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Archive for February, 2011
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Feb 22 2011
Crossed SignalsPosted by Lawrence Dillon in Uncategorized
Because I have a healthy fear of writer's block, I have a lot of different approaches to composing. In other words, instead of having one set way of beginning a new work, I have lots of options. If one isn't working, I turn to another, and another, and another. Some pieces commence at the piano, some with pencil and paper, some on the laptop.
It can become confusing, though.
Has this ever happened to you? I'm sitting at the piano, trying to find the right combination of notes or gestures to get what I'm after. Suddenly, it's there, I've got it. What's my next impulse?
Hit save.
Where did Mr. Steinway hide that key, anyway?
Feb 18 2011
Stealth FlutePosted by Lawrence Dillon in Uncategorized
Ni Hao, Taipei – next Thursday night my Devotion for flute and strings will have its Asian premiere at Shih Chien University. My Chinese is non-existent, so I have to express appreciation by way of my usual, subpar English.
Chinese and the Romance languages have such differing organizational principles I'm astonished by the people who manage to master both. Even simply making oneself understood in both languages is a marvelous achievement.
Despite my respect, though, I can't help being amused by some of the translations one comes across. Besides Devotion, the program will also include Saint-Saëns's Une flûte invisible, given in its English incarnation, courtesy of Google, as Stealth Flute.
You can hear a sample of Devotion here, played by Ransom Wilson and the Borromeo String Quartet.
Feb 14 2011
Loving itPosted by Lawrence Dillon in Uncategorized
Here's a little valentine to my composition students – we're having an outstanding year. Check out the slate of performances and recording sessions these young composers are having between now and April.
Yes, you read that right: one of these guys is getting five performances of an orchestra piece, two recording sessions and a professional premiere. Of course, these students get other performances I don't even hear about. In addition, we'll have visits from guest composers David Maslanka and David Smooke, as well as a few other department seminars, performances and new music events.
Then things will really get rolling when the calendar turns over to May.
Feb 10 2011
you know you are a composer when…Posted by Lawrence Dillon in Uncategorized
In 1987, still pretty fresh from grad school, I landed a great job at a wonderful institution – the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. It's one of many events in my life that I look back on in wonder at my good fortune. In so many ways, it's worked out to be the perfect situation for me. Great students to challenge and inspire me. Outstanding colleagues who are always enthusiastic about playing my music.
I've had just about every role here possible: teacher, ensemble director, administrator, resident composer – I was even Interim Dean one year.
So I have to admit to being a bit taken aback by what happened the other day. I was walking down the hallway to my Counterpoint class when a student asked me, "Sir, can I help you find something?"
Could I really have looked that lost? I suppose that means I really am a composer – walking down a corridor I've been walking down since before that student was born, sporting that dazed, outer-space look in my eye that composers get when they are just being themselves.
On a related note (since all notes are related), English critic Jonathan Woolf has weighed in on my latest CD, Bridge's release of four of my quartets. And though I can't promise to find my way to my own kitchen, I can help you find the review:
Feb 06 2011
The Place for PityPosted by Lawrence Dillon in Uncategorized
Rehearsals have begun for Shadow on the Sun. For the majority of time I spent working on it, I had in mind a tempo of quarter equals 108-112 for the main body of the piece. Then, as I was finishing it up, I suddenly felt sorry for the lower brass, who had an awful lot of 16th notes to project for that tempo, and I adjusted to quarter = 104.
Right before the first rehearsal, I got an email from the conductor, Michael Dodds, asking if 104 might be a tad slow for the piece. I conceded that it might.
I showed up for the second rehearsal and, indeed, 104 was painfully slow. I gave the thumbs up for the faster tempo, and immediately the music came to life.
One of these days I will finally stop letting other considerations distract me from the importance of having exactly the right tempo.
There just doesn't seem to be any place for pity in the creative process.
Feb 02 2011
Milton B.Posted by Lawrence Dillon in Uncategorized
Besides having one of the coolest names in American Music, Milton Babbitt had the rare privilege and responsibility of defining an entire musical culture. Somebody had to be Milton Babbitt, and nobody could have been better qualified.
Since he passed away last weekend there have been numerous postings from former students and colleagues attesting to his legacy. I'm numbered among the many who had frequent interactions with him over a period of about five years – I didn't study with him privately, but his larger-than-life personality, reputation, intelligence, physical features and booming basso extended his circle far beyond that of most teachers.
Babbitt possessed a quick wit and a shocking frankness. He could also be astonishingly warm: those of us who knew him as a teacher were as much in awe of his devotion to us as we were of his accomplishments.
Milton was also justly celebrated, I suppose, for his convoluted manner of speaking and writing, juggling subjects and multiple countersubjects in a single sentence. But that wasn't the way I experienced him. I knew him as a brilliant aphorist, the source of pithy, acerbic summations intoned with a melodious charm that elicited uncomfortable chuckles from the students circling him in the hallway, as we tried to sort out the proportions of humor and seriousness contained within. Two that I recall off the top of my head that seem somehow emblematic:
And then the elevator light would ding, and he'd be gone.

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Diary Of A Madman
By Chris Pine
Jets Insider.com Staff Writer
September 23rd, 2003
12:59pm: Welcome to Casa De Pine. In attendance is Buddy the Bassett Hound, Ken my roommate and fellow Jet fan, his girlfriend Nicole who does not understand the game of football and myself. Ken and I have decided to do a shot of vodka for every score the Jets have or turnover they force. We learned a few weeks ago from my Russian friend Sasha how to drink vodka like a Russian. It involves some bizarre tantric-like breathing and pickles. That is really all I can say about that. 1:01pm: So I am missing the kickoff because I am now cleaning up a rat corpse that my dog Buddy found. Here is the scene: Buddy has the rodent cornered. Ken is laying down traps, and I have bright yellow rubber gloves on and two paper plates in hand; terrified to actually touch the thing. Welcome to city life Mr. Pine.
1:07pm: Finally we are ready for football. Pizza and wings are spread out before us along with some chilled Vodka just begging to be consumed. I hope I can write something coherent by the time this game is over. Doug Brien hits a 41-yard field goal and Ken and I do celebratory shot number one of vodka. Score is 3-0 Jets.
1:15pm: Can the Jets stop Mr. Nobody Kevin Faulk? Just curious. I mean maybe he could rush for I dont know 150 yards today? Maybe?
1:19pm: Shaun Ellis gets a sack and shows signs that he has finally figured out how to play in the NFL. So far so good from our overshadowed defensive end this season.
1:23pm: They are playing that Visa commercial with Summer Wind by Frank Sinatra, which just makes me yearn for the playoffs I cant wait! I digress
1:30pm: I dont think anyone sells the play fake better than Tom Brady, even the cameramen get fooled by it. I keep watching the running back as Brady lofts the ball up. Amazing. What I dont like about Brady: his helmet. What is with that? I mean it looks two sizes too short. Why is there all that space from the nape of his neck to the base of the helmet?
1:37pm: How can anyone not love those Gatorade commercials with Keith Jackson. Just awesome
1:39pm: There is nothing more annoying than you team committing a penalty on a thirds and goal situation. Really appreciate the offsides call. Thanks. We are lucky Brady overthrew Brown in the endzone.
1:43pm: Why would Chris Baker fair catch a kick off? I am sure he has no idea what he is doing.
1:46pm: What an amazing pass by Vinny to Conway on the sideline. Vinny looks like he isnt even trying. Meanwhile Curtis Martin is averaging 2 yards a carry. I dont know what hurts more: the fact that Martin is on my favorite team or the fact that he is on my fantasy team.
1:47pm: Why are the Jets faking a field goal? If they just kick it they tie the game. What are they doing? I dont understand oh no! Mawae!!! WTF!!!!!! (For the uninformed WTF mean what the f!@#.
1:51pm: What an unbelievable hit made on Curtis. His legs just flopped up in the air. Amazing.
2:00pm: As Doug Brien hits another field goal we do shot number two of the vodka. A dozen wings have been consumed and I feel great! The Score is now 6-6.
2:04pm: We do our third shot of Vodka to show Nicole what the whole pickle thing is about.
2:05pm: A historic moment in Jets history: they stuffed a run play for the first time this season.
2:09pm: What an arm on David Carr. The highlight showed this amazing pass. Mark my words. In five years he will be the best quarterback in the league.
2:11pm: Dont call it back, dont call it back, dont call it back .WTF Wayne. Watch your feet! A great throw by Vinny and you step out of bounds!!!!!
2:14pm: The first insults start to fly at the apartment. That isnt bad. I figured 1:30 the earliest.
2:21pm: Thirtieth commercial for CSI so far and I have to say I hate this show. It is so unrealistic it makes me sick. The same four people investigate every crime in Las Vegas. The forensic scientists are all extremely well dressed and attractive and they not only investigate each crime scene but also question all witnesses and arrest them? Again WTF!!!
2:26pm: I think Dick Enberg just said, When lady luck comes to town she brings her knitting. What the hell does that mean!!!!
2:29pm: You know little written about has been Stryzinskis punting. He really has been great at limiting the return yardage for the opposing team. Even if he tops out at about forty yards a punt. And it is halftime: celebratory fourth shot of Vodka.
2:38pm: This is roughly the 500th time I have seen the commercial for The Handler with Joe Pantoliano. Doesnt he normally portray the perfect weasel? What a great role for the guy. Does everyone from The Sopranos become a star? Having said that I dont think he can carry his own show. I digress.
2:42pm: Nothing feels worse than watching some highlight of a fantasy player that you have benched scoring a touchdown.
2:47pm: It is official: The Jets have no running game.
3:03pm: Every time I see Chester McGlockton do something it always turns out positive. Also: Yes Bill that was a fumble. Vodka shot number five for the turnover.
3:09pm: Curtis Conway has got to make these catches. What is his problem? Brien field goal equals Vodka shot number six. Score update 9-9.
3:16pm: The Jets just cant let up a touchdown here; not with how there are struggling scratch that. Brady scrambles for the score. Big Surprise. We decide to do a misery shot. Number seven. Socre is now 16-9 Pats.
3:20pm: Dick Enberg just called Joe Pantolianos new show The Hammer instead of The Handler. I dont know why that is funny to me. Yes I do. Anything is funny when vodka is involved.
3:24pm: I am in Hell. It is the only answer. I feel nauseas. Interception returned for a touchdown by some rookie? Samuels? Who is that? WTF!!! Misery shot number eight. Score is now 23-9 Pats. In other words: this game is over.
3:33pm: Thank you Wayne for making that catch. We needed a touchdown there. Thank you Rich Kotite for giving this kid a chance. Jets score making it 23-16 Patriots. Touchdown results in shot number nine. I cant feel my face.
3:47pm: The Jets are 1 for 11 on third down conversions today. Oh by the way Doug Brien just missed a field goal. Now all the Pats need to do is burn some clock and they can hold on to win this thing. I feel sick.
3:52pm: There it is! Is Dave Wandstat calling these plays? Why would the Patriots go three and out passing each play? They burned no time and now give the ball back to the Jets. I just dont understand coaches at all.
3:56pm: Well I guess Belichick knew something I didnt because the Jets just went three and out as well. This is disgusting. I feel like my head is going to explode.
4:08pm: What is up with Kevin Mawae? He drops that ball on the fake, he has been committing penalties left and right; what could it be? I am voting that it is because he shaved off the goatee. Kevin get on the ball and grow that again! Before it is too late!
4:12pm: Game over. Final score Patriots 23 Jet 16. My buddy Ken and I have misery shot number ten as our teams season goes down in flames. I may never predict the outcome of another Jets game again. This is the absolute worst-case scenario that we could ever have expected. We cant even blame it on Vinny because he is playing well and he has no help. I dont know where we go from here. I have no answers or insight. I can only sum this game/season up with one word: UGH! I am just counting the days until the baseball playoffs begin.


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- Salmon Salad Sandwich: 2 ounces canned salmon, 1 tbsp. low-calorie mayo with 1 tbsp. fresh dill, cucumber slices, tomato, lettuce, and 2 slices sourdough bread
- Spinach Salad: 3 cups baby spinach, 2 tbsp. red onion, 1/2 pear, sliced, 2 tbsp. low-calorie Italian dressing
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Grzegorz 'Sławek' Brzęczyszczykiewicz for the Polish one and…. You would see tens of thousands of foreign visitors asking Poles and Ukrainians how to pronouce their names, through which they and the locals would become friends.
(On a train from Warszawa to Kiev.)
Foreigner: '+#$@%?'
Pole1 : 'No. Grzegorz. Grze-gorz'
Foreigner: '$%#@$?'
Pole1 : 'No. Gregorz! Grze! Gorz!'
Foreigner: '…. S%#$@?'
Pole 2: 'And Brzęczyszczykiewicz.'
Foreigner: '!!! (shocked)'
Pole 2:'Try and pronounce it'
Foreigner: '….'
Pole 2: 'Just try.'
(It goes forever until the train arrives at Kiev.)
Name them Bolek and Lolek
Actually, there is a Polish name "Siemko". It was used like a thousand years ago, but that is a real name. The other thing is that it sounds kinda' archaic, but …
Why not name them after some better known soccer stars. I think when I was a kid Boniek was a player I always heard about. Ukrainians would pick their own easy-to-pronaunce name.
The ones proposed really do sound strange. Trying a little too hard
Its not as easy as it seems though.
Polar& Ular
Ko Ko & Nyi Nyi
Can't Play (Poland) & Won't Play (Ukraine)
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Sneak Previewby Vose ~ September 2nd, 2014
Look for the SRSNH at the Franklin, NH holiday festival on December 7. Stay tuned for further details!
Look for the SRSNH at the Franklin, NH holiday festival on December 7. Stay tuned for further details!
A preview of what you will see (or miss) this weekend in northwest Scotland.
Could the name of one of Scotland's premier clans have come from the old Norse word for "ugly?" Bone up on your history of some of the Scottish clans here.
Niel Gow's oak on the bank of the River Tay near Dunkeld in Perthshire is Scotland's first entry to the European Tree of the Year contest. Continue reading »
Who knew there was a Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame? This link takes you there. Find any surprises?
New Year's eve looks like a rockin' time to be in Edinburgh, Scotland. See this sample of what the city's Hogmanay celebration will look like. Fiddler's Bid will be among the many performers.
The Cape Breton Fiddler's Association celebrates a significant milestone this year. For details on the "party," click here.
Have you always dreamed of going to Celtic Connections in Scotland? Most of us cannot afford the trip, but the BBC has made some last year's festival performances available online. Go here to visit the site. Explore the various links and hear some terrific music.


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THUNDER BAY -- Advertising Tragically Hip concert tickets online led to the arrest of a 42-year-old man. Monday.
The victim of a recent break-and-enter called police on Dec. 27 when he noticed a posting on Kijiji selling the Tragically Hip concert tickets. The listing identified the row and seat number of the tickets, which led the victim to identify them as stolen.
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How Change Is Going to Come in the Food System Michael Pollan
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In the forty years since the publication of Frances Moore Lappé's Diet for a Small Planet, a movement dedicated to the reform of the food system has taken root in America. Lappé's groundbreaking book connected the dots between something as ordinary and all-American as a hamburger and the environmental crisis, as well as world hunger. Along with Wendell Berry and Barry Commoner, Lappé taught us how to think ecologically about the implications of our everyday food choices. You can now find that way of thinking, so radical at the time, just about everywhere—from the pages of Time magazine to the menu at any number of local restaurants.
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The weather was still dreary on Sunday when we arrived in Okinawa, the southernmost Japanese island.
Sightseeing was minimal. We were driven through the port city of Naha to Shuri Castle, which served various types of royalty until Okinawa became a Japanese prefecture in 1879.
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'That's Bay Area-influenced, but they give it up,' Forty tells 'RapFix Live' of 'The Motto' and 'Rack City.'
By Rob Markman, with reporting by Sway Calloway
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There's no question that Bay Area artists have set a number of hip-hop trends. From their slang to their sounds, the rap community in Oakland, San Francisco, Vallejo and other surrounding California cities has contributed quite a bit — even if credit is not always given.
"Right now, we got 'The Motto,' we got 'Rack City' — hit records, smash hits," E-40 said of Drake's and Tyga's respective singles when he appeared on Wednesday's "Across the board, they killin' 'em. That's Bay Area-influenced, but they give it up. You know Tyga, Drake, it's all love."
Tyga's "Rack City" peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 earlier this year, while Drake's "The Motto" reached #15. Both songs feature a deep rolling bass line and crisp drum tracks, a beat style popularized by Bay Area artists, including E-40′s "Function" single and LoveRance's "Up!"
Drake, who hails from Toronto, and Tyga, who is from L.A., have credited the Bay with pioneering the sound. Drizzy even shot his video for "The Motto" in front of the Golden Gate Bridge and featured local ambassadors like E-40 and Mistah F.A.B. in the clip.
Forty Water is happy to see his hometown getting its sonic just due but also remarks that there is some resistance in the industry to Bay Area artists. That's why local artists haven't fully capitalized off of their own ingenuity, he argued.
E-40 believes local Bay Area rappers have plenty of songs like "Rack City," but he takes nothing away from the YMCMB spitter. "No disrespect to Tyga, he doin' his job. He got the platform; he spit good game on there," Forty said. "The lyrics got a lot to do with it too, it wasn't just the beat. The man showed up."
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While Michigan residents have enjoyed a reprieve from Old Man Winter so far this season, the National Weather Service is reminding Michiganders that we're not out of the clear, yet.
"Certainly rain in January is not typical for Michigan, but it's not unprecedented," Joe Clark, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service's White Lake office said.
Clark attributes warmer weather in the Metro Detroit area due to a northern jet stream that is slowly moving south, causing rain and autumn-like temperatures.
After about an inch of accumulation in Macomb County from Friday's snow, Saturday's forecast calls for another 20 percent chance of snow showers with a high near 22 degrees.
"Beyond that, it's hard to predict when we could see the winter Michigan is known for. The weather pattern is in flux but we're not in the clear yet by any stretch," Clark said. "The potential for stronger weather could still get here late."
Clark said the Metro Detroit area has had less than an inch of snow in January five times throughout its history.
"That could change. We could have a really hard February, and that could exhaust our savings. Who knows what Mother Nature has in store for us," said Macomb County Department of Roads Maintenance Superintendent Leo Ciavatta, who added that there is no forecast for heavy snow in the next 7 to 10 days.
Ciavatta said for now, the 102 road workers, who would normally be working overtime at this point in the season to clear snow, have been enjoying the warmer temperatures to catch up on the Department's other services such as sweeping the streets, trimming trees, and maintaining gravel and concrete surfaces.
The mild winter has saved the Department money on salt, overtime, fuel and new steel plates for the salt trucks.
"If there is left over money in the maintenance budget, we'll use it over the course of the year to do regular maintenance," added Ciavatta.
Last winter, the Macomb County Department of Roads used 43,000 tons of salt to clear Macomb County's streets. As of yesterday, not including Friday's snowstorm, the Department has only gone through 3,500 tons of snow.
However, if the winter takes a turn for the worse, Ciavatta said the Department of Roads will be prepared because has five salt storage facilities in Macomb County, totaling more than 50,000 tons of salt.


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NielsdeJONG said...
Please stop using that ridiculous Troll argument...
First of all, not all lands belonged to the Trolls! There were other creatures (many of whom have evolved are are even still there) as well, and we don't know if all the Trolls had all the lands.
Second, the other races emerged from the wreckage, and started living on lands long abandoned by said Trolls. In the same way the Trolls did as well.
Who says their the first? :) There may have been a different race before them, this could for instance be the Murlocs XD Maybe we should give all the lands back to them? :)


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Check back as we keep adding photos of the 84th annual Academy Awards in the gallery above. We will include some of the locals like George Clooney, Stacey Keibler, James Cromwell and more.
"It's a fun time, this award tonight is truly the elegant version all the others, it's very different," Clooney told KTLA Channel 5 on the red carpet.
, Clooney's girlfriend who lives with him in Studio City, said, "George is so calm." She said she was nervous when getting out of limo at the Hollywood/Highland complex.
Clooney said, "I'm 50 if I get nervous I'd have a heart attack."
He added, "It's saecond nomination as writer and because it's two and that's an elite club to be in, it's cool." He said he writes on a legal memo pad, and is writing a story about 50-year-old soldiers sent to get art that was hoarded by Hilter during WWII. He is casting himself, he said.
Some of the locals in the gallery above: who takes her son to school here, who shops and goes to the Farmers Market here, who is a frequent visitor of , Missi Pyle, Robert Forster, , Melissa McCarthy who shoots her sitcom Mike & Molly locally, Matthew Lillard who just finished a gig at a local theater and many others.
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Christina Hendricks on Loving Your Body
Christina Hendricks' Body Image
Hendricks attributes her down-to-earth values to her parents and the nurturing environment of her childhood home in Twin Falls, Idaho. "It was just a nice place," she says.
It was there she developed her ease with her own looks, mirrored by the attitudes of those around her. "I never even heard people talk about body types," says the actor. "When I was in high school, I would read magazines, but I was just looking at the clothes and the hair," she insists.
"Even now, it's never been a focus in my life. I've always been fit, I've always been active, and I've always been healthy, but I've just tried to live my life the way I live it. It's nice that I've gotten a lot of positive feedback about it lately," she says with a smile, her voice both higher in pitch and quieter than Joan's, "but I'm just doing what I normally do."
Her role on Mad Men has only helped her get her message across: Far from eschewing the figure-flaunting costumes (corsets and garter belts required), Hendricks praises their sexiness and how they make her feel.
Indeed, Hendricks seems to avoid the trap so many people find themselves in when it comes to judging themselves by their appetite or a cultural standard. "Be nice to yourself!" she says. "We all need to look in the mirror and see the things that are beautiful in ourselves, and to remind ourselves of what those things are. And it's nice to have the people around us remind us, too."
Amy Pizer, PhD, a psychotherapist in New York City who praises Hendricks' healthy attitude, notes, "No matter what, you can look in the mirror and find something you like. We have images of what we 'should' look like that aren't realistic. Instead of focusing on what you don't like, practice focusing on finding things, or one thing, that you do."
Having loved ones' admiration is helpful as well, says Pizer, especially if we can internalize those voices. "We are bombarded with images that make us feel substandard, so when you look in the mirror, try to hear friends' voices. What do they say? That you have a beautiful smile, or you glow? Listen to that voice until it is integrated into your own healthy voice."
Hendricks' Daily Routine
With 15-hour workdays and constant travel, Hendricks finds that keeping up a healthy routine -- let alone a "normal" life -- requires great discipline. A dancer until she was 19 years old, Hendricks never worried about getting additional exercise or watching what she ate. Now, "I have to constantly remind myself to check in and be good to myself, to take vitamins, and exercise," she admits. "I'd always be happy to just snuggle in bed with a book."
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The Welcome Center at the Otto Labyrinth Park
Find Sanctuary at the Otto Labyrinth Park. The definitions of sanctuary are: 1. a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept. and 2. refuge: a shelter from danger or hardship. We offer you both at the Otto Labyrinth Park & Welcome Center, sitting across the ponds from the Park. Shop our Welcome Center Gift store, located at the Otto Labyrint Park in Otto, North Carolina
The Welcome Center is open in the afternoons, Wednesdays through Saturdays.
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Photo Journal Of Our Labyrinth, walk a finger labyrinth, draw your own labyrinth, learn about labyrinths history and meaning. See a photo journal of our Labyrinth.
Find great labyrinth gifts on this website, See Labyrinth Gifts.
Visit the Labyrinth Park, Open dawn to dusk every day!
The Otto Labyrinth Park was open to the public in April 1998. It is made of 10 tons of stone and sits in a high energy spot with a creek on two sides, a pond on the third and a hillside of mountain laurel above. Information and Directions
Mountain Valley Center & The Otto Labyrinth Park
43 Shambala Way
Otto, NC 28763.
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The labyrinth is open dawn to dusk. After hour activities must be arranged in advance at Mountain Valley Center. Guided tours of the labyrinth and special group activities must be arranged in advance.
We have established a non-profit organization to facilitate development of facilities at the Labyrinth. Plans include building a "screen house" with restrooms and a fireplace just beyond the pond. Plans have also been drawn up for building several cabins in the woods to accommodate visitors on site. If you would like to help us fulfill these plans by making a tax deductible contribution to the Otto Labyrinth Park Fund.
Driving Directions:
FROM THE NORTH - We are an hour and a half drive from Asheville, NC. Cherokee and the Smoky Mountains National Park are 45 minutes away. Drive to Franklin, NC and come south on 441 (towards Atlanta) approximately 7 miles. Turn right on Calvary Church Rd. Turn Left on Shambala Way.
FROM THE SOUTH - We are an hour from Gainesville, GA and 1 & 1/2 to 2 hours from Atlanta. From Atlanta, take 985 to Gainesville, then drive North East until 441 North joins the four lane. Continue on the same road to Clayton, GA and on to Dillard, GA. We are 3 miles North of Dillard. Turn left on Calvary Church Rd. Turn Left on Shambala Way.
If you are using GPS to locate us, enter "438 Calvary Church Rd, Otto, NC 28763". Shambala Way was 438 Calvary Church a couple of years ago, but some GPS systems can't find us yet.
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Join us each month to refresh and renew Body, Mind and Spirit.
Labyrinth Walks begin at 7 pm and include a Visit to the Faerie Forest, a Group Labyrinth Walk & Guided Meditation, a Fire Circle & Drumming.
Pre-Walk Events from 5-7 pm. Meet with Special Guest Experts in the Field of Energy, and Body, Mind, Spirit Healing at the Welcome Center before each Gathering!
2014 Labyrinth Walk Dates and Pre-Walk Events.
The Labyrinth Walk begins at 7 pm. Meet our special guests between 5 and 6:30 pm. Bring your own dinner/snacks to eat at the Park between 6:30 and 7 pm.
See Our Educational Services page for more Information about our Speakers
- Friday, April 11th - Bio-Intrinsic Resonant Energy Specialist, Edd Edwards. See Our Educational Services page for more Information about Edd!
- Friday, May 9h - Glyph expert and author Dr. Jean Carlson Logan.
- Friday, June 13th - Jeannine Johnson, Reiki Master
- Friday, July 11th - Dr. Tracey Dogan, Naturopathic Medicine
- Friday, August 8th - Dr. Barbara Vitalie, Hu-man
- Friday, September 5th - Holistic Practitioner Nancy Hannah-Fey Daniells
- Friday, October 10th - Bach Flower Remedies with Diane Wildermuth
To be notified of 2013 events, join our mailing list!
Read excerpts from the Labyrinth Journal and help us maintain the Labyrinth Park and Faerie Forest!
If you have enjoyed the Otto Labyrinth Park and want to support parks like this, please make your tax deductible contributions to
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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post693077545634828374..comments2014-09-18T15:28:24.277-04:00Comments on Food Wishes Video Recipes: Penne Pasta with Vodka Sauce - Alcohol Will Make You and this Sauce More InterestingChef Johnhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-67882020625411742582014-03-29T13:48:14.554-04:002014-03-29T13:48:14.554-04:00Doubling up on this recipe to take to a dinner par...Doubling up on this recipe to take to a dinner party. Can't wait to try it. Chef John I appreciate your website so much. You're a super star!Lupehttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-1607873739045797092012-05-15T16:34:32.339-04:002012-05-15T16:34:32.339-04:00Chef John - you are awesome!Chef John - you are firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-26467449424565456572012-03-25T23:08:45.699-04:002012-03-25T23:08:45.699-04:00This is going into my regular rotation...it's ...This is going into my regular rotation...it's really easy and delicious. Any dish that involves hard liquor and salted cured meat gets my seal of approval. Thanks for sharing this tasty email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-41586232929137419492012-02-14T08:37:05.113-05:002012-02-14T08:37:05.113-05:00we use tofu for substituting meat. i'll use yo...we use tofu for substituting meat. i'll use your recipe in my school presentation,culinary student,big help thanks!!! could you make some simple pointers for plating too? im a lil weak on plating,pinkhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-43588746522032249892012-02-14T08:33:55.385-05:002012-02-14T08:33:55.385-05:00you said that there is no substitute for bacon?we ...you said that there is no substitute for bacon?we use tofu,good sub. for meat,could i use it on this dish?im going to cook this dish on our school presentation,food trades student,big help thanks!!!pinkhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-20062227861415876402011-06-08T20:15:36.139-04:002011-06-08T20:15:36.139-04:00Mille grazie a Chef Giovanni!Mille grazie a Chef email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-35236939715777534112011-02-07T17:32:00.239-05:002011-02-07T17:32:00.239-05:00I had a sudden and intense craving for pasta today...I had a sudden and intense craving for pasta today and remembered seeing this recipe. I didn't have prepared sauce but home-jarred tomatoes, onions, garlic, and mushrooms with some dried oregano stood in nicely. After simmering I hit the sauce with a blending stick to smooth out the chunks a bit before adding the cream. I used GF linguine made from rice, potato, and soy which worked great. I served it with simply pounded and sauteed turkey cutlets (with more of the sauce, of course.) It was so good I broke my discipline of no seconds and polished off a second portion. Salad for dinner, I guess. Thanks for another great recipe, Chef!Kristinhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-13523389725797057962011-01-24T16:27:05.958-05:002011-01-24T16:27:05.958-05:00what an awesome, awesome recipe that is, thank you...what an awesome, awesome recipe that is, thank you very much!
tried it tonight, perfect email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-48107844015095198382011-01-17T18:52:32.705-05:002011-01-17T18:52:32.705-05:00four decent portionsfour decent portionsChef Johnhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-12563013308532060642011-01-17T16:22:36.315-05:002011-01-17T16:22:36.315-05:00What is the yield of this recipe?What is the yield of this firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-79788449705843283652010-11-29T13:25:37.719-05:002010-11-29T13:25:37.719-05:00I've just discovered your site, which is brill...I've just discovered your site, which is brilliant and great fun--I was completely gripped by the discussion of Cornell chicken, which I'd never heard of. Anyway, I have heard of penne alla vodka, as it's the first dish I learned to cook while living in Rome in the 1980s (the man I bought pancetta from gave me the recipe). Pancetta does come smoked as well as unsmoked, and I definitely prefer it smoked for this dish. The recipe I have also calls for fresh basil scattered over at the end, no rosemary--and a sprinkling of chilli flakes at final seasoning. I was puzzled by the use of water in the sauce--why? Otherwise, though, very nice to be reminded of something I haven't cooked for yonks. I'm now going to check out your chili recipes...

BTW, an excellent cooking site by an Umbrian/Sicilian cook/B&B owner near Assisi is http://madonnadelpiatto.com/. It's in English.

Keep up the great firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-9719611520550776022010-11-04T10:24:08.336-04:002010-11-04T10:24:08.336-04:00Yes. Or just use less. Thanks!!Yes. Or just use less. Thanks!!Chef Johnhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-28208835987454384002010-11-04T04:30:58.537-04:002010-11-04T04:30:58.537-04:00Hey, I made this the other day and the bacon flavo...Hey, I made this the other day and the bacon flavor was too strong I think... should I wipe some of the bacon grease out before adding the vodka?
Thanks for your videos I'm addicted to this firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-43096446255664999692010-08-05T10:19:19.906-04:002010-08-05T10:19:19.906-04:00Yes it can!Yes it can!Chef Johnhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-82295408428210055642010-08-05T04:18:36.112-04:002010-08-05T04:18:36.112-04:00Can the sauce be frozen for later use?Can the sauce be frozen for later email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-17413487404978998392010-05-05T10:15:46.526-04:002010-05-05T10:15:46.526-04:00[cue rimshot][cue rimshot]Jessehttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-41083389017728326982010-05-04T18:09:07.629-04:002010-05-04T18:09:07.629-04:00not really. put it in when it feels right.not really. put it in when it feels right.Chef Johnhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-5468127638142740222010-05-04T17:29:12.548-04:002010-05-04T17:29:12.548-04:00Making this for dinner tonight and checked a coupl...Making this for dinner tonight and checked a couple other penne ala vodka recipes online... some do the tomato sauce before the heavy cream. Does the order matter?Jessehttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-41029569700766980332010-04-02T07:25:04.327-04:002010-04-02T07:25:04.327-04:00Hi again, I made the recipe tonight and it turned ...Hi again, I made the recipe tonight and it turned out really well even though I omitted the vodka. Since I am a university student I couldn't really afford to buy the vodka and there were no small bottles available at the supermarket today. Nevertheless my whole family loved it!

I made some changes such as adding 1 bulb of garlic (I'm a garlic freak) and 4 shallots after browning the bacon. I also added a few extra sprigs of rosemary and increased the bacon to 1 pound. I used pork stock instead of water and I used Leggo's bolognese sauce with red wine. I think the red wine helped a little in adding a touch of alcohol to the recipe. In the last 5 minutes I stirred in 1 cup of grated parmesan cheese and this really added to the richness of the sauce. Thanks Chef John, this recipe is definitely for keeps! Looking forward to more delicious email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-35189374542712945242010-03-31T11:59:15.131-04:002010-03-31T11:59:15.131-04:00Cheap vodka is OK for this sauce. Never tried, but...Cheap vodka is OK for this sauce. Never tried, but stock is usually ok to replace water with. I use Barilla when i use canned, never tried Leggos. Good luck!Chef Johnhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-29641580325852417222010-03-31T10:16:15.670-04:002010-03-31T10:16:15.670-04:00Thanks for replying. So it's better to just om...Thanks for replying. So it's better to just omit the vodka then? I live in Sydney...hope I can find a cheap small bottle of vodka. Will it still taste ok? And how about replacing the 3/4cup water with 3/4 cup pork stock instead?

Btw, what pasta sauce are you using? I saw your earlier video on meat sauce and you said ur using Barilla. Is that good? I'm quite fond of Leggo's brand...have you tried that brand before? Sorry to bug you with so many questions...I'm the kind of person who really checks to make sure every ingredient that goes into the recipe tastes great. Thanks if you can reply firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-76232853546230303682010-03-30T09:22:07.628-04:002010-03-30T09:22:07.628-04:00there is no substitute for the vodka. It's wha...there is no substitute for the vodka. It's what gives the unique favor. You can buy one of those little tiny bottles maybe.Chef Johnhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-12098848758056649362010-03-30T06:21:19.217-04:002010-03-30T06:21:19.217-04:00Hi, I'm deciding to make this recipe as I bet ...Hi, I'm deciding to make this recipe as I bet the cream adds a distinct and wonderful flavour to an 'ordinary' regular bolognese sauce. Plus the bacon sounds like heaven. I'm just wondering can I substitute the vodka with pork stock instead and use 3/4 cup pork stock instead of 3/4 cup water to enhance the flavour? I'm thinking i'll probably add less salt for the seasoning or none at all since pork stock can already be salty and I don't really want to buy a bottle of vodka. Or would it be better to just omit the vodka completely and not replace it with the stock? If its ok to use stock do u think i'll be better off with beef or pork stock? I thought maybe pork might go hand in hand with the bacon. Hope you can reply asap as I'm quite anxious (not to mention excited) to try this recipe out.

Btw, I made a lot of your recipes and watched many of your videos and I found most of them to be scrumptious. The first I tried was your roast chicken (I combined the two recipes with ur julia child's roast chicken) and caramel chicken (the recipe that statesand my whole family loved it. I'm next going to try your mac and cheese and your chocolate lava cake recipes which sounds really delightful. Keep up the good firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-4528041272708362162010-01-02T19:22:05.491-05:002010-01-02T19:22:05.491-05:00that wouldnt affect the flavor. Maybe just need to...that wouldnt affect the flavor. Maybe just need to be seasoned more?Chef Johnhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-30550652598998404162010-01-02T19:15:55.698-05:002010-01-02T19:15:55.698-05:00Hi John, Thanks as always for the wonderful site....Hi John,

Thanks as always for the wonderful site.
Do you know how long it takes for the vodka to be reduced to two or so tablespoons?

I found that b/c of all the bacon fat in the pan, it was difficult to see how much of the vodka I cooked down. My final product lacked a bit of that tang so perhaps the 2-3 minutes I waited before adding the cream was too long?

Thanks!
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The 5 Best Dogs When Raising Children
March 13, 2014 by Contributing Author
Filed under All Posts, Pet Dogs
So, you're looking for a dog, a new best friend. But you're not looking for just any dog, because you also have kids in your home.
In seeking a dog for a family pet, you're in luck. Generally speaking, most breeds will get along well with older children as long as they've had the right training. However, there are some breeds, which not only tolerate children, but also thrive in a family atmosphere.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Height: 12″-13″ tall at shoulder
Lifespan: 9-15 years
- Pros: If you want a dog that will cuddle with you while watching a movie or stay close on a cold night, keep reading. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels love to cuddle. Their small size allows them to fit perfectly in your lap, which so happens to be one of their favorite places to be.
The Cavalier is also one of the best dogs because it's extremely friendly, and its tail is almost constantly in motion. It will sulk if spoken to harshly or left alone for long periods of time. It just wants to please you and love you 24/7. The Cavalier also loves to play, especially chasing games.
- Cons: Because of its long, silky coat, the Cavalier needs daily brushing.
Its natural energy also means that it needs to be kept on a leash while being walked, or else it will chase anything that moves.
Also, the Cavalier cannot be left at home while you go to work. It does best when someone is home for at least most of the day to keep it company.
Height: 12-14″ tall at shoulder
Lifespan: 8-12 years
- Pros: Bulldogs, commonly referred to as the English Bulldogs, are a non-sporting dog breed. They are one of the most patient, sturdy breeds out there. If you're worried that your toddler will annoy the dog, have no fear. Bulldogs are more likely to get up and walk away than bite once they've had enough.
In fact, Bulldogs are so patient that they can be downright lazy. After a little bit of play, they are content to curl up next to you on the couch and snooze.
- Cons: Due to their flat features and compact bodies, Bulldogs are prone to respiratory and joint problems. Climates that are excessively hot, humid, or cold are not compatible with these dogs. And you can bet that you will be able to hear your dog snoring while he sleeps.
Bulldogs are voracious eaters, and can easily become overweight without preventative action. Food intake must be carefully monitored, which means keeping the kibble and groceries out of reach. Regular walks also help this dog stay in shape.
Golden Retriever
Height: 21″-24″ tall at shoulder
Lifespan: lives 10-12 years
- Pros: Golden Retrievers are loyal, patient dogs with playful puppy attitudes that can last for years past physical maturity. They love kids and all the chaos that comes with them.
If you enjoy going for a daily run, a Golden Retriever would make a great running partner. They need 40-60 minutes of hard daily exercise to keep them sane. Since these intelligent dogs were originally bred as a working breed, they thrive when they have a "job" like retrieving the paper or waking up family members.
- Cons: Because of their playful nature and large size, Golden Retrievers can get a little boisterous and knock down small children. Their need to be where the action is can also become a little annoying when you find yourself trying not to trip over your friendly pooch.
Golden Retrievers need to be brushed daily. While this keeps their skin and coat in good condition, it is also essential for keeping hair off your couches and clothes. These dogs shed profusely, so daily grooming and a good vacuum are a must.
Labrador Retriever
Height: 21″-24″ tall at shoulder
Lifespan: 10-12 years
- Pros: Labradors love children. They love all the chaos associated with them, and being very social dogs, the more people around, the better!
Aside from being great family dogs, Labradors can function as hunting dogs or therapy dogs. They are also very intelligent and loyal to the point of absolute devotion.
Like Golden Retrievers, Labradors are also one of the best dogs, making excellent companions for active families. They need 30 to 60 minutes of exercise daily to stay sane, otherwise they may release their excess energy with barking, chewing, and other vices, which makes for excellent motivation if you're looking to get into shape.
- Cons: Although Labradors tend to be very active, their love of food can lead to obesity if preventive measures are not taken. Regular meals, few treats, and no table scraps can help keep the dog fit. It is also important to keep the garbage and other food sources out of reach, as Labradors have a reputation for doing anything for a snack.
Labradors also shed profusely, requiring regular grooming and a quality vacuum to keep yourself and your home clean.
Height: 22″-26″ tall at shoulder
Lifespan: 10-14 years
- Pros: If you've never had a dog before, the dependable Collie is a good bet. Gentle, predictable, and extremely intelligent, these dogs are easily trained.
Collies are very compatible with other pets, and have been known to be very gentle around even small animals like rabbits and chicks. This same gentle nature translates into the way they treat children.
However, since Collies were originally bred as herding dogs, they may try to "herd" your children. This is a habit that can be entertaining at best and annoying at worst. Don't worry, Collies are only protective, not aggressive.
As a working breed, Collies need daily exercise. This makes them ideal companions for an individual who likes to stay fit.
- Cons: Rough Collies are known for their long, often fluffy, fur. This fur needs regular brushing in order to avoid becoming matted, dirty, and unattractive. Smooth Collies have shorter fur, basically a smooth coat, so less maintenance is needed.
While Collies are usually a fairly quiet breed, their high energy levels make them prone to barking if they get bored. Regular exercise and plenty of time spent with the family helps curb this tendency.
Articles referenced: "10 Dogs for Kids", "The Ten Best Family Dog Breeds"
Victoria Ramos studied business and now blogs about developments in the field, as well as her other interests. She loves dogs, socializing, hosting parties, and writing.
Dog Breeds: The Labrador Retriever
Very few dogs are as lovable as a Labrador Retriever. If you are an outdoor person who loves the company of a four-legged companion, then this dog may be for you.
Before we begin, know that there are two types of Labrador: the American and the English. The breed as a whole originated in Newfoundland but was taken to England in the 1800s. It worked side by side with fishermen, helping them to bring in their catch. As a service dog, the Labrador Retriever has enjoyed a long history in a variety of services: police dog, watchdog, hunting, disability services, search and rescue, competition and field training. It is one of the oldest and most popular canine pets.
This dog is well-balanced both in body proportion and temperament. He is a friendly outgoing dog who loves to be loved by his owners. If you own an American breed, then your dog is tall and lanky. The English version is bred more for hunting and retrieving.
Labradors are great companions who are good with children and adults. They are friendly and love any opportunity to show their masters that they can do the job you give them. They love to swim and play games with their human family.
Intelligent and devoted, they crave the attention of their family. This dog has the potential to become quite destructive without human contact. Be sure that you have enough time to devote to play and recreation each day or you will have a problem. Socializing them well can put an end to this problem.
Labradors have a double coat. the under coat is weather-resistant and soft. It helps to insulate the dog from the cold. The shorter outer coat is water-resistant and very dense. This dog is an average shedder. Regular brushing with a firm brush is needed to keep from forming mats and tangles. Coat colors are usually chocolate, yellow or black. Bathe your dog when needed. Dry shampooing is preferred but only when necessary.
This dog can be prone to a few health issues. Be aware that they can develop hip or elbow dysplasia and eye disorders. Exercise them well to keep their weight in check.
Exercise is also essential to fulfill their migration instinct. Apartment dwellers can own this type of dog as long as they are walked briskly on a daily basis.
This dog is not hard to train. In fact they enjoy it most when you give them a job to do. Labradors also subscribe to the "pack" mentality. This means that they need to know that their human master is the pack leader to feel comfortable. When walking them, be sure that they stay behind you or at your side. When you stop, the dog should heel behind you. This prevents them from bounding out of doors and tackling people.
Labrador Retrievers are loyal, loving, energetic and responsible. If you have the time and space (they get quite large), try this dog.
Dog Breeds: The Chihuahua
This cute little dog has been featured in movies and fast food commercials. But, how is he as a pet in your home? Keep reading to find out the information you are looking for about the Chihuahua.
This is the smallest of all dog breeds. It originates in the Chihuahua region of Mexico. These dogs were highly prized as companions of the royal and the wealthy. In the late 19th century, the dog made its way to Europe. Because of its unique features it is believed that the Chihuahua was descended from the Fennec Fox.
As a companion dog, the Chihuahua is aces. If you've ever seen one, then you know they are rambunctious, courageous and affectionate. But, they can also become strong-willed if not socialized well.
They are loyal to their owners, even licking their faces at times. People mistakenly treat them as if they were little toys instead of dogs. Giving them preferential treatment because they are small could turn your treasured pet into a spoiled brat who doesn't know how to behave with the family or other people.
For a toy sized dog, the Chihuahua has a well rounded head and large pointy ears. Often, they are born with a soft spot in their head called the "molera." It usually closes over by adulthood but in some it does not which can lead to injuries. They have large wide set eyes.
Chihuahuas can have short or long coats. The colors they come in include: black, white, chestnut, black and tan, white, sable, silver, fawn and sand to name a few. The long coat requires daily brushing to keep it manageable. The short coat only requires an occasional wiping with a damp cloth. Bathe them once a month or as needed. Keep the ears clean and the nails trimmed regularly.
There are a few conditions to be aware of that might affect your dog. They are prone to rheumatism, gum problems, corneal dryness, glaucoma, colds and fractures. Corneal dryness is often due to their protruding eyeballs. Fractures can occur during birth as most are born by cesarean due to the large head.
For a small dog, he is prone to obesity. Watch his diet to prevent him from gaining too much weight. Also be aware of toxic products that can kill him. Avoid chocolate and fertilizer in places where your pet can get at them.
Even though he is small, a Chihuahua very much has the "pack" mentality. It is important to teach him early that his human master is the pack leader. If not, this can cause stress on your pet as they try to fulfill that role. Allowing him to get away with behaviors because he is small can lead to nipping, biting and aggression.
Don't forget to walk him. Exercise is good for the mind, satisfying their migration instinct. Like the pack leader, walk your dog behind you so he knows who the boss is.
Want a small dog that is good with the entire family? Try a Chihuahua.
Dog Breeds: The Weimaraner
The dog with the funny name is anything but. Weimaraners are a breed built for spending time with their masters on the hunt. If you like the great outdoors, then this may be the dog for you.
This breed got its start in Germany. It has always been a noble hunting dog, chasing rabbits, birds, foxes and the like. Their sleek features make them perfect for running fast and exhibiting stealth when necessary. Over the years, this dog has been bred for hunting under the strict guidance of the German Weimaraner club.
The breed came to America when a sportsman from Rhode Island applied and was accepted into membership at the now exclusive German Weimaraner club. He successfully bred females with a puppy that was sent to him.
This dog is loyal, obedient and intelligent when trained properly. As a pup it is important to teach them that you are the leader. This dog loves to run. They are happiest when they are living indoors and outdoors. They can be headstrong and stubborn if cooped up in the house and not given a chance to exercise extensively outdoors.
They work best with children who are well behaved. A Weimaraner will seek out their master or other human family members who are most like it – dominant and in control. Socialization works well with other dogs but not with cats. They are not weak dogs and have no tolerance for weak people. This personality trait has helped them to become excellent watchdogs and family protectors.
Once called the "gray ghost", its coat is short and close to the body. What makes this dog stand out is the shiny gray color of its coat, ranging from silver gray to a blue gray tint. He has a light eye color which complements his coat. He requires very little grooming beyond a weekly brushing and a monthly bathing to stay clean. As long as enough protein is provided in the diet, his coat will stay shiny.
Regular visits to the vet are recommended. This dog is prone to bloating so feed him a couple of small meals as opposed to one large meal or a full bowl that he can graze on throughout the day. Regular exercise can also help reduce this. Weimaraners are prone to hip dysplasia as well. Otherwise, they are rather healthy.
Dogs need to know who is boss. Their instincts tell them that if there is not a dominant personality in the group then they must step up. To keep this dog from becoming the dominant personality, it is important to establish that the human owner is the leader from the puppy stage.
The Weimaraner responds well to firm training. They do not do well with harshness or yelling. Once they become weary of certain training techniques, they will not respond.
Weimaraners are excellent companions for sportsmen and those who love the outdoors. Read up on these dogs on Animal-World's Weimaraner page.
Health Benefits of Owning a Dog
It has long been thought that a pet can have a beneficial effect on its owner. This is realized almost daily in people who own dogs. Here are some of the health benefits that owning a dog can do for you.
Before we go any further it bears to be noted that dogs function better in the family unit when they are trained. As puppies they are cute but also unruly. Some of their primal instincts dictate that certain dog breeds will try to challenge their owners for dominance. If this urge isn't nipped in the bud in the beginning, your dog could become a behavioral problem.
So, owning a dog and reaping mutual benefits from them will involve training of some sort. This can be done by you, the owner, through crate training and other forms of instructive discipline. Or, it can be done by professionals in dog obedience classes.
Once a dog learns how to behave and work with their owners, the benefits to their health will begin to form. If you are thinking about getting a pet, these reasons may affect your decision.
1. Lower rate of obesity in some dog owners – Dogs like activity. Many dogs, especially large ones, need to be walked several times a day for exercise as well as to use the bathroom. All of those walks are also good for the owner who also improves their cardiovascular health.
2. Calming effect on mood – Sometimes life happens. When it does, coming home to a companion who is waiting and glad to see you can help brighten your mood. No matter what is going on in the outside world, your dog is ready to show their affection. Pets provide unconditional love that can help to combat bouts of depression, sadness and the "blues."
3. Lower stress levels – Just like a soothing bath can help to drain away stress from your body, so can stroking your pet. Spending time cuddling with your dog after a hard day can melt away those stressful thoughts with each pass.
4. Lower cholesterol levels – This is also related to the activity that your dog needs each day. Getting regular exercise can lower your level of cholesterol in the blood. With lower cholesterol, there is also a lower risk of heart disease.
5. Stronger immune system – What saps your immunity? One element is stress. Exposure to long term stress can compromise immunity leaving you open to all sorts of illness. Since dogs help to boost mood and reduce stress, this fact can increase immunity along with regular exercise with your pet.
6. Companionship and long life – As we reach our golden years, a pet can be a constant source of companionship to thwart loneliness. They can bring back new life leading to a longer healthier one for you.
There are many health benefits to owning a pet, especially a dog. Consider those when you are looking for a pet.
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