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Iiyama ProLite E2710HDSD review
A big display for sensible money and good image quality to boot: a great budget monitor
Review Date: 27 Sep 2010
Reviewed By: Sasha Muller
Price when reviewed: £200 (£235 inc VAT)
Features & Design
Value for Money
Image Quality
Heave the Iiyama from its packaging and its budget heritage is obvious. Cheap-feeling plastics abound, and the wobbly stand doesn't inspire a great deal of confidence.
Delta E
Delta E is a figure that represents the difference between the desired colour and the colour displayed onscreen. Below 1.0 is indistinguishable to the human eye; an experienced viewer may notice differences around 3-4. We measure Delta E with a colorimeter before and after calibration.
You're unlikely to find yourself any more impressed by the OSD. There's nothing wrong with the range of options, but the controls on the display's edge are horribly fiddly.
It's just as well, then, you won't have to do much fiddling to get the E2710HDSD looking its best. The worst you can say about it is the brightness is set far too high by default. Clocking up 370cd/m2 brightness is impressive, but you'll want to dial it down for comfort's sake.
It's surprisingly capable when it comes to image quality, though. In our technical tests, and with no adjustment at all, it achieved an average Delta E colour difference score of only 2.1, which is very impressive indeed.
Our subjective tests confirmed this. Colours were fairly neutral, with only a slight yellowish tinge evident across our test images, and good black levels rounded things off. It struggled to decipher the myriad vibrant shades of green and blue in our Blu-ray of Avatar, but it still fared better than most budget monitors equipped with TN panels.
Turn your attention to games and you'll find the Iiyama is equally impressive. There's no smearing and the average input lag of 24ms is pleasingly low. In fact, the only let-down is an ugly halo of backlight bleed along the panel's top edge.
The features list is nothing out of the ordinary. There are single DVI and D-SUB inputs at the rear, a feeble pair of speakers, and a two-port USB hub.
But for only £200 exc VAT, the Iiyama ProLite E2710HDSD is a bargain. The combination of its large size, good image quality and a handful of useful features make it a worthy award winner.
Author: Sasha Muller
What's the point of a 27" screen?
This screen has the same resolution, 1920x1080, as most 22" wide-screens.
Are bigger pixels an improvement?
By JohnGray7581 on 29 Sep 2010
Very droll, John.
For movies and games a larger panel is much more immersive.
And, also, those with less than perfect eyesight may welcome the larger pixels.
Of course, if you just want the most pixels for your money, a 22in 1080P screen is substantially cheaper...
By SashaMuller on 29 Sep 2010
Need more pixels!
I do a lot of Photo editing, and what I really want is more pixels! Only Apple seem to understand the need, but their 27" monitor is ridiculously expensive.
By DJ2003 on 30 Sep 2010
Long of Tooth Short of Eye
I'm just drifting into the Reading Glasses need, will these really assist?
By TrioJay on 30 Sep 2010
Do we have a "crossed line" here? ;-)
Big pixels are much better for ease of use and processing speed.
Small pixels for good detail.
I still prefer working on two 20" 1600 x 1200px Dell Ultrasharps. I find it better for multi-program operations such as FTP - EMAIL - Programming loop
Or the Bridge - Illustrator - Photoshop loop during design time.
The nice thing about the Dell's is rotating them tall ways for in depth Photoshopping of portraits. ;-)
By Gindylow on 30 Sep 2010
Aspect ratio
My problems with this monitor are that it's yet another screen which follows the horrible 16:9 aspect ratio. Sorry, but 16:9 is just too narrow for comfortable working. I have a 27" screen at home, but it's a 16:10 screen. Those extra 120 vertical pixels make a massive difference to just how space friendly the screen is to use on a daily basis.
16:9 though is a crap aspect ratio for a monitor, unless you're only ever going to use it for games and films.
By Trippynet on 30 Sep 2010
Resolutions over 20"
^^ I agree about the aspect ratio, but also there are lots of Widescreens that are only 768 or 1024 vertical, a woeful resolution, especially above 20". So maybe they're OK for movies and some games, but I read lots of web pages and documents, and they run vertically. Please PCPRO, run a review of 1900x1200 screens - a great working resolution - as this is what people will be buying in the near future, and many want to buy now.
By Wilbert3 on 3 Oct 2010
WHY are we all supposed to spend all our time watching video on PCs? I want pixels, so that I can read a full web page, document or program listing without excessive scrolling. Watching video seems like a manufacturers excuse to sell inferior panels with a reduced pixel count. I would love a 27" monitor, but I want at least 1920 x 1200 pixels, preferably more!
By SageDesign on 4 Oct 2010
Bigger pixels
Bigger pixels are great for people whose eyes aren't quite what they used to be. They can put the monitor close to see everything larger, or right at the back of the desk if their trouble is close-up focussing.
By nrarnot2 on 14 Oct 2010
Pixels are the issue
Manufacturers are producing laptops with x800 high screens just x32 pixels more than x768 of 10 years ago!
Why because manufacturing has gone widescreen however Word documents and websites are not widescreen so the form factor does not match the application.
To buy a laptop with x1200 resolution is now incredibly hard when you were able to pickup non widescreen versions only 3 or 4 years ago.
I wish PC Pro would stop rating based on what games users want and look at what "pro" users want which is clear high resolutions.
By lmindel on 21 Oct 2010
I would not be without a 1900X1200 screen. Dell 245B. Great detail good for movies and working with spreadsheets, documents etc.
Even my laptop is 1900X1200 and it is 4 years old... Are we going backwards or something here?
By Kevin000 on 22 Oct 2010
If you want 1920 x 1200....
..then go read the review of Iiyama's other monitor, the 16:10 ratio E2607WS:
At this price, you won't get resolutions higher than 1920 x 1200. If you want more, then you'll need to spend four times as much!
By SashaMuller on 22 Oct 2010
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For having grown up less than three hours from Richmond I can't believe I've never visited the city. It's a dream! I pulled into Carytown in the late afternoon and explored some lovely shops. The highlight was certainly the Bizarre Market upstairs at Chop Suey books where I talked to a lovely local crafter about her favorite spots in the city. Then I walked over to VMFA and breezed through the collection. I was struck most by the building itself; it's such a gorgeous space for art. I made it to Hollywood Cemetery to watch the sun set over the gothic monuments and then dip below the horizon behind me as I drove through VCU. I love how the campus is situated so intimately in the city. After dark, I stopped by Addison Vintage and Handmade and swooned over the the best vintage stockroom I've ever encountered. Then, of course, I realized I hadn't eaten since morning so I treated myself to a delicious cocktail at Comfort and an amazing dinner at Heritage where the bartender spoiled me with stories of his times working in New York and Philadelphia. I'm still struck by how friendly everyone in Richmond was. In all my travels I don't think I've met such lovely, loquacious strangers!
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The purpose of a family is the enhancement of the individual pursuits of happiness … in the overall … preservation of the family as a whole.
—from Family Wealth
Is this a logical sentence, or not?
Posts tagged with logical circular logic
The purpose of a family is the enhancement of the individual pursuits of happiness … in the overall … preservation of the family as a whole.
—from Family Wealth
Is this a logical sentence, or not?
Perception is reality. Any beer drinker who is surprised that Guinness has a unique and excellent taste and PBR tastes exactly like Budweiser needs to switch to Guinness because your taste is objectively awful.
That's why Guinness' branding is a seal with a ball and Budweiser needs to use bikini babes.
There's something much deeper going on here, though: a fundamental problem with utility theory and hence, with economic theory. Kahneman & Tversky pointed out that it's wrong to think of preferences as being read off of a master list. But not only are they constructed in the elicitation process, they're constructed before as well. You're looking at experimental proof.
I tried to write about this before in the context of the famous Pepsi/Coke fMRI experiment, but it's too hard. I want to tie in sardonic Don Draper quips, the invention of diamonds, and my own experiences of my desires and wants and dreams being formed by outside (and therefore, sinister?) forces rather than from truly "within me" — whatever that might mean. Why do I want what I (think I) want? Even Doug Hofstadter treads tenderly around the topics of free will and one's own true desires and self-determination and such.
I have no idea what my subconscious wants— Cameron Guthire (@thiscameron)
Even though I feel that these things all belong together, I don't understand it all well enough to put forward a thesis explaining the inchoatia. But even with just the few experimental examples we have, it's clear that desires can be manufactured, and that there's a lot of money to be made in doing so. So just with that basic knowledge the Lagrangian model of utility that underlies all of the Edgeworth boxes, welfare theorems, and so on is missing a crucial quality. Namely, &sym;1% of the global economy is spent on making people want things. That doesn't bear on "utilitarian" products like oil, shipping, … but it definitely bears on aspiration and retail. I'm talking about circularity in the definition of value. If you can logic that one out, let us know.
(Source: ocw.mit.edu)
Several years ago I sat (after yoga class) with some Zaa Zen practitioners. As I understood the practice from doing it once, Zaa Zen basically consists of sitting in good posture, staring at a blank wall, and clearing your mind.
It wasn't my favourite meditation I've ever tried. (So far my favourite was something that into the continuum introduced me to: Vipassana meditation. The way I did it was to sit outdoors in nice weather and listen to the sounds and stop thinking about my own anxiety or problems. Something much like the John Cage lecture that until a single soliton survives posted. Being aware of the world around you and "listening" or "taking in" rather than "forcing" or "pushing out".)
But I definitely remember the conversation I had with one of the practitioners (Tony) afterwards. Tony was maybe 20 or 30 years older than me but I felt we instantly connected on some mental level. He told me he had been a failure at pretty much everything he had tried in life. How he was a black sheep of his family; how he tried to be a biologist; there were a few other things he tried and he hadn't been very good at any of them. But in some sense it didn't matter (remember, this is the wisdom of years talking. According to economic research people tend to mellow, their aspirations and hopes drop to a realistic level, and they become intimately familiar with the passing of time—whatever you optimise, whatever you read, however much you drink, whatever you earn, however you train, however many relationships you destroy—that passing of time always clicks, click, click, tick, steady.) and he could always come back to his practice. A different meaning of "return to the breath".
Anyway, we were talking about various I guess spiritual things. More like a mixture of the mental-ethereal and the sense-grounded. He was telling me how Zaa Zen was so great and I would really like it and I should read this book and so on. You know how people always do that—they've read a book and then they say you would love it. Well, no, I think just you liked it and I have my own stack of stuff that's my to-read list already. So normally I would just keep that kind of thought to myself but since Tony and I had an unusual level of honesty and directness for perfect strangers who just met, I brought up what I see as the circular-logic problem of picking up any book.
This is why, I said, I won't read the book you're telling me I will like so well. From my outsider's perspective I don't trust enough in the Zaa Zen idea. Not to say that it is some hokey New Age crystals or whatever, but I don't sense—from standing on the threshold—that this is a house I want to get comfortable in.
(This is also why I started reading so much mathematics. From an outsiders' perspective it seemed like "This is where the truth is. Following Wolsey's idea, with a hungry reification of Plato's philosopher-kings, if I put in only veracity and earnest labour, the result should be something good.)
Tony told me this attitude was actually quite Buddhistic or Zen of me. So I felt very proud that in avoiding looking at the Zaa Zen I had apparently picked up something of it—and it's a nice geometric shape now that I reflect on it.
So it's a logical circular logic and a higher modal order than the standard model of choice—and it relates to two other themes I want to talk more about later:
If you think it's meaningless, then it's meaningless. If you think it's meaningful, then it's meaningful.
Some say science & mathematics are reductive.
ż function independently. (The speed the soccer ball falls downward off the cliff is unrelated to how much forward momentum you kicked it.)
The reductionistic approach to science has to pair with qualifiers and caveats that "The lab is not the real world" and "We're just trying to model one phenomenon and understand one thing": hopefully combining
A with
B doesn't introduce complexity in the sense that
A+B is more than the sum of its parts — in statistical modelling language, that the interaction terms don't overwhelm the separable, monic terms.
But is it really true that mathematics is reductionistic? I can think of both separable mathematical objects and not-separable ones. You could argue, for example, that a manifold can be decomposed into flat planes—but then again, if it has a nontrivial genus, or if the planes warp and twist in some interesting way, wouldn't you be nullifying what's interesting, notable, and unique about the manifold by splitting it up into "just a bunch of planes"?
Or with set theory: you could certainly say that sets are composed of atomic urelemente, but then again you could have a topological space which is non-decomposable such as an annulus or network or 1-skeleton of cells, or a non-wellfounded set (cyclic graph) which at some point contains a thing that contains it.
How about a sort-of famous mathematical object in the theory of links & knots: the Borromean rings.
The Borromean rings are famous for the fact that they cannot be decomposed into a simpler atom, whilst retaining their Borromean nature. In other words the smallest atom you can find is the 3 rings themselves. If any one or more rings were removed then they would not be linked together.
So not only is it an interesting case for causality (is
ring 1 binding up
ring 3? No. Is
ring 2 binding up
ring 3? No. In a way none of the rings is locking up any other ring, and yet they are locked by each other.
It takes the interaction term
[ring 1 ∩ ring 2] — only together do they bind up
ring 3, but together they do bind it completely. (Did something like this come up in Lord of the Rings or some other fantasy or myth? Like the weakest link or that square battle arrangement with spears, or having a ton of archers in Warcraft 2, but not like Captain Planet, if any member of a group breaks then its entire strength is lost (super convexity) but together they're nearly undefeatable.)
Also, circularly, as well as
ring 3 being bound-by
[ring 1 ∩ ring 2], it also binds — or again, with-its-mate-binds — the other rings.
I don't know if historically the Borromean rings were a symbol of holism, although one would think so given this picture from the Public Encyclopedia:
Even if it hasn't been, we certainly could use the Borromean rings now as a symbol of holism, complexity, integratedness, un-separability, irreducibility, and convolution.
Life is meaningless, unless you believe otherwise.
from "On Self-Referential Sentences" by Douglas Hofstadter, originally in Scientific American (January 1981), reprinted in Metamagical Themas (1985)
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The theory of universal algebras was well-developed in the twentieth century. [It] provides a basis for model theory, and [provides] an abstract understanding of familiar principles of induction, recursion, and freeness.
The theory of coalgebras is considerably [less] developed. Coalgebras arise naturally, as Kripke models for modal logic, as automata and objects for object oriented programming languages in computer science, and more.
Paul Finsler believed that sets could be viewed as generalised numbers. Generalised numbers, like numbers, have finitely many predecessors. Numbers having the same predecessors are identical.
We can obtain a directed graph for each generalised number by taking the generalised numbers as points and directing an edge from a generalised number toward each of its immediate predecessors.
It has been shown that these generalised numbers can be "added" and "multiplied" in a natural way by combining the associated graphs. The sum a+b is obtained by "hanging" the diagram of b onto that of a so the bottom point of a coincides with the top point of b. The product a·b is obtained by replacing each edge of the graph of a with the graph of b where the graphs are similarly oriented.


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Let the Buyer Beware!
(photo credit: Erich Stüssi)
This looks like a double-dose of look-before-you-leap.
One of the country's largest financial institutions, AIG, is suing another large financial institution, Bank of America (BofA), because of some bad purchases – on both sides. BofA recently acquired two companies, which AIG says engaged in massive fraud with all those subprime mortgages that led to the housing crisis. (Both companies were under investigation by the government for the same thing, but the criminal charges were eventually dropped.)
Makes you think that maybe BofA should've been a little more careful about doing its homework before buying those companies and becoming legally responsible for their subprime mortgage dalliances. Kind of like doing your homework before you buy stock in a company - you really want to know what you're buying into when you hand over your money.
Now for another case of look-before-you-leap: BofA is saying that AIG had all the resources it needed to figure out whether it was a good idea to buy those mortgage securities in the first place. It's not like the big bad banks were ripping off a little old grandma here…
They may all be right - who knows? But one thing seems pretty clear: CAVEAT EMPTOR!
How carefully do you do YOUR homework before shelling out a ton of cash?
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Is A Pet Career Your True Passion?
3 Childhood Passions You Can Turn into Adult Careers
Many of us had passions as children that we long ago gave up on pursuing. Maybe those lofty childhood dreams just seemed too difficult to pursue in real life when we became adults, or maybe other things simply got in the way. Either way, too many people end up stuck in jobs they find unsatisfying, or even hate. According to Forbes, 44 percent of people in the U.S. are unhappy in their jobs. That's no way to live your life. It's time to reclaim your childhood passion and turn it into a career you'll love. Here are three careers you can get into with minimal training for a more fulfilling and happy life. Anyone can do this—even you!
1. Teacher
Lots of kids play "school" with their friends, where one kid will be the teacher and the others will be the students. The child who plays the teacher is often interested in what teachers actually do in the classroom and model themselves after their favorite teachers. In fact, it is common for children to say they want to be teachers when they grow up, because it is one of the only careers they see every day. So many teachers helped develop your young mind, so it feels good to give the gift of learning to others.
Fortunately, today's schools are looking for teachers. The path to becoming a teacher can be different in every state, and it is certainly different from many other traditional paths, according to teach.com. Many school districts today will hire people without education degrees to be teachers. Depending on the state, they are hired on a probationary basis and allowed to teach under temporary teaching certificates for up to two years. During these two years, they are supposed to take special training sessions with the school district and complete certain college courses to get their full certification. Many districts across the nation will even sponsor someone from the corporate world in their transition into teaching. It's a remarkably easy field to enter and one so many people find fulfilling when they jump in to achieve their childhood dream.
2. Veterinary Assistance
What child doesn't love animals? Most do, especially girls. Girls frequently express a love of animals of all kinds, or of certain kinds like dogs, cats and horses. It is not uncommon to hear a child say he or she wants to be a veterinarian when they grow up. A lot of these animal lovers back out of that dream when they discover the tough science curriculum necessary to become a veterinarian, or learn they will have to dissect animals as part of their training.
If the love of animals and the desire to work with them is still strong as an adult, animal lovers may seek out volunteer opportunities at shelters and animal rescue organizations. If their current job isn't fulfilling, their love for animals can still be turned into a career as a veterinary assistant in just one years. At Animal Behavior College, we are passionate about helping animals & helping you find career training that suits your needs. Are yuou interested in a rewarding career working in an animal hospital or veterinary office? You can learn from practitioners and leaders in the field during our externship hands-on training. Veterinary assistants are in demand, with job opportunities for this career expected to see continual growth through 2020.
3. Librarian
If you were a child who loved to read and spent every afternoon at the library picking out new books, a career as a librarian could be just what you need to help you feel fulfilled in your career. The adventures in the books enticed you as a child, and took you on journeys you still reminisce about. You can get hired as an assistant at a library with little-to-no experience and get on-the-job training. For those who wish to become a head librarian and run their own library, there are online schools that offer degrees in library science (which are usually required for head librarian jobs). These degree programs can be done on your own time while you're actually working in the stacks as a library assistant.
Designing a Play Palace for Your Pet
Designing a Pooch Palace or Feline Fortress in a Small Space
If you've been thinking it's time to give your four-legged family member his own dedicated living space, most vets will agree it's a good idea. Not only is it fun, but it can help soothe your pet when he's stressed or overstimulated. You don't have to transform an entire spare room into your pooch or kitty's favorite hangout (although that's a trend growing in popularity, too)—you can get started with just a patch of underused space.
A Special Space is Smart
If your home has become a haven for claw marks or paw prints, a space of his own can minimize damage in the living areas. A pet room also helps confine shedding and dander, which is especially beneficial if you have guests frequently. This will minimize suffering for those with allergies and give your pet a safe place to hang out while you entertain.
Things to Consider
A converted laundry room with a large sink or tub is ideal, because it makes bath time easy. Natural lighting is important, so try to choose a room or area with a window. Make sure your pet's outdoor view can easily be controlled with window treatments—this way, you can open up the blinds or shades when you want to give him some action, and close them when it's nap time or when the barking gets to be too much.
Also consider his size. If he weighs more than 20 pounds, he may be more inclined to stay in an entire room devoted to him rather than a segmented area of the house that isn't enclosed. And try to use a space you know he already likes.
Outfitting the Space
Include plenty of features that will attract your pet's attention and keep him occupied. Cats love ledges that give them opportunities for climbing and cozy nooks for napping. Some pet owners even put an aquarium or television in the room, so their pets have something interesting to watch or listen to all day long. This can decrease their anxiety and make them feel less lonely.
For furniture, try placing a used piece near a window. You can find a cheap chair or couch at your local Goodwill. Or, put a comfortable pet bed on a rug, so your pet can lounge around. Just be sure whatever you choose is washable. For flooring, the perfect choice may be interlocking rubber tiles that are comfortable under all four feet. Add colorful cubbies or baskets around the space, and fill them with plenty of safe toys.
If you can go custom, consider installing counter-tops at the perfect height for brushing and grooming. Another option: food and water bowls built into the wall to reduce spills and messes.
Cat Bath – How To Bathe a Cat
The general perception is that cats hate water, but in fact, they are natural swimmers. Certain breeds such as Abyssinians and Turkish Vans might even willingly join you in the shower. This misconception probably persists because the average domestic feline isn't usually exposed to water on a regular basis. For an adult cat who has never been bathed to suddenly find herself in warm water can be very stressful and could even cause her heart rate to spike. However, if you introduce your feline to water from kittenhood, she will learn to tolerate a bath—and may even enjoy it.
It's a good idea to get everything ready before you bring your cat into the equation. Make sure you have your shampoo and conditioning products open and have at least two towels in place. Special absorbent pet towels are excellent for removing excess water before you wrap your cat in an ordinary towel. If possible, warm your towels in advance by placing them in the dryer.
Remember, you have options. You can bathe your cat in the kitchen sink, in your bathtub or even in the shower stall. It will depend on how tolerant she is. Wherever you decide, be sure to put down a rubber mat or a towel on which she can stand. This will give her traction and make bath time less stressful for her—and for you.
Often, cats don't like the sound of handheld shower sprays more than the actual water. The best way to deal with this type of hesitant cat is to place her in position and have several buckets of warm water on hand along with a sponge and a cup. The idea is to use the first bucket of water to sponge her before and during the shampooing and conditioning ritual and then to use the second bucket of water and cup to gently pour water over her fur for the final rinse.
Start washing your cat from her neck down to her toes and tail. Massage the bath formula into her fur—she will like that part. Dab shampoo and conditioner onto a cotton ball and work gently around the eyes, nose, ears and under the chin. Some cats might prefer the use of a pet wipe on facial areas.
If you are using any kind of special skin treatment, experts suggest that you apply it twice during a bath for it to effectively treat the condition. Leave the second application on for 5 to 15 minutes (cat permitting, of course) to allow the active ingredients to be properly absorbed.
Rinse the fur well to remove all traces of shampoo and conditioner, especially if you are using the "buckets-of-water" routine. If you are showering the products off, allow the water to run over your cat for at least 5 minutes to enable her skin to be properly hydrated. It's very important to rinse well because products not designed to be left on the skin and fur can cause irritation. They might also be ingested when your cat takes over her own grooming and starts licking herself after you've completed the bath.
Also, never allow water to enter your cat's ears—fold them over when rinsing. It's not a good idea to place cotton balls in the ears because you may forget to remove them.
When your cat has been thoroughly rinsed and while she is still in the tub, use an absorbent pet towel to remove excess water. Then scoop her up in a warm, dry, fluffy one for the final toweling.
Longhaired cats should be gently brushed or combed after a bath so that their fur doesn't mat during the drying process. If you are going to use a hair dryer, make sure that it's made specifically for pets because those designed for humans are far too hot—and noisy.
No matter how efficient you are and how wonderful the experience is, you will probably still get a look from your cat that implies you didn't do a proper job, so she is now forced to "clean up" after you.
But that's just her natural grooming instincts kicking in. It's what cats do.
About the Author: Sandy Robins is the 2013 winner of the "Excellence in Journalism and Outstanding Contribution to the Pet Industry Award." Her work appears on many of the country's leading pet platforms, such as MSNBC.com, MSN.com and TODAYShow.com. She is a regular contributor and columnist in multiple national and international publications, including Cat Fancy, as well as the author of the award-winning books "Fabulous Felines: Health and Beauty Secrets for the Pampered Cat" and "For The Love of Cats." Learn more about Sandy on her website or Facebook page. #welovecats
It's Pet Dental Health Month
It's Pet Dental Health Month
Pet Bad breathe isn't the only thing that improves with proper oral care.
By Lisa King
The condition of your dog's teeth and gums affects not only whether his breath is stinky or not; poor dental health can influence his quality of life and even his life expectancy. Although cavities are relatively rare in dogs, they can suffer from plaque and tartar buildup, gingivitis and periodontal disease just like people. These in turn can cause painful gums, loose teeth and bone loss.
Periodontal disease can be very serious; bacteria and toxins from diseased gums can enter the dog's blood stream and be carried to the organs. The brain, heart, liver and kidneys are the most likely organs to be affected. These toxins and bacteria can cause inflammation and infections in the organs, leading to permanent organ damage or even death.
It's your responsibility as a dog owner to keep your pet healthy by caring for his teeth to prevent these painful and dangerous conditions. Ideally, this means brushing them every day.
This might sound like a tall order if your dog is not used to it. The trick is to get him accustomed to brushing. If he's a puppy it will be easier, but an older dog can also be taught to tolerate tooth-brushing. Start by massaging the outside of his mouth for 30 seconds or so a couple of times a day. When he's used to this, try massaging his teeth and gums. Let him lick a little doggie toothpaste off your finger.Never use human toothpaste.
When he will accept this type of touching calmly, get him a doggie toothbrush, either one that looks like a smaller human toothbrush or one that fits over your finger. Apply toothpaste and move the brush in small circular motions, lifting up his lip as you work around his mouth. If he gets impatient, you can skip cleaning the inside surface—most of the tartar buildup is on the outside of the teeth.
Another tool in your dental arsenal is the chew toy. Hard rubber, rawhide and rope chew toys help keep your dog's teeth clean and his jaws strong, as well as relieving stress. You can also purchase dental treats that are designed to clean tartar off a dog's teeth and dental rinses that you can put in your dog's water. But as with people, there's no substitute for regular brushing.
A well-balanced dry food is less likely to cause tartar buildup than wet food, and human food is worst of all when it comes to your dog's dental health, so keep table-scrap treats to a minimum.
It is important that your veterinarian checks your dog's teeth regularly. She will need to handle issues such as cysts under the tongue or tumors in the mouth. Between vet visits, be on the lookout for bad breath, increased drooling, loose teeth and swollen or inflamed gums (the tissue is red instead of pink). An apparent loss of appetite can be caused by painful teeth or gums. Any of these can indicate that your dog has a dental problem and should see the vet.
If you haven't been taking care of your dog's dental health or if he is simply an older dog, he might have developed tooth or gum disease. If so, it's time for a professional deep cleaning. Your vet will need to anesthetize your dog so she can do a thorough job, including cleaning under the gum line. She will also X-ray your dog's mouth to ensure the roots of his teeth are healthy. This procedure can cost hundreds of dollars, but it can make your dog pain-free and add years to his life.
The best approach to maintaining your dog's dental health is prevention. Start as early as you can to brush his teeth and check the condition of his teeth and gums. Provide him with a good diet and plenty of chew toys and dental treats. Take him in for regular vet visits. A dog with a healthy mouth is a happier, healthier dog.
About the Author: Lisa King is a freelance writer living in Southern California. She is the former managing editor of Pet Product News International, Dogs USA, and Natural Dog magazines. Lisa is also the author of the well-received murder mystery novel "Death in a Wine Dark Sea."
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How to Be a Responsible Dog Owner
How to Be a Responsible Dog Owner
By Lisa King
Dog Ownership 101
Being a responsible dog owner starts before you even get a dog. Before visiting a shelter or calling a rescue, be certain that you have the time, energy and finances to properly care for a new pet. Here are a few rules to follow before the fact:
1. Don't get a dog for your children unless you are prepared to do 100 percent of his care, if not right away then when they move out of the house. This is the voice of experience speaking.
2. Do your research and choose a breed or mix whose activity level matches your own. If you're a couch potato, don't get a Border Collie. If you want to go running or biking with your dog, forget the Pug.
3. How much space do you have? A large dog will be miserable in a studio apartment, while a small lap dog will be quite comfortable.
4. Do you want to deal with all the training required for a puppy? Adopting an adult dog who's already housetrained puts you ahead of the game.
Now that you have an idea of the type of dog you'd like, go online and search local shelters for a dog who fits your requirements. If your heart is set on a purebred, these can sometimes be found at shelters. Breed-specific rescues are also good sources for purebred dogs. If you go to a breeder, do some research to ensure she's reputable. DO NOT buy a dog from a pet shop—these adorable puppies usually come from puppy mills, which keep breeding animals in deplorable conditions.
Dog Health Tips
Once you get your dog home, follow these 10 tips to ensure he has a long, happy and healthy life.
1. Take him in for regular vet checkups. Spay or neuter your dog if it hasn't already been done. Keep him current on shots, dewormer and flea and tick protection.
2. Give your dog plenty of exercise according to the needs of his breed or breeds.
3. Train your dog. Take him to a training class or train him yourself by consulting books, magazines and online resources. He should know basic commands such as "Come," "Leave It," "Sit" and "Lie Down." Keep him on a leash when not in a secure, fenced yard. Even a well-trained dog with a strong prey drive can be distracted by squirrels or other small animals and run into traffic.
4. Brush your dog regularly to prevent mats. The frequency of brushing depends on his coat type. Take him to a reliable groomer if he is a breed that needs more complicated grooming, such as a Poodle or a Maltese. Keep his nails clipped. If you're nervous about clipping them yourself, have your groomer or vet do the job.
5. Wash your dog regularly. Depending on the dog's coat and environment that can mean once a month, once every couple of weeks or even more often if he gets into something nasty. Use a high-quality natural shampoo. Don't wash him too often, though; too-frequent baths can cause dry, itchy skin.
6. Secure your dog in the car, either in a crate or with a harness that hooks onto the seatbelt. A dog who's loose in the car becomes a dangerous projectile in a crash. If he's in the front seat, or God forbid on the driver's lap, he can be killed if the airbags deploy.
7. Provide proper ID for your dog so he can be returned to you if lost. Attach a tag bearing his name and your phone number to his collar. For added safety, consider having your vet microchip him.
8. Feed him the best diet you can afford. Your options are many: kibble, canned, frozen raw and freshly made cooked. Find a food that makes you both happy. Keep dishes clean and always provide plenty of fresh water.
9. Be a good neighbor and pick up your dog's poop. Cleaning up after him even in your own yard is important to keep harmful bacteria out of groundwater.
10. Provide plenty of love and affection; it will be returned tenfold.
About the Author: Lisa King is a freelance writer living in Southern California. She is the former managing editor of Pet Product News International, Dogs USA, and Natural Dog magazines. Lisa is also the author of the well-received murder mystery novel "Death in a Wine Dark Sea."
Dog Walking Etiquette
Dog Walking Etiquette
By Stacy Mantle
Walk Your Dog Each Day
In a world where many different species enjoy walking each day, it's important to understand the rules of the road for canines. The rules below are not hard and fast, they aren't legally binding and they aren't meant to be regulated. They are intended as good "common sense" rules for any pets who enjoy walks.
1. Respect personal space. Whether you're on a trailhead or at the dog park, there are people who will not love your dog. Even fellow dog lovers are hesitant around other breeds. Some small-breed lovers will be in complete fear of your large-breed dog no matter how friendly, and vice versa. Never force your dog on another person or animal.
Teach your pet to keep his nose to himself. People don't generally like to be sniffed—particularly if they are running or walking or just enjoying the day. Keep your pet under control and never allow her to pull at the leash in search of a quick sniff of another dog or person.
2. Leashes are required. Besides being good common sense, leashes are required by law in nearly every state and that includes state and national forests. It doesn't matter if your dog is friendly, it doesn't matter if your dog always listens. If any other person views your pet as a threat, they can legally defend themselves, which can lead to tragic results.
Keep your leash short. This can help eliminate problems with tangled leashes, territorial sidewalk users and other such problems. The only exception to using a leash is in a designated off-leash area.
3. Clean up after your pet. You should not allow your pet to urinate or defecate in a person's yard, a golf course or in a public park. Urine can leave ugly brown spots and create problems for a property owner. Look for a public, remote area for your pet to do her business. If an accident does happen, be courteous and clean up after your pet. It's the law in most municipalities and it makes for good neighbors.
4. Not all dogs are friendly. You should never assume that because your pets are friendly, other people's pets are friendly, too. Don't allow your pet to approach other animals without an invitation. You never know how controlled the other animal may be.
5. Be respectful of other species. Cats are going out on walks more frequently, as are birds, ferrets and even other lesser-known and more unusual species. This is why you should never allow or encourage your dog to chase any type of animal. Your dog may interpret a cat to be a squirrel, leading to disastrous consequences. Train your pets to recognize and be receptive to other species.
6. Announce your arrival. When running or walking with your dog, it's always polite to inform those ahead of you that you're coming up behind. This can be done with a simple "Behind you" or "To your left" announcement, letting them know you're planning to pass. This is particularly important when using public walkways.
7. Teach children. Nearly 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs every year and more than 72 percent of those are children. We have to begin educating kids (even other people's children) on the proper way to approach an animal. This begins with you and your dog. Let parents and children know they need to approach slowly, ask to pet your dog and always keep their faces away from the dog.
8. Elevators and enclosed areas. When in an elevator or other enclosed area of a public building, your dog should move to the back corner of the elevator and sit quietly near you as people get on and off. Keep your pet on a short leash, as some people have a real fear of being in an elevator with a dog.
9. Stop and sit at crosswalks. Your dog should always stop before a crosswalk and sit quietly beside you. While not all dogs can be trained to do this, it's important to work up to it. Not only that, it could save their lives if they ever got loose.
10. The five training commands. Come, drop, leave it, heel and sit-stay are the five basic commands every pet should know before walking out the door. If your pets cannot do these things, you should focus your training until they can.
Owning a pet is about being a responsible pet owner. You are responsible for teaching your pets good etiquette as they will not learn from others. Together we can make the world a better place for our animals and other humans.
About the Author: Stacy Mantle is the founder of PetsWeekly.com and the bestselling author of "Shepherd's Moon." Learn more great tips for living with animals by visiting PetsWeekly.com or get to know a little more about the author at www.StacyMantle.com
AKC's Canine Good Citizen Award
AKC's Canine Good Citizen Award
By Audrey Pavia
If you've got a purebred or mixed breed dog who listens when you tell him what to do, is good with other dogs, and is just a joy to be around, he's a perfect candidate for the American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen (CGC) award. And if your dog's behavior leaves something to be desired, start working on fixing it, with the CGC as your goal.
In order to earn a CGC award, your dog has to pass a 10-step test that consists of the following:
- Accepting a friendly stranger. While you have your dog on a leash, a person will approach you, say "Hello" and shake your hand. Your dog is expected to stay calm and ignore the person. Your dog is not to jump on the person or show any aggression.
- Sitting politely for petting. The stranger who approached you will bend down to pet your dog. Your dog is expected to stand calmly while being petted. He's not supposed to jump on the person or shy away.
- Appearance and grooming. Your dog will allow someone to groom him and examine him (touch his ears and lift his front feet) while you are holding his leash.
- Walking loosely on leash. You walk your dog across the examination yard on a loose leash. Your dog doesn't pull on the leash, or refuse to follow.
- Walking calmly through a crowd. At least three people will stand in the examination yard while you walk your dog through the group. He is expected to walk quietly past without jumping on people or straining at the leash.
- Performing the sit and down on command, and staying. You will ask your dog to sit. You will then ask him to lie down. Once he has performed these commands, you can keep him in the down position or put him back in a sit, and then tell him to stay. You then step back away from him. He is expected to stay in place for several seconds.
- Coming when called. Someone will hold your dog while you walk away from him. Once you are 10-feet away, you turn around and call your dog to you. He is expected to return to you immediately.
- Reaction to another dog. Someone with a dog on a leash will approach you and your dog. Your dog is expected to ignore the handler and the other dog. He is not supposed strain on the leash, act aggressive or behave in an out-of-control way.
- Keeping calm during a distraction. Your dog will be asked to act confidently during two common distractions, such as dropping a large object nearby or having a jogger run past.
- Waiting calmly for his owner while being supervised by a stranger. You will hand your dog to someone and then walk away and hide out of sight. Your dog is expected to wait quietly during the three minutes when he can't see you. He is not to bark, whine or act unruly.
If your dog doesn't sound up for all this, simply enroll him in one of the many CGC preparation classes being held all around the country by dog clubs, pet stores and private trainers, such as an Animal Behavior College Certified Dog Trainer or ABCDT. In this class, your dog will learn to do everything required of him on the test.
Once your dog passes the test, he receives a certificate from the AKC in the mail and the right to wear a CGC tag on his collar. If he's a purebred, he's ready to tackle any other AKC performance event, such as obedience, agility or rally. If your dog is a mixed breed, he can still compete in these types of competitions through non-AKC clubs.
For more information, visit the CGC section of the AKC website at:
About the Author: Audrey Pavia is an award-winning freelance writer and author of "The Labrador Retriever Handbook." She is a former staff editor of Dog Fancy, Dog World and The AKC Gazette magazines. To learn more about her work, visit www.audreypavia.com.
Spring Travel With Your Pet
Travel with your Furry Friend this summer just got a little easier.
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Dog Training: The Ultimate Mobile Skill?
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Beyond Hearts and Flowers
Okay, now that Valentine's Day has come and gone, it's time to leave the chocolates and lingerie behind and talk some cold hard science. And yes, there is some science where love is concerned. The good news is that according to one of the latest books on the topic, humans are meant to be monogamous (take that, Hugh Heffner!): "Every day, we hear of relationships failing and questions of whether humans are meant to be monogamous. LOVE SENSE presents new scientific evidence that tells us that humans are meant to mate for life. Dr. Johnson explains that romantic love is an attachment bond, just like that between mother and child, and shows us how to develop our "love sense"–our ability to develop long-lasting relationships. Love is not the least bit illogical or random, but actually an ordered … Continued
What To Read In February
This month brings a real-life love story, hotties on ice, scorching revenge sex, and a search-and-rescue team that makes me want to lose myself. Melting the Ice by Jaci Burton (Berkley Sensation, Feb 4) Any story involving a budding fashion designer and a hockey player has my name written all over it. It seems that Carolina had a thing for Drew back in college, but for him it was just "another slap shot." Something tells me the tables are about to turn. Getting ready to read and find out. Romance is My Day Job: A Memoir of Finding Love at Last by Patience Bloom (Penguin Group, February 6) Patience Bloom has been a romance editor at Harlequin for sixteen years. But for most of that time, her own love life couldn't fill a cocktail napkin, … Continued
Winners Announced – On sale now, A Kiss of Lies by Bronwen Evans – 1st chapter Freebie + Giveaway
Here it is! On sale Tuesday, A Kiss of Lies – enjoy! A Kiss of Lies The Disgraced Lords Series Bronwen Evans Loveswept Chapter 1 London, England, November 1815 "Get up!" If not for the fact that the rage-filled voice bellowing in his ear was speaking English, Christian Trent, the Earl of Markham, might have thought he was back in France. Certainly the press of cold steel at his throat flooded his brain with memories of the war: nightmarish memories, pain-filled memories. Memories he fervently tried, but hopelessly failed, to forget. Experience had taught him that when one was in such a precarious position, with a sword at one's windpipe, with the identity and reasoning of the attacker unknown, one was wise to act cautiously.
Ruthie's Reality: When It Rains, It Pours
Ruthie's Reality: When It Rains, It Pours Welcome back to Ruthieland, everyone! It's rainy here in my reality today. Rain, rain, rain.
November Releases for Loveswept, flirt
Here's what's on sale this month from Loveswept and Flirt Romance. One Perfect Christmas by Stefanie Sloane (11/4/2013) In an enchanting eBook novella, cherished Regency romance author Stefanie Sloane presents an irresistible tale of fiery passion that burns deep on a cold winter's night. Although he's never been prone to regret, the Honorable Lucas Cavanaugh cannot help but wish for a fresh start with Jane Merriweather. After being jilted by her fiancé, Jane turns to her dear childhood friend, Lucas, for support—and unlocks the hidden emotion and smoldering desire simmering in the man's troubled heart. Frightened by his newfound feelings, Lucas flees to Scotland. But when the Christmas season brings them together again, one look at Jane is all that's needed to reignite his yearning for the woman. Now Lucas must convince Jane that his … Continued
#Cover Reveals – Roman Holiday by Ruthie Knox
Roman Holiday is an epic romance that will be in ten parts over two "seasons" of one "episode" per week. Each episode is between 12,000 and 16,000 words long — roughly 40-60 pages — and all ten episodes taken together will form a single romance arc. There will be a break of a few months between seasons 1 and 2. The adventure begins November 11! Preorder here
#Book Review What Not to Bare – Love Saves the World reveals all
Tin – My Review: Lady Charlotte Jepstow dresses not to impress but to stupefy: mixing colors and patterns and embellishments with such exuberance that leaves her mother moaning, her lady's maid lamenting her professional reputation — and leaving Lord David Marchston (newly-arrived from India) speechless: a rare feat considering he is a diplomat. Lord David Marchston had been asked to return to England to escape the scandal of his indiscretion there. It grates at David to be in England, where he isn't "Lord David the diplomat" but "Lord David, the incredibly handsome younger brother to a marquess". He longs to return to India where he is useful, where he is more than just his pretty face. But, first, he must fulfill a mission: court Lady Charlotte. What he initially viewed as a chore becomes a … Continued
Shower #Sex: A How-To, by Riley McKenna, Stiletto's resident "sexpert"
Shower Sex: A How-To by Riley McKenna, Stiletto's resident "sexpert" . . . I'm not going to lie: I watch James Bond movies for the eye-candy. And that goes for all the James Bonds. Connery. Brosnan. Craig. Especially Daniel Craig. And his most recent one—Skyfall? Um, who cares about the guns and the gadgets, because did you see that shower scene? Sex in the shower is like sex on steroids. It's steamier. Literally. It's hotter. Literally. It's wetter. Literally.
#BookReview: Flirting with Disaster, "I can always count on Knox's books"
Knox's ability to infuse her writing with such humor and heart is what makes it so appealing to readers. I can always count on Knox to make me smile with one of her books. ~ Under the Covers FLIRTING WITH DISASTER is the third book in the Camelot series and is by far my favorite of them so far. Who knew that a stuttering hacker hero would be the key to my heart?
Flirt's "Back to School" New Adult Blog Hop and #Giveaway
Welcome to Flirt University's Back to School celebration! It's time for the Three R's, Flirt style—Reading, (W)Riting, and Romancing! In the spirit of getting to know one another on the first day of school, Flirt, Random House's New Adult imprint, has set up a New Adult blog hop so you can discover other blogs that love the hottest new romance genre. As part of the hop, Flirt is giving away its signature "I <3 New Adult" tote (for carrying books, ereaders, and other fun things), and its signature "I <3 New Adult" mug (perfect for that morning coffee pick-me-up)! Just check out the Rafflecopter link below!
Winners Announced Loveswept #Giveaway: Lovestruck Hop #Free Books
Are you Loveswept, Lovestruck? Well, you're at the right place then!!
#BookReview – Tempting a Devil – 'This series is not your ordinary Regency Romance'
"This series is not your ordinary Regency Romance, these books are sizzling and provocative." ~ Under the Covers Having read Samantha Kane's THE DEVIL'S THIEF at the end of 2012, I was so eager to to read the second book in her series TEMPTING A DEVIL. This series is not your ordinary Regency Romance, these books are sizzling and provocative.
Guest Post – Achieving the HEA by Joan Swan
I recently watched the movie Precinct 13, an edge-of-your seat crime drama, and was reminded of how seemingly insurmountable odds against the good guys could both evoke powerful emotions and compel an audience to keep their eyes glued to the screen, their fingers twisted in the nearest pillow…or sleeve…or hand… If you haven't seen it and you love drama, Precinct 13 is definitely worth the watch.
#BookReview: My Master Dmitri – 5 Star review, have you been Claimed?
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Have you ever read a book that kept you up all night? That by the time you finished it you realized that not only hadn't you gotten much sleep but you were so wrapped up and absorbed in the story that you forgot to eat? Been so captivated that you want to grab every person you see and shove the book in their face until they've read it too? Let Master Dmitri welcome you to Club Sin in Claimed. This book rocked me in ways I didn't know a book could. I haven't really delved much into the world of BDSM erotica. I've read books with traces of it, and some of my favorite fictional men have always been very alpha male … Continued
Cassie Mae tours with her New Release: Friday Night Alibi (Flirt's New Adult Debut!) + $50 EGC Giveaway
Rising star Cassie Mae introduces New Adult readers to a practical soon-to-be college freshman who seems to have everything—until a special guy shows her what she's been missing. Check her tour & $50 EGC GIVEAWAY HERE
#SneakPeek – Tempting a Devil by Samantha Kane
Sexy fun and delightfully clever romance readers will not want to miss book two in The Saint's Devils, TEMPTING A DEVIL – FREE SNIPPET – read more here – http://samanthakane.us/Tempting%20a%20Devil%20Chapter%20One.pdf ON sale now – buy here Praise for Tempting a Devil: Tempting a Devil is a sexy, scandalous story that had me turning page after page, just so I could read more of the witty banter, smart dialogue and emotion Samantha Kane puts forth. ~ Bestselling author Lydia Dare
First Kiss . . . how special was it, really? by Wendy Vella
Special Deal on Wendy's historical Loveswept, THE RELUCTANT COUNTESS – only .99 — click here to order As a writer I love the first kiss scene because you never know when or where it's going to happen. There are many different first kiss scenarios but often you have a build up of tension and awareness, plenty of smouldering looks, heated touches and then they fall on each other like a couple of hormonal teenagers, teeth clashing, tongues dancing and lips melding, with the inevitable end being in a bed/couch/chair/car/shower, (you get the picture).
May New Releases!
For more check out our printable shopping list – just click here! The Lost Husband by Catherine Center (On Sale 5/7) Perfect for fans of Jennifer Weiner and Emily Giffin, this tender and heartwarming novel explores the trials of losing what matters most—and how there's always more than we can imagine left to find.
World Book Night – what is it?
Each year, World Book Night is celebrated around the world on April 23. April 23 is the UNESCO International Day of the Book, as well as Shakespeare's birthday. It was also chosen in honor of Miguel de Cervantes, who died on April 23, 1616 (the same day as Shakespeare). In the Catalan region of Spain, the day is celebrated by giving a book and a flower to a loved one.
New Release – First Loves by Jean Stone
The Making of FIRST LOVES By Jean Stone FIRST LOVES is the second of my novels to be re-issued as an e-book for the Loveswept program, and I am excited for it to be read by a new generation of women. In the same tradition as IVY SECRETS, it is about three very different women who are brought together by chance and stay together because of a common goal. This is a topic I love to write about, perhaps because my own friends are so different. If they were ever stuck in a room together, I am not sure they would get along, but it is always fun to put characters in hypothetical situations!
Authors Jennifer Probst & Elisabeth Barrett talk about books, cooking & more + Giveaway
Elisabeth: Hello, Jennifer, and thank you for joining me at Romance at Random. It is a huge treat to have you with me today, especially since I LOVE the Marriage to a Billionaire series that is now sweeping the nation. I know the Marriage Merger is coming out in July, but you have a brand new foodie romance in digital format coming March 4th, right? Jennifer: Yes, I'm really excited. It's called All the Way and pits a restaurant owner against a food critic so there's lots of yummy stuff to read about. Revenge, redemption, sex, angst, humor, and of course, tons of food! BTW, just loving your Star Harbor series and those yummy heroes. Counting down the days to the next installment . When is it finally out?
Guest Post: I'm being honest with you—I don't like Valentine's Day – by Jennifer Lohmann
This is a tough post for me to write because—I'm being honest with you—I don't like Valentine's Day. Before everyone clutches their heart at a romance author not liking Valentine's Day, I need to defend myself; I used to hate Valentine's Day. But this isn't a Valentine's Day sucks article. Instead, this is the story of how love makes those things you hate better.
5 Reasons for Readers to Join an Author Street Team + $50 giveaway!
By Kelsey Browning Recently, I joined four other authors—Tracey Devlyn, Nancy Naigle, Adrienne Giordano and Tracy March —in establishing the Dangerous Darlings street team. Although the street team concept has been around for a while in the music industry, it's still new to some authors and readers. So what is an author street team? It's a group of loyal readers who help an author (or authors) spread the message about their books. Wow, free labor and promo – sign every author up, right? Not necessarily.
February New Releases
See what else is on sale now on our printable shopping list – just click here! Edge of Dawn by Lara Adrian (On Sale 2/26) In this pulse-pounding and thrillingly sensual novel, New York Times bestselling author Lara Adrian returns to the mesmerizing world of the Midnight Breed, following new characters into a dark future where an uneasy peace can unravel into war—and a great betrayal can mask an all-consuming love. A Most Scandalous Proposal by Ashlyn Macnamara (On Sale 2/26) In Ashlyn Macnamara's stunning romance debut—perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Eloisa James, and Sabrina Jeffries—two childhood friends in Regency England discover love with the most unlikely of partners: each other. After watching her beloved sister, Sophia, pine over the ton's golden boy for years, Miss Julia St. Claire has foresworn love and put … Continued
WINNERS Announced – Happy Endings #Giveaway Hop, follow #HEGIVEAWAY #Free books!
Ladies, this is an easy one, comment below & share with us a happy ending story that has happened to you! Must be 18 & US to be eligible to win – winners will be chosen randomly. PRIZES 4 Grand Prize US/Canada winners receive a SET of Love from Molly O'Keefe, signed by the author!! Can't Hurry Love; Can't Buy Love; Crazy Thing Called Love + the anthology of Naughty & Nice. 3 US Winners of Molly's newest release, Crazy Thing Called Love 2 US Winners of $10 Gift Cards to a retailer of your choice 1 US Winner receives a mashup of books, we choose, you receive
Do Readers Actually Make Recipes Printed in Novels? by Liz Maverick
Do Readers Actually Make Recipes Printed in Novels? Dreamy or Disastrous? An Experiment. Last week, I headed out to Brooklyn, New York to bake with author Megan Caldwell. Our target was a recipe printed in the back of her upcoming pastry-tastic debut novel, Vanity Fare, about the charming Molly Hagan, a divorced single-mom who takes a job writing copy for a bakery and becomes entangled in a love triangle. There are five recipes in the back of the book. Three possibilities rose to the surface. We considered making the Much Ado About Muffins recipe or possibly the Tart of Darkness, but in the end we settled on Lord of the Tea Rings.
Page reveal, RELEASE ME + $25 GC Giveaway!
I'm counting down the days until Release Me hits the shelves with a page reveal. Two or three pages daily, in order, from the book! Today's excerpt starts right after yesterday's left off! You can find all the posted excerpts by going to the Release Me Page Reveal category of the blog!
Another Sneak Peek of RELEASE ME & $25 GC Giveaway!
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Whether it's a beer belly, spare tire, or love handles, there's no doubt that some of us carry a few extra pounds that would look way better on a middle school arch nemesis (kidding… sort of). But running marathons, heavy lifting, or going the no carb route doesn't guarantee a drop in jean size. The key to weight loss is (drum roll, please) burning more calories than devoured.
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One pound of fat is roughly equivalent to 3,500 calories, so individuals need to burn 3,500 calories more than they consume to shed that first lb. But what's the best way to do it? Researchers insist that diet is key— since studies show that losing weight comes down to a simple numbers game: calories in versus calories out [1].
Still, exercising the right way will help tip the scale. In one study, overweight participants signed on for eight weeks of either aerobic workouts or strength training [2]. Surprisingly, the aerobic group burned 67 percent more calories than the resistance training group. Consider quick sprints over slow miles to slim that midsection, though; intervals are considered by many to be a more efficient way to burn fat [3] [4].
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Still, let's not forget food's role (that Iron Man isn't quite worth it if we hit the all-you-can-eat buffet every day this week). Cutting back on calories through healthier choices can make all the difference— so skip the super-sized burger and fries and go for some lean blackened chicken instead. And while calories count most when it comes to the number on the scale, researchers have found that higher protein diets have a greater thermic effect, a fancy phrase for speeding up metabolic rate [7] [8]. (So maybe get that burger, but hold the bun?)
The body also adapts to exercise, so keep that workout routine varied to stay challenged while beating out boredom. Besides, studies suggest a combination of cardio and strength training is the best way to say sayonara to that excess body fat— something we surely won't miss [9].
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But the phalluses were not seen in a sexual way; they were used to keep evil away. Many phalluses also had an eye or pair of eyes on the end, and there is discussion as to whether this represented the vulva, so both genders genitals were displayed.
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October 4, Saraswati, is celebrated by the Balinese people bringing offerings to their holy books and scrolls in their houses, while students celebrate it at school, usually in the morning, and the office-workers in their office. The philosophy of Saraswati day is that the most important thing for human life is knowledge.
October 5, Banyu Pinaruh, The day after Saraswati Day is Banyu Pinaruh day. "Banyu" means water and "Pinaruh" mean wisdom. In other words, we must have wisdom which always flows like water and which is useful for human kind. We pray for Dewi Saraswati (manifestation of God) to give us cleverness and wisdom. The people usually take a bath in the sea or a lake or river and drink traditional medicine which is made from many various leaves which is very good for our health. The philosophy of Banyu Pinaruh day is the second most important thing for human life is good health.


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Mobile unit can be used for Federal HSPD-12 employee ID and security programs
EXTON, Pa. -- Datastrip announced today that its DSVII handheld biometric/identification card reader has been approved for purchase by federal agencies under the General Services Administration's FIPS 201 evaluation program. The approvals enable the Datastrip device to be used for smart card- and fingerprint-based personal identity verification of federal employees, contractors and first responders in any location — including streets and other mobile sites — under Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12).
The DSVII is the first single fingerprint capture device on the GSA's approved list as well as the first contact smart card reader with card holder unique identifier (CHUID) capabilities for authenticating digital identification information. The unit's smart card reader also can read contactless identity documents.
Each DSVII device includes a built-in 500 dpi fingerprint sensor for instant matching of a live fingerprint to a biometric template, plus a contact/contactless smart card reader for reading PIV 2.0 documents such as Common Access Cards (CAC), Transportation Worker ID Cards (TWIC and emergency responder credentials.
Fingerprint matching results as well as photos and ID information decoded from ID cards or retrieved from back-end databases are displayed on the unit's large color touch screen display, which is readable in direct sunlight or low-light conditions. The base unit weighs only two pounds for easy portability.
The DSVII's inclusion on the GSA's FIPS 201 approved product list certifies that the product has met the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 201 requirements and can be purchased without separate authorization by the GSA. All evaluation criteria and approved products are listed at fips201ep.cio.gov.
"This approval is a milestone for HSPD-12 deployments, not only because the DSVII is the first single fingerprint/smart card reader to meet FIPS 201 qualifications but also because it offers mobile capabilities that make it possible to check identities even where there are no fixed security checkpoints," said Roger Morrison, Datastrip Director of Federal Sales. "Security personnel can use the reader anywhere in a building or on the grounds, on the street, on boats in port, in disaster scenarios and so on. This significantly increases security by extending the perimeter beyond hardwired locations."
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A private survey shows U.S. businesses last month added the most jobs in a year, powered by big gains in manufacturing and construction. Payroll processor ADP said Wednesday that companies and small […]
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