching to a urethane based gel coat designed specifically for bilges and lockers. If you have this issue on your boat, you may consider coating the interior of your lockers with a marine polyurethane paint to seal in the gel coat..."
Every little bit helps....
I forgot to mention one other point:
Many fuel docks have two speeds of pumps. The high speed pump is for bigger motor boats that take on large volumes of fuel. The low speed pump is for sailboats and smaller runabouts/outboards etc. Always ask for the low-speed pump if there's a choice.
I also had the slow fuel fill. I bought a fuel separator for the vent line but never got it installed (PM me if you want it).
I think the problem was the filler tube did not go to the bottom of the tank. When I bought a new fiberglass tank from PSC it also solved the slow fill with the same lines. The tank was expensive but it was well made and fit without modification.
We also have this problem. I've sent this thread to Thumper at the factory now that it appears to be "endemic." We have tried several things that have not worked, including relocating the fuel filter and pump for the genset from here to the lazarette, and was about to do the Peggy Hall "hot rag wrap trick" on the hose to see if that was the issue, followed by the Saran Wrap treatment. Strange that it is only this compartment - the starboard side fuel fill area doesn't do this. Yet, I guess...
About the slow fill - We had the factory install 2 1/2" fuel fill hoses vice the standard 1 1/2" and that has helped immensely. Even if you don't have the 2 1/2" valve at the tank, the larger hose up to the nozzle can alleviate the nozzle's constant auto shutoff the smaller hose causes. For the vent problem, I'm as we speak installing a seacurefill (Google "seacurefill" - Sailnet won't let me post a link!) fitting at each fill. I'm hoping this completely eliminates really slow fill and also any blow back I might get despite the larger hose because, during filling, the vent is directed into the fill alongside the nozzle.
Bob 'n' Sue Cross
S/V Fugue
I wouldn't worry too much about the slow fill.
My PSC 34' is a slow filler as well as a few of my other freinds with PSC's.
If it was a power boat that needed a fill every use I'd be more concerned.
It takes me about 15 minutes to put 35 gallons on my boat. Besides I've done more than my share of waiting for other people at the dock that wanna lolly gag around and go buy chips and beer AFTER they have filled 100 gallons on board.
The length of run of the vent hose is irrelevant so long as it is not obstructed and it makes a vertical loop close to the thru-hull to prevent water accumulation. If your fuel fill is slow, it is likely an obstruction caused by insects--wasps are famous for that. Moving the vent to the side of the boat risks the possibility of water intrusion when one is well heeled.
As for your chemical smell, it may simply be uncured/poorly cured resin. One thing that will help is using activated charcoal to absorb the odors. You can obtain activated charcoal at an Aquarium store fairly inexpensively. Eighteen inch lengths of ladies nylon stockings with knots on each end make convenient containers (fill them shore-side as there will be a cloud of charcoal dust when you do so). Drape these around the hoses and they will absorb the odors very quickly. I have used the foregoing to handle the invariable odors from a holding tank under the foot of a berth in our quarter cabin and the offensive odors are all but gone so long as I replace the charcoal annually.
Thanks to both of you for the ideas. I am wondering if the slow filling might be due to the long run of the vent. It goes all the way to the stern. Someone suggested creating a new vent to the outside of the hull right below (and outboard) of the fuel fill.
Quan Yin
slow fuel fill
My PS 37 also had a very slow fuel fill and if I pushed too hard it would burp fuel out of the deck fill. The fuel vent line had a wasps nest in it that restricted the airflow during filling.I also use a 1 1/4 " pipe screwed into the deck fill that allows a better angle for the fill nozzle as well as preventing seawater from entering the tank while filling from a jerry can at sea.
good luck,
Dianne and Chuck Burke S/V NiftyNickers C37 #139
Originally Posted by quanyin View Post
Our PS 40 has a strong chemical smell in the aft storage area under the port settee. It is the area through which both the fill hose and fuel vent hose run. I don't think the smell is diesel, but it may be. To me and others, it has a strong plastic odor, but in any case, the area is not suitable for storing anything that would absorb odor. I've thought about replacing the vent and fill hose, but am not sure that would solve the issue.
Also, the fuel tank fills very slowly, often to the frustration of the attendant at the fuel dock, or the crews on other boats waiting for me to finish.
Anyone have suggestions to the cause of the issues?
PS 40 #33, Quan Yin
As for the slow fuel fill -- there can be different reasons for this. The first thing I'd check to see is if there might be a low point in the fill hose where it dips below the nipple where it's attached on the tank. Other folks have had good luck adding a fuel/air separator on the vent line.
Hopefully some PS 40 owners will chime in.
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Most of these responses are larger boats than yours and will have higher hulls speeds and larger engines to motorsail if needed. To be safe, you may need as much as 2X the time they took and with the currents involved and your lower hull speed, you may need to anchor and wait for both favorable tides, currents, and wind conditions. Just a reality check from a small boat owner.
Alston Davis
I think you have recieved really good advice. Most important is to remember to stay flexible.
We sailed from Annapolis to Sandy Hook. Our first night was in the C&D Canal and we planned to spend second night in Cape May. We were making good time and staying ahead of a front so we bypassed Cape May and decided to sail straight thru. If the weather changed, we assessed our options as turn bak to Cape May, head for AC, or sail thru what came our way.
So the weather turned and in rough sea at night we entered Absecon for the first time ever. Here is what I learned:
1. My 3 month old (and updated) charts did not jive with what I saw
2. Buoys were hard to make out against Atlantic City lights.
3. Upon enetering the channel there are Jettys to port and shoaling to starboard. The shoaling is marked by unlit buoys.
4. Once you make a turn to port, motor past the coast guard, the Marina has plenty of room to maneouver.
A smaller boat was following us in (I don't think they had radar) and they ran aground.
I would make the trip in one shot after coming out of the canal if I could, and anchor for a "recoup" night inside Sandy Hook (or stop at Sandy Hook Bay Marina or Atlantic highlands Marina) before heading up river. As bailout options I would consider Cape may and Absecon, but would try and avoid manesquan.
If you still want to stay at marinas:
1 st night in the Canal
2 nd night in Cape May (short day)
3 rd night Atlantic City (Don't loose all your cash, you'll need fuel soon)
4 th night Atlantic Highlands (fuel) or Sandy Hook Bay Marina (no fuel)
5th night in new home
If you've found this helpfull and want to pick my brain feel free to do so.
|Dude: Trust me when I tell you Atlantic City is very difficult to enter at night. It's backlit with 1000 times more light than Edison could have ever imagined. If there is any kind of wind or swell you will never get in there without Radar. I think the advice that the other posters are giving is solid...just time it so you are not negotiating New Jersey Ports at night.
Buy copy of ELDRIDGE you will find the entire route well documented including a lot of tide and current information for planning the trip. If the wx is rough, you'll need to stay inshore but if the wx is good, by all means head out and enjoy the ride.
The warning about the Jersey shore should be taken seriously--I knew someone who was lost and presumed drowned within sight of the shore, the shoals run much further out than you would think and opposing wind and water can make for some nasty waves and slams on the shoals.
But given good wx, this can be a beautiful passage. Coming into NY harbor at night from the sea is a beautiful sight. Just beware the commercial traffic--some don't keep any watch, others can't manuever because of channel restrictions.
|Dave A
Myself and a friend just completed the trip from Rock Hall to Marlborough NY, 7 mi. N of Newburgh N.Y. Day 1; Rock Hall to Engineers cut on the C&D canal, anchor out (the only day we anchored) Day 2; leave early, 6AM and made Utches(sp) marina in Cape May by 6PM with the wind on the nose using the iron jib and 2 to 3 ft seas. Day 3; Cape May to Atlantic City, left CM on a falling tide had favorable wind also using the iron jib, by 10 AM we had 4 to 5 ft seas and 25 knot winds a rough ride but a fast one, arrived at AC riding in on the end of the rising tide stayed at Kammermans ($2.00/ft + $5.00 for electric). Day 4 inside on the intercoastal, I draw 4' with the CB up left on a rising tide had an interesting trip, we wanted to see the bays and estuaries stopped at Pier One Resturant & Marina it's located on the north side of the bridge across the bay to Tom's River. If you eat in the resturant the slip is free including electric, the food was good. Day 5; out Manisquan inlet, very narrow with a lot of traffic, went out on the falling tide, very swift current. Favorable wind calm seas made Coney Island by 6 PM stayed at Marine Bay Marina $2/ft + $5 electric, not much in the way of accomadations but a sheltered place close to the Narrows Bridge. Day 6; NY harbor and up the Hudson River to Terrytown. The trip through the harbor will keep you busy but it was worth it up the Hudson past Manhatten was very interesting. We hit the falling tide in the morning and did our site seeing at 3.5 MPH untill about noon, the Hudson River tidal current is a force to be reconned with, however it was a pleasent day. The Terrytown Boat Club & Resturant was a great place to stay, we got there at about 5:30 PM, people were very nice and the resturant has great food. Day 7; short hop to Malborough arrived at noon.
As far as the inlets go, Atlantic City (Abscone) and Cape May are wide and easy to handle on the proper tide or slack tide, Manisquam is narrow and should be taken at slack tide as you also have lift bridges to contend with along with the Point Pleasent Cannel which is also narrow.
All in all a very interesting and enjoyable trip. We had planned to take a week and we did. I hope you enjoy your trip as much as we did.
Just remember that the New Jersey coast line is pretty hostile in bad weather, and few of the harbors are actually safe to enter in bad conditions.
I would also avoid sailing on a fixed schedule, as there are often things that will crop up on a longer voyage that will make it far wiser to delay that to push on.
Let me try to pin it down a bit:
1st day to C&D canal and marina.
2nd day LONG day...up at dawn and down to Cape May marina.
3rd day Atlantic City...Trumps Expensive Marina
4th day Manaquan Inlet Marina
5th Day Sandy Hook Marina
6th day Arrive Hudson River...maybe Haverstraw Marina.
Given a weeks worth of travel on a small boat, I'd allow two weeks for the trip and maybe a bit more.
Suggest WATERWAY GUIDE NORTHERN EDITION for good info on harbors and marinas and the Maptech Chartkits for navigaiton.
|It is all about the currents. You need to time it so you have the currents with you in the C&D as well as the Delaware River and Delaware Bay. I would try to make Engineers Cove on the C&D canal on Night one and anchor. A marina in the Canal would be Summit North. From there you would try to make Cape May, but the current in the Delaware needs to be with you. Be careful if you want to take a slip at South Jersey Marina becuase they have a current near the dock as well. I tend to anchor behind the Coast Guard Station - Shallow but doable. Heading up you have some questionable inlets - Look for Atlantic City or Point Pleasant. As the best. If you get Stuck for a place to anchor beyond that you would could drop the hook behind Sandy Hook (no pun intended). If you are looking for a marina - check out Liberty Landing on the Jersey side. When I went via the EAST River not the Hudson. Keep in mind that the Hudson is tidal and has currents too... Dave
|Well, it's a tough sail up to that part of the world. If you go North you can anchor at the Sassafras River but then you have the Delaware Bay which can be brutal. You want to try to time the tides because the current is quite strong. Once you get out of the Delaware Bay, you really only have Cape May and Atlantic City. Both of these inlets are very difficult if not impossible to enter at night without Radar. Believe or not, its easier just to do your trip in one shot. Depending upon wind, tide and weather, figure 3 days for that trip.
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Though Keystone and Copper Mountain have closed the lifts, Arapahoe Basin, Breckenridge and Loveland are still going – even if operations are scaled back. Arapahoe Basin has canceled the race portion of its annual Enduro event, scheduled for Wednesday. Benefiting Martin Dawson, who worked as a ski and snowboard instructor at Arapahoe Basin since the 2008-09 season and is now permanently paralyzed, the event is still on, just in a different format. This year, would-be participants and others who want to join can gather for the apres-ski event, which starts at 4:30 p.m. at the A-frame."Snow conditions were a big factor," Arapahoe Basin spokeswoman Kimberly Trembearth said. "The lack of snow that was had this year – it all contributed to that. We want a race that's going to be really good for our competitors." Pallavicini Chair, which serves the ski area's steepest terrain, is still turning, but access is guaranteed only to the West Wall and Grizzly Road, both intermediate-expert runs. With the fresh snow, ski patrol was able to have minor openings on the steeper terrain under the chair, but weather will determine whether that terrain reopens. Arapahoe Basin's East Wall and Gauthier, the steepest run off Pali Chair, never opened this year. "Any snow you get always helps with keeping things cool and keeps things open a little longer," Trembearth said, adding that spring events like the Spyder Grind, May concert series, a moonlight dinner event, and the Memorial Day Festival of the Brewpubs remain unchanged. Mountain officials still plan to remain open through the end of May.
Loveland has scaled back its terrain as well, though the mountain remains open until May 6. Currently, Chair 1, Chair 2, Chair 6 and Chair 9 at Loveland Basin are turning. Loveland Valley closed on April 8 for the season, which isn't unusual and isn't snow-related, Loveland spokesman John Sellers said. However, Chairs 4 and 8 at Loveland Basin are closed early. "Those lifts serve south-facing slopes where we do not have snowmaking so the warm days have not been kind to that terrain," Sellers said. "These closures are snow related, but are not atypical. We do not always make it through to closing day with 4 & 8 still running."Some terrain never opened this season at Loveland. Ten runs never opened, and seven of those were on The Ridge. Tunnel Face (served by Chair 4), Over the Rainbow (served by Chair 1) and East Ropes (Chair 8) were among the 10. Before the slopes close on May 6, spring skiing and live music on weekends are what draw the crowds. The Red Bull Tour Bus comes through on April 22, the Snowboard Colorado Demo Day is slated for April 21 and The Corn Harvest benefit party for the Colorado Avalanche Information Center is on April 28. For more info, check out http://www.skiloveland.com/events.
Breckenridge Ski Resort intends to honor its plan to remain open two more weekends and reach the end of April. Peak 8 will be the only terrain open to fulfill the final birthday wish of the 50th anniversary season, with exact terrain openings weather-dependent. Check http://www.breckenridge.com to get the latest updates. Breckenridge was able to open all of its terrain this season, and expects what remains open to be enjoyable spring skiing. "We committed to the two extra weekends as part of our 50 Wishes Program. As of today, we expect to fulfill that final wish for our loyal guests and plan to remain open as announced," Breckenridge spokeswoman Kristen Petitt-Stewart said.


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If she loves a tennis ball...put one under your arm and she'll heel almost naturally. After a few steps, reward her with the ball. Keep doing this, varying the rewards. I would really not heel for more than 10 yards at this point without a reward.
If you're using a harness, it will be very difficult to teach. You don't control her head. I don't think you need a prong, but a flat would be more useful than a harness. A harness has its uses, but in this case, its actually detrimental to what you want.
Apologies for this disorganized reply!
martemchik - I've tried leaving a treat for her to nibble at in my hand, but she will not stay focused on it. She will ignore it and move ahead after only a few seconds. I think I will try your method of play/heel in our yard. She LOVES the ball and will do anything for it!
SuperG - I have used "free" as a cue word that she can move again and am starting to use it on our walks as well. She does get very excited when I put on her leash - to the point she has run out the door at other times when i'm leaving for work. I've been putting it off but will really make sure she lets me leave first and only comes out when I tell her to! The walk has to start in the house.
A few posters have mentioned prong collars - I've never used one and am not comfortable going down that route. I use a standard harness on her but am looking at other options like the Freedom harness. She doesn't really pull on the leash, but I would say it's taut at the beginning of our walk. After about 20 minutes she's calmer (our walks are usually 30 minutes).
Anyway, thanks for the advice and the video! I'll put these into practice to see what works best. I didn't address everyone separately but I did read everything, thank you
Originally Posted by lyssa62 View Post
I had to stop trying to heel Roxy for a 3 miles walk...wasn't gonna happen. I do some heel and some loose leash and alternate...I try to give her a hand or eye signal of what I want.
I found string cheese chopped up is GREAT motivation along with hot dogs * I use the turkey ones and in small bites and not many at one time*
Most of the time now when I walk I do loose leash unless we are being approached and then it's heel. I work on heel a lot in our fenced in play area at home
I think you should balance training and letting your dog have a fun, casual walk. 10 minutes of heeling seems sufficient, or break up into 5 minute sessions. 5 minutes to your destination and 5 minutes on the way back. Also my dog was not interested in treats at all until she was almost 15 months.
Originally Posted by Chip18 View Post
You can't just "slap" a prong on a dog and expect it to work miracles. You have to know what your doing! Educate "yourself" first on it's proper useage or "think" through the problem and figure out what "you" are doing wrong???
"Thinking" your way through and issue is the best "tool!"
You can't just "slap" a prong on a dog and expect it to work miracles. You have to know what your doing! Educate "yourself" first on it's proper useage or "think" through the problem and figure out what "you" are doing wrong???
"Thinking" your way through and issue is the best "tool!"
Originally Posted by simba405 View Post
Do you plan on using treats forever to get her to heel?
Use treats to teach her the position she should be in. Use a prong to teach the dog walking in front of you is a no no.
Another vote for prong use after they know the position
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Sounds like your not giving her treats your giving her a meal? I used a bare minimum of treats myself, more of a "because I say so" approach for me.
My guy walks off leash and he can lead or follow, I let him chose. If he wants me to lead he will stop and let me pass.
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Thanks for the tips so far - I have some different things to try now! All the trainer told us was "treat treat treat!" And then I realized, Gretchen's not into treats when we're on a walk! haha. I know each dog and person are different so I will try the suggestions so far and see what works best for us. I hadn't realized that a loose leash is acceptable as long as they come back when you want them to. Duh!
And yes, she has figured out that after she gets a treat, the trick/lesson is over and she moves on. I've been working on that by using cue words instead.
I used treats at times to reward my dog for good heel position but mostly used changes in course or leash corrections....I also had the dog sit in the heel position every time I stopped walking.
You mentioned something which made me chuckle " I call her back to my side...I treat her....then she walks ahead of me again "...I remember something similar would happen while my gal was learning a proper leashed walk in heel position....when she would be in proper position I would say " Nice!" or "Yes"...and as sure as the sun will rise in the east tomorrow....she would forge ahead....so, I quit saying " nice"...it actually made a difference....I almost think she interpreted the "nice" as exercise over so now I can continue to forge ahead....
Anyway, what really iced the proper heel position and loose leash was practicing off leash in the backyard. I used her frisbee as the lure and she did great, almost to the point where she was too tight and constantly looking up at me ( more likely the position of the frisbee )...but " good heel" was ingrained into her when she performed and ever so often I'd toss the frisbee as her reward.
I also start my walks off in a fairly regimented fashion....she is on a sit/wait while the door is opened and I exit first....then I say "okay" and she can now exit the house. I also take the 6 foot leash and loop it up so it only has about a foot or less of lead in it...I hold it in my left hand and we proceed slowly...if she gets one step ahead in the very first 20 feet of the walk...I stop.....she sits...I proceed...she gets out of position again ...I stop..she sits...leash pops as well... etc. In the beginning when I used this approach..it took us a while to get to the end of the driveway... I truly believe setting a tempo from inside the house before a walk begins will win some of this struggle between you and the dog regarding proper positioning during a walk. I also somewhat sensed that the dog finally figured out I was the leader during this walking event and once I said "okay" she was then allowed to have free rein of all 6 feet of the leash as long as there was no tight leash.
Overall, a great reward for a dog which likes to forge a bit is the continuation of the walk itself....probably better than any treat in a dog's eyes...My constant stopping and starting perhaps taught the dog that if she stays tight to my side and with a loose leash, she makes it much farther down the road without all the stopping......just a thought.
Do you plan on using treats forever to get her to heel?
Use treats to teach her the position she should be in. Use a prong to teach the dog walking in front of you is a no no.
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Cisco has joined the party by claiming a SPECjAppServer2004 record, announced by Oracle at this event. Let's look at this result a little more closely.
SPECjAppServer2004 is old news. In fact, IBM has not published on this benchmark for almost two years. And why is that? Because the SPECjEnterprise2010 benchmark measures full-system performance for Java Enterprise Edition application servers, databases and supporting infrastructure and expands the scope of the SPECjAppServer2004 benchmark. Even Oracle knows this since their new SPARC T3 result used SPECjEnterprise2010. Remember, it's 2010, not 2004. The IBM result that was published almost two years ago on a POWER5 system with WebSphere and DB2 had better database performance per core than this brand new Cisco result running Oracle software.(1) With this result, Cisco is claiming a dual node record. Of the 95 SPECjAppServer2004 results published, only 9 were dual node. 6 of those were Oracle/Sun. And the result that Cisco is touting that they beat? That's a result that Oracle published.
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Clarksville, Ark. --- "Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to him, 'Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,' but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead." -- James 2:15-17
For Pastor Ryan Rose and his wife Tiffany, feeding the hungry goes with the territory. The couple graduated with honors from Ozarks May, 2007, with B.A.s in Communication, and Pastor Rose currently serves as the Media Pastor/Multi-Media Director of Butterfield Assembly of God in Van Buren.
2007 Ozarks graduates Tiffany and Ryan Rose spent two weeks in India on a mission trip organized by their church.
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"It was a great trip," said Pastor Rose. "The church we work for is good friends with a missionary to India based out of Houston, Tx. We have a ministry in our church that is focused on orphans and homeless children. We paired together with this missionary who is on the board of directors with a ministry that focuses on working with blind orphans in India among many other schools, hospitals, and medical clinics. So we went."
According to Rose, parents often send their children to school as much for something to eat as for an education. "A full week's worth of work for the average Indian, which means 55 to 60 hours, will only get them about $20 to $25," Rose said. "That is not an hourly wage, or a daily wage, that is a weekly wage, [but] they receive their payment for labor monthly and have to budget it out. So an average monthly wage for an Indian citizen is about $80 to $100."
The missionary group saw close up and personal the dire poverty of Calcutta, where the smog is so bad, he said, that "breathing [there] for one day is the equivalent of smoking three packs of cigarettes." Pastor Rose blogged extensively during the trip, posting photos and video as well as a running commentary on their travels. His descriptions of their trip convey vividly what it's like to travel at night in Calcutta: "Night time was really scary; there is no roller coaster that can compare to the fear and excitement we get from our rides with [our driver] Bob-uh-Lou. The difference is you know what to expect with a roller coaster...a beginning, a few loops, and an end. But on this bus you don't know what to expect – horns honk, people yell, vehicles slam on their brakes, goats and cows fighting in the streets, pedestrians running at full speed in wide-receiver hot-route patterns with 50 pounds of bricks on their head, and all the while Bob-uh-lou keeps his calm and doesn't flinch one muscle."
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"We truly don't know how good we have it back home," he said, "and surely the kids in the U.S. don't either. These kids were so excited to spend a couple of hours kicking a soccer ball around with Rachel, Laura, Michael and myself. They loved doing arts and crafts and singing and dancing with the rest of the group. They are so starved for love and attention. When I went inside after playing soccer, I don't think I had sat down for more than about 10 seconds and I had 8 to 10 kids climbing all over me, hugging, tugging, smiling, crying. They just want someone to love them. Tiffany and I, like everyone else, brought some toys and trinkets to give to the kids. We had stickers, and they just went crazy of a simple little sticker. They are so grateful to have anything."
The Roses have participated in trips to other suffering areas, including a skid row in California, Indian reservations in Arizona, and children's homes in Arkansas. "For both Tiffany and me, our experiences at Ozarks helped shape us and mold us into the people we are today," he said. "While at Ozarks we didn't just get an education in Communications, we received an education in Life. We also learned what it meant to be a part of something. We were and still are part of the Ozarks Campus, a corporate body that grows together, learns together, smiles together and cries together. Through being a part of organizations like the Student Foundation Board, KUOZ Channel 6 and 100.5 as well as Rotoract and many others, we learned about service. This helped prepare both of us to serve in the ministry capacities we do today, and to a greater extent prepared us to serve the less fortunate elsewhere. Without the experiences we had at Ozarks I know that we wouldn't be the same people we are today."
He added they planned to be involved in a relief mission effort in Haiti later this year. "It was originally planned for 2011, but we bumped it up to this year as soon as the earthquake happened."
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Utopia is one of the oldest running massively multiplayer online browser game. It is a real-time strategy in virtual persistent online fantasy world where use Player versus Player and Team versus Team interactions. The Game uses a text user interface, this means there are no required installs and game works fast and flawlessly.
Utopia is based in fantasy world where you are offered to choose your ruler from 8 distinctive races and 8 personalities. As a ruler of your province you must work together with other players in your kingdom, to achieve desired goals. Play as a glorious war hero striking down foes and monsters. Stealthy thieve killing soldiers during their sleep. Great and powerful mage calling out massive fireballs from the sky onto your enemies heads. Or anything in between. Research new technologies, advancing your province to never reached heights. Become an economical powerhouse by building banks and swimming in gold.
Game awards players with high activity level, team players and players who are willing to learn. Although game is rumored to be one of hardest web games, there are various third party tools to help you out and your fellow kingdom players who are willing to set you up and help out.
After 3 months game is restarted, giving everyone fresh start and chance to choose new race and personality.
We welcome all new players with open arms and hopefully will make you feel at home.