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By Sen. Conrad Burns (Ret.)
In his first inaugural address, Ronald Reagan laid out his vision for re-establishing the United States as an "exemplar of freedom and a beacon of hope for those who do not now have freedom." This was hardly a new concept in 1981, yet as President Reagan assumed the presidency, the notion that the United States could, and should, serve as a guiding light to help guide peoples and nations in their quest for freedom was much in need of revival.
Today, as headlines are dominated by the growing threat posed by the extremists of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria to Iraq's Kurdish minority and the region, the United States faces a similar crisis of character.
America still serves as a guiding light against the stark backdrop of an increasingly troubled world, but I often wonder if the American people are fully aware of just how brightly this beacon shines or the effect it has on people from all walks of life, from every corner of the globe. It is time we as a nation concentrated our efforts on leading by example and renewing our commitment to helping those that continue to fight for freedom and the right to self-determination.
As a United States senator, I was extremely engaged in events in the Middle East, and I have remained involved since by working closely with companies and people in the region promoting American businesses and technologies in the hopes that increased economic activity would foster better relations and closer cultural ties.
Many of these efforts have centered on the Kurdistan region of Iraq. Over the last eight years, I have come to know and respect the people of Kurdistan and have witnessed first-hand their struggle for freedom and their desire to become a free and independent nation. I have also seen how the United States has served as an inspiration to the Kurdish people and how our own nation's history has inspired their leaders to seek autonomy from the Republic of Iraq and pursue prosperity by promoting freedom and liberty within their own borders.
Indeed, despite multiple wars, a despotic dictatorship and constant threats, Kurdistan has flourished in a part of the world rife with instability and misery. Today, Kurdistan boasts internal stability and security and reflects the American spirit of inclusion and tolerance. Kurdistan is one of the few places in the region where Muslims, Christians and Jews are living openly and comfortable side by side, without the fear of oppression or subjugation.
Meanwhile, Kurdistan is developing a strong and diversified economy based on agricultural, natural resources, tourism and industry – all of which are powered by hard work of Kurdish people and the emerging middle class.
The people of Kurdistan have been striving for independence and the right of self-government for generations. They have been close several times only to be struck down by outside world powers. They have endured atrocities and have paid the price for freedom. And it is therefore time that the United States took heed of these sacrifices and fulfilled its moral obligation to support the people of Kurdistan and their ambitions for freedom and national sovereignty.
Undoubtedly, there will be those that argue that the United States should not interfere with the internal politics of foreign nations. They will argue that our interest in the region is based solely on the vast reserves of natural resources that Kurdistan possesses. Such doubters fail to understand the true importance of supporting freedom and are ignoring the ambitions of the Kurdish people.
True, Kurdistan's location and natural resources make it a very attractive strategic partner of the United States and our allies, but such political and strategic considerations should not be at the forefront of our decision-making process. Instead, we should support independence for Kurdistan because it is the right thing to do, and because America should – and must – remain the guiding light for those in pursuit freedom.
In his farewell address, President Reagan returned to the notion he set forth in his inaugural address by stating that America is "still a beacon, still a magnet for all who must have freedom, for all the pilgrims from all the lost places who are hurtling through the darkness, toward home."
For generations the people of Kurdistan have navigated through the darkness of oppression and sacrifice with bravery and determination, all while keeping an unwavering eye on freedom's beacon. Now it is time for America to stand tall, voice our support, and provide our full assistance as they seek to emerge from the darkness and find comfort and rest in their new home – the Independent Republic of Kurdistan.
Conrad Burns was a U.S. senator for Montana from 1989 to 2007.
Source: http://kurdistantribune.com/2014/why-should-support-independence-for-kurds/
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Mayor's Action Center celebrates 20 years with memories
Who do you call to report a beer-drinking raccoon or to complain you've been "wrongly bitten" by the sheriff's dog?
Apparently, you call the Mayor's Action Center - or MAC.
Monday morning, the people who take those calls on a daily basis paused to mark the MAC's 20th anniversary. They were joined by Mayor Greg Ballard and former Mayor Stephen Goldsmith, who started the MAC in 1992.
Goldsmith said at the time, there was no central place to call. Instead, citizens with complaints or questions would call the individual city agency.
Since then, it's estimated the MAC has taken roughly three million calls. At the top of the list are potholes, stray animals, and high weeds, but sprinkled in, there a lot of unusual requests and comments.
As people celebrated 20 years with cake and punch, they chuckled over some of the past calls, posted on the wall.
One read, "A man called and stated his girlfriend was arrested last night and car and dog were impounded. He wanted to know where the dog was..."
Another, dated 2/11/94, said, "Citizen wanted to know what size David Letterman's mother wore."
And how about this from 9/2/97?
"If the city needs money, one way to get revenue is to fine people who leave public restrooms without washing their hands," the post read.
Pat Tutsie, who was the first director of the MAC, came back for the celebration, taking a tour with four of her then-colleagues.
Walking by the cubicles on the 21st floor of the City-County Building, Tutsie remarked, "It's like night and day. There's no comparison."
When the MAC first opened, it was located on the first floor of the CCB so they saw a lot of walk-in traffic.
"We started with hand-written notes that had to be transcribed into the system. It was amazing. We took 185 calls that year and now they do (more than) 200,000," Tutsie said.
Asked about memorable stories, she tells of "a sweet little old lady whose cat died and there was no trash pick-up for several days so we recommended she bag the cat and freeze it until the trash came, which she did."
Pauline Talbot recalls a woman demanding to talk to the mayor.
"I said the protocol is to write a letter and she said, 'Well, I'm a personal friend of Mayor Goldensmith' and I said, 'Well, if that's the case, you should get his name right'," Talbot said.
Other past calls that got people laughing included one from a woman wanting to know if was legal to wear clothes made from hemp and one from a man who recently moved from California asking if it was against the law to eat garlic while driving.
But one even got a rise from Goldsmith. It was from a self-described "registered Republican who voted for Goldsmith and heard rumors he wore lipstick. He wanted to know what shade."
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Asked about it, Goldsmith smiled.
"There were a number of strange calls to the MAC. I don't know about that one, but ten years later, I can tell him I don't wear lipstick, so I don't have a favorite shade," the former mayor said.
Asked what it takes to work in the MAC, Tutsie said, "you have to have a lot of patience and care about helping people and be determined in getting a resolution," even when some of the questions are - shall we say - a bit tough to answer.


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Premiere Issue August 2013
t seems that every state in the nation where trout are stocked has come up with at least one "Delayed Harvest" trout stream.
Some of them call it a different name but the principal behind it is the same. In streams and lakes where there is not enough
natural production to sustain a population of trout, and where the water becomes too warm for a substantial number of trout
Most Delayed Harvest streams are heavily stocked, usually in the months of October and November. The catching is usually very
good throughout the cold months of the year. I think North Carolina has the most delayed harvest streams of any state. I say I
think, because several states are adding them faster than I can keep up with them. The first North Carolina stream to be set up
under these regulations was in 1992. The program was patterned after a similar program in Pennsylvania. It is probably the most
popular program every established by the N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission. It has been very successful in terms of
acceptance and the numbers of participating anglers. The first streams consisted had "catch and release" rules in effect during he
Spring only. Now stream are under the rules from October 1st to the first Saturday in June. At other times, the streams are
regulated the same as the state's hatchery supported waters. Live bait or artificial lures and flies may be used. Anglers are allowed
to keep up to seven trout per day without any size restrictions. These regulations differ from state to state and sometimes stream to
At least in North Carolina, the rules are fairly simple. Only artificial lures or flies with a single hook may be used and all of the trout
must be released. The North Carolina Delayed Harvest Streams are very well marked with signs. The 1992 pilot program included
four streams, and "catch-and-release" rules were in effect only in the spring. As the popularity increased, the program was greatly
expanded. Streams now are under delayed-harvest rules from Oct. 1 until the first Saturday in June. During the summer, streams
are regulated the same as the state's hatchery-supported waters, meaning anglers can use live bait or artificial lures and keep up
to seven fish per day with no size restrictions.
By now, you may be wondering why we chose to use the title " Delayed Harvest Gone Wild". In cases where streams are being
considered for inclusion into Delayed Harvest or other similar type programs, there is one thing we think should always receive
first and foremost consideration. In cases where a trout stream is capable of sustaining a reasonably good population of trout
without any supplemental stocking, we think it should be designated as a wild trout stream and left alone. In those cases, any and
all efforts should be devoted toward improving the habitat of the stream, not stocking it with hatchery raised trout. We don't want to
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delayed harvest and similar type program regulations.
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to survive during the hot months of the year, the states are favoring "catch and release" and "catch and keep" regulations.on the
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during the first couple of weeks of the
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stream. The keep season is usually set to
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the particular stream. Some of the Delayed
Harvest streams have a good number of
holdovers and some have few to none.
In most cases, biologists select and propose
streams for the delayed-harvest
designation. Once selected, they are
presented at annual public hearings and
assuming a stream receives a good
reception from the public, the proposals are
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Nice project, love it
Nice project, love it
Cool project, chassis looks very good. What are you using for front uprights and what kind of suspension ratios are you using?
I really don't know the ratio's , honestly .. As for uprights ...Where the shocks mount it is just 1/8"
tabs.. As for the pivot point...I drilled through the frame and welded a XXheavy wall pipe in the frame wall. That wall pipe has a 9/16" hole id , and 1 1/4" od..
So , it pivots on a 9/16, grade 8 bolt basically .
And thanks for all the comments ..
any updates on this?
Are you **** kidding me!!!! u stole my idea!?!?!?! lol i seriously planned on doin this. exact style frame and all. Ariel Atom right?
Majorrrrr props man. im definitely fallowing this. i want a play by play haha
more please
Hey , still working on it ...the little details are killing me getting them done ..
I will post some new pics in a few days .
Hey , I am still working on it ..
Still things to deal with : The wiring harness , Air to water IC and piping , Longer shift cables
Money has been kinda tight , so ? , just going with what I can do ..
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Please tell me this is going to have a front bumper
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ohh man it is looking good!!!! cant wait to see the first video of this magnificent project
Aww man it's coming along sooo well!!! The donor GTI was my buddy Arli's. Was sad to see it get totaled but i'm glad to see that it's living on!!!
ya , Arli's a cool cat .. I had to get up with him to find out what what done to it and all ... This build is taking for ever to complete .. I keep changing things that I don't like , that doesn't help getting it done.. But at least I will be happy when its done .. Thanks ..
looking good!!
Not sure who said that but it is on of my favorite quotes and have it posted in the top of ny toolbox at work...
Keep up the good work its looking great....
great build...I would love to do something like this in the next year or 2.
Hey , just tying up some loose ends ..
Waiting on the intercooler piping.
gonna try to get the fuel pump mounted and tubed up tomorrow ..
Just the little things and then tackle the wiring harness ...errrr
A couple pics of the intercooler , less the piping ..I know it is in a strange place ..
But I like it there...I have moved it everywhere ..
Looks like a perfect place to mount it. Easy routing for the piping and right between the passengers for optimum flow. Keep it up! I want to see this thing ripping!
Hey , might be the wrong place to put the help wanted ad.. but..
I am not a wiring type person ..I am struggling with the big ball of wiring I have in my building ..Can someone help me out with this? I can't swing the stand alone . I do have the whole car wiring harness , but it is not labeled . I have multiple questions..
What is the minimum wiring I can get by with ? I was planning on making a light , fuel , etc. panel and running switches off that for certain things like that .. I do have a book on the car ..but I can't make heads or tails of it .. I also have a big pdf file on the donor car ... also . I am still confused . Any help would be greatly appreciated ..
you are going to have 2 side to the engine harness.....these will both connect to the ECM...
i can not tell from your photos the state of the motor...has the 2ndary air injection, and evap been removed? it appears so, if that is the case this will eliminate some of the wiring....
it also might help after laying the harness out to start to fit things up and "plug in" as required...there will be several "essentials"...these are all on the ECM sides of the harness
- coil packs
- injectors
- throttle body (unless this is an early 1.8t that is DBC)
- n75 valve
- 02 sensors
then you will have the chassis harness, which is more straight forward, these are things that come out of the comfort control module and/or inside the car, or the little fuse panel that used to live on top of the battery
- starter trigger wires
- starter power wire
- alternator wire
- fan wiring (easily swtiched to be wired for "ON/OFF")
that is a bit of a taste while i am sitting hear eating lunch....not sure where you are located, if you were local i would be thrilled to help out....
Thanks .. I have layed it out ..I see the 2 sides that connect to the ecm ..I know that I will need most of these , if not all . the Donor was a 20th annv. 03 . The evap and secondary have been deleted before I got the car ..the plugs have been taped up ..I started working on unrapping that last night ....
the FCM (fan control module) comes out of the body harness, so you can likely just hardwire/relay base switch the fans.....other than that is is pretty simple, just power up the ECU, and get power to the starter!
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More than 20,000 children were born as a consequence of rapes during 1994 genocide, many with HIV; mothers are often left to raise them alone while suffering profoundly from psychological, medical and economic impacts; the situation is not without hope, however, and you can make a difference.
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On April 7, 1994, the Rwandan genocide began, resulting in the deaths of between 800,000 and 1,000,000 men, women and children. During the 100 days of violence, Rwandan women were subjected to horrendous acts of sexual violence. Among the survivors, those who are most isolated are the women who have given birth as a result of being raped —to an estimated 20,000 children.
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April 7, 2009, marks the 15th anniversary of the start of the Rwandan genocide. To commemorate this event, several related activities and events have been planned:
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Intended Consequences: Rwandan Children Born of Rapebrings together Torgovnik''s powerful stories of these women. The exhibition is comprised of thirty stunning individual portraits of the women with their children accompanied by their testimonies – intensely personal accounts of the daily challenges they continue to face, and their conflicted feelings about raising a child who is a reminder of horrors endured. The testimonies are presented through text panels as well as video interviews with the women projected on a large screen in the center of the installation produced by MediaStorm. The exhibition also features a large grid with sixteen portraits of the children, and a video interview with Torgovnik. It will be on view at the Aperture Gallery (547 West 27th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY) from February 20-May 7, 2009.
An accompanying book of the same title will be published by Aperture worldwide on April 7, 2009 and a satellite exhibition of Torgovnik's work that will open in the lobby of the United Nations that same day.
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I've been on a short stuff kick lately. Short stories, short novels, novellas. There's just something about knowing I can get through an entire story with a beginning, middle, and end in a weekend. It's not that I'm not reading fatty mcfat doorstopper novels, but these days they don't hold as much allure (except this one, of course).
Anyhoo, I recently zipped through these new novellas from Tim Powers and K.J. Parker. They were so quick to read in fact, that I was able to read them twice! Downfall of the Gods by Parker came out from Subterranean Press in late March, and Down and Out in Purgatory will be available in late June from Subterranean Press. If you're a fan of either of these authors, watch for these titles!
Let's start with the Parker, because of the two, it was my favorite. Imagine a parallel ancient Rome or Greece, where a pantheon of gods keeps the sun crossing the sky, keeps the crops growing, and occasionally visits Earth in human form for entertainment. What I most enjoyed about this story is that it's from a Goddess's point of view, and how the myths and what the humans believe the immortals do isn't exactly the truth. The Greek mythology I grew up learning humanizes, but still idealizes Gods and Goddesses. The Goddess at the center of Downfall of the Gods has her own family issues, the aunts and uncles who hate her, the stupid things she says to her parents. She gets in trouble for forgetting things, she gets "grounded", she's bored out of her mind. I loved her as a character, even if she was a bit of an emo teenager.
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In the border country of Scheria, four talented fencers have been convinced (in many cases blackmailed) into joining a new national fencing team. The team will travel into war-torn neighboring Permia on a mission of goodwill. it's been years since the war, and perhaps now is the time to start a discussion between the two countries. If they can't agree on trade policies or politics, perhaps they can agree to watch the sport everyone in Permia has been going crazy for – fencing.
The story focuses intimately around our four fencers: Suidas, the champion who drank his winnings away; Giraut, who is running from a date with the gallows; Addo, the useless youngest son of Scheria's military hero; and Isuetz, the lone woman trying to escape an arranged marriage. And travelling with them are their fencing coach Phrantzes and Tzimisces, who is a fixer/political officer. We know very little about everyone when the story starts, and by the time it ends, well, lets just say that everyone has secrets.
Ahh, the word fencing. It can mean so many things. Parrying with swords. Selling stolen items. Foils and thefts aside, one can fence with words es well, luring someone into a false sense of security and then causing lethal pain without even drawing a blade.


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Its a crap hits the fan situation (SHTF) and you have time to grab one gun and 100 rds of ammo; THATS IT! What gun do you choose and why.
My choice would be my Sig Sauer P228 in 9mm. Got lots of mags and I know I would be in no position to wage a one man war. This would be a purely defensive weapon. On the up side finding ammo for this gun would not be to hard as it is the NATO choice and very popular in the Great USA. Light weight and easy to conceal, but at the same time providing adequate firepower if needed.
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In "Gun-toting Utah teachers to parents: Your kids safe with us" (Tribune, May 19), Paul Smith, a junior high teacher in Davis County, stated that teachers packing heat show more patience and control, and to top it off, they are "more trustworthy … because we've got that constant check on our moral compass."
By displaying arrogance, hubris and fear all at the same moment, Smith has brought multitasking to an entirely new level.
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Offshoring Backlash: Reader Opinions
Only 5 percent of those who are offshoring today say public disapproval will cause them to cut back. June 1, 2004
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Results of our survey of 275 finance executives at a broad range of companies. June 1, 2004
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Shipping jobs overseas may save money, but it's a public-relations nightmare -- and that's the least of the risks. June 1, 2004
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Rather than chasing wonder new products, big companies should focus on making lots of small improvements. April 23, 2004
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USA TODAY's Arienne Thompson here with some after-hours movie news:
Remember when Morgan Freeman played Detective Alex Cross in the movies Kiss the Girls (1997) and Along Came a Spider (2001)?
Well, that character, who is based on the sleuth/shrink in best-selling author James Patterson's crime novel franchise, is coming back to the big screen with writer-producer-director-actor Tyler Perry in the lead role.
I, Alex Cross will begin filming this summer, and Patterson could not be happier to put his beloved Cross in Perry's hands.
"Plain and simple, Tyler Perry is a movie star," Patterson said in a statement. "He has talent and likability, and he said to me, 'I wouldn't take on the role of Alex Cross if I didn't think I could do a great job.'"
Rob Cohen (The Fast and the Furious) will direct the film, which tells the story of Cross' origins.
In other Perry news, he donned Black Swan-inspired makeup for the promo poster for his upcoming movie, Madea's Big Happy Family, featuring the outrageous grandma character he plays in drag. The flick hits theaters April 22.
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5 Affordable Winter Vacations
Fodor's member nanbug recently commiserated with other travelers on the Europe forum about the merits of winter travel. She pointed out that traveling to places which are typically thronged with tourists in the sunnier months of the year can be a unique experience. We agree with her! Here are our picks.
Budget Caribbean: 5 Cheapest Islands with Stellar Beaches
Weather got you down? Already dreaming of that island escape? You have many budget-friendly choices in the Caribbean, from the tranquil pink sands of Bonaire to the snorkeler's paradise of St. Croix. Here are our top choices.
Tahiti On a Budget
There's no way around one basic fact: French Polynesia is an expensive destination. Take it from us, though, that with the right amount of budget smarts it can be conquered.
Caribbean: Top 10 Budget Fodor's Choice Hotels
The Caribbean isn't all about five-star resorts. Often, you may want to save a bit of your vacation cash to eat in elegant restaurants or to shop for the perfect gift. But saving money in the Caribbean doesn't have to mean sacrificing comfort. Sometimes it just means going to a cheaper island, such as the Dominican Republic, Saba, or Dominica. There are some unique inns and resorts—Fodor's Choices in fact—where you can sleep for much less and still have a great time....
Dominican RepublicHotel Las Ballenas Escondidas. Looking for a truly relaxing and peaceful setting with a private beach? The French couple who run this place have created a small utopia of gardens and thatch-roof bungalows sloping down to the sea. An infinity-edge pool is in the middle of it all. Ballenas Escondidas is 15 minutes east of Santa Barbara de Samaná, nearly halfway to Las Galeras. This means it's essentially in the middle of nowhere. But where the remoteness and the nice pool and restaurant...
Ask a Disney Expert: Budget Tips for Families
For Fodor's recent "Ask a Disney Expert" Contest, travelers submitted their toughest Disney questions for Kim Wright Wiley, author of Walt Disney World with Kids 2009. Kim will answer questions from the contest's 8 winners, along with several others, in a four-part series on Fodors.com. Winners will receive a complimentary copy of the guide. Thank you to everyone who sent a question in! View all of Kim's tips: Dining at Disney | Touring Tips | Where to Stay Today Kim answers questions related to saving and spending smartly at Disney.
Question:"There has been a lot of talk recently about staying on or off property. What value or price do you put on staying on property? Does waking up in the middle of the magic warrant the extra cost?" --- submitted by Angelo721 (winner)... Kim's Answer The main advantages to staying on Disney property are: 1. "Extra magic hours" which allow you to either enter one park early each day or stay in a park after the official closing hours. Since tickets are so expensive,
Budget Vacations: Paris vs. New York
New York City's streets are packed with visitors and, if our Forums are any indication, Paris remains an unfailingly attractive vacation option. While you could easily spend a month's mortgage in one night in either one of these two culture capitals, many of both cities' most pleasurable experiences are priceless....
5 Fun and Free Things to Do in NYC
- Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge for a spectacular view of the East River and seaport. Do it before October 13 for a chance to see the New York City Waterfalls exhibit.| Rate this free experience
- Educate thyself with a summer performance at Shakespeare in the Park. | Explore Central Park
- Explore MoMa on Friday between 4 and 8 PM, when the entry fee is waived. | Rate this free experience
- Ride the Staten Island ferryto see the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the southern tip of Manhattan from the water. | Rate this free experience
- Marvel at Grand Central Terminal's spectacular main concourse; the ceiling painted with night-sky constellations
Take advantage of London's free museums and parks.
Many of London's best cultural attractions charge no admission, and the number of free museums is staggering. The British Museum, National Gallery, Tate Modern, Natural History Museum, and the Science Museum are a few from the top of the list (though there may be a fee for special exhibitions). You can dip in and out of these and then relax with the locals for free in Hyde Park, Regent's Park, or others. For more budget tips for London see this Forums thread, Beating the Pound in London.
Calculate your trip's gas cost
Input your route and the make and model of your car on AAA's fuel-cost calculator (www.fuelcostcalculator.com) and violà! Although figures assume there are no traffic jams, gas prices are updated regularly. Use it to budget for a road trip or to decide whether to fly or drive.
Spain's 15 Top Values for Travelers on a Budget
This week, travelers posting on our Forums shared their favorite ways to save in Spain with Caroline Trefler, Fodor's Spain 2009 editor. Their pointers, which including filling up on overstuffed bocadillos, checking into paradores, and finding free flamenco shows, all add up to an authentic experience. Talk Travel in the Forums: Share your favorite tips with Caroline and other travelers planning trips to Spain. 1. Renfe (Spanish Rail) Discount Tickets "Renfe has discounted tickets if bought in advance. Web fare offers 60% off and Estrella fare offers 40% off. Good deal if your itinerary is set in stone." -- yk 2. Free Flamenco "In Seville, it's a MUST to go to La Carboneria. Skip paying for flamenco show and come to this amazing place. I went in and saw the most mesmerizing flamenco show for FREE here." -- cl4udie 10. Menu del Dia "I still think the Menu del Dia (menu of the day) a good savings overall taken as a very early main meal of the day at 2-3pm. Last time we went to Madrid at Cafe
Eat Well, Save Money: Tips for Dining While You Travel
Through the simple act of eating a meal on a trip, you're actually participating in the cultural landscape of a place. Ingredients, flavor combinations, and cooking methods are essential elements: Particular dishes and preparation techniques, like spices, tell us something about who settled there—or who tried and failed—and who lives there now. Eating on vacation is part of the adventure—at times delicious, exhilarating, and challenging. Sometimes those tactile, sensory memories of eating pad thai noodles from a street cart in Thailand can be as memorable as an eight-course meal in Paris. In order to have these truly special experiences (rather than the forgettable ones you might have at the corner tourist trap), you may need to make sacrifices and be a little strategic about where and what you eat. Here are our tips for finding that special dining experience on a budget. Eat at the counter. Note that in cafés, bars, and some restaurants in certain parts of the world


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By Hilary Vasco Wiagbe
MONROVIA, June 18 (LINA) -The House of Representatives has at long last passed the proposed "Rural Community Radio Stations Sustainability Act of 2012" into Law, and forwarded it to the Liberian Senate for concurrence.
The Act, which seeks to promote the decentralization of information to rural dwellers, was passed on Tuesday following the reading of a report submitted to Plenary by its Joint Committee on Information, Culture and Tourism, and Ways, Means and Finance and Judiciary.
According to the Liberia News Agency, the Legislation was submitted to the Committee since February 7, 2012 by Plenary for scrutiny and review as well as advice.
The Committee in the report indicated that it conducted public hearing in March 2012 to solicit the expert opinions of stakeholders in the Information Sector.
The Committee said it carried out intensive research and consulted information experts and media practitioners on the essence of the Legislation, something that resulted to technical adjustment in the instrument.
The 17-man Committee disclosed that during its research and consultation, it found out that the bill enjoyed the overwhelming support of Liberians, especially rural dwellers, as it has the propensity to help in the dissemination of government policies and activities throughout the country.
According to the Committee, the Rural Community Stations Sustainability Act is in consonance with the Constitution of Liberia as enshrined in Article 15b which states that "Every person shall have the right to freedom of speech and of the press, academic freedom to receive and impact knowledge and information available".
In the report, the committee noted that even in the absence of the bill, which also seeks Government's subsidy to rural community stations that meet certain benchmarks, the Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism is supporting community radio stations.
There are 50 community radio stations currently in operation in Liberia. Most of these stations have been facing serious financial constraints, according to reliable sources.


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Habibah, Amman, Jordan: For the city's best knafeh, follow the queue down an alleyway near downtown's Arab Bank. The generous pockets of shredded phyllo and sweet cheese are crowned with local pistachios and syrup, and served piping hot.
Mr. Minsch, Berlin: The vibe is Mad Hatter meets 1950's hausfrau at this Kreuzberg takeout bakery, where master pastry chef Andreas Minsch turns out his extravagant confections. You'll be hard-pressed to choose between an enormous cinnamon roll or a slice of the popular Black Forest cherry cake. 49-30/2845-0894.
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Auntie Sweet, Hong Kong: In the laid-back Tin Hau neighborhood, groups of boisterous families head to this cheery café for traditional Asian desserts, including terrific tong shui (sweet Cantonese soups and custards), durian-and-tofu pudding, and our favorite: super-rich black-sesame ice cream. 852/2508-6962.
Cristalli di Zucchero, Rome: Adjacent to a farmers' market just off the Circus Maximus is a pretty-in-pink pasticceria where Parisian-style tartlets are made with regional ingredients like apricots and pistachios. Order the flaky ricotta-and-chocolate-filled Romanella at the counter with an espresso—then get another one to go.
Ice Monster, Taipei: Ignore the candy-colored popsicles up front. What you want is the "mango avalanche"—shaved ice piled high with cubes of fresh fruit, mango pudding, condensed milk, and mango sorbet. It's enough for four dainty eaters or two ravenous ones.
Xocolat, Vienna: Even the most jaded epicurean succumbs to the Willy Wonkaesque sense of wonder at this haven for the cocoa-obsessed. Lose yourself amid the shelves of chocolate bars, truffles, and pralines—some house-made, some globally sourced—then sign up for a class in creating your own.


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Seeing the world by segway beats seeing the world by spaceship, as space-shuttle tours are often ruined by lack of oxygen and guides who deliver facts by shouting them in Neptunian. Enjoy the calm of an oxygen-enriched trek with this Groupon.
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After completing a short safety lesson, riders don an included helmet to hop aboard a segway and embark on treks across miles of pristine beach, atop a 1,370-foot wooden pier, or through a shop-lined downtown district. Along the waterfront, riders can stop to stare into one of the many tide pools, dolphin watch, or frolic among more than 50,000 monarch butterflies in the Monarch Butterfly Grove about a half mile south of the beach. Wheel Fun Rentals recommends wearing comfortable clothes and shoes and bringing along sunglasses, sunscreen, and a camera.
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9. Planning
Agile – Agile methods break tasks into small increments with minimal planning, and do not directly involve long-term planning. Iterations are short time frames ("time boxes") that typically last from one to four weeks. Each iteration involves a team working through a full software development cycle including planning, requirements analysis , design, coding, unit testing , and acceptance testing when a working product is demonstrated to the stakeholders. This helps minimize overall risk, and lets the project adapt to changes quickly.
Stakeholders produce documentation as required. An iteration may not add enough functionality to warrant a market release, but the goal is to have an available release (with minimal bugs) at the end of each iteration. Multiple iterations may be required to release a product or new features.
Waterfall – Planning was considered a key factor in waterfall method. A significant percentage of the time was spent on planning how the project will be executed up-front. However, as the business scenario changed frequently, the plans needed to be updated frequently and the plans began to lag and this led to issues as the initial plans could not be adhered.
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Agile – Agile emphasizes working software as the primary measure of progress. This, combined with the preference for face-to-face communication, produces less written documentation than other methods. The agile method encourages stakeholders to prioritize wants with other iteration outcomes based exclusively on business value perceived at the beginning of the iteration.
Specific tools and techniques such as continuous integration , automated or xUnit test , pair programming , test driven development , design patterns , domain-driven design , code refactoring and other techniques are often used to improve quality of the working software and enhance project agility.
Waterfall – The focus being on the delivery of the product/service based on the sequential steps followed in the method ensured that the lead time from the requirements elicited from the customer to the final delivery was huge and this lead to a lot of differences from what the customer had said and what had been delivered.
The above sections do not necessarily critique the waterfall method against the agile method. They only indicate how issues arise in business and how agile takes a different perspective of the same issue and by using alternative techniques, the issues are mitigated. Agile methods are not a silver bullet that can solve all the business issues. However, what they can do is that they alleviate the known issues to a great extent by focusing on a different approach to software development.
Waterfall methods are still used in legacy systems and other areas and they are generally found to be useful in those scenarios where the requirements are clear up-front and there are no changes needed by the customer. However, this is an increasingly rare scenario, especially in commercial software product development and this has catapulted agile methods into the mainstream IT industry.
By adopting the Blue Ocean Strategy, we can observe how the agile methods have opened up new business opportunities by focusing on alternative techniques to resolve the perennial business problems and how this leads to value innovation (low cost and value differentiation). The above example was one aspect of using one type of tool presented in the Blue Ocean Strategy. Additional tools and techniques presented in the Blue Ocean Strategy may also be used to further highlight the approach of agile methods in creating a blue ocean of business opportunity/relationship vis-à-vis waterfall method. Additionally,


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Saw this video on spec work and thought it was worth sharing, when i first started designing i used to do a lot of it and it rarely paid off, hope you likehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=DsstOs-K7gk
+:-) Thanks for sharing, I like it …that's the life
another example of how messed up this world really is.
this is such an argument that I could write here for hours.
Thanks for sharing… sometimes the customers just think simply that the design process is somewhat so simple that they can have just thousand choices to choose one. Like mass productions… that kills creativity…
Amazing , but sad video.
My Spec Work goes like this:
the client comes with a problem "I cannot seem to get the module to work", but he/she is in fact trying to change the DESIGN himself, and because he/she has no idea on CSS and Firebug, comes to ask me to do it for free. How fun is that?
let`s eliminate money from the world and all evil will disappear :))
Thanks for sharing the video, I also agree with the video. And it is sad how designers really do get ripped off a lot of the time. And people wonder why we charge so much.
But then ThemeForest came into the picture and saved the day!
I do remember when i first started i did a lot of these sort of competitions and it was great for improving my skill, but one thing i found was you could never predict what design the client would choose, i remember winning a few. The people who ran the competition also choose what they felt were the most impressive item and i won this more times.
The main problem was the time you spent not knowing if you would get any money, so it just was not sustainable, but overall i feel it harms the industry more as it deflates the perception people have of designers time.
would be interesting to get other people experiences with this?


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Leo is strategic, the queen on the chessboard, the prime mover of the zodiac.
From the resourceful rat to the fertile pig, the 12 zodiac heads ostensibly represent different periods in the Chinese calendar.
Part of the confusion, says Brezsny, is that the constellations and the zodiac names are the same.
zodiac signs correspond to seven-year spans of life; Cancer, with college and coming of age.
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It contained a dozen proper bleeding points, each suited for use under a sign of the zodiac.
The fifth sign of the zodiac, which the sun enters about the 22d of July.
People born in this period are represented in the zodiac by the symbolism of the twins.
The twelfth sign of the zodiac, which the sun enters about the 21st of February.
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late 14c., from Old French zodiaque, from Latin zodiacus "zodiac," from Greek zodiakos (kyklos) "zodiac (circle)," literally "circle of little animals," from zodiaion, diminutive of zoion "animal" (see zoo).
Libra is not an animal, but it was not a zodiac constellation to the Greeks, who reckoned 11 but counted Scorpio and its claws (including what is now Libra) as a "double constellation." Libra was figured back in by the Romans. In Old English the zodiac was twelf tacna "the twelve signs," and in Middle English also Our Ladye's Waye and the Girdle of the Sky.
A band of the celestial sphere extending about eight degrees north and south of the ecliptic, representing the portion of the sky within which the paths of the Sun, the Moon, and the planets are found. In astrology, the zodiac is divided into 12 equal segments, each of which is named after a constellation through which the ecliptic passes in that region of the sky. The traditional beginning point of constellations is Aries, followed in calendrical order by Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpius, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces. See also equinox.
A band of the sky along which the sun, the moon, and most of the planets move. It is divided into twelve parts, with each part named for a nearby constellation.
Note: The twelve constellations, or signs, of the zodiac are important in astrology.
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The Indiana Civil Rights Commission has created a video depicting the history of civil rights in the state.
The 8½-minute video entitled "Indiana's Road to Equality" examines the challenges that Hoosier minorities and women have faced over the decades. It includes interviews with lawmakers, community leaders and current and former Indiana Civil Rights Commission staff.
Commission Executive Director Jamal Smith says it's important that the issues of segregation and widespread discrimination aren't forgotten.
The video created with the help of Indiana Black Expo's Youth Video Institute has been posted online at YouTube. It can be viewed here.
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Jeremy Bosher, M, NorKam Secondary School (B.C.) has committed to Denver. Bosher is a member of the ELEV8 Elite program. In the past six years Bosher was named to the Provincial All Star Team four years in a row, National All Star Team three times and secured two silver medals with Team BC at Midget Box Nationals in 2010 and 2012. Also played in the ESPNHS Warrior 40 in August as one of just two Canadians. He was listed at No. 3 in Jason Donville's 2011 Canadian Rising Class of 2014 rankings.
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Nate Archer, A, St. Stephen's & St. Agnes (Va.) has committed to the admissions process at Cornell. A member of St. Stephen's & St. Agnes' 2012 state championship team, he has been on varsity since his freshman year. Also a member of the VLC 2014 team. Archer was selected for the Brine All-American National Lacrosse Classic, Top 205 and MVP 2, where he was an All-Star selection. He also plays varsity soccer and has interned with Winners Lacrosse, a non-profit that teaches life skills to inner city youth through lacrosse. Nate also seriously considered Brown and Yale.
Kyle Parsons, A, Belmont Hill School (Mass.) has verbally committed to the admissions process at Bucknell University. In addition to playing in the Brine Shootout, King of the Hill, Gait Cup and the Hofstra Blue and Gold Showcase with his club team the Top Gun Fighting Clams, Parsons also attended as was named All Star this past summer at Philly Showcase, the Lehigh Valley Showcase, CT Super Sophs and Peak 200. HE also considered a list of schools that included but was not limited to Lehigh, Hobart, Boston University and Army.
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Jake Chandler, D, Providence Day School (N.C.) has verbally committed to Bryant University. The 6-6-1, 175-pound recruit was a freshman starter for PDS and a member of North Carolina's U-15 National Championship team (ESPN Rise Games). A member of Team Carolina Elite since Fall 2011, Chanlder attended UPLax, Boys Philly Showcase and Jake Reed Nike Blue Chip. A Carolina Shootout and Gait Cup All-Star, Chandler also considered Ohio State, UMass, Siena, Hofstra,and High Point.
Christian Carson-Banister, G, Dallas Jesuit (Texas) has verbally committed to Boston University. Carson-Banister had a 77.6 save percentage and received All district honors in the 2012 season. This past summer, he attended King of the Hill and was an All-Star at both T99 and Baltimore Summer Kick Off. Carson-Banister is a member of the Dallas-based Iron Horse Lacrosse program. He is the second goalie from Dallas Jesuit in the class of 2013 to make a verbal commitment to a D1 program (Dan Morris- Maryland). He also considered and visited Yale, Colgate, Navy, Providence and Air Force.
Garrett Parsons, D, Santa Margarita Catholic (Calif.) has verbally committed to Mercer. The 6-2, 190 pound defenseman has started since his sophomore season and is also a standout wrestler. This past summer, Parsons attended the San Diego Elite 100, Gait Cup, California Gold and Adrenaline Shootout. Parsons plays club lacrosse for FCA West Coast. He will attend UP Lax in November and play for the FCA U-19 team at the Dick's Sporting Goods Tournament of Champions in December.
Jeff Edwards, M/FO, Jamesville DeWitt (N.Y.) has verbally committed to Canisius College. The 6-2, 175-pound Edwards lettered in golf, basketball and lacrosse at JD, including helping the basketball team to the Section 3 title, and New York State final four in 2012. Helped the lacrosse team to 22-0 state title in 2011. In 2012 he put up
17 goals and 20 assist and earned first team all-league while helping the team to a section 3 title and state final four appearance. Also considered Holy Cross and Harvard.
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Lincoln Liesemeyer, LSM, Onondaga C.C. (N.Y.) has committed to play his last two years of eligibility at Furman University. A native of Hawaii, Liesemeyer played lacrosse at Punahou School on the island of Ohau before joining Ononadaga. Syracuse Post-Standard wrote a nice feature on Liesemeyer in April.
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My boyfriend loves to take care of his car so when I saw this Wonder Wax two set kit on offer for £4.99, I decided to buy him it. Unfortunately he scorned at it and refused to used it so rather than let it go to waste, I decided to use it but I wish I had not bothered.
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This is available in a two set process or three. The three is being sold online for £8.99 and the two can be bought for £6.99 although I bought mine from a local hardware store.
The two step process consists of a resin polish and a glaze paint sealer. Both come in the 500 ml size. Both bottles have a lid and a squeezy hole for you to dispense the liquid. Both products have a cream, thin consistency. The resin polish is a mild abrasive and removes the very top layer of paint and also takes away the dirt and grime. This is usual for a resin as it needs to strip it back to apply the coating. The polish will then form a protective layer on the paintwork to protect it from damage from the various pollutants in the atmosphere and from UV rays that can fade the colour. The glaze paint sealer adds the extra layer of shine and protects seals in the resin polish making the shine last longer.
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Oh my god this is the most time consuming product. If you have a spare 5 hours then buy this, if not do not bother as this is not a quick fix solutiuon. The resin polish takes ages to work into the paintwork (do not forget that you need to wash it first and hose it down and dry it. If you use fairly liquid this helps to break down the old polish so you are ready for the top layer.) Once the car is covered it looks more dirty than clean at this point, you then need a clean dry cloth to buff out the polish until the deep shine comes through. If you have ever bulled a pair of boots it is very similar to this. Once you have done this and your arms are aching, you then need to repeat the process with the sealant. This is much easier to work in than the wax but it is hard to get a perfect shine as I can see the circular strokes I make when rubbing it in.
I found this set so tedious and to be honest, the sealant was a waste of time. The car did not hold the shine any longer than if you went ahead and used the resin polish on its own. I think it is a bit of a gimmick. It is certainly one of those products that you get what you put in and you really do need to put the work into this.
I like the idea of my paintwork being protected from UV rays and pollutants and it did look shiny after using it, but as soon as the car was driven it seemed to lose its gloss. On a plus side, you do not need much resin polish to buff up a car so if you love spending hours and hours stroking your precise car then this is for you, but if not, don't bother.


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What is a good brand of dog food for a pitbull? My dog keeps having diarrhea!
I am looking for a new brand of food for my pitbull. We have switched brand three times. He has been on Blue Buffalo, Neutral, and now Avoderm. He has very bad diarrhea and he won't stop farting now. It smells horrible! I don't want to kick him out of the house so I end up wearing a mask sometimes because he farts every 5-10 minutes :( And he must have stomach aches if his gas smells that bad! :( Could he possibly be sick or should I look into other brands or should I just wait it out since Avoderm is new to him? Any recommendations would be great. He is a little over 1 years old. Btw he doesn't look sick at all. He is still playful, wags his tail all the time, but has gas all the time as well.
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Switching foods continously can cause diarrhea and is hard on the dogs stomach. Your pit can also have a sensitive stomach. I would also make an appt with your vet to discuss the issue. He/she may have you put your dog on a sensitive stomach diet. Blue buffalo and a few other good dog food brands has sensitive stomach diets.
Jazzy answered on 1/22/11. Helpful? / 0
I agree,switching foods so often will cause diarrhea and gas, especially if you don't do it gradually over 2 weeks. Stay with the present food and get a good probiotic supplement most vets carry them.I use Wysong products, but there are a few good ones out there. Don't get antibiotics it makes the issue worse. Its possible your dog has allergies,but more likely it just switching the food. Wait a month or two. If it continues the cause is probably allergy. I feed an allergy food from Wysong called Synorgen. Because my dog is allergic to oats and beef. A vet will probably recommend fasting your dog for 24 hrs, then feeding boiled chicken and rice. Then slowly introducing the kibble to the chicken and rice over a 2 week period increasing the kibble and reducing the chicken and rice, to acclimate the dog to it. Don't forget to add the probiotics to the food. It will help build there intestinal flora.
Alikazam answered on 1/22/11. Helpful? / 0
My Boston has constant gas. Raw diet helps that.
You have constant dirrehea? I see this as very familar. Is the dog food chicken based?
I can't not feed any chicken, foul, turkey to one dog. Allergic.
I use Pinnacle right now for her because raw didn't work out. I bought Pinnacle Trout and sweet potato and it is working out.
But, it has oatmeal in it, that might dry out your dog's coat. I just started my 2nd bag, and so far I think my dog's coat is ok.
You might want to stop the chicken and see if it the same allergy.
I tried BB for my Boston, we thought his bottom would blow up. And Avoderm dryed his coat out til he had bad dander.
Dieta answered on 1/22/11. Helpful? / 0
When Libby had this problem over the summer, the vet prescribed a bland diet of white long-grain rice (the kind that takes 45 min. to cook) and ground beef. The rice helped to bind her up and the beef gave her the protein she needed. I fed her this way for about two weeks and then put her on Iams Lamb & Rice, which cleared up the loose stool. If that doesn't do it,a trip to the vet is in order, as they can recommend a good food for dogs with sensitive stomachs.
Libby answered on 1/22/11. Helpful? / 0
I would recommend switching to a formula that is formulated for sensitive systems. A food that is easily digestible with limited ingredients may help with the tummy issues he's having. I would look into a bag of Nutro Natural Choice! They have a great large breed lamb and rice formula as well as a chicken meal one! They use natural ingredients with added vitamins and minerals and believe that natural ingredients are fresher, safer, healthier, and tastier!
If you add a tablespoon or two of some canned pure pumpkin that will help firm things up. Sometimes switching foods will cause loose stools. Be sure when switching foods to do so gradually over at least a weeks time.
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Maverick answered on 1/30/11. Helpful? / 0
Always change food slowly.. mix the old with the new as to not upset the stomach any more. Some great treats to have on hand are PETfection Happy Tummy treats. You can start giving him them (a couple a day) when he starts have soft stools. They are great at preventing diarrhea and will help soothe the stomach. You can check them out at www.myPETfection.com for more info. The dog I know who used them has Irritable Bowel Syndrome and would have diarrhea episodes every couple weeks. Once she tried the treats she said the diarrhea never came and the stool harden back up to normal. Might be worth a try! Hope this helps.
Wyatt answered on 1/31/11. Helpful? / 0
Dog foods I highly recommend -
Primal Pet Foods
Organix Dog Food
Honest Kitchen
Solid Gold
Holistic Selects
Newman's Own
Dog Stew
Timberwolf Organics
I do NOT like Avoderm, it has terrible ingredients in the food.
He could possibly be allergic to grains. Orijen is grain free. My dogs are on Orijen and I've never had a problem with Orijen before, my dogs love it.
What kind of treats does he eat? Are you sure it's not the treats?
You can put digest powder over his food which is a lot of help. Eagle Pack Holistic Digest Powder is good.
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