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A Belgian Malinois or a German Shepherd Is the Better?
Hello again!
Hmm… provocative question, isn't it? It may seem my intention is to stir up conflicts between the Belgian Malinois owners and the enthusiasts of German Shepherd. However, this assumption would be far from the truth. On the contrary, my opinion is that dog owners should stick together. Then what's the point of the question?
Well, not the first time is that I hear such questions and argumentation about dog breeds. And naturally, any kind of dog owner may be biased against their own species even within the same breed.
Anyone who already has read my website, knows that I'm dealing with different dogs more than sixty years. And I also bred dogs before 1980, plus I'm a frequent visitor to dog shows, exhibitions and competitions.
Consequently, I know quite a number of dog breeds. And I was lucky enough to keep a German Shepherd for twelve years before. Furthermore, a Belgian Malinois puppy enjoys my hospitality at present. That's why I intended to say something in this question.
And I've seen equally Malinois and GSD at police work, too. That's why I intended to say something in this question.
Belgian Malinois Similarities With German Shepherd
Objectively speaking, each, the Malinois and the GSD are the family member of the sheepdog group. Both were the "helping hand" for shepherds gazing flocks on pastures of all-round Europe for quite a while now.
Both these breeds have been used as working dog on different fields of life in the twentieth century. Police and military forces, emergency and security organizations used them within Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands and other European countries.
Additionally, lots of citizens also choose species of both breeds for a home-guarding purpose. We are close to the truth saying that both these breeds share a similar role in people's life.
It's a fact that the Malinois and the GSD have been in the highest ten position among the most recommended canine breeds on the planet in recent years. When considering their temperament, we can only say each of them received a top degree of self-determination.
Both the Belgian Malinois and the German Shepherd are vigilant, brainy and true-hearted resulting from which they work as admirable guard dogs. Each canine is diligent when busy regarding their job. Therefore, they're valued highly due to these traits.
What the Differences Are?
Well, let's say that we are viewing the world championship of swimming. The two hundred meters medley is happening now. We see that two diverse swimmers reach the finish line with a difference of a hundredth of a second apart.
Would this mean that one swimmer is worse than the other? I don't think so. After all, both swimmers are there on the podium. However, you are right, there is a difference between them, even it's a minor one.
Why this little disparity is there? The reason for that can be many things like preparation, stamina, will, etc. A plus momentum may be that the one is more suitable for the butterfly, and the other one for the breast stroke.
Suppose, one of them turns with a special technique; the other has better breathe method. One has lighter body weight; the other's muscles are more untied. My friend, things go similarly with dogs, too.
A) Both are fantastic working dog. However, the Malinois need a lot of exercise as they are a higher-energy dog. Exercise for only an hour or two a day won't satisfy their requirement due to their greater inner drive.
Taking a typical person having a 9 to 5 job, five days a week, probably won't have time or energy for a Malinois. It's about having the free time and stamina to work them hard to make them happy everyday.
B) The attribute – many agree – could be that the Belgian Malinois, is, nevertheless, noticeably faster canine in comparison to the German Shepherd. As well as the Malinois has heaps of energy plus agility, which exceeds the similarities in the GSD.
You can observe an inclination related to that in later years. Namely, the Malinois comes to the fore over its counterpart when need arises for police K9 or military use. In that obviously plays role that this dog never gives up.
C) The German Shepherd has also been considered to be a less curious than the Malinois. For example, my GSD was able to be lying calmly for hours.
The Malinois I'm fostering now can't survive with not having to do anything for a long time. So, this could make it a little difficult to dealing with particularly for novice owners.
D) Additionally, the Belgian Malinois requires is calling for permanent socialization. It's not because they forget easily. The reason is they think themselves the equal parties with you and checking boundaries.
They are capable dwelling outdoors, but value more highly to be beside your family. Moreover, this animal gets along well with other canines rather than forgotten by itself in the cage or kennel.
The greater amount of you are strolling with a Belgian Malinois and give time with him or her; it'll understand you better plus what is that you anticipate from it.
The GSD, nevertheless, is okay so long as it retains receiving its meals everyday. Alternatively, the Belgian carry out its tasks simply from respect if you deserved and acquired that.
E) The Malinois prefer to be involved in just about any activity all the time. These dogs are preferred to work in training, however, don't like when that takes them too lengthy.
Therefore, in case you are a newcomer, it'll be simpler to handle a German Shepherd. That's because they are more manageable for his or her owner.
F) The health aspect also speaks about the Malinois advantage. Unfortunately, hip problems are frequent with the GSD, due to their forced breeding. So, if you want a capable working dog, you should check lot of puppies until you find a healthy one.
My Conclusion
Each breed includes species that meet certain needs better than another. In my opinion, not any breed is worse in comparison with other. I know from experience that individual canines guarantee a difference, not the breed.
Therefore, it doesn't make sense to bash any dog breed and only praise the other. They were all bred to achieve different goals; this should be taken note of. What is more, the dog owners, trainers also aren't alike.
Consequently, it's up to you taking that what do you really expect from the dog in question. Choose the German Shepherd if you want a more patient, simple in the contact companion. Alternatively, take the Belgian Malinois wanting a more lively and intelligent working dog.
All the best,
Alex Sparrow
* Sources: breeders, dog shows, experience, owners.
Belgian Malinois Dog – Is It Worth to Adopt One?
Hello again!
At the last occasion, we dealt with the origin of the Belgian Malinois dog. Furthermore, you also could read about the breeding history and their appearance in that article. Continuing the description, we get to know their temperament, and some personal experience also will be mentioned. All this info is important in light of whether you choose this breed as your working mate / family companion or not. Let's start!
About the Character of Belgian Malinois
The character of the Malinois is complex. It can be best considered as a top-power canine. We can say in general that this shepherd dog is affectionate, generous and hard-working. And, it's playful in the circle of family.
He is loyal to his master, to the family, but especially the children. It is courageous and responsible, and has a strong protective instinct. Typically, s/he is reserved toward strangers until it knows them. The aggression isn't their trait.
The breed is known for its attentive ability, perseverance, courage, toughness, intelligence and meaning. They make excellent watchdogs. They protect your family and property in a very convincing way if needed.
The breed is reasonably pleasant in direction of other canines and pets living under the same roof. Apart from that, the Malinois can show dominating persona, thus requires a consistent hand in keeping and training equally.
A "Light Athlete"
The Belgian Malinois actually represents a prototype of "light athlete" in the world of dogs. Due to its harmonic, lean build and light bone structure, it's very fast and maneuverable. Speed is not only meant to move in its case.
Because of its reflexes, reactions can take place in seconds in a given situation. They told me an appalling example, a video recording, that demonstrated their "RING" work in a competition.
The Ring – where these dogs are highly successful in – is a special, freestyle guard covers sports, described simply. Here the dogs have to work varied and unpredictable life situations.
For example, full body catches are permitted. However, the maximum self-control and maneuverability are strict requirements.
An Illustration of Abilities
Well, the tape featured a Malinois, who got the task of the 'fugitive's capture'. The trainer sent the dog onto the sprinting training assistant, then conducted the "Leave it-Come in" order JUST BEFORE the catch.
The dog's conduct was breathtaking. The animal has been floated in the air when the command said, but as soon as he heard the order, turned over a fraction of a second. Then with four feet stamping, pushed away from the assistant and galloped to its owner in its full power.
Well, the good Malinois can achieve such amazing performance in a competent hand. At the same time, it should be noted that all this could be brought out only with expertise, patience and hard work.
Looking Behind This Output
Well, those mighty be disappointed thinking the breed is a miracle dog who learns everything in seconds and doesn't stop until reaching the top. It's a false illusion to expect outstanding performance merely from the dog.
Furthermore, in case of any disappointment or failure is outright dishonesty to blame him. Just think about it; an awesome race car also cannot win, if the driver is mediocre or even worse.
In addition, the Malinois is such a "racing car" in which only equipped with steering wheel and brake. Gas pedal is not necessary at all, because the "engine" is rotating at the full speed all the time.
Among other things, this is the feature, which allows extraordinary results on the race track. At the same time, also because of this, it's very easy to mess up its education.
Another feature of the Malinois is the (above mentioned) lightning-fast reaction capability. That is important to emphasize, because the instinct is very strong in this breed. Thus, it's recommended to avoid over-exertion or early pressure in training in order to succeed.
This especially applies to the phase of security guard working, where developing the change of dog's instinct demanded. The essence is bettering the predatory as well as guarding instinct and achieved stable switching between them.
In fact, it makes possible doing a precise and confident work, despite the different stimuli in diverse situations. It is obvious, that all this requires caution, if the reactions and changes take place in seconds.
Malinois Is Eager to Learn
Nevertheless, temperament would not simply happen. Many factors like congenital traits, socialization and training – among others – have the impact on a character. You should begin its education as soon as possible in order to evolve their extraordinary intelligence and adaptability appropriately.
The breed acquire knowledge quickly and eager to learn. The raising should not be major problems, provided that a calm atmosphere, takes place in a consistent manner. The Belgian Malinois dog should clearly feel the leading role of their owner.
If not, then one day he may decide to take over the flock – that is, control over the family. Therefore, the owner needs to be a strong personality. And besides educating the dog, s/he must carry out joint activities with him regularly.
Example of Our Own
Now, I'm fostering a Belgian Malinois puppy, until finding a new home for him. I'm spending with Larry hours brokenly due to its movement need, including at least an hour running around with other dogs.
During a week he learned properly the commands: "Listen to me," "Sit" and "Down." He grasped the "Listen to me" command easily within our yard, then continued in the park. The distractions and his curiosity slowed the process, of course.
I use the clicker method in training; it works well for us. Learning happens in short intervals to ensure that his attention not to go in different direction. With frequent rest periods, he can continuously obtain useful dog knowledge.
Lisa and Zizi accepted Larry into the family. He likes to run with me, enjoys to play ball, retrieve, and rampage without a leash. Later, we'll try swimming in the river's dead branches near us. The bad weather didn't bother him at all.
Larry feels himself the most excellent way when we are in the dog school half-day. We are lucky because there were two different days alike, but otherwise I must organize a separate program for him.
Namely, Larry isn't satisfied with the playing in the park one and a half hours in evenings. All in all, this Belgian Malinois puppy and I get along pretty well; he shakes up my old bones (and I love that).
To be continued with upkeep needs and health aspects next time,
Alex Sparrow
Belgian Malinois – Introducing an Excellent Working Dog
Hi Dog Folks!
When it comes to the Belgian Shepherd dogs, people mostly think to the Tervueren only. Yet, that name is actually an umbrella term, since it covers four different versions. The short-haired Belgian Malinois is a member of this foursome team. The other tree versions are: the lush mane Tervueren, the midnight-black Groenendael and the curly-haired Lakenois. Today, we take a closer look at the Malinois version such as; history and appearance. Let's start.
Developing History of the Belgian Malinois
As you would guess, the breed got its name after the town Mechelen (popularly says: Malines). This town is located between Brussel and Antwerp, in Belgium. It's a clever, intelligent, and proud fellow in the Herding Group, having a background dates back to the early 1800s.
At that time in Belgium, there were a large number of similar-looking herding dogs, but people did not breed them consciously. These dogs have similar properties, but were mediocre, wild and sometimes aggressive canines.
People called the Belgian Sheepdog herding types lived then as Chiens de Berger Belge. Those were put to use as all-function service canines, primarily to protect livestock. Of course, people bred those dogs for working ability; appearance was negligible aspect.
Naming Complications
Meanwhile – because of existing various kinds of Belgian working dogs then – it was difficult to differentiate them within the group. It follows from that in-coordination, that a team of the Cureghem Veterinary Institute came on the scene.
They classified those canines into one class, which are most fit to the sheepdog category. Then, starting from this first sorting, and after a series of carefully crossing, they determined the Belgian Shepherd's properties.
Professor Adolphe Reul researched those native canines in 1891 and announced the result. It showed that the particular, short-coated version is originated from Malines. These animals turned called as Belgian Malinois (pronunciation: Ma-Lin-Wah) and recognized as a breed.
In the Early 20th Century
In the early 1900s, the Groenendael and Malinois were the preferred types to export to different countries. Argentina, Brazil, Canada, France, Netherlands, Switzerland and USA were the main importers.
The First World War brought new tasks for Belgian Shepherd dogs in military applications. Armies used them as Red Cross canines, messenger dogs, cart dogs for ambulance and machine-gun.
After WW I, the AKC registrations of Belgian Shepherd dogs grew significantly. Namely, the soldiers returning home from Europe brought Malinois as well as other types along with them.
1924 was the year of shaping the primary Belgian Sheepdog Club of America. And, the American Kennel Club accepted that as their member shortly afterwards. This has led to that the Malinois and Groenendael became fifth in the popularity list by 1924.
Around the Great Depression
Throughout the Great Depression, the canine breeding was a privilege the majority lacked. Due to that, their popularity reduced dramatically. Even the primary Belgian Sheepdog Club of America discontinued its operations.
So, the American Kennel Club registered only a few Malinois – due to dripped import – in the nineteen thirties. And, on the dog shows held in the 1930s & '40s, they appeared in the Miscellaneous Class only.
However, this downward trend began to break in 1949. Namely, the second Belgian Sheepdog Club of America came into live. Moreover, several people also started to breed Malinois, followed the Netherlair kennel based John Cowley's import.
The Malinois Breed Today
The AKC officially acknowledged the Belgian Malinois in 1959. So, increasing number of individuals dealt with breeding and exhibiting Malinois by the nineteen sixties. Consequently, the breed obtained the parent club status of AKC in 1992.
Since then, this breed has obtained plenty of interest in the job they perform. Just name a few: drug detection tasks, military, police and search and rescue operations worldwide.
Did you know that at present, the breed is ranked 59th on the popularity list of the AKC from ca. 160 breeds?
The Malinois stands in a state of readiness to protect and defend its family members and territory always. They have a square proportioned, harmonic physique to meet that task. You can see a muscular; however, stylish dog, showing slender energy.
The Belgian Malinois is equipped with sturdy forequarters and straight front legs. Their fore feet are round-shaped, well-padded; the black nails are strong. You also can observe their muscular thighs on the back legs which have similar feet than in front.
Their ears held erect and are triangular-shaped, proportional with the head. The muzzle is somewhat pointed, it features a black nose and supplemented by robust jaws. The teeth are closing scissor or level bite.
The sharply-outlined head has almond-shaped, brown-colored eyes. You may discover their alert, curious and intelligent facial expression as well. The Malinois holds its head proudly on the rounded neck, it also tapers properly to their body.
Gait and Coat
Their tail is powerful, and usually held vertical with a curve while the dog is moving. Apropos, the movement is also part of any dog's appearance. Their gait may describe most appropriately as free, straightforward and smooth.
Their short coat contains two layers; the outer is straight and water resistant. The under-layer is tick. On the head, the outside part of ears and lower part of limbs the hair is very short.
Across the neck, behind the thighs, plus on the tail, the hair is longer. On the top of the thighs, the coat is lightly flagged. The coat is slightly longer on the neck portion and the tail.
The Belgian Malinois is reddish brown (from fawn to mahogany) in color and wears a black mask on his head.
Males are 24 to 26 inches (62 – 66 centimeters) tall at the shoulder and weigh 60 to 80 pounds (27 – 36 kilograms). Females are 22 to 24 inches high (56 – 62 centimeters) and weigh 40 to 60 pounds (18 – 27 kilograms).
The short fur of the Belgian Shepherd of Mechelen requires little care, if you don't take it into show ring. You'll bathe it when necessary.
And you only brush it with a solid bristle brush weekly, to remove dead hair. Please, remember, the Malinois is a molting type dog, s/he shed more heavily in fall and spring.
It's recommended to keep the nails short, so, if it not wore down naturally, then you should trim them. That's beneficial partly for the health of the legs of your canine, on the other hand, your clothing remains free from scratching.
Trimming time has arrived when you hear the nails of your Belgian Malinois clicking on the flooring.
Temperament, training, upkeep and health aspects are coming next time,
Alex Sparrow
* Sources: dog shows, breeders, experience, forums, owners.
Springer Spaniel Biting Problem – How to Stop It?
Hi again!
I got the following email recently: "We got a virtually 10 week-old Springer Spaniel puppy, named Barry. He has actually been with us five days now. We experienced, that Barry painfully bites during playing. Of course, I understand, to nip is regular for puppies, and he's just young. The problem is I'm unsure what should be done to end such behavior. He does not appear to note the standard. I know Barry is young, but this behavior makes us mad by now. He would not seem to be listening to the usual "NO." I don't know if he grows out of this at all, I need help now. I would like to educate him to cease this problem. How could I do that? Thank you!"
OK, it's a good question, thank you! And I'd begin the answer with …
What Puppies Use to Do Typically
Puppies spend their days with eating, sleeping, toileting and playing. When playing, they use to run, hop on and chase one another and also initiate play along with their brothers and sisters.
And, besides eating, the puppy uses his or her teeth to bite in playing, too. Your little fur baby learns how to communicate, fight, how far s/he can go and when to give up, in other words, to retreat.
Thus, it is quite natural for them to nip the humans as well. They are inclined to do it more once they turn out to be over excited or overvalued, and likewise, even if they become too tired.
Puppies often will attempt to bite in order to getting attention plus a response, completely similarly they used to call litter-mates to play. This applies to all puppies, including the Springer Spaniel, too.
What a Pup Should Learn in this Relation
Part of this earlier life period in the litter is to learn to bite, and experience how the other reacts to that. This way, the puppy will grasp the ability of regulating the strength of their bite.
Every puppy ought to learn the proper degree of bite inhibition already among their contemporaries. If they have learned properly, when one of them bites the other excessively the fellow will usually yelp.
When the puppy firmly yelp back on the bite did by another, s/he stand up "for itself."
And of course the offending puppy ought to stop its act, if s/he learned the lesson right.
The others will honor the strength, and the rank established within the pack. And now let's get back to Barry's behavior.
Ways to Stop Your Springer Spaniel to Bite
You, being Barry's owner, have no other job than to stand up for yourself, to show him who is the boss! It doesn't need a tough hand, but firm education, governance that you should tell him on his language.
In practice, when Barry goes to bite you yelp just like a pup in ache. If Barry has taught bite inhibition, then he should stop it. Right after that you fold your arms, turn your back on him right away and say firm "No".
The Exclusion Technique
Keep turned away, look in another direction, and ignore him. Stay like that for a while and if Barry ceases and keeps stopped, then you could call him for praise or give a treat, or both.
In case Barry begins his action once again, you reiterate the said process, and ignore him for a longer time period. Keep in mind, you must be more persistent than him.
Withdrawing heed makes him perceive that attention and fun not follows his biting.
If it Doesn't Work
It may happen that your Springer Spaniel is trying stubbornly. The other method could be that you separate him into a different room for a while. After that you let him out, but ignore your puppy a little more time.
Then call Barry to you and command "Sit" after which praise and reward him for his good behavior. This usually works, repeat it if necessary.
NOTE: Actually you have to choose one approach, and consistently apply it in the first place (provide a good trial). Generally, applying the first variation become sufficient.
However, if you feel you need it, other ways also exists. Let's see.
For example, you can draw his attention onto a toy Barry can bite and chew on. This is another solution too, once again yelp "No", get Barry to sit down, and if he obeys, and would not begin biting, then re-direct onto that chew.
NOTE: I'd warn you not to reward him until he shows the desired behavior. If Barry gets the threat or praise earlier than he stops biting, then your effort went waste. He may think you reward a bite.
However, if your family members co-operate with you in the process, your Springer Spaniel will stop biting you.
All the best,
Alex Sparrow
How To Care Our Dogs Special Way At Christmas?
Mornin' Dog Folks!
In the direction of finish the year – which is also the holiday season – we are putting brakes on the everyday rush. At this period, everybody turns into obsessive about the festive ambiance, the coziness. It follows from this that we wouldn't like to divest our dogs from the family programs in addition to giving gifts on this occasion. So far, so good. But, what would the dogs say in case of asking them about their experiences regarding holidays like Christmas?
Holiday Trends
My Friends, the above question isn't random, simply think about the latest years. You may encounter the phenomenon as people – in increased number – could be so intimately linked to their furry mates.
Dog owners arrange a particular birthday celebration for their canines like giving presents, cooking cake and so on. I feel more individuals are inclined to consider the dog as a human being with that in mind as well.
You may have noticed this tendency in America and Japan, for instance. There, many people power their dog directly with a human role. And, looking around within my environment, what can I perceive?
I do experience this increasingly with novice dog owners. They are inclined to pamper their furry friend after a long wait for their first, coveted dog. I confess, I had such a period when my son was a child.
My Experience With Our Dogs
But, I only think back to those memories funnily today. I remember our Boxer called Doris with a Santa cap over her head, plus a table labeled "Merry Christmas" in her mouth for the photographing. I sent this picture as Christmas greetings to relatives thirty-five years ago.
And you know what? It wasn't a big task for Doris, but I've to say she didn't enjoy that particularly. Just think about that as you command your dog like "Grab," "Stay," "not good, I said you Grab and Stay!"
And she snapped the squeaky toy gift in two minutes. The funniest thing is that we can buy our dogs any gift. But, s/he isn't going to be happy with that in an extent like the remaining gala dinner and a little attention.
Dogs are simple creatures; it is easy to make them pleased because they want uncomplicated things.
For instance, they play a piece of wood merrily, and there is no greater joy for them than you (the owner) spend time together with. For them, Christmas is nothing other than the fact that you're in such a little different mood.
They experience more coming and going as well as the additional food. Please, I don't recommend you to force them in our holiday habits; it will not be such a pleasure for them as we think!
We can buy a gift for our dogs, but be aware that we do that so much more for our soul, not because of their own. A new game will please them, but then don't take it a minute later, saying that it was beeping too loud, or s/he will tear up that.
Caring Example
After all, it was a gift so the best you can do is letting play with that as s/he wants. To mention my own practice in feeding, instead of the usual nutrition I use to cook a stew for them, the recipe is here.
As a supplement, I give Zizi and Lisa a large marrow-bone. This way, both I make them happy and my peace of mind is fine. However, I'd warn you not to give your dog anything that make her stomach be diseased.
I love to walk our dogs on the 24th because as if the world would be different that day. Of course, others also have walked with their favorites. We see the familiar faces, but somehow smile more kindly at each other.
The morning walk can be longer to take the dogs get well tired. This way they will not be in your way in cleaning, cooking and last-minute gift-wrapping. Then in the afternoon, I used to go out with them a bit more before the gifting.
Intimate Atmosphere
For me, this is the most intimate atmosphere, almost only we are on the street. It's already dark, through the windows you can see the light and families celebrating Christmas.
And even it's snowing, if you're lucky. (Unfortunately, we have no snow this holiday.)
Those who have chance, organize the whole family with a dog walking, tobogganing or where the dog can run around with you.
The family will benefit from the relaxation of the festive preparations and rush. There is no greater gift for your canine when s/he is the reason the family walks with him or her.
This way, you will not have to tell yourself during the dinner that the poor dog left out of everything.
Meet the Rules
Some rules I have to mention that they have often forgotten in the celebrations. We use to say that our dogs can be unleashed anywhere if they are socialized well.
Namely, the proper relationship already established with you can tell him or her what you like. In this case, you can be more lenient with him or her. For example, you can let your favorite to come in where other times not allowed.
Of course, there are owners who don't know the dog body language in full and their dog isn't so obedient. The best such an owner can do is to ensure compliance with the rules of the dog in this case, too.
What I mean? For instance, you should be prepared that the arrival of guests will stir the canine. Thus, it is important that your dog is sufficiently tired, in advance.
Behavior With Guests
Namely, there could be someone among the guests, who is afraid of dogs or one who fears for his clothes. And there are people also who worship the dog and confirm the bad things such as the hopping, with the best intention.
Pretty irksome when we have to reprimand our dogs what not to do – in the front of the guests. And even more unpleasant if your guests should be advised to avoid feeding your dog.
Conversely, do not caress it when jumped up with muddy feet, or came into the forbidden zone.
It is worth preparing your dog in advance for such situations by exercising the "No" and "Stay" commands, which might come in handy at any time. For larger problems, your dog also can be kenneled during this time.
Another solution may be to inform the guest family in advance how to respond to certain things the dog does. Anyway, by now they already know that we are the "mad dog owners" in the family, this point will not surprise them.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year for every animal loving people around the world! Arrange joyful walk or journeys with your fur babies among these holidays!
Our dogs also deserved to show them our affection, together with those spending their days in shelters through no fault of their own. They are entitled to receive some attention at Christmas together with people taking care of them.
Happy Holidays,
Alex Sparrow


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Kathie Lee & Hoda: Plaza Ambush Makeovers
Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb welcome Louis Licari, celebrity stylist, and Jill Martin, Today Show style contributor and author of I Have Nothing To Wear!, as they take two lucky ladies out of the crowd and surprise them with brand new looks, featuring Andrew Marc dress and Maggy London dress reviews.
Kathie Lee & Hoda: Andrew Marc Dress Review
For the Plaza Ambush Makeover on the reinvention episode of The Today Show, Kathie Lee and Hoda took Julie McCarthy, a 48-year-old mom from Oak Park, IL, who was laid off from her job of 14 years. So, Julie decided to reinvent herself and went back to school got her doctorate degree, which she just received.
For the hair, Louis Licari gave her bold, brown dark hair. He said her hair was a little blackish, so he evened it out and made it softer. Louis said they trimmed it up and gave it this more controlled look.
For the dress, Jill Martin put Julie McCarthy in an Andrew Marc dress with H&M earrings. Jill said that Julie has never worn a pair of Spanx in her life and has a body where she doesn't need to. Julie said that she wanted to impress her daughter, who was in the studio with her.
Kathie Lee & Hoda: Maggy London Dress Review
For the Plaza Ambush Makeover for the reinvention episode of The Today Show, Kathie Lee and Hoda took Joan Jellison, a 51-year-old mom from Canton, OH. Joan said she has felt like a Plain Jane her whole like and after 27 years with the same look, she is ready for a new look.
For the hair, Louis Licari said the trend right now is lighter and brighter hair. He gave Joan natural looking hair and believable. He gave her a hair cut, which gave her hair the fullness and body.
For the dress, Jill Martin put Joan Jellison in a Maggy London dress. Joan said she when she put on the dress that her daughter, who happened to be in the studio with her, was going to love it.

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Process Parameter Estimation Oriented Industrial Wireless Sensor Networks: A Sequential Approach
Process parameter estimation, to a large extent, determines the quality of the industrial production. Traditionally, limited sensors are deployed in production field by elaborate wiring, which cannot provide the accurate estimate in the hostile industrial environment. Recently, industrial wireless sensor network (IWSN) has been considered as one promising technology to improve the process parameter estimation by deploying more sensors flexibly and making them work collaboratively. In this paper, a sequential IWSN (Seq-IWSN) approach is provided for the temperature estimation of the steel slab during the hot strip milling process. In Seq-IWSN, the network deployment and scheduling strategies coupling with the process parameter estimation algorithm are involved.
System Architecture
Project Overview
In this paper, we exploit IWSN to enhance the temperature estimation of the steel section for harsh processing process. Related outcomes can likewise be received for other genius cess stages or other modern process parameter estimation situations. To evaluate the temperature of the steel piece some time recently it enters the harsh plant faces a few difficulties. In the first place, the steel chunk moves along the exchanging table. Subsequently, the arrangement what's more, coordination of IWSN should adjust to the development to guarantee that the section can be inspected and the system can be fittingly worked. Second, the temperature condition of the steel section is time-changing. To secure the exact estimation before unpleasant processing, the IWSN ought to be fit to persistently track the temperature of the piece when it moves along the table.
System Configuration
Hardware Requirement
System : Pentium IV 2.4 GHz.
Hard Disk : 40 GB.
Monitor : 15 inch VGA Color.
Mouse : Logi tech Mouse.
Ram : 512 MB
Keyboard : Standard Keyboard
Software Requirement
Operating System : LINUX
Tool : Network Simulator-3
Front End : C++
Scripting : Python,awk
Sample Code
NS_LOG_INFO ("Create channels.");
LrWpanHelper lrWpanHelper;// Add and install the LrWpanNetDevice for each node
// lrWpanHelper.EnableLogComponents();
NetDeviceContainer devContainer = lrWpanHelper.Install(nodes);
lrWpanHelper.AssociateToPan (devContainer, 10);
std::cout << "Created " << devContainer.GetN() << " devices" << std::endl;
std::cout << "There are " << nodes.GetN() << " nodes" << std::endl;
/* Install IPv4/IPv6 stack */
NS_LOG_INFO ("Install Internet stack.");
InternetStackHelper internetv6;
internetv6.SetIpv4StackInstall (false);
internetv6.Install (nodes);
Code Explanation
This code explains how we are creating channels and getting attached withe devices.Internet stack creation also done with the assignment of ipv4 addresses.


text: i installed/paid for the PDANet on my Droid- and it works great! awesome! ... then after a bit of run time my phone 'locks' up... and i dont mean lock up like i have to hard restart it or it force closes... what it does is that the send/receive icon at the top it still shows im connected to the 3G, but the arrows are locked on send... and after about 15-30 seconds the send arrow clicks off and i can continue doing what i was previously doing... any ideas on why this is happening? my droid and pdanet are up to date, and my comp is running xp... and i did try to contact the pdanet tech people... but after 2 days of waiting im getting kind of antzy on a fix =D thanks!


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Great packaging, wonderful ephemera, numbers, and cream colored buttons and lace came in my swap package from jessicarodarte.blogspot.com. Here are some of the items:
Arm Chairs in Neutral Textures
French Chairs+Velvety Fabric in Beige+Textured Trims in Various Shades of Neutral=
Three layers of trims; vintage ecru lace, silky tan trim, and tea stained burlap cording. The trims add to the chair's French look.
CRAFT TIP: Save the fabric you take off the chair to use for a pattern. Cut out fabric and secure over foam seat with staple gun. Pleat (fold), and ease fabric around chair form. Staple the bottom two laters of trim on the front of the chair. GLUE top layer of trip on top of other trims. This will hide staples. Use E6000, or glue 9000 and be careful not to get glue on fabric. Really, it's easy!
More Sweet Tweet Swap Gifts
From Vintage Patina, I received a vintage raspberry crate filled with bird goodies!
One of my favorite items include a silver ladle altered with a bird's nest, eggs, millinery and ribbon. So perfect for me!
I received this bookmark charm-set that says, "farm girl" and on the other side, "plays in dirt'. Isn't that great? I LOVE it, cause I am a farm girl and occasionally....play in the dirt! Visit Vintage Patina to see all the beautiful items in the basket!
Lucky me!
One of my favorite items include a silver ladle altered with a bird's nest, eggs, millinery and ribbon. So perfect for me!
I received this bookmark charm-set that says, "farm girl" and on the other side, "plays in dirt'. Isn't that great? I LOVE it, cause I am a farm girl and occasionally....play in the dirt! Visit Vintage Patina to see all the beautiful items in the basket!
Lucky me!
Blessings, Ele
Bird Swap with Fleur De Bee
I LOVE that school is out, and I LOVE Bird Swaps. What does one have to do with the other? Every morning, I drink a double shot latte in bed, (that Mr. Pink Heaven prepares for me). I open the window to listen to the sound of the birds, and sip away. Ah, life is good.
Molly of Fleur De Bee and I had a private swap with what else, a bird theme! Look at the beautiful nest she created for me!
What is inside the nest? Beautiful silvered eggs, a fan of sheet music, a vintage pin, and luscious ribbons are found in this nest. It's a lucky bird that lives here!
I love the rounded diamonds she uses here. I don't think princess cut diamonds would have
accented it quite as well. She's such an artist!
accented it quite as well. She's such an artist!
Oh my, she's quite the looker too! This mama bird is all dolled up with a foofy pink hairdo and a silvered beak!
She has come to watch over her precious eggs.
Sitting atop a glass pedestal trimmed in yards of pink crepe paper and hydrangea flowers, this birdy is quite happy.....and so am I!
Sweet Tweet Swap Reveal
The Sweet Tweet Swap Reveal
Please visit blog links below to see the items exchanged in the Sweet Tweet Swap.
Make sure you scroll down to see the pictures of the items I sent my partners.(I will be updating the status throughout the day, so swappers, let me know when you post your pictures.)
Vintage Patina (posted) My partner, lucky me!
Troc Broc (posted) My partner, lucky me!
Fleur De Bee My partner, but we decided to mail later. 3 Times Lucky!
Shirls Rose Cottage (posted)
If I Could Set Myself Free (posted)
The Charm House (posted)
Life In My Studio (posted)
Rose Breeze Boutique (posted)
Rose Chic Friends (posted)
Rachel's Flickr (posted)
The Chateau of Remnants (posted)
Shabby Cottage Collectibles (posted)
Vintage Garden Home (posted)
Viv's Whimsy (posted)
Caleen Rae (posted)
Palaver From Pellieghengiskhat (posted)
Many Things To Do (posted)
Birdhouses decorated with seam binding, millinery flowers, vintage jewels, sheet music, glass glitter, and even a bird's nest!
A box decorated with a bird's nest!
Ceramic birds decorated with a little bling!
A bird in a nest with a great vintage pin. Perfect for displaying in a glass jar!
For the sweet part of my swap, I sent my partners sweet scrapbooking items, a sweet pink bird necklace, and chocolate candy, (didn't get any pics of the candy), and a sweet vintage wallpaper notebook.
An area potter made these "bird" bud pottery vases.
Thank you to all of my partners who sent me FABULOUS items. I will be taking pictures of these items and posting them when I have more time.
Vivian made me a beautiful bracelet for hosting this swap. Just look at how she put together these flowers. Awe, thanks Viv!
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Please start with getting an idea - via this presentation - on the basic approach behind this program. Then carry on reading below for more details.
An Intensive developmental program for 3-13 year olds
All of us want our children to be successful. While each of one of us will define success differently, what we will all agree to is the importance of set of characteristics to achieve it. Hence, this program caters to development of these, characteristics like self esteem, self confidence, decision making, problem solving; perseverance; Independence in doing & accomplishing, motivation & eagerness to learn; Analytical & creative thinking skills; Social and emotional skills, etc.
How does the program work?
According to us, the only way one can develop such a juicy list of characteristics is by giving the children opportunities to EXPERIENCE them. SO the whole program works at two levels: At one level the child comes because the child gets to get involved in loads of exciting activities. (see below for details on activities).
However, we do not focus on the activities per se, rather use the child's involvement in activities to focus on the success characteristics. We do this by using a combination of real situations inside the classroom, process questions directed at the child and designed reflection tools. Click here to read an example.
What kind of activities / Projects?
Activities are based on objectives, which are typically two per month. The activities include challenging games, activity (doing) sets, mini tasks or full blown projects. The five principles we follow when designing an activity are:
1. EXPERIENTIAL - lead to children "experiencing" the objective - eg: children play a modified version of 'musical chairs' to experience disappointment and how they handle it.
2. OPEN - Each child can work at his or her level - since children are at different levels of skills, pace and interests openness ensures - No 'one right' answer - hence it takes children beyond their current ability and perceptions. Eg: given an ending, each child thinking/ writing his own version ofhow this story happened.
3. GROUP based - Each activity uses group dynamics so that each child learns 'more' because of the group. Eg: Together organizing a mela, with each child sharing different responsibility.
4. RELATED - In some way the activity should be related to life and interests of the child. The more it is seeped in reality of the child daily experiences, the more sensitive its effect would be. For eg: an EQ activity uses situations from child's daily life - like teasing.
5. SELF EVALUATED - Not only the child does evaluation himself, but also does it with reference to himself. Hence the effort becomes "Progress oriented" instead of Performance (result) driven. For eg: Child uses a tool called "confidence meter" to calibrate her confidence levels, before, during and after the activity.
Click here some of the activities and projects we have done in last few years.
How does the program benefit my child?
Primarily the program gives focused exposure of various success characteristics to the child. This makes the child
1) aware and sensitized to these characteristics.
2) Also become aware and start recognizing own strengths and qualities.
3) Understand the value of these characteristics in daily life and its success
4) Evolve strategies to use and apply these characteristics.
Development is a on going process, this program intends to value add to that process. (click here to see the menu of characteristics laid out for this year's program).
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Today started out so normal…a trip to the gym, some errands, lunch, a nap for the baby and then on to food blog projects. Todays post was supposed to be grilled corn on the cob with ALL the toppings instead of these lovely (and delicious) buttered corn and green onion fritters. But this worked out just fine although it was a bit exciting just to make lunch today.
After I put Whitney down for a nap, I walked outside to start the grill. Knowing I needed to get the grill really hot so I could get some good char marks on the corn, I lit the grill and then headed back inside to start prepping the corn. I took some pictures of the corn in the husk, then without the husks (naked corn?) and set down my camera so I could prep the rest of the grill – brush it off, turn down the heat, etc.
I walked out the door, thinking about the next steps in grilled corn-land and looked up to see the grill sending out tons of smoke. And I'm not talking about just the "ah, yes, it's hot" kind of smoke – I'm talking about full-blown white smoke, crap-we-have-a-fire-smoke.
So I opened the grill lid and "whoosh!" the flames shot up in front of me and even more smoke billowed out at me while I stood there, not moving.
Not doing anything.
Not saying anything.
Did I mention I didn't move and just stood there staring at the raging fire??!?
I know. I probably should have yelled "FIRE!!" or something but I didn't. Having been around fire all my life – from girl scout camp fire-making-drills all the way through cooking school-fire-101, burns up and down my hands, and full-blown-fire activation systems going off on top of me – well, fire and I are okay friends. I prefer not to hang out with fire, but if and when I do, I'm totally okay with it.
So I stood there completely calm and just looked at it. I looked at it and took an inventory of the situation:
(1) I knew we had a fire extinguisher, but didn't know where it was currently living. Probably in the garage somewhere, but that garage is a deep, dark recess of stuff – needing a very thorough clean-out/organization day or six.
(2) I knew it was a grease fire. I mean, we had just cleaned the grill a few weeks ago for somebody's big first birthday celebration – so there wasn't anything else that could have been burning in there. So pouring water on a grease fire was not an option.
(3) And I knew that cutting the fuel off and covering the fire was probably the best way to get it to turn itself off – smother the flames and all.
And as I was smothering the flames, all minding my own flame-y business, I hear the painters at the house right behind us yelling at each other about this big fire they can see – which they really can't see the flames, it was only the smoke they spotted. But anyway, now the painters see it and start yelling a panic-y, "fire!" and I yell back all calm and dismissive, "it's just my grill, I got it handled." But they don't hear that part and come running over to my house, banging on the door which scares Avery half to death, alerts Marlee-dog into a barking frenzy, and has me trying to keep everyone quiet because for goodness sake! The baby's sleeping!!!
It was really funny, now that I look back at it. But at that point I was annoyed because dang, little do you know Mr. Painter and sidekick, but I was working on getting the fire out, had you listened to me yelling back at you…but now I just walked away from a burning fire in the backyard so I could try to put a smile on my annoyed face and answer the door while also trying to calm a completely freaked out kiddo and doggy. (The baby never woke up with all this commotion btw. And my apologies on the longest run-on sentence ever.)
Me, answering the door with my fake smile: Hi! It's just my grill. I….
Painter, cutting me off: I saw some smoke and I think there's a fire and I rushed over here and, and, and…
Me, politely: Yes, thank you. It's just my grill. If you could let me go back to it now I need to put out the fire and everythi….
Painter, not listening: So there is a fire! George! There's a fire! I told you!!
Me, annoyed, and no longer smiling: Yep, there's a fire. But I'm going to go put it out now, thanks for checking on me.
And then I proceeded to shut the door in the painters face, spin on my heel, and march directly back out of the house and into the backyard where lo-and-behold the fire was STILL going on inside the grill because you know, I wasn't there to put it out or anything. And now I have one black dog and one small child standing on each side of me – reaching out to touch the fire, wanting to see the fire, to be one with the fire…
So I called Brian.
Brian: "Hi babe, how are you?"
Me, calm as can be: "Well, the grill is on fire and I wa…."
Brian, panic-stricken, and cutting me off: "WHAT?? THE GRILL IS ON FIRE?? LIKE WHAT KIND OF FIRE??"
Me, still calm: "Uh, it's a grease fire and I was just calling to ask where the fire extinguisher is because…."
Brian, still panic-y, and still cutting me off: "POUR WATER ON IT!!" (He's yelling at me, like that helps in a crisis situation.)
Me, and…still calm: "Uh, it's a grease fire. I already turned of the source and closed the lid but I need a fire extinguisher please. Can you tell me where it is?"
Brian, not panic-y at all: "We don't have one."
Me, getting panic-y: "WHAT?!!?"
Brian, even more calm then before: "We don't have one."
Me, even more panic-y, and yelling so loudly the scared painters are probably already packing up their supplies and planning to high-tail it outta this crazy neighborhood: "WELL, THERE'S A GREASE FIRE HERE AND I NEED TO PUT IT OUT!!" (I'm now yelling at him, like that also helps in a crisis situation.)
Brian, so calm I think he might have fallen asleep: "Well, pour some sand on it."
Me, whipping my panic-stricken head around looking for the big bucketful of sand that we apparently have and I didn't know about when what do I see but the kids sandbox. It's holding about 3 handfuls of sand in it and the sand is completely covered in sand toys.
Me, thinking to myself: Do I have to run back and forth from the sandbox to the grill with the world's smallest sand shovel like some sort of really bad bootcamp/survivor workout?
Announcer voice over the intercom: Can Jenn make it folks? She only has the worlds tiniest shovel and mere minutes before the grill catches the trees on fire and the painters run screaming down the street….
Yea. This was all running through my mind in the middle of the phone conversation. And then Brian calmly (who can be calm at a time like this??) reminded me that we had a half bag of sand on the side of the house from some backyard project from last week. So I tucked the kiddo under one arm (just in case things blew up on my way over to the side of the house, we could tuck and roll together, all James Bond style) and ran as fast as my bootcamp training had taught me (fast, btw) over to the bag of sand. I dropped the kid and picked up the sand, running back over to the grill while screaming, "STAY THERE!! STAY THERE!!" in case kid OR dog decided to listen to me for once in their gosh-darn lives and poured the sand all over the grill and smothered the flames.
Brian was on the phone the whole time listening to all this go down. It will be funny to hear his side of the story when I see him later but as soon as the fire was out, I picked up the phone, said "fire's out" and he answered, "good" and we both hung up and went on with our day like it was all normal and such.
Then I felt guilty for kind of dismissing/maybe yelling slightly at the painter who was trying to help, so Avery and I whipped up a batch of chocolate chip cookies and went over to say thank you for trying to help. Guilt gone. And I got to eat some cookies too, which for all you firefighters out there – you know that the best part of putting out fires is eating cookies when you're done.
But when I walked back into the house I realized that the grilled corn on the cob with ALL the toppings recipe would have to wait a little bit (or a long bit, depending on how long it takes me to clean the sand out of the grill) because the grill was no longer, uh, grilling. But I had corn and I was hungry, so instead I whipped up these buttered corn and green onion fritters. Just fresh corn off the cob cooked in butter with salt and pepper and whisked together with batter fixin's and cooked in a smoking (but not on fire, haha) hot skillet until crispy and golden brown on both sides.
And if you happen to have a working and non-flame-throwing grill, you can totally grill the corn first and then add it to the batter. You know, if you feel like living on the edge today…
buttered corn and green onion fritters
makes 12 fritters
2 ears of corn, peeled and silt removed
2 tablespoons butter
black pepper
3 green onions, trimmed and washed, and thinly sliced
1/3 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 egg
1/3+ cup milk
olive oil
Using a sharp knife, remove the corn from the cob. Place the corn kernels and the butter into a skillet and cook over medium-high heat until the butter is melted and the corn is cooked through – about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper and set aside. (Alternately, you can omit the butter and just cook the corn on the grill. Allow to cool and then cut the kernels from the cobs, discarding the cobs.)
In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking soda and a pinch of salt and black pepper.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.
Add the milk mixture, corn, and green onions to the flour bowl and whisk to combine. If the batter is dry, add just enough milk to make it smooth.
Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat and add a good glug of olive oil to the pan. Scoop the batter mixture out of the bowl using just less than 1/4 cup measure and pour it into the skillet. Turn the heat down to medium and continue to cook the fritter until little bubbles form on the top. Flip the fritter and cook the other side for about three minutes. Remove the cooked fritters from the pan and continue in this pattern until all the fritters are cooked.
my notes: These fritters can be enjoyed all on their own, just hot out of the pan in all their corn-y goodness. Or you can top each one with a poached egg, some smoked salmon or a big pile of herbs and summer tomatoes. I doubt you will have any leftovers, but if you find a fritter or two left on your plate, just cover and place in the refrigerator for up to five days.


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|Mineral makeup can be a kinder alternative to skin.
I am becoming a big fan of mineral makeup ever since I began experimenting with all the exciting new products that I have been reviewing as a healthier, but still beautiful alternative to beauty. Today I will tell you about my experiences with several cosmetics from Emani Minerals that I was sent to review.
I received the Emani Pressed Mineral Foundation in Linen, the Duo Mineral Concealer and Setting Powder in Fair/Medium, the Crushed Mineral Foundation in Vanilla, and the Pressed Mineral Blush in Miami Tan.
I loved the convenience of use with their Pressed Mineral Foundation. With a few pats of their anti-bacterial sponge that was housed separately in the compact, my complexion looked near perfection. Anyone with light skin that has some yellow tones would love this shade as well from the pretty finish I got from this product that won an award from Shecky's Beauty Guide as best pressed mineral foundation!
The next thing I played with was their Duo Mineral Concealer and Setting Powder. Truthfully, I was unsure about requesting this product from the picture on the website. It looked entirely too dark for Fair/Medium. However, I am so glad that I chose it because it was a good color once I opened my package to see it in person.
Another thing before I even tried this concealer was how excited I was about the size of this product that every woman doesn't seem to have enough of. This compact was as huge in weight (12 g.) as their Pressed Mineral Foundation, which impressed me! As far as coverage, I found it worked on my dark circles like a champ without sinking into the fine creases while the setting powder gave it staying powder.
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LifeShare Blood Centers reports a low blood supply for all blood types, primarily as a result of the weather in the region. Poor road conditions due to ice and snow just south of this area has resulted in canceled blood drives and center closures for two consecutive weeks, estimating a loss of nearly 1,000 blood donations that would have been available for patient use.
The nearby southern areas affected by the winter weather typically need at least 250 blood donors per day to support patient needs. "Patients will continue to need blood, so we can't wait for the weather to pass. The blood supply for the entire region is affected by this weather. Because blood isn't ready for patient use for at least 24 hours after it is donated, communities with clear road conditions need to increase donations now to bring all blood types to a stable level," says Tina Hooper, spokesperson for LifeShare Blood Centers.
The blood supply in this region and many other parts of the nation reached an unstable level for O- blood type in 2014 as a result of the winter holidays and flu season. LifeShare reports a full recovery had not been made when the winter storm hit last week and brought donations to a halt for nearly two days.
LifeShare is asking all blood types to donate blood at one of the following locations as soon as possible. For more information, go to www.lifeshare.org or call 800-256-4483.
LifeShare Blood Centers locations and hours:
El Dorado
443 West Oak Street
El Dorado, AR 71730
9a.m. to 5p.m. Tu, Th
2909 Kilpatrick Boulevard
Monroe, LA 71201
8a.m. to 4p.m. M – F
8a.m. – 1p.m. Saturday
107 North Service Road East
Ruston, LA 71270
8a.m. – 3p.m. M, W, F
10a.m. – 5p.m. T, Th
8910 Linwood Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71106
8:00a.m.-5:30p.m. M, W, F
8:00a.m.-7:00p.m. Tu, Th
8:00a.m.-3:00p.m. Saturday
University Health
Room B2-7 Second Floor
1501 Kings Hwy
Shreveport, LA 71103
11a.m. – 5p.m. M - F
Bossier City
1523 Doctors Drive
Bossier City, LA 71111
8:00a.m.-4:00p.m. M, W, F
11:00a.m.-7:00p.m. Tu, Th
1321 College Drive
Texarkana, TX 75503
8:00a.m.-4:00p.m. M, W, F
10:00a.m.-5:30p.m. Tu, Th
8:00a.m.-1:00p.m. Saturday
Mobile Blood Drives today, Jan. 28 are as follows. Call the center or go to www.lifeshare.org for a full list of upcoming mobile drives.
Bossier Parish Community College, Bossier City, La., 9a.m. – 3:30p.m.
Strong High School, Strong, Ark., 9a.m. – 2p.m.
Kilbourne High School, Kilbourne, La., 9a.m. – 1:30p.m.
Ouachita Parish Library Monroe, La. 11a.m. – 2p.m.
Bi-State Justice Building, Texarkana, Texas 1:30pm. – 5:30p.m.


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Clark Bars
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There is something about a hometown advantage that makes a product or sports team near and dear to your heart and we surely have that feeling towards Clark Bars which were originally manufactured in McKeesport, Pennsylvania just a few blocks away from our warehouse.
The company had been producing candy since 1886 but a prototype of the beloved Clark Bar wasn't introduced until 1917. As you probably guessed, the owner of the company's last name was Clark and unbeknownst to him when he offered his first honeycomb and peanut butter bar, an East Coast legend was born who will soon be celebrating their 95th birthday!
Later, the company moved to Pittsburgh, PA and it was all but impossible to drive through the city and not see their famous neon sign which was as much an icon of Pittsburgh as the ubiquitous Steelers logo. The company is no longer located in Pittsburgh but the sign remains as a tourist attraction.
Over the years the brand has changed hands quite a few times and is now owned by New England Confectionary Company – yes, the manufacturers of Necco Wafers – but one thing remains constant and that is that Clark Bars are a delicious snack and a true rarity once you go West of the Mississippi.
Should you be wondering, Necco DID change the formula to All Natural in 2010 but changed it back to the beloved original in 2011 which is a true example of the old saying, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it…"


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Legal Assistant
Concord, CA 94520
About George Francies III
George J. Francies III was born and raised in the city of San Francisco. Raised in a poverty-stricken neighborhood of Hunters Point, he wanted to make a positive difference in his community. At an early age, Mr. Francies III found a passion for the legal system, watching legal television shows such as Perry Mason, inspired him to fight for justice.
Mr. Francies' III journey wasn't an easy one as it was enumerated with setbacks and obstacles. With support of his strong mother, Ms. Harriet M. Francies; he continued his journey in the legal field with great stride. In 2007, Mr. Francies III completed his Associate of Arts degree at Skyline Jr. College. In 2015, he continued his educational journey at California State University East Bay where he attained his American Bar Association Paralegal certificate. In 2017, Mr. Francies III graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Legal Studies from John F. Kennedy University.
Lastly, he would like to express his gratitude to his church community; Delta Bay Church of Christ, that played a hug role in his journey.
Mr. Francies III favorite quote is, "An educational goal is a marathon, and not a race."
Attorneys and Staff
John Buenfil
Attorney / Director Of Finance
John Buenfil was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, however it was in Virginia in his youth where he got involved with the Civil Rights movement and developed his desire to study the law.


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Superyacht Insurance Group (SYIG) has recently announced that it is to expand its insurance portfolio, with several new crew insurance offerings.
The new offerings include an MLC-compliant global medical plan that includes Disability Income Protection, to ensure crew receive 100% of their salary should they fall ill or have an accident. The policy covers crew for up to 16 to 52 weeks, and is available for individuals or groups. There will also be further Accident Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) policy options to meet demand in the sector.
Maria Karlsson, president and founder of SYIG said, "The importance of offering a wide range of insurance options can't be stressed enough. Every crew member has a different story and needs an insurance policy that works for their unique situation and travel agenda, therefore we need to offer flexible alternatives.
"Furthermore, the competition has increased over the last couple of years, and it will give us a competitive edge to be able to offer different plans and more options than our competitors."
Speaking of SYIG's personalised service, Maria continued, "Our focus is providing excellent and personalised customer service. Since we're a boutique firm, we know out customers by name and our clients tell us that out service is very professional and friendly.
"We provide coverage for both the yacht and the crew under one roof, this is what sets us apart from the competition. We recommend suitable policy options based on clients' needs, we assist and overlook the application process and we assist with claims."
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Jammu Tawi, April 11
The Drugs & Food Control Organization, in its endeavor to ensure efficient regulatory control, today conducted surprise check of chemists and druggists in various localities of the district.
Pertinently, three teams comprising Inspectorate Staff under the supervision of Superior Officers have been constituted to conduct this exercise. The main objective of the drive was to ensure strict adherence by drug vendors to the critical parameters that can alter the efficiency/properties of medicines during transit/storage.
During the drive, more than sixty establishments were inspected and action was initiated against 10 firms for breach of provisions of Drugs & Cosmetics Act 1940 & rules there-under.
As part of action against erring agencies, M/s Mahaveer Medicate, Janipur Colony; M/S Satguru Medicos, Sarwal ; M/s Maa Care Medicate, Sarwal; M/s Madho Lal Zindal Lal, R.N Pura; M/s Magotra Medical Agencies, Mohalla Paharian; M/s Jammu Pharmaceuticals, Mohalla Paharian, Jammu; M/s Shivangi Medicate, Kachhi Chawni; M/s Satisar Enterprises, Janipur Colony; M/s Aar Bee Pharmaceuticals, Mohalla Paharian; M/s Krishna Enterprises, Mohalla Paharian, Jammu have been served show cause notice.
Moreover, statutory drug samples of more than 40 formulations viz Antibiotics, Proton Pump Inhibitors, Steroid, Anti Inflammatory, Analgesic etc have been taken to check the identity, strength and purity of these medicines through Drug Testing Laboratories.
The team sensitized the dealer for evolving a proper approach for dispensing of various categories of drugs and maintaining records thereof as per law. Besides, strict instructions were issued for proper disposal of expired drugs.
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Canadian customers interested in building one of our kits now have an option. Instead of purchasing a replica, you can build your own authentically designed Cobra from a starter kit supplied by Dynamic Motorsports, LLC By following the specific rules and regulations set forth by Transport Canada, you can import the components necessary to complete the project. We have taken the time necessary to understand the procedures and create a starter kit that complies with Canadian Laws.
Dynamic Motorsports provides unassembled components to Canadian customers who intend to assemble a car themselves as a home built vehicle for personal use. We do not provide rolling chassis' to Canadian customers. Our chassis kits are less than 50% complete in terms of content and construction, and require total fabrication, including purchase of components and materials from third party suppliers.
There are no Dynamic Motorsports dealers in Canada. We only sell components directly to Canadian customers. The components we sell in Canada are limited in scope, and only those approved by Transport Canada can be included in the starter kit. The packing list included with the starter kit will be reviewed and approved by Canadian officials prior to shipment to you and only those parts are eligible for import. We sell other components to US customers, but those parts are not available to Canadian customers.
The process of importing the starter kit must be initiated by you as the "importer of record". You will contact Transport Canada and customs officials directly and organize the import of the starter kit. We can provide a step by step process to accomplish that goal.
In order to comply with Transport Canada's rules, all starter kits must not contain any parts for drive line, steering, brakes, suspension, fuel system, or wiring systems. Customers are required to purchase those components either used or new from a Canadian third party source. We provide a list of Canadian sources from which you can purchase the required components.
Now that you have an idea of what we sell, here's an overview of the order process. First, take a look at our Online Order Form. It will detail the items included with your order, and the quantity of each. Before your order is placed, we will review it with you by phone to insure that it is complete.
Once you are ready to order, a deposit of 50% of the purchase price of the starter kit is required. Once the kit is ready for shipment, the balance must be paid in full so that a "zero balance" invoice can be submitted to Transport Canada and Canadian customs, along with a packing list detailing the components shipped with the starter kit. The packing list and invoice will cross reference with each other and are specific to your order. It will include your name, address, invoice number and packing list number on each page. No other parts will be sold by Dynamic Motosports other than those indicated on the packing list.
A NAFTA agreement and detailed packing list are also required. These documents list all parts included in the shipment. Click here for a sample of the agreement and click here for a packing list sample.
When you receive these documents from us, you must forward copies to Transport Canada for their review and approval. Once that process is complete, you will receive a letter indicating government approval to import the parts. Send the information to:
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When you fax the information, please call to confirm receipt, then give them 4 to 5 weeks to complete the approval. Repeated calling or email will NOT speed up the process. Please give them adequate time to complete the process. It's worth the wait.
These procedures should be helpful in your quest to build a CSX-6K starter kit, and complete it as a Cobra. We are doing everything we can to make the process of importing our parts as smooth as possible.
Feel free to contact us toll free from Canada – 888-743-5294 or use our contact form.
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If all of this sounds too complicated, we have an arrangement with a Canadian company that has been importing starter kits into Canada for more than 14 years. You can contact them by calling 866 853-5835 (toll free) ask for AL. Be aware that they do not sell our kits in Canada, but they will take care of all of the logistics related to shipping your starter kit legally into Canada.


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Custom app helps linemen speedily find and repair faults in Khammam
Kilaru Nageswara Rao is a line inspector with the Northern Power Distribution Company of Telangana. He has spent 20 years inspecting electricity lines, and knows the job, literally, from the ground up to the top of the 25- to 35-foot poles on which electricity wires rest.
A few years ago, Mr. Rao devised a low-cost tool — footwear in a metal frame that holds onto the poles — to help line men climb them easily and safely.
From hardware, he has now put his creativity to work using digital tools. He recently developed a prototype of mobile app he calls Google Electrical Map.
Khammam has 10 electricity sub-stations, 29 feeders, 1150 Distribution Transformers, and 10,000 electricity poles; using Google's map-making tool, Mr. Rao plotted and colour-code them all.
Kilaru Nageswara Rao climbs an electricity pole using an improvised device.
Prevents accidents
The app allows field staff to swiftly locate faults and reach them quickly, so that the town's 55,000 consumers don't suffer long when things go wrong.
The app has many uses, he says; for instance, assessing loads, minimising power interruption and line losses, and preventing accidents during breakdown services. He plans to upgrade the app to help field staff in other areas harness its benefits too.
In March, Mr. Rao and his app basked in the limelight at the Rural Innovators and Startup Conclave in Hyderabad in March this year, and then at the Innovation Festival 2017 in Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh.
"I have experienced myself the challenges of climbing tall electricity polls, working on them close to the electricity lines and locating the faulty lines in the vast power distribution network," he says.
"This has prompted me to find tangible solutions to the recurring challenges."


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Youth Arts Week begins May 1 and activities in Thunder Bay are offered at various locations throughout the city. Information can be found at: www.facebook.com/TBayYouthArtsWeek
Youth Arts Week was initiated by the Arts Network for Children and Youth two years ago. Alana Forslund (firstname.lastname@example.com) is one of the coordinators busy with preparations. "It's exciting to see the growth we've had in community response since the first year here in Thunder Bay. A number of local organizations and artists are taking part in this initiative this year, including the Baggage Building Arts Centre, Community Arts & Heritage Education Project, Definitely Superior Artist Run Centre/Die Active Art Collective, and Thunder Bay Art Gallery. The City of Thunder Bay has jumped on board to help promote the event in partnership with Youth Week."
Some of the activities include a neighbourhood walkabout to explore photography and digital manipulation techniques, creating soundscapes to go with the images, creating original lyrics and learning how to use them in a song, visual art workshops, creating a live "yarn-bomb" installation, dance and performance art, language workshops, found object fashion inspired by Caribana which includes a parade, creating music with instrument software using computers and webcams, a film night, painting a Mac's Convenience Store, poetry slams and more.
The activities surrounding Youth Week sound like a great way to jump start the spring and summer for your kids, getting them involved in activities that they could continue over the holidays. Parents often have trouble getting their kids motivated with something new, and what Youth Arts Week provides is an opportunity to meet with other interested kids in engaging settings with experienced instructors who enjoy working with children. Most of the opportunities offered are free of charge.
The sheer joy young people get at an early age from finding and strengthening their talents and opening their eyes to a variety of possibilities in terms of life choices and developing hobbies and careers is also something of great value in the future when they retire from work. The number of Canadians who don't know what to do with themselves after they retire is staggering. Just when they have the freedom to do whatever they want, they don't know what to do because they haven't developed any skills, hobbies, or interests that are challenging and close to their hearts. It's never too late.
We all have some kind of natural talent or a few, but discovering talent and developing it doesn't always happen. Even if one is not particularly good at something, like dancing, there's no reason to quit, and with effort, you can at least get good at something, get healthy, make friends and benefit in unforeseen ways. There's a great line from the animated movie, Ratatouille, which applies here. "Everyone can learn to cook, but not everyone can be a great chef." This is worth remembering, and applies to all the arts. And who knows, maybe you can become the great chef, great singer, dancer, or musician, whatever. But it all starts with opportunities and encouragement.


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The 2016 Met Gala
Ever since Blair Waldorf sat on those Met steps, the Met Gala has meant that much more to us. And two years ago when Blake and Ryan looked like that (and he looked at her like that), the Met surpassed all our expectations. So, maybe that's why we have become so very hard to please; like we weren't already. The dress code for the Met Gala is themed in accordance with the annual fashion exhibition


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Organization : HCL
Job Role : Associate Engineer
Location : Chennai
Qualification : BE/B Tech/MCA/M Sc
Experience : Freshers
Salary : Rs 2.75 LPA
No.of Vacancies : NA
Website : www.hcl.com
Apply Mode : Walk-In
Walk-In Date : 27th & 28 th January 2017( 11 AM – 2 PM)
About Organization:
HCL is a business enterprise with presence in the fields of technology and healthcare. Founded in 1976 as one of India's original IT garage start ups, the HCL enterprise currently comprises of three companies in India – HCL Technologies, HCL Info systems and HCL Healthcare with annual revenues of US$ 6.5 billion and over 95,000 professionals from diverse nationalities operating across 31 countries including over 500 points of presence in India. In the technology space, HCL"s offerings span a wide range of software and hardware services and solutions including R&D, technology services, enterprise and applications consulting, Remote Infrastructure Management, IT hardware, systems integration, distribution of technology and telecom products.
Job Requirements:
* Candidate should be BE/B Tech/MCA/M Sc from a recognised university.
* Candidate should have an aggregate of 65% through out academics.
* Should be able to provide information to customers regarding their queires and resolve the end customer issues.
* Should be able to work independently and efficiently.
* Must be able to comprehend the request of the customer and meet the quality standard.
* Should be responsible for Lead Generation.
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* Must identify and recommend operational and technological tools to improve efficiency.
* Should establish and maintain effective work procedures.
* Must be able to review and ensure processes are in compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
* Should respond to escalated issues regarding performance and quality.
* Should have excellent communication skills.
* Should have good data entry and typing skills.
* Should have willingness to work in night shifts.
* Must be a effective team player.
* Must be willing to be take the challenging tasks.
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This is a mod that the pirates ahoy Gof teem has been working on for Age Of Pirates 2: City of abandoned Ships. It builds upon the Combined Mod V 3.2 It is incredibly life like, true to period and very addictive. We have added, redone or recreated over 100 ships, many items, places, actions, hero's and the interface of AoP CoAS. There are more recently popular characters included as well as previous characters re-textured. It is the CM mod on steroids and it is the perfect Age of Sail/Pirate/New world simulator. enjoy!
Awesome mod, to awesome for words!
The game is almost unplayable without this mod. Just install it and enjoy ;)
I really enjoy the mod.
Eight for all the work done, but it is very glichy at the textures of the ships, i crashes just as badly as the normal CoAS did or worse, even that they said it will improve performance, i experimented crashes evre 5 minutes after entering a battle, I followed the install instruction but yet, crash to desktop, so if you arte willing to deal with getting kick out of the game (as I did for some good long time) it can be real fun, though I imagine the that with a game so glichy, there was little the modders could do to fix hard coded problems, so, Eight and congratualtions for the epic effort and patience.
demasiado bueno este mod
There's just one thing to say about this mod: It's freakin' awesome!
The first time I started my game with it, my head almost exploded because of all those amazing tweaks and additions, let alone the ships.
Guys, this - is - it!
This mod is really good. I think that this is the best historical ship command simulation i ever play!
Had a good taste,Gentalmen Of Fortune. but system prob's(my junky box o parts)cut me off.But Never surrender,Never give up...I'll make it work for me as I do with everthing else.Now really, I can't belive the "new life" you magic working, key strokeing mainiac's have brought to this Fav of mine.Best of words,compliments and recomondations..All will enjoy a "New Game"(that is start again)just to see what they may have missed.I am....thanks endepted really...RGW
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Jo Revill, health editor
Sunday March 27, 2005
The Observer
Offices and schools across Britain could be closed to protect workers if bird flu arrives, the Ministry of Defence's chief scientist has warned.
Professor Roy Anderson, a leading infectious diseases expert, said politicians will face difficult decisions about how far to close down Britain if it is struck by a highly contagious form of the disease.
'I have never seen the international community as agitated about anything as this,' he told The Observer . The disease has a mortality rate of around 76 per cent, and the average age of death is 17. 'Although it sounds alarmist, the balanced view is that we are overdue a major pandemic,' Anderson said.
The government has announced it is to stockpile an anti-viral drug that can help both to prevent and to treat the disease. However, there will not be sufficient doses to cover the population for another two years because of demand from other countries.
'We are a highly connected society,' said Anderson. 'The major risk areas are the centres of the population. If it arrived in London, it is most likely we would have a few days before it would be seated in most major centres of population'. The warning from such a senior figure is likely to increase demands for clarity over Britain's plans for such an emergency.
A special committee has been set up to talk to sectors such as schools and workplaces but there has been little open debate. Canada, by contrast, has invited the public to give their views, after having gone through the enormous logistical difficulties of the Sars epidemic of last year. Anderson, who holds a chair in infectious diseases epidemiology at Imperial College, London, is convinced that it is a question of when, rather than if, a flu pandemic arises. The fear is that the virus will then start to acquire human genes as it mutates.
A particular subtype of avian virus, H5N1, is causing alarm. The first presence in a human was confirmed in January 2004, and 48 people across south-east Asia have now contracted the disease. From these, doctors calculate the virus has a mortality rate of between 70 and 80 per cent.
There has not yet been a confirmed case of the disease spreading from human to human, although experts have suspicions over two family clusters. On Thursday a 17-year-old Vietnamese girl died, raising the region's death toll to 48. As there have been no bird flu outbreaks among poultry in the village, officials said they were unsure how the teenager contracted the disease.
Since December 14 people have died from bird flu in Vietnam, while Cambodia has reported two deaths, including one this week. A team of health experts is investigating a cluster of suspected cases in Quang Binh, Vietnam.