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Celebs spent their Thanksgiving breaks the same way we all did: navigating crowded airports and juggling unwieldy luggage, all to break bread with the family members they love but see all too rarely. All but two of the celebs pictured below are outside or inside of airports, and because celebs fully expect to be photographed at airports, their bag choices are always truly top-notch.
Alessandra Ambrosio
Longchamp Le Pliage Heritage Saffiano Satchel
This gorgeous Longchamp bag immediately wins the competition for Most Thanksgiving-Appropriate Bag of the Year, mainly because it looks a bit like a giant gift basket. The price seems incredibly reasonable for a (scratch-resistant!) saffiano leather satchel, but I feel obliged to remind you that Longchamp also makes a durable nylon version of the Le Pliage that retails for a mere $145.
Ashley Greene
Givenchy Lucrezia Satchel
Here's Twilight star Ashley Greene (who I just found out is NOT Twilight star Nikki Reed!) zipping through LAX with an eternally safe travel choice, the Givenchy Lucrezia Satchel. At press time, there was no word on what Nikki Reed did during her Thanksgiving holiday.
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Hermès Birkin
When I was a teenage girl, I was pretty sure that Catherine Zeta-Jones was the epitome of worldly, womanly sophistication. My ideas have yet to be disproved. Here she is, all Birkins and class, fielding the crowds at LAX like everyone else. Also, if you owned an Hermès bag, why would you not tie an Hermès scarf on the handle?
Demi Lovato
Chanel Patent Boy Tote
At this point, I have to wonder how many celebrities literally bump into other celebrities on a holiday weekend at LAX. This is getting ridiculous. Demi's extra sharp Chanel Patent Boy Tote, however, is ridiculous in a totally different, entirely positive way.
Emmy Rossum
Christian Dior Lady Dior Bag
Meanwhile, miles and miles away from the hustle and bustle of LAX, Emmy Rossum walked her new rescue Yorkie Cinnamon to a nearby Edible Arrangements while carrying a black patent Lady Dior.
Kim Kardashian
Hermès So Black Birkin
Back at LAX, Kim Kardashian's well-loved Hermes So Black Birkin was not holding up very well to flash photography. Fortunately, "Will my bag hold up well to an onslaught of paparazzi flash photography?" is not something most of us mere mortals have to ponder.
Taylor Swift
Dolce & Gabbana Agata Bag
Taylor Swift actually spent her holiday in England so she could perform at the Victoria's Secret "Fashion Show". Here she is, looking particularly satisfied outside her London hotel (probably because she's WON at EVERYTHING), carrying a Dolce & Gabbana Agata Bag. I don't think any celebrity has carried as many different D&G bags in the last five years as Taylor has carried in the year 2014.
Givenchy Camouflage Duffel Bag
Here's rapper Tyga, probably reacting to some pap question about whether or not he is dating Kylie Jenner, outside LAX (of course). Tyga's massive pile of luggage includes a brightly hued Givenchy Camouflage Duffel Bag, which we could classify as an alpha man bag, of sorts.


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Historian Arthur Herman is the author of books including, most recently, one on the British Navy. In yesterday's New York Post he addressed the display of British impotence in the face of Iran's seizure of British sailors and marines.
The display of British impotence seems to me of a piece with the display of American impotence in the face of the acts of aggression committed by Iran against the American military in Iraq. Another report today, for example, sourced to American intelligence, indicates that Hezbollah forces are training Iraqi terrorists in the use of the particularly lethal roadside bombs killing Americans and Brits in Iraq.
Herman is also the author of the featured essay — "How to win in Iraq — and and how to lose" — in the forthcoming issue of Commentary. The essay has now been posted on OpinionJournal.
At Commentary's Contentions, Saul Singer has favorable comments on Secretary Rice's diplomatic mission to Israel and its unfriendly neighbors.
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Well I can't help myself... when I learned that the final Stinkor is different from the prototype I watched Dan's video again. I have to say, that I love him this way it makes him different from other figures and I think that it's great that not every figure looks the same. However, I don't like the lack of paint details on the accessories.
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Puppies and kittens are cute, but with the rushing around during the holiday season, it may not be the best time to bring a new pet into the home.
When Brandon Zoltec, 10, saw his uncle�s litter of puppies on Thanksgiving weekend last year, he wanted nothing more than to take one of those cuddly pups home.
Sure enough, the weekend before Christmas at his grandmother�s house, his wish came true.
�I started to cry,� Brandon recalled last week, �because I didn�t know I was going to get her.�
Taking �Jingles� home � at just a few weeks old � was only the beginning of a long-term commitment to train and care for her. For many households, the joy dwindles as the responsibilities and difficulties emerge.
�I think that the holiday season is a very busy time for most people,� said Dr. Megan Antes, a veterinarian at Countryview Animal Hospital in Lenoir County. �� It can tend to be a little stressful or too hectic of a time to add a kitten or puppy into the household.�
During the holidays, the home environment is far from normal and the new dog, puppy, cat or kitten experiences stress from leaving a former home � possibly newly-weaned � and trying to acclimate into an often-chaotic home.
�I typically try to discourage adoptions right around (Christmas) time period because of the stress,� said Lynn Graves, president of the Greene County Humane Society.
People are often out of the home a lot � shopping, going to parties or visiting friends, or the house is full of visitors, including possibly small children, and other pets.
There are also many items to play with that could be hazardous to a pet � ribbons, tinsel, wrapping paper, food and alcohol on low tables and the Christmas tree that could easily be toppled by a scared or lively animal.
�We see an increase of puppies and kittens, too, that have eaten Christmas decorations,� Antes said. Eating chocolate or tinsel and chewing on ornaments are all harmful to pets, she said.
The holidays are also a time where tempers may flare because of stressful conditions, but patience is needed when a new pet is introduced into the household, Graves said.
A kitten may be easier because of having a litter box and its food lasts longer. But puppies require potty training, and accidents by dogs of any age are to be expected in a new environment, Graves said.
Around spring or summer, those little Christmas gifts can become big problems which often end up at the animal shelter, Antes said.
�We see people who have adopted those Christmas puppies,� she said.
Some of them were gifts given to someone who may not have wanted a pet, or maybe not that particular breed.
�It is a lifetime commitment to the animal,� Antes said. �It may not suit their lifestyle.�
Kris Petrusch, placement and health coordinator at the Lenoir County SPCA, said she sees just a slight increase of adoptions in December and animals returned after the holidays.
�Our numbers stay about the same,� she said. The shelter averages about 35 adoptions a month.
If someone tells her they are looking for a pet to give as a gift, Petrusch said she encourages the person to discuss it with the potential recipient. Then don�t just get the pet, get the basic supplies that are needed for the pet or get a framed photo of the pet and pick up the animal after the holidays.
Choosing a new pet
�Anytime is a good time to get a pet,� Dr. Jimmy Shaver of Northside Animal Hospital in Kinston said. �But you have to do a little research on the type of pet you want to get.�
Shaver said planning is crucial. He recommends not getting a sick or injured pet because there may be costly medical problems to deal with.
Also look at the type of breed. Online sites, such as the American Kennel Club, can be a help in determining the temperament of different breeds, Shaver said.
�Big, active dogs don�t always go well with kids,� he said, adding some small breeds may tend to bite.
Choose a breeder with a good reputation or ask lots of questions when looking for a shelter animal.
�A good breeder or responsible breeder is going to do their homework,� Graves said. Good breeders will give lots of advice, have the buyer come to their home, provide proof of vaccinations and worming and may have a spay/neuter contract offering a discount, she said.
Even purebred animals should be spayed or neutered, unless they are pedigreed and meet the standards of the breed, so bad traits are not perpetuated, Graves said.
�Just because a dog is purebred doesn�t mean that dog needs to be bred,� she said.
The whole family should be involved in the decision to get a pet, Antes said.
�Puppies and children are a very cute combination,� she said, �but dangers exist for both parties when they�re not well-matched or well-supervised. I think, if the entire family is in agreement of adding a pet to the household, it can work.�
Consistency and bonding are important to acclimate the pet to the new home.
�Just be aware,� Antes said, �that the transition into a new home can be stressful for any pet and attempts should be made to provide the pet with appropriate exercise, rest � and supervision.�
The pet shouldn�t be left alone in the house right away. Getting a pet and then leaving town to visit family and friends is not a good idea.
�If they are introducing a new pet during the holiday,� Petrusch said, �make sure the pet has a quiet place to go during holiday parties or get-togethers. This way, if the pet is overwhelmed they can go to a place where they feel comfortable.�
Antes said, �Wait until the holiday hubbub has died down, and then look for a pet.�
However, the holidays don�t have to be a bad time to get an animal, she said.
Christina Clark-Zoltec, Brandon�s mother, said she chose the week before Christmas to introduce Jingles to him and bring her home.
�For us, it was wonderful,� she said.
Her son was already used to owning cats and was showing responsibility.
�Ideally, it probably would have been nice to get her in the summer because I teach,� she said. �That�s why we got her before Christmas so he could spend all Christmas break with her.�
Getting a puppy wasn�t without problems. The Zoltecs faced potty accidents, a chewed doorframe and stolen ornaments. They still deal with stolen socks and stuffed animals. Brandon had to learn that little teeth hurt, but it doesn�t mean she was a mean puppy.
�It�s been joyful watching my son take on the responsibility,� Zoltec said. �� You�ve got to want (a pet). You�ve got to know it�s not a cakewalk.�
Margaret Fisher can be reached at 252-559-1082 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Breakout box 1:
Try to keep your pet's eating and exercise habits as close to their normal routine as possible
Securely anchor your Christmas tree so it doesn't tip and fall, causing possible injury to your pet
Tinsel, holly or mistletoe can harm your pet
Keep pets away from holiday food, especially chocolate and food sweetened with xylitol, which can be harmful to them
Don't leave lighted candles unattended
Keep wires, batteries and glass or plastic ornaments out of paws' reach
Allow animal-loving guests to pet or exercise your pets while you are busy
Make sure all medications, including guests� meds, are securely hidden
Place unattended alcoholic drinks where pets cannot get to them
Give your pet his own quiet space to retreat to with fresh water and a place to sleep
Choose safe pet toys
On New Year�s Eve, noisy poppers can terrify pets and cause possible damage to sensitive ears
Source: ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)
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The ASPCA announced Dec. 6 that its Animal Poison Control Center has officially handled 2 million cases since 1978. Since 2002, the Center has handled 41,946 cases regarding chocolate, the most common offender. 83.6 percent of cases were dogs and 13.9 percent were cats. If your pet accidentally ingests a potentially toxic substance, the ASPCA the Center can be reached at 888-426-4435 for 24-hour assistance


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'Beyond the Technological Summit'
by Ben Parfitt on April 25, 2004 @ 2:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under Editorials
Excitement spread around the office as, shock horror, another screenshot for Halo 2 was released on the net. Not that the screenshot showed us anything new, of course, merely more of the same. In fact, for all intents and purposes it could have been a shot from the original Halo. I couldn't help but wonder, as I sat there engulfed by the surrounding euphoria, whether there would be the same level of excitement if an example of a new sound effect from the game had been released onto the web?


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