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This story is about love found in an odd place, fate bringing together faithfulness, and a chance to be appreciated and loved back by a grateful friend. It is about a cat rescued from sure loss or death, a hard life, and pain. It is about a family that benefits from the gratefulness of a youngster that comes to love and appreciate the ones that saved him from a predicament. It is about betrayal and treachery, neighbors, death, and the start of a dynasty. It is about the return to each other and mutual love. It is the conversion of a dog lover to a cat lover.
"Meow" means "woof" in cat." — George Carlin (comedian)
It was about 12 years ago. I remember the events clearly, but a bit foggy on the dates. I was a freelance merchandiser, working for companies that need someone that goes to various locations to set up their products. I was assigned a job at a "warehouse" sport supply store behind McChessney Field, the San Luis Obispo airport. This was in a business park, a small facility with pleated metal siding, in a light greenish tone. It was a warm sunny day, with a slight breeze, and quiet. I parked my green Caravan along the sidewalk on the street, a few feet from the side of the building.
I usually worked alone, but my younger daughter, about 10 years old, was with me that day because there was no school. We went around to the front of the building, and stepped inside to do the work. I was supposed to switch out some graphics and make sure the product was properly displayed according to the plan of the manufacturer.
My daughter helped steady things and put things away. She was keeping busy but had a chance to look around, as well. I was glad she was not getting bored. You know how they can be at that age. I was to take a picture of the completed modifications to forward to the merchandise company. I went out to my van along the street, to get my camera.
Meow, Help Me!
As I got closer to the van, I heard a young meow. I could tell it sounded panicked or distressed from the urgent sound. You know you can tell what a cat wants by the "voice" and emphasis. This one was calling out for attention repeatedly, kind of a "MAOW!" I looked at the nearby ground cover shrubbery that was tall enough to hide a cat. I thought perhaps one was caught in a bush and I could help free it. I started toward the bushes and it stopped. "That was it," I thought. I figured it was okay now and went back to the van, got the camera, and went back in to take pictures.
I came back out after I found out the camera batteries were dead. I needed to get some new batteries out of the van to be able to take my pictures. Once again I went to the van, and once again I heard the troubled calls. I turned and went toward the low shrubbery again, and once again the meowing stopped. I put batteries into the camera and went back inside, sure that the cat had found some satisfaction or it's mother.
I went in and took the pictures, gathered up my supplies and cleaned up my area. I took a load of stuff out to the van while she kept an eye on my stuff that was still inside. I heard the meows again and started searching through the bushes. This time the meowing didn't stop right away and I got to get closer to it. Once it did stop, I started looking in the immediate area, thinking I was next to it.
I spotted a small spindly eucalyptus tree about 25 feet tall and happened to look up in it. There it was, a gold and white hairy kitten, looking scared, obviously distressed and wanting help from it's mother which was nowhere to be found. He was perched on a limb that shot out the side of the tree, about 8 or 9 feet up. It was a perfect place to look down on the shrubbery and sidewalk. He had been watching me look for him from there.
It was on a thick branch that was about a foot higher than I could reach, and it would not come down to me. It was scared and shaking. I went in and got my daughter and the remaining items. I brought her over to the tree and showed her the kitten. I boosted her up so she could grab him and bring him down. She did, and held on to him when she got down. He didn't try to get away.
I took him around to the other businesses and warehouses to see if he belonged to anyone there, or if they knew of a litter of kittens that might have been in the area. Nobody new about it, and I couldn't leave him there. It was just way too young. I figured it was just a few weeks old, maybe 4 or 5. One thing was sure, he loved trees and climbing. Specifically, he loved climbing trees. Another thing was for sure. He needed love and help to survive.
We decided to take him home and keep him. There were ranches in the area, but not close enough for this to be someone's pet. He would have had to be brought across a couple acres of land, which meant his mother was likely feral. He was so loaded with fleas, he had been in the wild all his life, and would grow to be another wild cat and I couldn't see that life for him, especially with the rest of the litter being wild.
The Cat Became a Clean Bird
Since we rescued him from a tree, it was decided (well, I decided and my daughter agreed) that the best name for him was Bird. Imagine a cat as a bird?
He was so full of fleas, that I stopped at the store to get some flea shampoo, litter, a box, and food. If nothing else, at least he would be clean and have a home. I didn't expect anything in return, just being kind to an animal in need. I was not really a cat person at that point, although I had positive experiences in the past. I would rather have had a dog, showing love whether they wanted to or not. With a cat, you are lucky to get shows of affection.
I took him into the shower to wash him. He didn't know what it was so he wasn't scared. I was afraid that maybe he had difficulty or damage mentally. I started wetting him and he didn't seem to mind, as I was holding him still. I then shampooed him, to get rid of the smell and fleas. There were so many fleas that they came off by the dozen. It was almost a flow of fleas.It was so bad that I did a second wash. He still didn't mind. I then figured maybe he was thankful to get rid of the pests. That time, more fleas came off, as well as flea dirt and some old scabs. One more wash would do it. When there were no more fleas and a little blood washed out from where they were biting, I knew he had enough. I dried him off and held him close. He purred and tucked his head into my chest. I melted.
He was just so fluffy and cute once he dried off. For about the next 3 months, whenever he noticed I was in the shower, he would sit outside the shower and meow at me. It took a few times, but I finally picked him up to bring him in the shower thinking he just wanted to see what I was doing. He didn't seem to mind at all, so I grabbed the cat shampoo from the shower shelf and washed him. HE LOVED IT! I guess he was so happy with the relief he got that first time that it was special to him for us to shower. I had to try to shower when he was asleep so I could do it alone.
I fed him some kitten chow wet with water to soften it for him. I felt he might be too young for just solid food, so I made a quick trip to get some kitten formula to feed him. He didn't drink much of it and was doing okay with solid food, so it was a quick transition. I set up the litter box and set him in it so he would know what and where it was. I was pleased when he used it the first time. I figured he would be easy to take care of.
I Need a Revolving Door
He fit right in and was happy with us. The only issue was that he wanted to go outdoors. I could not let him out because I was afraid he might wander off and get lost, so I kept him inside for a month or so to get used to being in his home. This worked for the most part, but he kept trying to get out. Any time we were not at home, he would head into the bathroom and try to get out the window there. It is low enough that he could hop up and try to slide it open. I have a habit of leaving a window slightly open in the home for airflow. He is a strong boy so he pushed his way out a few times. This led to problems later on in our life together.
That first night, he slept on top of my daughter. She had fallen asleep and he made his way up to sleep right by her face. It was even funnier because he had a habit of drooling. He drooled all over her neck and chin. I wish I had a picture of the drool, but just him on top of her. I will see if I can find that one again and post it here. It is on my other computer and it will take a bit of time to get it.
The two of them fell in love. He was now "her" kitten. He would keep tabs on her, be forlorn when she was gone, and I think he also had some separation anxiety when he was left alone. A few times when I would come home I could hear him meowing inside. I got him more toys and blankets and made sure he had our scent, and I think it helped a bit. He was still persistent, though, and would push his way out the window.
After he got out a couple times and was returned to me by neighbors, I was a bit perturbed at him because I found what I thought was feces on the floor under my computer. In retrospect, it turns out it was a giant hairball, or actually a trail of hair and such that had been caught in his system and was coughed back up. He is a long hair cat and is prone to such things.
I have tried hair ball prevention items, and he still has them. Unless he has some blockage, there is nothing that can really be done. He has no trouble eating and keeping food down, so I think it is just because he licks himself and I see him swallow the hair before I can get it from him lol.
I even brush him with one of those special "haircut" brushes, but he gets mad when I try to brush him sometimes. He used to relax and purr, but now I think he just wants me to let him handle it himself. Either that or I have to mount a barber pole at my door. The advantage is that if he is doing something or laying someplace he shouldn't be, I just start brushing him and he doesn't realize I am getting him to move. You have to think outside the box with cats. Especially if you have a multiple cat household.
As the story continues, he got out again, and ran up another neighbor's tree. I would let him out every now and then and he would climb the tree in my yard and get stuck. I would have to get up the ladder and rescue him. This was a recurring theme, so when he got stuck in the neighbor's tree I got my ladder and headed there. They were outside so I told them I just wanted to get my cat out of the tree. They would not allow me on their spot because their daughter liked watching the cat. What could I do? I just hoped he would come back, but he did what he wanted.
I was just fed up with his attitude and thought he was pooping the floor, so the next time he got out I just let him do what he wanted. I would open the door so he could come in and eat and drink, but he started hanging out in the other yard so much that he would only come by to say hi. One time I was frustrated with him so I told him to just go away until he was ready to be a house cat, and he did. I didn't get to have a house cat.
Eenie Meenie Minie Mo…
The neighbor had started feeding him. Bird is a pig, so of course he loved that. I call him a pig in a loving way. He was and is my little piggy. Sometimes I oink at him when he pushes his way to the food and starts to eat before the others. It is the pecking order in our home. I should actually call it "their" home. I am just a guest here now. The neighbor grew fond of him and spoiled him to the point that he liked hanging out there. They treated him like he was theirs, even though he would come back and hang out here, too.
I had a little chat with him. I told him that he did not have two homes and that he had to choose. He liked his freedom so he did not want to be penned up in my place, so he just hung out outside and I rather ignored him when he cruised through. This went on for several years with the neighbor treating him like theirs. when I think back, perhaps he did not really understand what I told him.
A few years later, I got married and when Bird popped over to check things out she saw him. I explained the story to her, and she was determined to have him come in often. I was sure he would not do it, so I let her try. I found one of his old toys and teased him with it. He came inside somewhat timidly, but he remembered his toy and finally walked around inside. He made his way back to the bathroom, where I am sure he remembered the shower. I didn't follow because I did not want to spook him. He came back out.
The neighbors had given him a different name, and I don't know if he answered to it well, but when he started coming back to us, he definitely knew his name was Bird. He was never going to forget, and I was not going to forget him, either.
What Is a Life Worth?
By then, the neighbor had been given another cat from her other son. It was a small, pretty, calico female with spots of gold and black on a coat of white. I'm not sure what they (including the granddaughter) were doing to or with that cat, but it was very skittish and leery. It finally started to come in with Bird, coaxed with treats and a gentle voice. She turned out to be a sweet girl, and a good friend to Bird.
Bird has a habit of waking up in a fit. It is like he is sleepwalking and finds another cat to grab. He will climb on top of the cat and grab it by the scruff. He keeps holding until the other cat calls out. When I hear this, I come out and get him to leave the other cat alone. Calling his name sharply two or three times usually does it. He had a good relationship with this calico, but I caught him doing this to her a few times. I called out to him to discourage it, and all would be okay. They were good pals.
The elderly woman that owned it was moved to her son's home in the Los Angeles area to be taken care of. She then "sold" her home to a nephew who was about to move in. In her absence, I started feeding the calico to take care of the friend of Bird. A different neighbor had been putting food out for her, but ran out. I think raccoons had been eating the food she left out at night.
The elderly woman wanted to bring the cats down to where she was living. I had some problems with that. First, Bird was my cat. That is what people say, but cats decide who and where they are going to live and who "owns" them. That is a fact that cannot be changed, but it was obvious that Bird was comfortable living with us again, and it was not right for them to take him from the only home he had ever known. He also does not like travel and yowls like he is in pain when you take him for a ride in the car. There was no way he would be comfortable on a 3 hour drive.
One day, I noticed the calico had a difficult time walking. One of her back legs seemed to have been injured and I was concerned. A friend helped me catch her and put her in a cage to keep her from moving too much to make the injury worse. Since the nephew had not moved in yet, I got word to her through another neighbor and they had another son come pick her up. I also left word that if the cat needed vet work or surgery, they could let me have the cat and I would take care of it so it could live with Bird. They had her put to sleep. That was not acceptable in my book and I was going to be sure they were not going to get Bird if they don't value the life of a companion and love.
I started keeping Bird inside more, and when he went outside he would call out meowing for his friend, his little love and companion. It broke my heart to see him in such pain over this. They had no idea because they were not here any more. Their answer was to still try to get Bird to come with them, and they would try to nab him. I was warned by another neighbor when they were coming back up here so I could keep him protected.
Bird was fine with this arrangement, but we had to go out of town for a holiday weekend. We had a commitment to set up and sell at an event and did not believe we could take him out there. Instead, I made arrangements with a local groomer that dealt with cats and occasionally boards a few animals overnight. We vsited him every day he was there, but he wasn't too happy about it when it was busy. Apparently Bird was a bit of a challenge for her. When we were done, he seemed happy to be back home.
Is a Cat Just Property?
The son and daughter-in-law came back up here to get Bird and more of her stuff to take back with them. They came to my door to ask for Bird. I told them he was my cat from the start and they were not going to take him. He was angry about this, but I am a big guy so he didn't take a chance to do anything. Instead, he went back to getting things together and called the police to come get Bird.
When I saw the police show up, I put Bird in the back bedroom so he would not dash out the front door. When they came to my door, they asked to see Bird. I confirmed that I had him but refused to bring him up. She said she wanted to check on the welfare of the cat. I assured her that Bird was fine, but that since the law considers pets as personal property, they do not have a right to demand to see him. I told her that I would not bring Bird up, but if they want to come back with a warrant, I would comply. Of course, I never challenge law enforcement and respect them totally, but I knew it would be a civil mater and they would not do it. I told her to tell them it is a civil matter and they are welcome to sue me for him.
Of course, I knew that would not happen because it would be work and cost they would not want to spend. I was confident that the issue had been handled, when they left town to go home.
What a Lulu
In the meantime, we knew Bird was lonely and needed a companion. He would cry out, yowling and crying. He missed her so much that it was painful to hear his moans and calls.
I checked on Craigslist and found a kitten that was available along Highway 58 past Santa Margarita. We took Bird up there with us to see if they would get along before we took her. You should always do this when selecting a new animal to join your household. Do not ever bring one home until you see how they would react to another cat. Check my blog entries about this and my experiences.
They got along nicely, and it was obvious this kitten had a hard time being feral. She was loving, small, and cute, and we were happy to take her. She had apparently been dumped there and had been in some fights. She had a scratch on her face, was scarring on her ear, and had some missing whiskers. We named her Lulu. Look for the blog and video on "Lulu the Wonder Kitty" or click on the keywords to see more about her.
The next holiday we were also going to the sale again. This time, we had two cats to take. We decided to take them with us and I rigged up some wire mesh fencing to put in windows and doors so we could leave them open for full venting and airflow. We also took a litter box, food and water dishes we kept full, and leashes for the cats. Yes, I leash trained the cats. I will deal with that in another blog entry and video. They got along fine and seemed to like being with us camping. They did not show any distress or concern.
Abandoned Cayucos
In the meantime, an abandoned cat came from the creek and there is a whole story about that. Look for "Raptor, Cayucos Style (Yuki)" or click on the keyword to see more about him and his close call with an owl attack. We introduced them to each other in the van and they just had a few rough spots. Now as you can see in this picture, they are the best of friends and spend time together, even without the other cats around. His story is very interesting, but here I will just say we brought everyone home and all seemed to be good.
The Cat Police
I thought all was good, but we were to have another episode with the police. You would think people would realize that the police have better things to do. They are not Cat Police. The son was back. He came to my door and insisted on having Bird. He said they had a receipt for Bird and wanted him back. I again made him leave, and again he called the police. They came to the door and told me the son had a receipt for the cat. I asked to see this fake receipt. They told me they had not seen it. This time I had a call from his wife saying she had the receipt. I told her to text a picture to me but she refused. Of course, I knew the receipt was not for Bird.
I told the police the receipt was for a calico cat they had put to sleep and they were trying to present a false document to them. I told them she refused to send me a picture of it, and suggested they have her fax the receipt to the Police Department so they would see it was not for Bird. They went back to him and presented the problem to him. The officer came back over to talk again, imploring me to hand over the cat. I pointed out that these people were trying to lie and provide false documents to them, so I asked how they could trust him.
I spoke with the officer and found out that she also had a couple cats. She started asking me about my medical care for the cats. She tried to tell me that if I was not having regular checkups for the cats, then I would be negligent. I then pointed out that these people could not produce vet receipts because they didn't do anything other than have him fixed without asking me. I also let her know that Bird was chipped and she could have someone come out to scan him to confirm he was mine.
I suggested that she as well as anyone should know that a cat chooses where he wants to live and that Bird chose us. I insisted that the son just accept that Bird wants to be with us, and that the son would have to go to court where he would have to present the receipt which I would disprove.
I also asked her to tell him that I had pictures of the first month we got Bird and they were dated files. I told her all I had to do was show these with proof of the date they were taken and it would put it all to rest. She went back to him and informed him. I never heard another thing about it. I felt we were past it all and we started letting the cats do their thing outside. This was not to be the end of it.
Who Had Bird?
This next event is shameful on their part. The nephew moved in and watched for Bird. I went over to say hi to him and he spit chewing tobacco toward me. He told me the first chance he got, he was going to grab Bird and personally take him down to his grandmother. Apparently, he claims he had caught Bird. The police came to my door once more claiming I broke into his place and stole Bird. I insisted Bird escaped on his own.
The officer asked how I got Bird. I told her he came when I called him. She insisted that cats do not come when you call them. I told her that I use a bag of treats to rattle when I call, and they would come to me. She still doubted me so I came back in and got a bag of treats. I stepped out and called to the other cats as I shook it and they both came running right up to me and in the door. That put a rest to that issue, and I have never heard anything about it since. They realized it wasn't going to happen.
I just want to add here that I had a sense of satisfaction when they came running to me and the officer saw she was wrong. I do respect officers and the work they do, but was happy to be proven right so easily. I am proud of my cats and the way they respond to me and respect me as well. Coming when you call is a training issue. You can also find my post on training by clicking on that keyword.
They tried to make me feel bad about denying an old woman her cat, but I still maintained that it was wrong to take Bird from his home. I look at it this way. She was elderly and I had already lost my mother at the age of 87. My father got Alzheimer's and sun-downers which made him not aware of reality and he died at 85. She was getting close to that age, so there were a couple scenarios I saw.
This is sad, but I felt there was a high probability that she would be passing away and/or would not know Bird anyway. After that, Bird would be with someone that did not care about life because the brother killed the other cat. I'm not sure they even took that cat to a vet. Maybe they just killed it themselves.
What is Bird?
Bird has been a model citizen, even with the expansion of love and community with more cats. Look for blog entries with tags for Miggie, Ollie, Lily, and Sweat Pea. They get along and love going outside to explore and play. They are so happy here that they bring me presents, come home all the time in and out, and spend time close to me. They follow me around like a pied piper, and on walks.
One thing that I like is trying to identify the breed of each cat. The go-to name is either Domestic Short Hair, Domestic Medium Hair, or Domestic Long Hair. Mutt cats, aka Moggy, may be called by description like tiger, or calico. Moggy is Mutt in cat language. Of course, there are the regular breeds if you know their heritage. You can also get a DNA test to determine the breed. I am not that crazy about it, though. I have simply done identification by comparison of breeds with looks, characteristics, personality, etc. I do not claim any of my cats are purebred, but are rather mixes of the breed.
That brings us to identification of Bird. The closest I have come to guessing his breed is the Norwegian Forest Cat. This picture is a sample of a purebred Norwegian Forest cat. They come in variations of color and build, some being similar to Maine Coons (See blog on Ollie or click on the Maine Coon tag). You can see great similarities between this cat and Bird. There are certain characteristics for the breed as well.
Norwegian Forest Cat (Skogkatt) (aka Wegie)
Let me share some information adapted from the ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CAT BREEDS by J. Anne Helgren.
In Norway, this breed is called the Skogkatt, translated as "Forest Cat" in English. It's affectionate nickname is Wegie. It looks feral, but is a natural breed, not a hybrid of wild cats. It is thought their roots originally came from Europe as descendants of short haired cats Romans obtained mostly in Egypt. These cats developed adaptations for the cold dark conditions in Norway. After prowling Norwegian forests, they developed long, dense, water-resistant coats, hardy constitutions, quick wits, and survival instincts.
It is believed to be the cat mentioned in Norse mythology from between about 800 to 1200 AD in Edda poems. Viking explorers took them to keep ships rodent free, as they had done in barns in Norway. It is thought that they also came over with Leif Erickson and others of that period.
The first Forest Cat was exhibited at a show in Oslo, Norway. With World War II, the breed came close to extinction. Interbreeding with Norway's short haired domestic cat (the Hauskatt) threatened it. It wasn't until the 1970s that cat fanciers of Norway started a serious breeding program to preserve the Norwegian Forest Cat. It wasn't until the mid 1990s when they were actually recognized as a breed in the US.
Physical Characteristics & General Attributes
The Norwegian Forest Cat has an insulated or waterproof double coat varying in length depending on the time of year. They have longer, coarse guard hairs over a dense undercoat. The cat has spring 'molting,' and fall shedding. Thorough combing is necessary or their hair gets on everything. I can personally attest to this. That includes your food and mouth. Just think about the weather in Norway. How would this cat adapt to it?
The "bib" begins with a short collar at the neck, "mutton chops" on the side and a full frontal ruff, bushy tail, rear britches covering the hind legs, and tufted paws for the region bordering the Arctic. Bird has been thinning out hair over the years, but he was very much a fine specimen of hair for quite some time. They come in many colors, from pure white to deepest coal black, with every possible coat pattern and color combination in between, with the exception of the color-point colors as seen in the Siamese or Persian-Himalayan, such as seal point or chocolate point.
The head has an inverted triangle shape, pointed at the chin and then widening on each side up toward the medium to large ears, which are heavily tufted. Large, almond-shaped eyes are green, gold or copper, although white cats may have blue eyes or odd eyes (one blue eye and one eye of another color). The head from brow to end of nose is straight as seen from the side. The moderately long body looks powerful, with its broad chest and heavily muscled thighs. Large round paws have tufts of fur between the toes. The bushy tail is as long as the body.
Personality and Activities
Wegies are homebodies and enjoy the company of other pets and their people family. Bird follows me all over, as well as a friend he likes that walks over here sometimes. Bird will walk almost all the way to his home. He is also what I call a brat, because Wegies set the terms of their interaction. They decide when they will be on your lap or even just go on their own way. Bird also insists on being near me or on me, on my chair, bed, or computer keys. He insists on being a bull and getting his way.
Be sure you have a scratching post and are ready for some bursts of energy. Bird is funny because when he is done using the litter box, he gets a funny expression on his face then starts running. He will run from the bathroom into the living room, then grab another cat or toy to play with. It is like a celebration. He will do this at random times and will just decide to roll around for no reason then jump up and run again. Since his hip has been bugging him, he does not get too rambunctious any more. They are not, however, real active cats. They will also nap a lot when and where they want to. Bird loves to go out back and find a spot with grass and weeds to lay down and nap.
They are fine indoors as long as they have plenty of toys, plenty of personal contact, and views of the outdoors. Bird will sit in a window or at the screen door and watch outside intently. Sometimes he will sit just outside the door and stare inside or out toward the roadway. I can open the door and he will just sit there, or stare at me. They are also somewhat sensitive and respond to being chastised, so take it easy with them. I know that a firm voice will make Bird pay attention and know he is in trouble for something. They are very intelligent and adapt very well to most situations. This also means Bird will find a workaround for anything he wants but is restricted from.
They are athletic, and explore. They want to know what everything is. Bird even runs to see what I am eating and has to smell everything. He may even taste it to be sure what it is. They like high places, such as when Bird got stuck in trees. Be sure you have a very tall cat tree inside. They remain playful as they get older. Bird is sweet and friendly, and loyal. When he doesn't have something pressing taking his attention, he has to climb up on me and have attention until he falls asleep.
They don't have much reaction to things, as they are ready to serve. Bird adapts well to people that come in and out here, and is very quiet. When he wants something, though, he can be a pest. He doesn't get loud, just persistent. He also knows how to knock (yes, knock) on the door to go in or out. They purr a lot and easily. All I have to do is give him some attention and here comes the boat motor. He can be outgoing when he wants to, but is also friendly. They love everyone unconditionally, not just one. This explains why he forgave me for not paying attention to him for so long. It is as if that never happened.
The Norwegian Forest Cat is a perfect choice for families with children and cat-friendly dogs. They love attention they receive from children who treat them politely and with respect, and won't mind playing dress-up or going for a ride in a baby buggy. I believe this is why the neighbor wanted him for the granddaughter. Wegies can live with other cats (as Bird does here) and cat-friendly dogs, thanks to his amiable disposition.
Their Health and General Care
Norwegian Forest Cats are generally healthy, with a long life span of 14 to 16 years. Watch for Glycogen Storage Disease IV, a rare heritable condition that affects metabolism of glucose. Most kittens with the disease are stillborn or die within a few hours of birth, but occasionally a kitten will not show signs until about 5 months of age and usually die within a few months. A DNA test is available that can identify affected and carrier cats.
Also watch for Polycystic kidney disease, a genetic condition that progressively destroys the kidneys. No DNA test for the disease is available for Norwegian Forest Cats, but the disease can be detected through ultrasound as early as 10 months of age. They can also be affected by Retinal dysplasia, an eye defect that causes spots on the retina but does not worsen the cat's vision. I have noticed Bird has become a bit slow to acknowledge something he might see.
If you run across tangles while brushing him, work them out gently so you don't hurt the cat. I found one on Bird's stomach and he got mad when I tried to cut it out. Brush often enough to prevent those. A bath is rarely necessary, and with the Wegie's practically waterproof coat, it can be very difficult to get him wet enough for a bath. You can see in the picture shown earlier that you need to really work to get him wet enough to wash.
Keep the litter box spotlessly clean. Like all cats, Wegies are very particular about bathroom hygiene. A clean litter box will also help to keep their fur clean. Bird is very picky about the litter box. If I do not clean it morning and night, he will not use it. I also top it off with with a powdered deodorant that all my cats like. I have two that will wait for me to finish then I have to put the powder on before they get in it.
One thing I find often is that many people tell me what a gorgeous cat he is and that they wish they had one like that. That is also the problem I had with that neighbor. You should CHIP your cat, put identification on it, and better yet, keep him indoors. Because of his stubborn nature, he will get a habit that may include using a neighbor's yard as a restroom. This can cause problems with them.
Bird is a character, a brat, a pig, a lovey, and a boss. He shows his love, and his needs. He is quiet but bullish and knows his name well. Every time I call him he looks at me and that makes my heart melt knowing that he respects me that way.
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One thing that touches me about Bird is that he remembers both of my daughters well. When they come here, he is happy to greet them and wants to be near them. It is obviously love and recognition. My daughters get a kick out of his attention to them and love the fact that he greets them and shows them he cares.
The life of Bird would be one of pain and scavenging, sickness, injury, and loneliness. His life in the wild may have impacted the environment through capture of birds, lizards, and other beneficial critters. He probably would have had more kittens, adding to the feral community, and maybe succumb to predators such as a falcon or coyote. It is sure that he would not have had such a loving and warm life. He would have missed out on friendship, companions, family, and a blessed life. Even though he knew the pain of the loss of a friend, he has had so many positive experiences with his family of other cats.
On the other hand, I would have missed out on the love of a grateful soul, the fun and pleasure of his playful nature, smiles as a brat touched our souls. The attention and care he gives, wanting to show his pleasure and concern for my pain and needs. His insistence on touching, prodding, and nudging with his head, saying he loves me and wants to be with me. The comfort and ease he provides me in times of trouble and pain. He is a magical influence, an anchor for emotion, and unconditionally watching over me and protecting our home. He is a wonder, and fate brought us together. We are both so lucky to have each other.
The fact that I found Bird in such an unlikely place, it was fate and meant to be for both of us. His faithfulness, love, and friendship are awesome. I know he appreciates what I do for him, and wants to please me. He reacts to me, follows my cues, and is a good friend. He sleeps with me, on me, near me, and above me, all showing his devotion. I have to believe he knows he would have had a hard life, and that his opportunity here was a life saver. Thank you, Bird.
He has enriched the lives of myself and my family, as well as those around that love him as well and see him when they come. I have one neighbor that lost his cat and comes to play with Bird to get his "cat fix" when he is lonely. Bird loves him to pieces and tries to follow him home. We got through the problems of other neighbors and continue the good fight. His losses in life have certainly caused him pain, but he knows he is loved and has a true family.
He really did make me a lover of cats more than I was before. I always had to have dogs, but now I surround myself with wonderful cats with their love and attention that help me through my day. They help with my stress and life issues. They can make me feel good after anything, and lift my spirits when I need it. They know when I need them, and even give me so much even when things are going well.
I love my cats, my cats love me, and we are all lucky to have each other. Now you know when a Cat is a Bird.


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Iranians living in the capital city of Tehran criticised government plans to block the social media service Instagram on Thursday.
«I think it will backfire, as did their policies towards many other applications in the past. Because everybody is using VPNs and proxies to access the blocked apps. And people are sure to do so for Instagram,» said one local.
Twitter, Facebook, Youtube and the... Еще instant messaging service Telegram are all already banned in Iran but many citizens reportedly circumvent blocking through the use of VPNs and proxy services, and many locals agreed that this would only be repeated in the event of Instagram being banned.
Others criticised the proposed ban for its potential economic impact, with one resident expressing their belief that «blocking Instagram is a really bad idea, because many jobs have been created based on this app. Many people are making a living from it.»
Iran's National Cyberspace Council reportedly approved measures to block the image sharing service on Wednesday, although a timetable for the move has yet to be announced officially.
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I took a week off of responding to the daily prompts. But today I'm back.
I just made it through a very busy week and weekend. It feels good to make it to Monday. My wife and I are off today. I have therapy in a little less than an hour. And I have some time today that I'll be able to spend doing whatever I want.
My brain is all over the place right now. It's hard for me to focus. Probably a result of both not writing for a week and having a busier than normal week. So maybe I'll just write in short bursts the things that are rapid-firing in my brain right now:
I've only had two therapy sessions thus far. One of the hardest things for me is trying to figure out beforehand what I want to talk about in the hour of therapy. I know this isn't cheap and I am only going every other week, so I want my time to count. I don't want therapy to be a time where I just stroke my ego in some sort of self-serving, look how good I am at reflecting about myself, kind of way. I want to get into the dirt. I want to get the the point where I'm brutally honest with myself about my shortcomings, flaws, and weaknesses. So far we haven't done much of that. Today I might bring this up.
Yesterday was Easter and I didn't go to church. This is because I don't have a church home anymore, and that makes me sad. I feel religiously homeless. The local church has been such a huge part of my life over the years, and not having one here while working at Boys Town is really starting to wear on my soul.
I'm tired of the cold weather. It's the second day of April and looking at the future forecast, I don't see a warm day coming anytime soon. I'm so ready to get on my bike again or grab my backpack and go out to a state park somewhere and just spend the day in nature. I feel like my body needs it.
If I can't find a church home, I may as well dwell with the Divine in his temple. I guess I have a deep desire to get down in the dirt both psychologically and physically.
The sky is grey again today.
I woke up feeling refreshed, though. Not radiant, but refreshed.
This is somewhat surprising considering my kids keep getting up at around 5:30.
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MASERU – The Lesotho Congress for Democracy (LCD) leader, Mothetjoa Metsing, says he is sorry that he was part of a government that deeply hurt Professor Nqosa Mahao.
Metsing was speaking a debating session organised by the Transformation Resource Centre (TRC) in Maseru last Friday.
"Professor (Nqosa Mahao) you were one of the people who was hurt by the process therefore I am asking for your forgiveness," Metsing said.
Professor Mahao, who now leads a faction of the All Basotho Convention (ABC) party, has in the past accused Metsing and former Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili of masterminding the assassination of his brother, Lt Gen Maaparankoe Maho, by some soldiers in June 2015.
Metsing was the deputy premier at the time of Mahao's killing. There was also a general perception that Metsing held a huge sway within the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) then under the command of Lt Gen Tlali Kamoli.
Metsing's deputy in the LCD, Tšeliso Mokhosi, was the Defence Minister.
This was the first time that Metsing had expressed regret at the killing of Mahao.
Professor Mahao did not refer to Metsing's apology when he spoke at the session.
The Mahao family are suing Mosisili, Mokhosi and Lt Gen Kamoli in their personal capacities over the killing of their son.
Metsing said he was part of a government that had enraged many people and they need a forum where they will be able to tell the truth and plead for forgiveness.
He said the issue of political stability in Lesotho was so huge that it could only be addressed effectively by a Government of National Unity (GNU).
Metsing said Lesotho needs a Truth and Reconciliation Commission too because since 1970 some people were hurt but those issues were never addressed.
He said there is no need to say Basotho who are members of congress parties and those who belong to national parties cannot unite just as oil and water cannot mix.
"Lesotho is one country and Basotho are one," he said.
He said there are soldiers who are in prison who are accused of perpetrating crimes but other soldiers who committed similar crimes were now at the helm of the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF).
"Such issues also need to be addressed," he said, arguing that only a GNU can resolve these issues.
He said a GNU can also be a transitional government.
Metsing said they are glad that the Movement for Economic Change (MEC) also wants a transitional government that will lead the nation to the reforms, although it does not specifically call it a GNU.
The LCD is the only party that has come out openly in its push for a GNU.
Metsing said some people want to perceive the GNU as an LCD 'thing' "but it came a long way".
He said the 2012 coalition government was done just to dethrone the then premier Pakalitha Mosisili while the current one only wanted to replace the seven-party coalition government, still led by Mosisili.
He argued that the GNU should have a clear focus of things that should be prioritised instead of just being used as a tool to replace governments.
Metsing said a GNU happens when there is an understanding that some issues could not be resolved easily and also when there is a crisis in the country.
He said in a GNU, the government will just continue its work without elections taking place until the crisis is over or what is needed is achieved.
"The LCD agrees with the idea of a GNU but it should have consensus," Metsing said.
He said in 2015 it was realized that party conflicts always affected government affairs.
"To solve the crisis we need a GNU as it will be more relevant and understood through debates and dialogue," Metsing said.
Metsing said with a GNU in place it would be easy to review the country's security institutions and deal with their problems once and for all.
And the GNU has to be ad hoc and be able to address the crisis because right now we are sitting on a time-bomb.
The deputy leader of the All Basotho Convention (ABC), Professor Nqosa Mahao, said he could engage the topic of a GNU and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) each as a stand-alone topic.
"We need platforms to discuss such issues at length," he said.
Prof Mahao said Lesotho is battling a socio-economic crisis which has deepened over the years.
He said the other problem was leadership, saying "Lesotho does not have leaders that focus on long termism but on short termism".
"Lesotho lacks visionary leadership," Prof Mahao said.
He said the political systems and structures made in the last 30 years are at the heart of the socio-economic challenges.
Prof Mahao said in the 1990's there was structural adjustment where the country dispensed with the parastatals that it had.
"We had to throw people into the streets," he said.
He said the funds that were supposed to be saved went into enhancing the political elites.
Prof Mahao said the current ministers' salaries are way too much compared with those in the past.
He said in 1966 Parliament had 60 members and after Maseru was torched, the number was increased from 65 to 120.
"Our Cabinet is the biggest per capita," he said.
He said three percent of the national budget is reserved to pay salaries and other commitments for 153 people being MPs, senators and ministers.
Prof Mahao said what triggers socio-economic crisis is the fact that politicians and those close to them aggregated the opportunities and funds and that is why job opportunities are scarce in the country.
He said the crisis is politically driven because politicians marginalize everyone else.
He said in this country alone, "only the political industry and traditional Sesotho beer grow because of lack of control".
"Parties collapse because of poor governance and they also break away because that creates an economy for politicians alone," he said.
"This is because after forming a party, one gets money."
He said party leaders create wealth for themselves through entering parliament via proportional representation.
Prof Mahao said a grand coalition and the GNU could also be an option as the Constitution allows it.
He said reforms are not a big deal as it is a simple review of the Constitution and other laws.
He said reforms are simple and could be done without even making a lot of noise that is done now.
The Movement for Economic Change (MEC) deputy leader, Tšepang Tšita-Mosena, said they want a transitional government.
She said they are not happy with a GNU as it will remove the opposition which makes those in government accountable.
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It was rumoured and now it's real: Elden Ring is the next PlayStation 4 game from acclaimed Japanese developer From Software – and it's being helmed by Bloodborne director Hidetaka Miyazaki and, incredibly, Game of Thrones writer George R.R. Martin. It'll likely be officially unveiled duri
E3 2019 Cyberpunk 2077 PS4 Packaging Appears to Leak
Includes a bunch of bonus goodies
Turns out this author does get things wrong from time to time. Regardless of what CD Projekt RED has been saying, we didn't actually expect Cyberpunk 2077 to release on the PlayStation 4 – at least not before the PlayStation 5 had established itself anyway. But between this leaked product packaging and a...
News Shenmue III Showcases Whack-a-Mole, Forklifts in Demo Pod Trailer
Let's get sweaty
This is so surreal, folks. We've waited almost two decades for the successor to Shenmue II, and it's finally right around the corner. Yes, the long-anticipated Shenmue III may have incurred a small delay this week, but all-new footage taken from a PlayStation 4 demo pod in a Walmart store looks every inch the successor we've...
News The New Darksiders Game Is a Diablo-Style Action RPG
On the side
Update: It's true, the new Darksiders game, Darksiders Genesis, appears to be a top-down action RPG. Here's the teaser trailer to prove it: Original story: The development of a new Darksiders game was outed last week when the project popped up on an E3 streaming schedule. The title would apparently be taking the series in a...
News Zombie Army 4: Dead War Ready to Rot E3 2019
Shuffles out of Amazon Spain
Rebellion's previously teased "major unannounced title" has leaked ahead of the PC Gaming Show press conference where it was poised to make its debut. Zombie Army 4: Dead War has been spotted on Amazon Spain with two PlayStation 4 product pages: one for a standard Blu-ray copy and the other for some kind of...
News Destiny 2: Shadowkeep Leaks Ahead of Tomorrow's Reveal
We're returning to the moon
Another day brings with it another leak, and this time it's the turn of Destiny 2 to accidentally reveal what the team at Bungie has been working on for the past couple of months. Shadowkeep is the name of this year's major expansion, and it sees Guardians returning to the moon. The Hive appear to once again be the main...
News New Darksiders Game to Go in a Different Direction
Reveal at E3 2019, apparently
You'll know E3 2019 is right around the corner when we start using the 'Leaks' and 'Rumours' article tags with regularity. Case in point: a new Darksiders game has just been "announced". At least we think so, anyway. The title's going to be part of a panel at Geoff Keighley's E3 Coliseum, and it will take...
News New Ubisoft Title Roller Champions Seemingly Leaked Online Ahead of E3
Roll up, roll up
The weeks leading up to E3 tend to be littered with leaks, and it seems this year is no different. A new IP from Ubisoft has been popping up online over the last few days, and there's too much evidence mounting up to call it a fake at this stage. Something called Roller Champions has been outed, and it's highly likely to make an...
Rumour Ghost Recon: Breakpoint Leaks Ahead of Its Official Announcement
Couldn't ghost that one
Bloody hell, video game companies must hate when this happens. Just 24 hours before its official reveal, Ghost Recon: Breakpoint has supposedly leaked. As caught by eagle-eyed Reddit user jrmywl30, an image of the title's collector's edition popped up online before it was quickly taken down. Admittedly, there's not that...
News The First Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Artwork Has Leaked Online
It's a trap!
A big game reveal is about to happen, so of course there's a leak. It's just part of the cycle. Tomorrow, Respawn Entertainment's Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order will get its big gameplay debut during Star Wars Celebration, but the first official artwork for the game has emerged online a little early. A now-removed Amazon listing for a...
News Borderlands 3 Release Date All But Confirmed Thanks to Early YouTube Ad
Box art also revealed
On April Fools Day at the start of this week, a tweet from the official Borderlands Twitter account seemingly announced a 13th September 2019 release date for Borderlands 3. It was quickly deleted, and with Randy Pitchford and his crew stating more details would come on 3rd April, it appeared to be the real deal. Now, a...
News The Outer Worlds Release Date Seemingly Leaked on Steam Page
Not lightyears away
Obsidian's open world sci-fi RPG The Outer Worlds is shaping up nicely, and it's marked for release this year. We're quite looking forward to it, and luckily, it shouldn't be too long before we can all get our hands on this new game from the creators of the original Fallout titles. In fact, according to a now-removed release...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Season Pass 2 Leaked, Launches This Week, Includes Jiren, Videl, Super Broly, Gogeta Blue
And there it is
Oh dear, Bandai Namco. The Dragon Ball FighterZ World Tour finals are happening right now (at the time of writing), and someone's only gone and leaked the big announcement early. A trailer for the second season pass of Dragon Ball FighterZ was uploaded to YouTube and then swiftly removed -- but not before all the necessary...
News Jump Force Characters Accidentally Leaked Via Advertisements
Here comes a new challenger
Bandai Namco's brand new brawler is currently playable on the PlayStation 4, and you can find out all about Jump Force's open beta dates and times through the link. It seems that a couple of new characters have leaked courtesy of social media ads, however, with new promotional art showcasing Jotaro Kujo from JoJo's...
News Kingdom Hearts III Copies Hit the Streets a Month Before Release
Taking the Mickey
You may want to be careful out there Kingdom Hearts fans: copies of the long-awaited third instalment in the series have leaked – over a month prior to the sequel's launch. Kingdom Hearts III videos are already being uploaded and shared around the web after an errant copy of the full-game found its way into one lucky player's...
News Far Cry: New Dawn's Cover Art Leaks Ahead of Reveal
Feel the RAGE
A new Far Cry game will be announced during The Game Awards 2018 later today, and here's your very first look at it. The box – which boasts the name Far Cry: New Dawn – shows two ladies sat on a sofa, while a man chained to the roof of a car screams out for help. One of the women appears to be wearing roller skate pads, while the...
News Looks Like Fortnite's Big Game Awards Announcement Has Been Leaked
It seems that almost nobody in the games industry can keep a secret these days. Epic Games had planned to make some sort of announcement regarding its smash hit battle royale shooter, Fortnite, at The Game Awards 2018. While the start of season 7 is still set for 6th December, lining up rather nicely with Geoff Keighley's show, a bigger...
News November PS Plus Games Seemingly Outed by Official PlayStation Website
October's selection of PS Plus titles has just recently been made available for download, but it appears someone at Sony is far more excited about next month's lineup. At the time of writing, the page for PlayStation Plus on the official website
News Footage of Telltale's Cancelled Stranger Things Game Leaks
Curiosity voyage
It's now common knowledge that Telltale Games was working on an adaptation of Netflix's Stranger Things, but with the studio gutted and the aforementioned project binned, footage is beginning to leak. PCGamesN found a bunch of short videos of early concepts, and you can find them through the link.
News Cervantes Reveal Trailer Leaks Ahead of Official Reveal in SoulCalibur VI
We've already had two SoulCalibur VI characters leak earlier in the month -- both Raphael and Cervantes have been outed thanks to a cheeky screenshot. The latter now has a trailer, but that's been leaked ahead of time too. The video isn't of the...
News Cervantes and Raphael Leaked for SoulCalibur VI
Arr, we've got a leak
Whoops! Two more SoulCalibur VI characters have been leaked ahead of their official reveal. Mainstay baddie Cervantes and sinister swordsman Raphael were actually playable at a recent event, meaning that someone at Bandai Namco has made a huge mistake. Footage of said fighters has been removed from around the 'net, but you can...
News Devil May Cry 5 Opening Scenes Leaked
Early spoilers are out there
It's not even near its release date and leaked Devil May Cry 5 scenes are already loose on the internet. While the original recording of said scenes has been taken down, this didn't stop speedy users reposting the video around the web. Via Rezoura's YouTube channel, the video showcases some...
News Leaked FIFA 19 Gameplay Looks a Lot Like FIFA
Who'd have thunk
Around ten minutes of FIFA 19 gameplay has hit the 'net via Reddit, showcasing a Europa League match between Manchester City and Manchester United. They must have been booted out of the Champions League early? Unsurprisingly the gameplay looks very... FIFA. There are some of those new animations on display, though, an
News Voice Actor May Have Outed the Mystery Villain in Spider-Man PS4
Sony ended its E3 2018 press conference with a lengthy new trailer for Spider-Man, introducing us to not one but four new adversaries: Electro, Rhino, Scorpion, and Vulture. They join Mr Negative in the game's roster of baddies, with a mysterious figure looming over Spidey in the final shot. Who could it be? Well, one voice actor may have...
Rumour Hitman 2 Level Locations Leaked
Murder map
Part of what made IO Interactive's previous Hitman title so compelling was its mission locations. The episodic assassination adventure saw Agent 47 traveling the globe in order to carry out his contracts, providing a nice variety of environments to explore. If a recent leak is to be believed, Hitman 2 is set to feature a similarly diverse...
E3 2018 Assassin's Creed Odyssey Will Indeed Launch This Year, Other Details Leaked
Here we go
Good lord, someone stop the leaks! Ubisoft's press conference is just under an hour away at the time of writing, but that hasn't stopped the release date for Assassin's Creed Odyssey from squeezing out early. According to a leaked developer blog post (whoops!), Odyssey will launch on the 5th October, 2018. So yes, Ubisoft is releasing...
Rumour Fist of the North Star Shooting West on PS4, Leaked by Amazon
The stars align
Well, it looks like Fist of the North Star is heading West, if a supposed Amazon leak is to be believed. According to the online retailer, it'll be called Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise outside of Japan. Decent subtitle, to be honest. Given that the leak has popped up during E3, it's probably safe to assume that an...
E3 2018 Leaked Just Cause 4 Screenshots Prove It's Definitely Happening
Rico's back
Typical. Just when you wanted a reasonably quiet Sunday ahead of the inevitable E3 rush, leaks happen all over the place. This time, Just Cause 4 screenshots have poured onto the internet, confirming that Rico Rodriguez's next adventure is definitely happening. Honestly, the screenshots don't tell us much. It's open world, there are...
E3 2018 Huge Amount of Assassin's Creed Odyssey Screenshots Leak Ahead of Ubisoft Presser
So many details
Wow, this is a pretty big leak. A whole slew of screenshots from Assassin's Creed Odyssey have appeared online, showcasing the game's world, menus, parts of the map, boat sailing, combat, dialogue options, and the face of the title's protagonist. Going by the pics, you'll once again have control over an avian ally who's able to...
E3 2018 New Splinter Cell Looks Like a Lock as E3 Leak Proves 100% Accurate So Far
Sam fishing
A new Splinter Cell announcement is all but guaranteed for E3 2018 at this point. How so? Well, around a month ago, Walmart Canada supposedly leaked a whole bunch of secret PlayStation 4 titles. The leak included the likes of RAGE 2 and Assassin's Creed Odyssey, both of which were officially announced not long after. It also fe
E3 2018 Now Just Cause 4 Has Leaked Via Steam Advert
Leaky valve
That Walmart Canada leak continues to deliver. The enormous outage of unannounced games, which has been legitimised by the subsequent reveals of RAGE 2 and Assassin's Creed Odyssey, had Just Cause 4 among its listings, and it looks like it's about to be made official. In the above tweet, you'll b
News Popular Sony E3 'Leak' Is Utter Nonsense
Here we go again
E3 2018 is mere days away, and as is the case every year, "leaked" documents are doing the rounds on the internet. But there's one in particular that we've seen covered on numerous websites as if it actually carries some weight. We're not quite sure where it originated, but it doesn't really matter when it's clearly nonsense to...
News Assassin's Creed Odyssey Leaked Via Collectible Keychain
Direct sequel to Origins?
A photograph of a keyring has outed Ubisoft's next Assassin's Creed entry. Picked up by Jeux-Video, the next game in the series will be named Assassin's Creed Odyssey. Judging by the trinket in the picture, it looks as though we'll be heading to ancient Rome or Greece in the next adventure. This lines up with how...
News Walmart Strikes Again, Team Sonic Racing Leaked Via Product Page
Oops, I did it again
Oh, Walmart. You're not having the best of luck when it comes to games, are you? Following on from the huge Walmart Canada leak that seemingly outed several unnanounced games - including RAGE 2, which
News RAGE 2 Teaser Leaks Online Ahead of Official Announcement
Bethesda must be raging
We learned late last week that RAGE 2 would be officially revealed today, but it seems that the short teaser trailer has made its way online ahead of schedule. Initially uploaded to YouTube, it has since been taken down, but that didn't stop several people from creating mirrors. You can watch the video in the below tweet...
Rumour Walmart Canada May Have Just Leaked a Bunch of Surprise PS4 Games Before E3
E3's come early
As is always the case with retailer listings, we urge caution before fully committing to this supposed leak, but if this turns out to be accurate, then we have have just stumbled upon a goldmine. Thanks to the eagle-eyed Wario64, we now know that Walmart Canada has a page that features listings for PlayStation 4 games that are...
News Shadow of the Tomb Raider Cinematic Trailer Leaked
Yesterday we saw Shadow of the Tomb Raider's pre-order options, box art, and screenshots ahead of the game's official unveiling, and today we also have the trailer, which has appeared early thanks to Microsoft. You can watch said trailer through here, and it's a mood-setting CG piece. It looks pretty great from where we're sitting. It seems...
News Shadow of the Tomb Raider Art and Assets Leak
Lara Croft looks different again
Shadow of the Tomb Raider was revealed to the media at a swanky London venue earlier today, but you'll need to wait until tomorrow to see all of the goods. Or at least, that's what Square Enix was hoping – the Internet has other ideas. In traditional fashion, practically everything has leaked, so enjoy these...
News SEGA Genesis Collection Turns Back Time in May on PS4
Mega Drive
SEGA's seemingly prepping a compilation of Genesis (or Mega Drive, to the rest of us) compilation for the PlayStation 4, after a trailer leaked from the publisher's press site. The video hints at various classics, like Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage, and ToeJam & Earl. It concludes with a 29th May release date, but no other...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's Stupid Logo Leaked in the Unlikeliest Place
Slam dunk
Considering it's not officially announced yet, we were surprised to see Houston Rockets hotshot James Harden dressed in camouflage and sporting a Call of Duty: Black Ops IIII (more on that later) cap while en route to an NBA game against Oklahoma City Thunder overnight. Fans picked up on the similarities to Call of Duty: Black Ops 3's...
News Surprise! Yakuza: Kiwami 2 Is in the Works for PS4 Using Yakuza 6's Engine
This dragon doesn't sleep
Only a few days out from Yakuza: Kiwami's Western release, a leak has revealed that Yakuza: Kiwami 2 is in the works over at SEGA. As its name suggests, this is a full remake of Yakuza 2, which originally launched on the PlayStation 2 back in 2006. The remake will use the development team's new dragon engine -- that's...


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Fatboys the Burger Bar, as its name indicates, is a burger bar located on Orchard Road by Dhoby Ghaut MRT with many different outlets spread across the island for convenience and a presence established in Malaysia and China as well. This venue has a cozy diner style look and feel and features a variety of burgers. It even allows you to byob (build your own burger) in order to cater to specific tastes. They claim that you can create up to 4,400 burger combinations. This is definitely the place to come if you wish to have full control of your plate.
Overwhelmed by their menu and the many choices of burgers along with the option to create your own, I went with what is usually considered the safest – one of their signature burgers. I chose The Wimpy, which is a single version of their famous Fat Basterd. Priced at 15$ SGD, it comes with a side of fries and you can choose your meat (beef, lamb or pork), which comes served medium well unless instructed otherwise. I went with the beef of course and requested my meat to be well done as I always do.
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The tender meat and the homemade sauce made this burger one that I would try again, but the double sized version instead. I will definitely come back and enjoy another burger here. My rating for is 4/5.


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How long will wine keep once the bottle has been opened? This may be the one wine question I hear most often; and the short answer, I'm afraid, is, "not very long." Wine, like fresh fruit, is perishable, and air is its enemy. Once you've taken out the cork and exposed the liquid to oxygen, it ...
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