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So I have broken them into categories of how strongly I do or do not feel about them. After months of deep soul searching, weeks of research and film watching, I have come with a list of people (and teams) who will never take the time to come and find me.
They are too busy.
I watch because even though I hate them, they are so damn good.
Christian Rolando, Manchester United – Everything about Rolando is pretty. From his incredible foot-work, to his well tanned skin and nicely groomed eye brows and hair, the man is too good. But what drives your average soccer fan nuts his is selfish attitude and his constant diving – dive against Chelsea (30 seconds in). His diving ability could give him a chance at a gold in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Which is convenient since he plays in Manchester. He does however receive some of the hardest tackles I have seen, almost a pay-back sense. But he is so good. Last season was incredible. When he is "on", there is no one like him – just watch. He scored 42 goals in all competitions last season and many were jaw-droppers.
Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers – I love Kobe's game, but I am just not a fan. Have you ever seen a man lick his lips more when they talk than Kobe? In this interview, the clip is 3:06, the actual interview is much less, Kobe licks his lips at least 10 times! Someone has an issue!! Get a hanky – yes I said hanky – or a box of Kleenex. Like Rolando, when Kobe is in the zone, and he wants to take a game over, there is very little you can do to stop him. But he came to the league with a huge chip on the shoulder and get not get it knock off until; he sent Shaq to Miami, Phil quit, and then the rape charge (which was dropped). The arrogance that he once hid behind has almost left, but on the court the self promoting is ridiculous and needs to stop. There is no questioning the talent and skill, and that is why I watch.
Tom Brady, New England Patriots – This 6th round gem found by the Patriots, has lead his team to the title of "Dynasty". At every chance, the NFL has made the face of the league. He dates models and his recent injury had more media coverage than a REAL natural disaster. He can be very arrogant in interviews and his hair gets way too much press. Yet, he is so damn good. While not possessing the athletic skills of many QB's that have gone before him, he has been the cornerstone for New England and has truly succeeded in their system. Now with an abundance of talent around him, it is even a better watch (when he is healthy). I think I hate him, because I would like to be him – don't tell my wife – even if he is injured (he gets pampered by her – rough).
University of North Carolina Men's Basketball Team – as a fan of the Duke Blue Devils, it is a obligation that you dislike UNC. But they are too damn good. They have as many National Championships as Duke, three, and their players typically become better NBA players. That said, Tyler Hansbrough will only be a better version of Mark Madsen in the league – Madsen is more famous for his dancing than anything he has done on the court. Your school colors are baby blue and white and WHAT THE HELL IS A TAR HEEL! I have a lot of respect for Roy Williams, he is a classy guy, even if he said s**t on live TV when asked about moving to UNC right after Kansas lost in the championship game (I am glad he said it).
I watch to see how well they play and then the crazy that follows.
Terrell Owen, Dallas Cowboys – Where to start? He will end his career with numbers that put in him an elite group of receivers and probably in the NFL Hall of Fame. But his outbursts could land him in group therapy. Owens is breathe taking and consistent on the field as he is inconsistent off the field. His out bursts range from an over-emotional, tear-filled rants in defense of his QB, to holding a work-out in his drive way for the media. He has also accused former teammates of being gay and quitters.
Randy Moss, New England Patriots – Having lived in Minnesota and North Dakota my whole life, I have been very close to the career of Moss. There has never been a receiver in the NFL like Moss. With his combination of size, speed and jumping ability he sets himself apart from the rest of the pack. And with that, early on in his stint with the Vikings he made most of his noise on the field. He was a great interview; honest, with a comforting southern accent, and a willingness to put himself out there. Then in 1996 he tested positive for marijuana and in 2002 came a certain incident with a traffic cop. There have also been on the fields issues; TD celebration in Green Bay and making contact with an official back 2000. Plus the obvious displays of taking snaps off and complaining of not get enough touches. His antics have declined in recent years, like TO, it seems that "winning" is the best medicine. Moss' greatest feat as a football player – get his enormous afro in his helmet week after week. Do you think the Vikings had to get a bigger helmet?
Manny Ramirez, Los Angeles Dodgers – No player in sports has a phrase that describes his antics, except Ramirez; it's just "Manny being Manny". While he is a Hall of Fame hitter, he is a hall of fame defensive disaster. I cannot remember a player in recent history that was such a "double-edged sword" as Ramirez. His focus and dedication had been a big issue in his last months with Boston. Yet, he is one of only 24 players to hit 500 homeruns and the Red Soxs could not have won either of their Championships without him. But apparently the Manny "excuse" was wearing thin and was just a little too cliché'.
John Madden – John Madden has been a house-hold name for years. Lately, it has been for the massive success of the EA Sports Madden Football video game. He won a Championship as an NFL coach with Raiders in 1976 and has been in the broadcaster booth every since 1979. His commentary in the booth at times is ridicules and irrelevant, and his infatuations with Brett Favre and the "tele– strator" are infamous and creepy. But he is extremely popular. Recently, Frank Caliendo has made a living with his impression of Madden (and many others) on Fox and Direct TV. Does Madden get commission on that?
I watch to see the bad, not the good.
Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees – The most expensive player in MLB history has not won a World Series. He has the talent and time to break Barry Bonds homerun record and he is a solid defensive player (and a better shortstop than Jeter). But in New York he has become something of a scape goat. A-Rod, at times, IS the best player in the game, worthy of his lofty salary. Lately, when the club has needed him in the playoffs, he is unable to get clutch hit. This season he was on Sportscenter more for his alleged relationship with Madonna then anything baseball related. Madonna – really?
The Raiders – There are really no words. It is a horrible organization. Their fans are way more interesting and entertaining than the team and they know more about football than anyone in the front office!
Anna Kournikova, Professional Tennis – the bad for her is that she has not won a single tournament. Another bad for her, any kind of relationship with Enrique Iglesias – he is horrible. But again, I don't watch to see her win. I just watch – for this.
I just don't like them, so I don't watch them.
Carmelo Anthony, Denver Nuggets – He thanked himself in his 2003 ESPY acceptance speech. REALLY! Can't make that up.
The other Yankees and anyone with the last name Steinbrenner.
Tim Duncan and Bruce Bowen, San Antonio Spurs – the whiner and the mugger.
Serena Williams, Professional Tennis – I have no reason, she just annoys me.
John Terry and Joe Cole, Chelsea and English National Team – For some unknown reason, I want to punch them in the face – and then run away very quickly – Terry scares me.
Curt Schilling, Boston Red Soxs – SHHHHH – sometimes it's OK not to talk.
Bill Belichick, New England Patriots – Wear something other than a firggin sweatshirt! YOU MAKE ENOUGH MONEY!


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Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said the China resources boom was over, leaving the economy at a crossroads, as he called for a new productivity pact to boost competitiveness.
In his first major policy speech since ousting Julia Gillard as leader, Rudd also urged a sharper engagement with Asia, particularly Indonesia, to help smooth the nation's economic transition from its reliance on commodities.
"If we make the wrong decisions now, we will be living with those decisions for the decade ahead," he said.
"The truth is, in 2013, the China resources boom is over. While the export of resource and commodity volumes are up, the prices we receive for them have now fallen almost 25 percent since their peak and may well fall further. Right now, we find ourselves at a crossover point for our national economy."
Rudd's comments came as Australia's jobless rate jumped to 5.7 percent in June, its highest level in almost four years, as the mining-driven economy begins a tough diversification drive to other sources of growth.
The economy grew at a slower-than-expected rate in the first three months of the year, expanding 0.6 percent on quarter and 2.5 percent on year suggesting the decade-long mining investment boom was unwinding
"Managing this economic transition is now a core task of Australian economic policy," said Rudd.
"Critical for jobs. Critical for infrastructure."
He said lifting national productivity was a key priority, calling for better cooperation between business, unions and government so everyone was "pushing in the same strategic policy direction."
"The core of this new national competitiveness agenda must be a common agreement to lift the rate of annual productivity growth from its existing level of 1.6 percent to two percent or better," he said.
Since becoming prime minister a fortnight ago, Rudd has met four times with the Australian Council of Trade Unions and the Business Council of Australia to enlist their support for closer cooperation.
Agenda items included rising energy prices, rigidities in the labor market, business productivity, red tape, education, skills and training, infrastructure and small business.
Rudd said greater business engagement with Asia outside of the resources and energy sector was also necessary to help the economy cope.
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Rudd had invited Tony Abbott to join him at the National Press Club, where he made his speech, to debate the economic future of Australia, but the conservative opposition leader declined.
The prime minister said Abbott was scared of "the public scrutiny of an economic policy debate" and branded him "Captain Negative," suggesting he routinely talked down the economy.
Abbott, who remains the narrow favorite to win national elections later this year, responded by accusing Rudd of being all talk and no concrete policy.
"Unfortunately, Mr. Rudd has no specific announcements to make. All he can talk about is process, not change," he said of his opponent's speech.
'He had a plan to destroy a prime minister but doesn't have a plan for the country," he added, referring to Rudd's unseating of Gillard in a Labour Party coup recently.


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text: Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - ILS Milano? Get TEFL Certified & Start Your Adventure Today! Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in ILS Milano? Goto page 1, 2 Next Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Italy View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message kriskemJoined: 25 May 2009Posts: 7 Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2011 7:42 pm Post subject: ILS Milano? Hi All, This is my first post here though I've been a member of Dave's ESL for quite awhile. I did a search prior to posting but didn't find anything so please forgive me if I missed it! I've applied for a job at ILS Milano and have been talking to them but can't seem to find anything about them online - nothing here in the forums, etc. The contract they sent me looks really good but I suppose I'm letting my inner pessimist out to play because it almost seems too good to be true. (this may be because I've been applying for jobs for what seems like forever. who knows). The woman I've been in contact with seems very nice. If it matters, I am American, have two MAs (TESOL + Linguistics), 3+ years experience teaching ESL, and no Celta. So....does anyone know anything about teaching for them? I can't really risk such a big move and have it all fall to pieces around me! Thanks in advance. K Back to top Teacher in RomeJoined: 09 Jul 2003Posts: 1286 Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 12:22 pm Post subject: Um - do you also have European citizenship? Without that you won't be able to work legally in Italy unless that nice woman is also prepared to wade through all that expensive, time-consuming paperwork to get you a working visa. Back to top kriskemJoined: 25 May 2009Posts: 7 Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 12:32 pm Post subject: Teacher, I don't have citizenship but am married to an EU citizen. Back to top Teacher in RomeJoined: 09 Jul 2003Posts: 1286 Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 4:07 pm Post subject: And do you have the right to work in Italy? I think you need to get that sorted out before you decide whether to come over to work. As far as I know, if you're married to, say, a French citizen, you can work in France - but not necessarily in Italy... Back to top kriskemJoined: 25 May 2009Posts: 7 Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 4:57 pm Post subject: From the research we've done, as a spouse of an EU citizen, I have the same rights to work in Europe that he has. We just have to go together, which we will, obviously. He is a translator of European languages and so hes very mobile for work. There may be more paperwork in moving to a third-party country, but from our research, it can be done. He can work in any country in the EU and as his spouse, I can go with him and get a job as well. Also, I have told the school (and others I've applied to) about my citizenship and that I am married to an EU citizen and they (and all of the others) continued with my application. I've never been told I'm not eligible based on my citizenship Back to top spiral78Joined: 05 Apr 2004Posts: 11534Location: On a Short Leash Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 5:05 pm Post subject: I do not know about Italy, but I can say definitively that being a spouse of an EU citizen doesn't allow one to work in every EU member country, regardless of whether one's EU spouse can/does work there or not. I know spouses of EU citizens who are not able to get work visas, though they have an automatic right to live in whatever country their EU spouses are employed in. It was a problem for me personally in the past as well - but this may not apply to Italy. Back to top kriskemJoined: 25 May 2009Posts: 7 Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 5:10 pm Post subject: Spiral, thanks for the reply. As far as I know, it's not a problem, and I am always forthcoming with employers about my citizenship and marital status. The school knows, and has offered me a job, so I suppose it's not a problem. Back to top spiral78Joined: 05 Apr 2004Posts: 11534Location: On a Short Leash Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 5:24 pm Post subject: Hopefully someone here will know something about the school itself. I'll ask my Italian colleagues - I have two from Milano. It is also possible for a school to request an exceptional visa based on qualifications anyway, if the school can argue that you have quals that no EU candidate for the job has. You may also fall into this category, with your dual MAs. Good luck, in any case! Back to top Teacher in RomeJoined: 09 Jul 2003Posts: 1286 Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 9:04 am Post subject: Quote: The school knows, and has offered me a job, so I suppose it's not a problem. It might not be, but then it's also possible that the school doesn't know all the legal ins and outs! It's also possible that they offer you a job, then two minutes before you're due to leave, rescind the offer... I know plenty of US citizens working here, but they're all married to Italian citizens (not French or German or anything else.) That could of course just be coincidence, but I'd really urge you to check it out before making any final decisions. Did you want any feedback on the contract itself? Feel free to post terms / conditions etc! Back to top kriskemJoined: 25 May 2009Posts: 7 Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 1:20 pm Post subject: Teacher, thanks for your response! That's true, they may not know! I did go on the EU website to see what they said about EU spouses and from what my husband and I can tell, I can work in the EU but I'd definitely get some more clarification before packing my bags. Here are some of the terms of the contract: 2500 eur monthly w/ severance pay at end Apartment available ticket reimbursement visa assistance overtime when available 25 hours teaching time per week health care paid by school To me, the contract looks super and i guess I've just heard way too many horror stories with regard to super looking contracts! I am also hopelessly trusting which can be bad in ESL, I think, as there are lots of horrible schools out there. :/ Back to top spiral78Joined: 05 Apr 2004Posts: 11534Location: On a Short Leash Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 1:32 pm Post subject: This sounds like a classic scam ad, I'm afraid - though of course it may be legit!!! The salary is very very high for a private language school, as this one seems to be. 'Visa assistance' is also a bit of a red flag - either they will get you one or they cannot (and private language schools normally cannot!!). On this point, if you need a visa to work in Italy, a private school won't be able to get you one. If you can work there legally, then you don't need 'assistance.' Almost no school in Europe will offer to pay for flights, from private language schools to proper universities. It's just not a normal benefit for the region. Another red flag. Don't send them any money up front for anything, and do let us know what happens!! Seriously, this sounds like a scam. http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewtopic.php?t=93134 http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewtopic.php?t=92410&start=0 Back to top kriskemJoined: 25 May 2009Posts: 7 Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 1:38 pm Post subject: Spiral, Thanks for your input! I thought so too, but haven't really been looking in europe for that long, so was like, what do I know? Definitely wouldn't send money for anything! Thanks again Back to top spiral78Joined: 05 Apr 2004Posts: 11534Location: On a Short Leash Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 1:49 pm Post subject: Basics for the entire region: It is rare to find any job from abroad, unless you are applying for an international school or possibly a university position. These jobs require specialist qualifications, which you may be considered to have, but they are fairly rare and usually go to people with local connections. Private language schools VERY rarely hire sight-unseen, the most common exception being a school in some very remote area. Pay other than at universities and international schools is generally subsistence level or just above. The pay rate you quote in the package above is (in my experience) something one might receive at a university or int'l school, but definitely not at any private language school. Benefits normally should include health insurance, may include a subsidised flat, may include travel passes for public transit in the city. Airfare is never paid so far as I know, at any level. Most job contracts are September/October through June. You normally need to be here in person to apply for jobs other than university/international schools. I hope that helps, if you're going to continue to look in Europe. Where's your husband from? Back to top kriskemJoined: 25 May 2009Posts: 7 Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 1:59 pm Post subject: Thank you for that info! My husband is British. We're currently living in the UK and I am looking for university positions here but am having zero luck so far. A university position is what I really want (and why I did my MA in TESOL) but it seems a lot here want the CELTA, which is not a requirement in the US (where I am from and did my MA TESOL). So I've branched out to looking in France, Germany, Spain, and Italy hoping to find a university teaching job. :/ Back to top spiral78Joined: 05 Apr 2004Posts: 11534Location: On a Short Leash Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 3:09 pm Post subject: It sounds strange that a CELTA would get you a university job when your MA wouldn't - that's very very odd. The university ESL scene in the UK is quite tight I understand from my British colleagues. I worked at (and still do project work for) a university in the Netherlands, where we also had partner universities across the EU. I know that the job market in this sector is very tight and unfortunately probably getting tighter for the foreseeable future. Your best bet might be to pick a city where you will be able to get a private language school position and then try to work your way into the 'better' jobs around, but that obviously implies a fairly long-term commitment to an area. Well, and to keep watching the adverts - openings DO come up occasionally! 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9 ounces (255 grams) 72% chocolate, chopped
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pinch of nutmeg
2 tbsp (30 mls) Grand Marnier (or orange juice)
- Put ½ cup (120 mls) of the heavy cream and the lemon zest in a saucepan over medium high heat. Once warm, add the chocolate and whisk until melted and smooth. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and let sit at room temperature until cool.
- Place the mascarpone, the remaining cup of cream and nutmeg in a bowl. Whip on low for a minute until the mascarpone is loose. Add the Grand Marnier and whip on medium speed until it holds soft peaks. (DO NOT OVERBEAT AS THE MASCARPONE WILL BREAK.)
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OIF Summary, Sept. 25, 2009: Forces Detain Insurgents, Seize Weapons in Iraq
Dispatches from the Front:
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2009 -- Iraqi troop, aided by U.S. forces, detained suspected insurgents and seized weapons in Iraq in recent days, military officials reported.
Iraqi and U.S. soldiers detained 14 people yesterday after they attacked a U.S. patrol in Kirkuk province.
The soldiers were attacked while establishing security positions along a high-traffic route near the town of Shalikh in Rashad Valley district. Soldiers had been observing the attackers for suspicious activity.
Soldiers pursued the attackers and detained them. No injuries were reported.
Elsewhere, an Iraqi special weapons and tactics team, with U.S. advisors, served a warrant issued by the Qaim Central Investigative Court for the arrest of a suspected weapons dealer and smuggler Sept. 18 near Ramanah.
The SWAT team also found ammunition and several rocket motors on the property.
This successful operation by Iraq's security forces will disrupt the sale and purchase of illegal weapons in and around Qaim, officials said.
North of Mosul, Iraqi forces and U.S. soldiers seized a weapons cache Sept. 21 containing materials commonly used by insurgents to create homemade bombs.
U.S. forces discovered the cache in an abandoned home during a reconnaissance patrol. The cache contained grenades, a dual-tone multifunction board, hand-held radios, a blasting cap with wires and a video camcorder cassette.
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Hart of Dixie Review: The Break UpKate Brooks at .
We all saw this coming, didn't we?
On "Where I Lead Me," Zoe and Wade broke up. After a dramatic out-of-character (OOC) twist on last week's Hart of Dixie, all of those decisions came to a head and no amount of begging from Wade could save this relationship.
On a lighter note, though, we were given more Wanda and Tom on their wedding day in Bluebell. These two saved the hour for me.
I might as well get the negative out of the way. Here's the gist of what happened: the writers needed a reason to end the Wade and Zoe relationship. Their conclusion? Making Wade OOC by having him sleep with a woman who wasn't Zoe Hart.
This is where my problems begins. In my review last week, I blew up and scorned the writers for doing this. Now that we've reached this far in Hart of Dixie Season 2, it seems like this was the writers intentions all along. Every week has brought a new problem for the couple; the pattern has been obvious and irritating, as they argue over something or hurt each other's feelings and then quickly make up for 10 minutes before another issue arises.
If this was the plan, HoD team, then why did you waste most of this season catering to this couple?!? I will admit that I'm the kind of viewer who watches this happen and says, "it's all apart of their character journey" and continues to enjoy the story. But it's hard for me to wrap my head around the OOC and "dark place" Wade was put in just to break him and Zoe up.
I can't say I'm looking forward to seeing how the bitterness is swept under the rug. It's not like Zoe can forgive him anytime soon and be back with him. If she did, then she'd be OOC.
On to the positive! Debra Jo Rupp was wonderful in this episode! I want her back for more because, honestly, who wouldn't want more of that lovely lady? She also said, "YOLO!" Ha! So come back Kitty!
Speaking of Wanda, her and Tom's wedding was absolutely adorable. What I would have given to have an invite to that event! I would have dressed up as a Droid or something. Nerd heaven! At least love is working out for one couple on Hart of Dixie.
I truly hope we continue to have more Tom and Wanda! Ross Philips and Mallory Moye are underused in the show.
Finally, after OOC Lemon last week, she came to her senses and forgave Annabeth. I spoke to Kaitlyn Black recently and she made a good point: I need to look at it from Lemon's perspective. She said that Annabeth was the most constant thing in Lemon's life and she had been hurt by AB. That's very true and I'm more forgiving of OOC Lemon than I am of OOC Wade now.
It's nice to see that the bond of two friends is strong enough to make it through this. I definitely ship Annabeth and Lemon as best friends forever!
Overall, this episode brought back the funny and picked the show off the floor after last week's disaster. It's time for us Dixie fans to move on and accept the journey the writers are taking us.


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Former Orleans County prosecutor in jail in Arizona
by Tena Starr
copyright the Chronicle June 20, 2012
A former Orleans County prosecutor is spending 15 years in prison in Arizona for bilking clients by pretending he could help them with divorce cases. Despite the fact that he'd been disbarred in Vermont, he presented himself as qualified to perform services that he either couldn't, or didn't. He's believed to have earned at least $1-million through fraudulent behavior and to have had hundreds of victims.
According to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office in Phoenix, Arizona, Gary Karpin exhibited a romantic interest in some of his clients and wooed them with the appearance of professionalism as well as his own personal charm. He presented himself as a lawyer or mediator and charged absurd prices for services he often could not legally perform.
In one case, he charged a woman $87,000 for a relatively simple divorce that should have cost no more than $2,000. The woman testified at his trial that she'd thought he was legitimately able to provide legal services and that he had her best interests at heart.
Most recently, the state has located some of Mr. Karpin's assets, and he has been ordered to pay his victims back for their losses.
Mr. Karpin, who was an assistant state's attorney in Orleans County under Phil White, was disbarred here for unethical behavior in the early 1990s.
According to the state's attorney's office in Arizona, he was found guilty in 2008 on 24 counts of theft and accepting fees and failing to perform promised legal services. The case dragged on, largely due to his own attempts to delay it, but he was eventually sentenced to 15 years in prison and ordered to pay nearly $240,000 in restitution to 25 victims, although he apparently had many more.
"After being disbarred in Vermont, Karpin relocated to the Phoenix area in 1996 and presented himself as an attorney specializing in divorce, despite not being licensed to practice law in Arizona," Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery said in a press release last week.
"He attracted clients with ads promising 'divorce with dignity' at affordable rates. Over a nine-year period, Karpin is believed to have victimized more than 300 people by charging sometimes exorbitant fees for legal services that were poorly, and frequently never, performed."
Mr. Karpin tried to transfer all his assets to avoid paying restitution to victims, but the Asset Recovery Bureau of the Maricopa State's Attorney's Office found $197,000 that it plans to distribute among his victims, Mr. Montgomery's office said.
"He did a number of things to create the impression that he was a lawyer, or licensed to provide legal services," Jerry Cobb, public information officer for the Maricopa Attorney's Office, said in an interview.
For instance, a number of credentials were framed and hung on the walls of his tidy office. "He also used letterhead stationery that had a legal look and had the name of a firm," Mr. Cobb said. "He also used the name of a firm, or a couple, with which he was not actually associated. He did a number of things like that.
"This was a big case here in terms of the number of victims. There were something like 40 named victims, but we have statements from more than 300 people who claimed he defrauded them. The news last week was that the victims are now finally receiving restitution."
Mr. Karpin had repeatedly been told by the bar association to "cease and desist," Mr. Cobb said. However, there was no mechanism to actually make him.
"He's a very personable guy, very professional in his demeanor," Mr. Cobb said. "He's very good at getting people's confidence. He was victimizing people when they were at their most vulnerable. There were at least 30 victims with whom he had some sort of romantic connection. Either he dated them, or he made amorous advances."
Although Mr. Karpin has not been accused of any kind of sexual abuse, he did take advantage of his female victims' vulnerability, Mr. Cobb said.
He also took advantage of the fact that people don't usually talk about what they're paying for a lawyer, and many people clearly did not know that they were being charged exorbitant fees.
"He was a real nasty case," Mr. Cobb said. "It was a combination of his art of deception and his ability to gain people's confidence when they were in need of help and not terribly knowledgeable. He exploited that confidential relationship. He took a personal interest in many of his clients, and you become more and more trusting and less and less willing to suspect someone."
The woman who was charged $87,000 ended up getting a note from a friend who suggested she Google Mr. Karpin, saying it appeared he had been disbarred. She did and was shocked by his history.
Mr. Cobb said that after the case became public hundreds of people called, equally shocked to learn that Mr. Karpin was not, in fact, a lawyer. He said that, as far as his office has been able to calculate, Mr. Karpin earned "in the neighborhood of $1-million in ill gotten gains."
The young Vermont Law School graduate launched his career in 1987, practicing in Maine, then in Vermont, where he worked briefly as an assistant prosecutor before setting up private practice.
In 1991, following a series of complaints and questionable incidents, Vermont's Professional Conduct Board strongly recommended that he be disbarred.
"The panel is convinced that the depth and breadth of respondent's unethical conduct is so significant and wide-ranging that he is a threat to the public, the profession, the courts, and his clients," the three-member panel wrote in its report. "The only factors present in mitigation are his absence of a prior disciplinary record and his inexperience in the practice of law. Since, however, the violations span nearly the entire time he has been a member of the Vermont bar, the absence of prior violations is of little relevance.
"On the other hand, almost every aggravating factor articulated in the American Bar Association Standards is present here: dishonest and selfish motives, a pattern of misconduct, multiple offenses, submission of false evidence, refusal to acknowledge the wrongful nature of his conduct…."
The Vermont cases included a Jay couple who suffered damages because of a malfunctioning furnace and hot water heater. The couple was paid by both the furnace installer and the insurance company, but Mr. Karpin told them not to worry about it because the second payment "covered a different loss." When the insurance company realized what had happened, Mr. Karpin tried to blame his clients for the double payment, the Professional Conduct Board's report said.
In another case, he went ahead with a settlement with a car dealer that his client didn't want to take after the lawyer had dragged the matter out for six months with no action. He was also accused of lying to his client.
Mr. White complained that soon after Mr. Karpin left his office, in private practice he took on a client who he had prosecuted in his earlier role, a conflict of interest and violation of ethics rules.
It's unclear if Mr. Karpin's behavior in Vermont was the result of incompetence, laziness, deception, or all three.
In Arizona, however, there's far less doubt.
He displayed framed certificates showing he'd been accepted to practice law in Vermont and Maine. He called himself a divorce mediator who prepared legal documents and promised to resolve disputes before the couple went to court.
A weekly newspaper in Arizona, the Phoenix New Times, wrote about Mr. Karpin's activities early on and posted an e-mail from him saying that since he'd been advertising his business with the paper in the hope of promoting it, he expected no adverse publicity.
However, he was well known to the prosecutor's office, Mr. Cobb said. That office made a video (posted on the Chronicle's website www.bartonchronicle.com) about him. In it, one of his victims testifies how she felt duped. Also, a prosecutor says Mr. Karpin lived a fine lifestyle with a Corvette convertible as well as a $750,000 home that was nearly paid off.
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OKLAHOMA CITY – The Lakers reached the quarter pole in their 2012-13 season with a couple flat tires, a limping new coach and now a largely uncompetitive 114-108 loss Friday night to their supposed fellow contenders, the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Without injured Steve Nash and Pau Gasol, the Lakers didn't threaten until an Oklahoma City letdown in the final minutes. The Thunder, which won the Western Conference last season, improved to 16-4 compared to the Lakers' 9-11.
After much preseason hype, the Lakers could win all 62 remaining games on their schedule and not match the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls' 72-10 record.
Dwight Howard preached patience after the loss, citing the 82-game season and saying: "This is not anybody's timetable but ours."
The Thunder pulled away after the Lakers stayed in it via early rebounding dominance. Oklahoma City point guard Russell Westbrook had a private party in the first half with 27 points, five assists and no turnovers. Even more so than Kevin Durant, Westbrook can be unstoppable — if his outside shot is dropping, as it was against the Lakers.
"He went crazy on us," Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni said.
Kobe Bryant and Howard combined to match Westbrook's 27 first-half points, but Durant added 18 points despite taking only eight field-goal attempts. Durant didn't commit a turnover until four minutes into the fourth quarter — when D'Antoni, who had more success moving around the sideline with his reconstructed knee than he did trying Devin Ebanks against Durant, resorted to trying to play without either point guard Chris Duhon or Darius Morris.
With 2:56 left, Metta World Peace got into an altercation with Oklahoma City forward Serge Ibaka after they readied for a rebound. Forearms were raised toward opposing throats, but Durant scored the next bucket for a 107-95 Thunder lead. He finished with 36 points to Westbrook's 33.
It was the Lakers' first trip to Oklahoma City since their season ended last May in a five-game second-round playoff series. The Thunder came in on a six-game winning streak, winning by an average of 18.9 points.
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At The Plate – Daytona looked like they had this one wrapped up but a four run seventh inning brought Lakeland all the way back for a 4-3 win. Zeke DeVoss was solid out of the lead-off spot going 1-for-3 with two walks, his nineteenth stolen base of the year, and an RBI. Pin-Chieh Chen had another solid game going 2-for-4 with a double, two stolen bases, and an RBI.
On The Mound – Ben Wells was tremendous, unfortunately he couldn't hang on to get a win. Wells worked six innings giving up two runs on one hit (yeah, one) while walking one and striking out four. Frank Del Valle rarely ever gets touched up, this was one of those rare occurences. Del Valle struggled with command as he worked one inning giving up two runs on two hits while walking two. Eduardo Figueroa gave Daytona a chance to come back late as he worked one scoreless inning giving up one hit while walking one.
- Iowa Cubs – Marcus Hatley worked 1.1 scoreless innings out of the pen while striking out one.
- AZL Cubs – Erick Leal worked 3.2 innings giving up one run on five hits while walking one and striking out four.
Notes: The Tennessee Smokies game was suspended after one inning and will be finished today. Kane County, and Boise were off.


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• You DON'T have to adjust the layout of your grids for every view.
• You CAN propagate the same layout from another sheet.
• It's easy, you just use "Propagate Extents".
But first, a caution about GRIDS:
- CAUTION: The GRID is put into the model as a 3D Datum.
- A change to a 3D Datum in one view will affect other views that it extends to.
- Grids remain 3D in a view until it has been PROPAGATED or until you manually select 2D for the grid.
- If you want to manipulate a grid in a VIEW, you should ensure that 2D is selected first
- Do this by clicking the '3D' and it will change to '2D':
Now here's how to propagate a grid to other views:
1. The Propagate Extents tool is disabled if the view is cropped. So un-crop the view you are propagating FROM and the view(s) you are propagating TO.
2. Select the grids that you want to propagate (from):
3. Select the "Propagate Extents" button:
4. The Propagate Datum Extents window will open. It shows views you can propagate the grid layout to (if a view is cropped, it will now show up). Select the view(s) and click the OK button.
5. Voila! The checked views will have the same grid layout.
2009-09-21 Ming H from Washington DC adds:
"I found the easiest way to change Grid or levels from '3D' to '2D', especially when you have a lot of grids or levels is: use crop region, any grids and levels out of the crop region will automatically become '2D'. After adjusting and apply propagating, you can always turn off the crop region. I found this way is much faster for high-rise building. ( I have 75 stories)"


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BCMS outperforms market in record year for company sales
A flurry of SME acquisitions by some of the world's top corporations has propelled UK mergers & acquisitions (M&A) activity to record levels in 2015, BCMS announced today.
- 2015 was bumper year for Mergers & Acquisitions
- UK market up 11%, BCMS up 26%
- One in three acquisitions to overseas buyers
- BCMS was world's leading seller of private companies for 2015 by deal volume
Specialist M&A advisor BCMS said deal activity was particularly intense at the SME end of the market, pointing to a 26% increase in its own deal volume. This compares to a wider UK market volume increase of 11% year-on-year.
BCMS CEO Steve Dally said: "The first thing to note is that cross-border activity is strong, with one in three of our clients acquired by overseas organisations, including the US, Germany, Canada, France and Spain, and further afield, such as Thailand and Pakistan."
Big industry names have been particularly active in buying SMEs across the UK in 2015 – such as the sale of Coventry's Global Insurance Management to French financial giant Axa – and the sheer spread of deals happening in all sectors to confirm the bumper year.
Last year was remarkable for the sheer variety of sectors showing enhanced activity. Our deal teams in the UK alone have completed transactions in sectors as diverse as forestry, pest control, water management and social care.
Steve Dally, CEO
Meanwhile, BCMS has retained pole position as the world's leading M&A advisor* to privately owned companies by deal volume – ahead of all the major names in corporate finance – according to the Zephyr database, as published by respected business intelligence provider Bureau Van Dijk.
* Source: BvD/Zephyr. Criteria Used: Time Period: 01/01/2015 - 31/12/2015 – Completed Deals; financial adviser to the target company; deal type includes acquisition; institutional buyout; MBO and MBI transaction; unlisted targets. Search date: 07/01/2015.


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Pharmacy Board Reverses Itself on Pharmacists' Right of Conscience Case
OLYMPIA, Wash. — In a stunning reversal, the Washington State Pharmacy Board has decided to allow pharmacists with conscientious objections to filling certain prescriptions to merely refer patients to other nearby pharmacies.
On July 7 Judge Ronald Leighton of the U.S. District Court of the Western District of Washington said that state attorneys had asked that the trial, due to start two weeks later, be postponed "to allow the Pharmacy Board time to complete its rulemaking processes" in rewriting the regulation in question.
The original controversial rule was passed by the board in 2007. It states that a pharmacist must fill a patient's lawful prescription, even if he has a moral objection to complying. The only alternative is to have another on-staff pharmacist, who does not object, dispense the drug.
On Nov. 8, 2007, Judge Leighton ruled in favor of Kevin Stormans, co-owner of Ralph's Thriftway in Olympia, and two other pharmacists, Rhonda Mesler and Margo Thelen, temporarily halting enforcement of the Washington State Pharmacy Board regulation threatening pharmacists' conscience rights, which forced them to fill prescriptions for Plan B, an "emergency contraceptive" that can also cause very early abortions.
In granting the injunction, Leighton stated that "on the issue of Free Exercise of Religion alone, the evidence before the Court convinces it that plaintiffs, individual pharmacists, have demonstrated both a likelihood of success on the merits and the possibility of irreparable injury."
He said that "the regulations appear to target religious practice in a way forbidden by the Constitution" and "appear to intentionally place a significant burden on the free exercise of religion for those who believe life begins at conception."
State attorneys appealed to the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court in July 2009 to lift the injunction. But the three-judge panel found that Washington State attorneys failed to demonstrate that abortion-inducing drugs, such as "Plan B," weren't already easily available.
But the court also stated that the pharmacists would likely have to abide by the state board's rule, forcing pharmacists to sell Plan B, even though it violated their consciences.
Luke Goodrich, an attorney with The Becket Fund, which has provided legal counsel for the pharmacists, reacted to the Circuit Court ruling, saying: "No Americans should be forced out of their profession solely because of their religious beliefs.
"The government should accommodate and protect the fundamental rights of all members of the medical profession, not punish some members because of their religious beliefs," he added.
Surprised Planned Parenthood
The reversal caught Planned Parenthood by surprise. Elaine Rose, CEO of Planned Parenthood's Washington political arm, said that she was "completely bewildered and baffled" by the moves by the board and its lawyers. She pointed out that in settling a lawsuit "you don't just completely do a 180, and backtrack, [giving] the other side everything they want."
But the State decided the last thing it wanted was a lengthy court fight.
The decision to reverse course on the regulation was prompted by a realization that this legal battle could continue for another three years or more, according to State Attorney General Rob McKenna's spokeswoman, Janelle Guthrie.
She added that the board had already been considering changing the regulation in order to speed up access to medications by referral. Board vice chairman Albert Linggi agreed, saying that the present ruling made it "financially not viable" to insist that "pharmacies stock every drug that's on the market."
The Pharmacy Board will begin the rulemaking process which consists of public hearings allowing reactions in support of or objecting to the rule change, possibly taking up to nine months to complete. But it is unlikely that the board will decide to leave the regulation as is.
When the Pharmacy Board voted unanimously on June 29, it reached a legal agreement with board members, their attorneys and the pharmacists, stipulating that, by this vote, the board intends "to adopt a rule allowing facilitated referrals for all pharmacies and pharmacists out of stock, or unable or unwilling to stock or timely deliver or dispense, lawfully prescribed medications on-site to their patients for any reason, including for conscientious reasons."
Linggi said he believes the board will favor giving pharmacists that permission.
Reinforcing that belief, Judge Leighton, in agreeing to a postponement, ruled that: "This court will lift the stay and set trial on an expedited basis upon plaintiffs' request at any point in the future if plaintiffs reasonably believe at any time during the rule-making process that the proposed rules do not allow them to engage in a facilitated referral instead of stocking or dispensing Plan B."
Best Possible Outcome
Reacting to the news of the Pharmacy Board's reversal of its policy, Marie Hilliard, director of bioethics and public policy for the National Catholic Bioethics Center, stated: "We applaud the Washington pharmacists for taking such a stand in defense of conscience."
Hilliard explained that "legal protection of conscience for all citizens has been the bedrock of our society." She noted that when an earlier repressive regime used laws to force health care providers to violate conscience, it faced justice at the Nuremberg Trials.
"Laws only reflect the will of the people at any one time; and since they often change, they are no barometer of what constitutes ethical health care practice," she noted.
Stormans, the pharmacy owner who is one of the plaintiffs in the original lawsuit, remarked recently that he was "cautiously optimistic."
"If (the Pharmacy Board) end up with what they are indicating they want to do, then this will satisfy our lawsuit," Stormans said. "There will likely be several [public] hearings," which he hopes "will not have a negative effect on the board. But time will tell."
Stormans said that he wasn't sure why "the board chose to change course and look at adopting this rule," but he added: "They are in place to protect the interests of the consumer…and the referral process is in the best interest of the consumer, in getting the product they need in a timely fashion, which the board has indicated that they believe as well."
Hilliard explained the issue from an ethical standpoint, saying: "The proposed rules are not just in reference to a situation in which one will not dispense a medication, but also situations in which one cannot because of unavailability of a medication. Thus, a general policy, that provides for a 'transfer of care' to include both scenarios, would be morally licit."
"One is not asking someone else to carry out an act that one finds morally objectionable, but to transfer care to another provider," she concluded.
Stormans believes that this approach will work for all pharmacists and pharmacy owners, adding: "After all, this is how it has been handled for years and years."
Elenor Schoen writes from Shoreline, Washington.


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Outcast - Second Contact is real, and we got to play and capture it as seen in the following video. The most nostalgic among us will probably cry about the lack of visible voxels, but this is clearly still the good old Outcast, for better or worse.
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Council for Mental Health Advocacy Policy Forum
Through this forum, we are tapping into our profession's pool of expertise in order to highlight current policy issues important to nursing and the delivery of mental health care. We're asking these experts to share their knowledge and vision through video presentations in order to enhance your awareness and empower you to advocate for PMH nursing.
Announcing a Council for Mental Health Advocacy Policy Forum on Integrated Physical and Mental Health Care:
|Policy Implications of Integrated Care
Sharon Katz
In this conversation with Council Chair Peg Halter, Sharon Katz, FPMH-APRN, CRNP covers the background, key principles and models, and the current and future implications of integrated care. She also examines how psychiatric-mental health nursing can play a role in integrated care, both currently and in the future.
You can opt to view the whole presentation at one time, or you can view shorter excerpts by topic.
|Policy Implications of Integrated Care - Full Presentation (01:14:28)
Part I: Background (00:15:10)
Part II: Vision for Integrated Care (00:14:19)
Part III: Models of Care & Key Principles (00:09:21)
Part IV: Defining our Place (00:16:01)
Part V: Looking to the Future (00:19:51)
About Sharon
Sharon R. Katz, FPMH-APRN, CRNP is the owner of Collaborative Care, a multi site and integrated mental health practice based in Abington, PA. Founded in 1995 to advance psychiatric nursing in integrated medical environments, she has worked in primary care and dialysis practices as well as developed an outpatient clinical practice to provide supportive mental health services. Sharon has heralded the development of psychiatric nursing and integrated mental health policy through APNA as President of the Pennsylvania chapter and participation in LACE.
Integrated Care Resources in the APNA Resource Center
Collaborative Family Healthcare Association
National Council for Behavioral Health
SAMSHA Center for Integrated Health Solutions
American Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists
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Hotel in San Cassiano, in beautiful Alta Badia
In the heart of the Italian Dolomites and set amidst in the village of San Cassiano in Badia at 1,537 metres above sea level with 750 inhabitants, the Hotel & Spa Rosa Alpina is renowned for a discrete and refined hospitality. It belongs to the tourist district of Alta Badia which was voted "Queen of the Alps" by the prestigious Italian Touring Club.
Owned by three generations of the Pizzinini family for the past 70 years, Hotel & Spa Rosa Alpina is a historic mountain retreat reflective of the Dolomites, which have been declared recently Natural World Heritage by the UNESCO.
Just two-and-a-half hours north of Venice and two hours south of Innsbruck, the hotel is conveniently accessible and an ideal stop to be incorporated into an itinerary. In summer as well as in the winter invites the spectacular scenery to many outdoor activities.


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Good news UK fans, on Halloween night you can finally get the chance to see "Paranormal Activity". It will only be Midnight screenings that night, with a wide release planned for November. Then the film will roll out in other parts of Europe and Latin America following that.
Al Snow stars in slasher film. If you don't know who that is, you probably won't care. Move along.
Eminem to make horror anthology called "Shady Talez". You might as well fill out your Razzie cards now.
"Hellraiser" remake to be shot in 3D. All hope I had for this project pretty much just went out the window.


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Cat Breeds
Cat Breeds and Different Types of Cats and Felines
From the earliest history of cats dating over 9,500 years, they have often figured alongside man and been a popular subject of many legends. Breeding by themselves, cats were mainly used for hunting down and killing rodents.
With the progress of time and human intervention, hybridization took place in different parts of the world giving rise to many different cat breeds that became country specific, beginning from naturally occurring domestic breeds that were native to a particular geographic region. Careful breeding over several generations have brought about seventy distinctive cat breeds though only about forty types of cats of these domestic breeds are internationally recognized. Categorized into two major categories; the short haired and the long haired, they are found in a variety of cat breeds often specific to a country or region. This is evident in the combination colors, pattern of coat, shape of head, and length of hair, folding of ears and bobbed tails or tailless cats as the Munchkin cat.
Some cat breeds are variations of a particular breed of cat as seen in the Balinese cat which is just a variation of the longer haired version of the Siamese cat.
Historically some cat breeds have basically remained unchanged in their physical shapes and appearance for over a thousand years, as can be traced in the Japanese Bobtail, and as evident in ancient Egyptian paintings of the Egyptian Mau.
The Persian cat and Siamese cat are the commoner breeds found all over the world. Persians being the oldest cat breed are often not pedigreed and these types of cats are referred to as domestic long hairs. They make good specimens for cat shows and are good companions. They are quiet and come in different color forms. Siamese cats on the other hand are raspy voiced attention seekers, very communicative and intelligent. They are very affectionate and love to be stroked. With short hair lying close to their skin they are athletic and slim in form and sport large ears.
Savannah cats and Ocicats are among the newer cat breeds hybridized off domestic and wild cat specimens.
Cornish Rex, the hairless Sphynx cat and the newest breed, the allergy free cat, called Allerca are other known newer breed of cats.
The Sphynx also known as the Canadian Hairless is significant for its lack of coat. Its appearance is rather strange. It appears to be hairless, but in fact it is not. It has no hair to keep it warm and therefore loves to cuddle against people and other animals. Eyebrows and whiskers maybe present or either totally absent. They have heavy bodies and wedge shaped heads. The Sphynx is loving, lively and a loyal breed of cats.
Maine Coon is a domestic cat and has a distinctive physical appearance. It is the official cat in the state of Maine. The Maine Coon has a large bone structure. This breed of cat was popular in cat shows. Its coat is long and flowing and the body is rectangular in shape. The Maine Coon is known for its gentle personality. The average weight of a male cat is twelve to eighteen pounds and a female cat weighs between ten and fourteen pounds. They come in a variety of colors.
The Foreign Blue or the Russian Blue has a lovely silvery blue coat. They tend to be rather timid around strangers, but are quite playful and intelligent. They have a close relationship with humans and are popular cats because of their coat and their personality. The Russian Blue has a lean body and is known for having an undercoat which is very soft in texture. They enjoy playing with toys and get along with children in the household.
An Abyssinian cat is known to be a direct descendent of the sacred cat in Egypt. There is a definitive resemblance between the Abyssinian and the ancient Egyptian cat. This breed of cat is in between a Burmese and a Siamese. It is a colorful cat and very beautiful in its appearance. It shows a lively and eager interest in its environment. The Abyssinian is of medium size and is muscular and strong.
The Birman cat is a domestic cat. It is separate from the Burmese cat. Its body is pale with deep blue eyes. They sport little white boots which are actually their white paws. The Birman cat is supposedly originated from Burma. Birmans are bred for companionship with humans. They form a close bond with their owners. They seem to be very intelligent and take a keen interest in their surroundings. When a Birman is a kitten it requires constant attention and as it grows up it tends to be very lively and playful.
Ragdoll is a breed of cat known for its color point coat and distinct blue eyes. Its coat is silky and soft and has long semi long hair. It has an affectionate nature and is well known for its placid and docile temperament. When a Ragdoll is picked up it has a tendency to become limp. They are considered to be laid back and gentle in nature. A male Ragdoll weighs approximately twenty pounds and a female weighs up to fifteen pounds.
The Tabby cat has dots, stripes and swirling colors which is very similar to the Calico cat. The Tabby cat's distant descendant is known to be the African Wildcat. The Tabby has an 'M' marked on its forehead. The Tabby has four patterns such as classic, spotted, mackerel and ticked. This pattern shows up in other cat breeds which make a Tabby not a real breed.
The Domestic shorthaired cat is not pedigreed; rather it is a fancy cat name to describe a shorthaired cat. They have a wide range in coloring and are similar to a Tabby's coat. Domestic shorthaired cats tend to look different in various countries and do not have an exact body shape.
The American Shorthair migrated to North America with early British settlers. They were brought to protect the British settler's precious cargo from mice and rats. The American Shorthair has a lean and large body which is similar to the British Shorthair. Male cats of this breed tend to be much larger than females. These cats require a lot of loving care and have long tails and bodies that are slender and sleek. The American Shorthair comes in more than eighty different colors and a variety of patterns.
Types of Cats
Body types of cats
Oriental – slender body, long and triangular head, almond-shaped eyes, large ears, long nose, long tail, long legs. Example of this type of cats: Oriental Shorthair, Siamese Cat, Balinese Cat.
Foreign – body shape is less slender than the oriental type, but a cat is rather athletic. A cat has long tail, long legs, large ears, almond-shaped eyes. Example of this type of cats: Turkish Angora, Abyssinian Cat, Russian Blue, Somali.
Semi-Foreign – a little less slender body type or more thick set than foreign type. Example of this type of cats: Devon Rex, Egyptian Mau, Havana Brown, Munchkin, Sphynx.
Semi-Cobby – round body type with a round broad head, short legs. Example of this type of cats: American Shorthair, British Shorthair, Scottish Fold, Singapura.
Cobby – short, muscular, compact body type with roundish eyes and head, small ears, short nose, short tail. Example of this type of cats: Persian Cat, Manx, Himalayan, Exotic Shorthair, Burmese.
Substantial – large cats that are not rounded or stocky. Example of this type of cats: Maine Coon, Bengal, Ragdoll, Siberian, Norwegian Forest Cat, Birman.
Cats come in a variety of colors, sizes, shapes and with distinctive characteristics.
Cats have short or long legs, ears that are pointed and narrow heads. Some faces are round, some are flat. They are shaggy, fluffy or hairless. Cats have short tails, fluffy tails or no tails. Cats are popular pets and are great companions for humans. Many people around the world keep cats as pets and they continue to be wonderful friends to a human household!
Cats have long been a source of mystery to us. They have occupied positions of high esteem. They grace our homes and bring us countless hours of joy. They come in many breeds, colors, temperaments. Some even believe they have the power to comfort and this can lead to healing.
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I am wondering what cat breed is: birma+domestic house cat
sometimes my cat lets me know he wants something, and I get the feeling it's something specific, but I can't figure out what it is. I have tried catnip, and special treats, and so forth. I do not want to spoil him; I keep on wondering if there's some nutrient that he is missing out on. He gets complete indoor formula for cats made by purina.He never gets outside.
For one thing purina is not all that good for cats because it has wheat, soy, grains, etc. that cats do not normally eat. They are carnivores, and are often allergic to all that added stuff. they need a high protien food. Wellness complete is and excellent brand as it has no additives or by products, it is expensive but because it is high protein it keeps them full longer and therefore eat less which about makes it even. I have 4 cats and go through a bag about once a month for about 35 bucks, oh and by the way spoil, spoil. spoil him!!
Hi Angelique, makes a lot of sense, will Wellness complete prevent crystals forming in a male cat
Yes I Agree! Spoil Him! I spoiled my cat and he is the sweetest thing.. I'm all for spoiling my animals.
You should let him outside. Maybe that's what ge wants because they need to go and be free. It's unhealthy to stay inside always like for a human. Unless he really doesn't want to go out
According to statistics, indoor cats live longer and have less health issues, so I think it only feels that they are healthier living outdoors, science disagrees with feeling in this and I would like to put my money on science.
Proper diet and lot of activities make a happy cat, if it is outdoors or indoors does not really matter for them for a cat counter-top is adventure as much as large rock, they don't think why they chase, they just enjoy from the chase, thing we humans sometimes need to learn.
Not all cats should be let outside. Ragdoll cats lack survival instincts and do not know how to defend themselves, which results in them being beaten up. This, however, may not apply to cross-breeds, as my Ragdoll-cross has very good survival instincts!
I read your comment on meow-cats.com and see that you have a Ragdoll cross-breed. I am thinking of giving a rescue Ragdoll / domestic shorthair cross a home and keeping it indoors. I might get a small harness for taking it outside for the toilet and a bit of fresh air. I lost our previous DSH on the busy road nearby, so didn't want to risk that again. Have only had a DSH before. Do you have any tips? Would this cross have health problems? Thank you very much.
"Domestic Shorthair" is just a fancy way of describing a short-haired moggie – your ordinary mix-breed. So inherited health problems depend on that specific Domestic Shorthair's parents' breeds and related health problems. As for Ragdolls, I'm not aware of any breed-related health issues. As I said, my Ragdoll-cross has pretty good survival instincts and commonly beats up dogs three times his size (and he's pretty big). Staying indoors is always safer for cats, but setting up an outdoor enclosure might be a good if you have enough space, as the cat can watch the world around it without getting into trouble.
I'm pretty sure your cat wants mice.
Have u tried moist cat food
Maybe your cat wants you to sit down so he can get in your lap.. i have a cat that meows at me until i do just that, and sit and pet her.
It is difficult to provide enough stimulation for an indoor cat… if you can provide a window perch near a tree and window screen, he will sit in the window all day and all night enjoying smells & sounds. Then be sure and have a feather on a stick to switch around and let him chase.
If he does go outside such toys will bore him, but you will risk injury and death, either from cars or fights with other cats or animals. You need to be in the right neighborhood. My personal feeling is, what kind of life is it to be locked inside? Live free or die…
Does anybody know what cat breed is black and fluffy cats
just a common mix, there are a ton
I need a rescue cat that has the least allergies for me. I had a Main Coon for years and had minimal allergies with her. I want another cat but am not sure about which kind or mix I should look for. I don't want to have to bring a cat home and have to get rid of her, if my allergies become too much. I know there are breeds who are less allergic for some reason. I think maybe a Norwegian Forest was one, but I am not sure. Also, I really want to rescue a cat. If anyone can help, I would appreciate it. Thank you..
Hi, people who are not allergic to cats are often allergic to Maine Coon, myself being one. I've never been allergic to any cat until I got a Coon. On the other hand Siamese are said to be less allergic to people. this is because of the dander of both species. No guarantees but……one word of warning. Siamese that come from a shelter often have issues. They need one person, and in a shelter they do not get that and feel rejected and can be nasty. Not always but often.
I adopted a Siamese and a snow shoe from a shelter who were found as strays as kittens. They were about 5 weeks when found and I got them @ 8 weeks. Funny thing – the Siamese is lovable and is suffering with separation anxiety now. She has to be near both of us and loves to be touching one of us @ all times. The snowshoe still hides alot. They are both a little over 2 now and were a great choice. I too have clergies and neither of them bother me. Good luck with your search for the perfect companion.
I want to know what breed my kitten was. She had long fur very soft and fluffy and was black and White with little brown bits. If anyone could tell me I would be really grateful
i need some help figering out what types of kittens i have i pretty sure the are Egyptian mau but they are just a little bit fluffier than that type of kitten
i feed two stray cats that have crinkeld ears.. both sides.
could that really have been a blood vessel thing ..
or is it a type of breed…
they are large cats..long fluffy hair.
wide faces.
thank you for reading
Could you be a bit more specific with 'crinkled'? Are they folded forward like a Scottish Fold or are they curled backward like an American Curl? These are the only breeds I am aware of that have 'crinkled' ears, or it could be a birth defect or something. A vet might be able to tell, but if they're strays it might be hard to give them a check-up.
I volunteer to work at a cat shelter and one of the cat has crinkled ears. I was told that it is due to inbreeding. She is unusually smaller than other cats.
Olá ! Eu vou ter agora uma gatinha com um mes e meio, mas já tenho um gato adulto que é um pouco ciumento ! Mas eu queria que ele tivesse companhia, mas tenho medo que ele faça medo a gatinha, podem ajudar-me ? Obrigada :)
Olá! Eu não falam Português bem, mas eu acho que posso ajudar. Tente manter o gatinho novo em um quarto separado e apresentá-los lentamente. Não forçá-los a ser amigos, pois eles podem ficar estressados e com medo. Observá-los atentamente quando estão juntos no começo, mas não fazer intervir a menos que eles estão seriamente indo para machucar uns aos outros. Alguns gatos, embora nunca, aprender a conviver, não importa o quão duro você tente. Espero que isso ajude.
cats are so dumb
Cats are smarter than dogs. You can't get eight cats to pull a sled through
-by Jeff Valdez
Question: My wife and I are looking for a new cat to join our family since our "Shadow" passed away recently after 17 joyous years with her. My wife loves cats but she is allergic to the dander. I've heard there is a breed (possibly Russian) that does not have the normal cat dander. If anyone has any information on this or can lead me to a web site, I'd be very appreciative.
Thank you for information about types of cats and cat breeds. I tried to understand what type of cat breed my cat is and I did it because of your great website! My cat is definitely Bombay cat! I wonder. Thanks for meow-cats.
All these cat breeds are beautiful.
I love Sphynx's. They may look ugly, but they're friendly.
My cat has a flabby pouch on her abdomen and she loves to jump onto high counters. She also sleeps a lot in the most uncomfortable places and HATES catnip. Does anyone have any idea what kind of cat she is? Thanks!
You discover a cat that has short legs, long silky fur, a fluffy tail, round ears, round feet and big eyes. The cat does NOT have a flat face, so you know the cat is not a Persian or a Himalayan. What breed might it be?
This sounds like it might be a Munchkin.
my cat bam in 15 ponds and stands 4 feet tall on his hind legs. he has a very long tail and squeecks not meows. bam's coat is shot and black with a mottled brown undercoat that can be seen in sunlight. there is a patch of white between his two front legs-chest area. his eyes are somewhat almond. they are greenish-yellow with a light blue around the black. bam loves to attack me sometimes not to playfully. what is he?
He sounds like a domestic shorthair. My cat is about that big and has the same eyes and is about the same weight. Domestic shorthairs come in a wide array of colors. Mine is white with blue on his face and a blue spot on his back and has a long blue tail.
all of these cat breeds are beautiful! I like meow-cats and all types of cats and cat breeds. ^_^
My favourite cat breed is Devon Rex. I know, almost everyone likes Siamese Cats, but I like Devon Rex breed of cat!
Can anybody tell me of any breeders of the Chinese Li Hua (pronounced – "Le Wah")? I have tried doing a Google search, but haven't found anything helpful. I want some information on the breed to write an article and I would be very appreciative if anyone could tell me of any Chinese Li Hua breeders anywhere in the world (though preferably and English-speaking area!). Thanks!
What Do You Do If Your Cat Is 3-5 months Old And She Wants To Go Outside But It Is Really Cold
If your kitten has never been outside before, it is wise to make the first few trips in the Great Outdoors on a leash or harness (harness is safer – my kitten mastered the knack of slipping out of the collar-and-leash and making a break for it). When the kitten knows the way around the garden and knows the way back, then try letting it out by itself. (It is wise to train it to come when called before you let it outside.) Cats don't seem to mind going outside in the freezing cold, and if they don't like it they can always come inside again. It's cute watching the first few times a kitten goes outside in snow or wet grass – they take a step or two then shake their paws, then they take another step and shake their paw again. Don't leave your cat outside at night, though, as it is likely to get run over and a lot of cat fights occur at night. Hope this helps!
I love your website about cat breeds and types of cats. I want to know more about rare cat breeds and wild types of cats like Manul, Leopard, etc. Could you write about it?
i think my best friend's cat might be a mix of ragdoll and a british shorthair.
My 1 year old male care is all black, huge fluffy tail and furry paws, fur grows between his claws. Can't find what breed he is. Can u help me? Green Eyes. Thank you.
What breed of cat black and has very thin hair from eyes to ear and around mouth?
I have a black cat dhe is very long and slender she has big ears and the space between her eyes and ears only has a few hairs. She almost looks bald there she also has a wide forehead (space between her ears). If anyone could tell me id be suer excited her cousin we got at the ssme time has turned out to be a snow shoe so we are just curiouse
Will you tell me how you did that background, Its amazing!
I am searching for breeders of the Antipodean breed of cat. I understand it is a fairly new breed, but I can't seem to find any breeders anywhere in the world! Can anyone help me?
I rescued a female kitten about 6 years ago. She has a trait I've not seen discussed. Where ever she has had her fur trimmed (like when I had her fixed they shaved her tummy) it hasn't grown fully back, it is just covered with a soft short fur. One spot on her foot got a boo-boo & after the sore healed, once again only a short fur grew back. She looks similar to the British Longhair or the Ragdoll. Is this trait of not growing back the hair fully unique to a specific breed?
I have a new kitten, he's about four months old starting the eleventh. He's a gray-brown and has a white chest…. and long legs and a long skinny tail.
Do you know what breed that is?
Thank you for great information on types of cats and domestic cat breeds! I have found the breed of my kitty here!!! ^_^
Hello Folks,
I just posted a pic of my Oreo, here on the site. He looks a little more like a fox than he does a cat, but that's why I got him from someone. She had a pic of his sister, who I almost got, then she sent me a pic of him, and that was it, he was mine.
He's a black and white soft shorthair, with a bit of a long nose, and has gold eyes. I think I did find his breed, here on the site, but not sure.
I'm a dog person myself, but when I saw him, I couldn't help myself. Surprisingly he gets along with my daughter's cat. When her cat first came back home she was not the nicest to him, especially because of how young he was, but it only took a matter of about a day or 2, and she was fine. She cleans him, and treats him like he's her son…too funny, since he sometimes treats her like she's his mama. I have to wonder if his mom was black and white too. My daughter's cat is mostly black, but does have white on her. She's an average looking cat, normal domestic short hair. Oreo with that nose of his though…he's just too darn cute!!
So, does anyone know of a breed that's got a nose like that? If you browse through pics on the site, you should be able to see him. It's under my name…Laura M


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Passion for life: An interview with Malcolm Fridlund
There is life out there – but probably not as we know it. That's the belief of Malcolm Fridlund, the Project Scientist on ESA's Darwin mission. Darwin is the name given to the fleet of spacecraft that could confirm once and for all whether or not we are alone in the Universe.
Malcolm Fridlund, Project Scientist, Darwin mission.
Born: 1 June 1952 in Stockholm, Sweden.
PhD in Astrophysics, University of Stockholm; two years at the Groningen Space Research Laboratory, on project BIRAP, which observed star forming regions from a balloon. Research fellowship at ESTEC, 1988, in star formation.
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Planned to be launched within the next 10 years, Darwin will study 1000 stars at close range, taking pictures 10 times more detailed than those obtained from today's most powerful telescopes.
And if there is life – Darwin will find it! I am currently in charge scientifically of the definition stage of the project – this means that I am working on a report that will eventually provide the guidance for those actually building the spacecraft.
This distinction is important, as the Project Manager is in charge of the technology development and the design. We have this separation of duties, as on all our missions. The more the preparations progress, the more the Project Scientist hands over to the Project Manager, until operations start and the scientists are involved again.
My job is to make sure that this brief will lead to a design that can deliver the answers to the most pertinent scientific question, and find conclusive proof of whether life exists elsewhere.
I feel extremely privileged to be working on something that is part of mankind's cultural inheritance.
ESA: The concept of finding life not on Earth is undoubtedly an exciting one. How do you view the Darwin mission?
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As for highly evolved, intelligent life, the chances are very small. Then again, I could be so wrong!
ESA: What do you think are the chances of finding life out there?
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 3, 2009) - The ETSU volleyball team ended a three-game losing streak Saturday afternoon as the Bucs defeated Belmont in Brooks Gym, 3-1 (25-14, 18-25, 25-22, 25-23).
"After last night's match, I think the girls are starting to really believe in themselves, and play at a higher level," said head coach Lindsey Devine. "We had some great blocks, and Whitney was fantastic again. Amanda really did a good job of distributing the offense, and kept her focus for the entire match."
Senior Amanda Youell (Middleburg, Fla.) and sophomore Whitney Cogburn (Kingsport, Tenn.) both posted double-doubles for the Bucs as Youell tallied seven kills, 42 assists, ten digs and hit .a team-best .538, while Cogburn had 11 kills, eight assists and 15 digs. Erin Ryan (Davie, Fla.) led the ETSU attack as she had 13 kills in the match.
McKayla Barber (Columbus, Ind.) also had a good day posting a career-high eight blocks and seven kills, while Jen Neice (Allen, Texas) led the Bucs in the back with 19 digs.
"I think Jamie Stancliff (Advance, N.C.) coming in and playing well was a big factor for our team," Devine said. "I just liked the composure the girls had. They really believe in themselves. Every match is important for us, and we need to take care of business every time we are in our gym."
The Buccaneers blew out the Bruins in the first set taking an early 13-4 lead. ETSU went on to cruise to a 25-14 set win while hitting .469 as a team.
ETSU fell behind at the start of the second set as Belmont went ahead 8-4. The Buccaneers rallied back to tie the set at 12-all after kills by Youell and Cogburn. Play went back and forth until the Bruins went on a 5-1 run to take a 20-16 advantage. Belmont went on to win the set on an ETSU attack error, 25-18.
In the third set, the Bucs jumped out to an early 7-2 lead, but the Bruins came back to tie the set at 12-12. With the Bucs down 19-17 in the set, ETSU won seven-straight points to go in front 24-19. ETSU took the set 25-22 on a Cogburn kill to take a 2-1 lead in the match.
Play was tight in the fourth set as there were nine ties and four lead changes. The Bruins got a two-point lead twice late in the match, but the Bucs rallied to tie the match at 21-all. With the match tied 23-23, the Bucs got a kill from Stancliff and a Belmont attack error to take the set 25-23.
ETSU (6-10, 5-3 A-Sun) starts a five-game road trip next weekend as they head to Jacksonville, Fla. for a pair of Atlantic Sun matches. For more information on Buccaneer volleyball and all other athletic news, please visit www.ETSUBucs.com.