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Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Support for Weight Loss
So was I.
Then, as many of you know, we got healthy and fit together. That's what our forthcoming book is all about. As a place to get together and discuss the struggles of losing weight and maintaining weight loss, for both people AND pets (because often, they are so connected) I've created a new Dieting with my Dog Facebook page. Won't you drop by and "LIKE" it? And then, please come back and visit often, so we can talk about the book and your weight loss ideas and concerns, and support one another...and our pets! I hope you jump over and say "hi." We look forward to meeting with you there.
Peggy & Kelly
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Proud to be an American Kelly
where at least I know I'm free.
And I won't forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me. -Lee Greenwood
Friday, May 27, 2011
Flea and Tick Help from Doc Halligan
Q: Are some breeds of dogs more susceptible to getting fleas than others?
DH: All dogs are equally susceptible to getting fleas but smaller dogs are at risk of developing a life threatening anemia because of their size so a flea infestation can be more dangerous for them. Certain dogs do have allergic reactions to fleas, which is called Flea Allergy Dermatitis and it is the most common allergic skin disease of dogs and cats. Animals that have flea allergy can develop a severe allergic reaction to a protein in the saliva of certain fleas that is left behind from fleabites. This condition causes severe itching, rash, and more. In dogs, it leads to hair loss and infection, usually on the rear legs or at the base of the tail; cats get scabs around the head, neck, and body. Medical treatment is needed.
2. What parts of the country have the greatest incidence of fleas and tick problems, or is it equally prevalent?
DH: Fleas and ticks are prevalent throughout the country. The highest incidence of fleas and ticks occur in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina and Hawaii, but can be found almost anywhere. It's important to remember that wildlife such as coyotes, foxes, bobcats, skunks, raccoons, opossums, and several rodent species, as well as other cats and dogs, can bring fleas and ticks into your yard. Pets and people can bring fleas into your home. More information on the geographic distribution of ticks can be found on the Center For Disease Control and Prevention website.
3. Are topical monthly flea and tick preventative treatments safe for pets?
DH: Fipronil-based products have been used safely on pets since 1997. As a responsible pet owner, you should always consult your veterinarian before starting your beloved pet on any type of medication. PetArmor™ Plus is a great solution for prevention and control of fleas and ticks, not to mention it costs significantly less than Frontline. The product has the number one veterinary-recommended active ingredients, in the same concentrations as the leading veterinary flea and tick brand.
4. What is the best thing we can do to keep our pets free of fleas and ticks?
DH: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and this is never truer than with fleas and ticks. The problem is that many pet owners wait until they see these creatures, have an infestation, or, worse, their pet becomes sick. And remember that ticks carry a number of diseases that can also be transmitted to people including Lyme disease, Ehrlichiosis and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. The cost to treat illnesses related to fleas and ticks can be expensive, not to mention the unthinkable suffering of your pet. This is why prevention is so important. Because the length and severity of flea and tick season varies across the country and changes from year to year depending on the temperature fluctuations and humidity, I recommend using a high quality, safe and effective treatment such as PetArmor Plus every 30 days on all pets in the household all year long. At the very least, you should start flea and tick prevention in the spring before your pets get bitten and to head off an infestation because summer will be just around the corner. When using preventative medication, always read instructions prior to usage and never use on debilitated, very young, sick, or elderly animals without directions from your vet. Never use dog products on cats and vice versa.
Doc's words of wisdom:
It's important to realize that only 5% of the total flea population is in the form of adult fleas on your pet. The other 95% is in various stages: 50% eggs, 35% larvae, and 10% pupae that are not readily visible to the naked eye but are in your carpet, furniture, bedding, lawn, and anywhere else your pet walks or lies down. Learning more about fleas and their life cycle will help you understand why they become so prolific in such a short period of time and how to avoid an infestation. Although fleas thrive at 65 to 80 degrees F with humidity levels at approximately 80%, they have been known to survive indoors during the winter, even in cold climates. Fleas also travel—as much as one mile in an hour. They will hop inside through an open door or window and are often small enough to come through a window screen. Once inside your home, there's no place a flea can't go. Fleas can be miserable for you and your pet, and not just from the bites. They can bring about a host of serious problems such as: Flea Anemia, Tapeworms, and Flea Allergy Dermatitis. So the key to controlling fleas is to interrupt their life cycle at an immature stage so they don't develop into adults. Again all pets in the household must be treated.
Doc Halligan is a a widely recognized national authority on animals. She has appeared on Regis and Kelly, the Today Show, the Mike and Juliet Show, iVillage Live, Fox and Friends, Animal Rescue 911, Dog Tales, Dogs 101 and Cats 101 and is a judge on Animal Planet's hit reality show "Groomer Has It". She is also regular contributor to PARADE magazine. Doc Halligan is the author of " What Every Pet Owner Should Know: Prescriptions for Happy, Healthy Cats and Dogs (HarperCollins, 2007).
She is currently the Director of Veterinary Services at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Los Angeles (spcaLA), where she oversees the health and well being of all the shelter animals and routinely performs surgical procedures and other medical treatments. Doc has donated hundreds of hours of volunteer time to various animal-rescue groups and entertainment nonprofit.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Natural Flea and Tick Repellent-- What's the Buzz?
What if you could spritz your dog with something safe...and effective? Earthheart inc has created a natural insect repellent that claims to be just that. Buzz Guard is safe for both humans and dogs, and you can spray directly onto clothing, skin or fur. I tried Buzz Guard on Kelly and was pleased to find that a light spritzing wasn't heavy or messy. Outside, the mosquitoes and flies left us alone. It's more difficult to tell about fleas and ticks, since they are impossible to spot in the grass, and just as difficult to locate on Kelly's heavily furred body!
polysorbate 20
neem seed oil
pure essential oils of citronella, fir, geranium, rosewood, basil and myrrh
potassium sorbate
*Natural product
*Favorably field tested on a variety of dogs
*Treatment is effective for up to 5 hours. Would have to spray every day (or more) to protect against fleas and ticks all season.
Note: earthheart inc. provided me with a free sample of Buzz Guard in exchange for my honest opinion.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Disc Is It! A Look at a Natural Flea and Tick Remedy
No one wants to put potentially harmful pesticides on their pet. But how do we combat those pesky flea and ticks? Are there effective natural remedies? What about an antiparsite disc? This is a small, gold colored lightweight aluminum disc "charged" with electromagnetic and scale waves that it claims to repel fleas and ticks. The literature states that the waves "create a protective field" and is "95% effective" on any cat or dog of any weight.
CatandDog provided me with a free disc to try in exchange for my honest opinion. I tried the disc on Kelly. It is lightweight and attaches to her collar easily. Kelly generally does not get fleas, but we have a large problem with ticks in our area. Kelly wore the disc for 2 weeks.
Did the CatanDog antiparasite disc work?
To be honest, I'm not convinced. Even though I found no ticks on my dog after 2 weeks, to make a more accurate test I would have to try the disc for the entire season, and then if Kelly remains tick-free all season I might be less skeptical. Most importantly, I found no scientific evidence that this type of electromagnetic therapy works. As much as I may want to believe in something so safe and easy, it is difficult to put my faith in something like this without substantiation.
Here is what I can say for sure about the CatanDog antiparasite disc:
*The disc is free from chemicals and safe to handle.
*It is light and unobtrusive and your pet should have no problem wearing it.
*The disc is cost-effective compared to months/years of topical flea and tick treatments.
*Your pet most likely won't get any side effects from it.
*The treatment is not scientifically supported as being effective.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Don't Rub It In?
When it comes to flea and tick prevention, my veterinarian can't stress strongly enough the importance of topical flea and tick treatments. However potential side effects, and news reports of a link between such treatments and serious health problems, some fatal, have me concerned. The Center for Public Integrity released a report on the perils of pesticides in 2008. Here's what I found out about Flea and Tick products from the New York Times report:
*Some people report side effects: from minor such as itching and loss of hair at the contact spot, to serious, such as heart rate changes, nausea and vomiting, and convulsions.
*According to ConsumerReports.org, the EPA logged about 600 pet deaths and 44,000 reports of harmful reactions to flea and tick treatments.
*There have been reported some counterfeit products out there, stealing brand names such as Frontline and Advantage.
*The ingredient fipronil, used in some treatments, is classified as a carcinogen, as it has been known to produce malignant tumors in laboratory tests.
*Topical treatments are generally considered safe for healthy pets other than young puppies, pregnant or nursing moms, and very senior dogs.
*Most animals do not have an adverse reaction to topical flea formulas, if used as directed.
*Topical treatments are an effective way to keep fleas and ticks off of pets.
And now, our own con and pro:
Con: Kelly has had seizures a couple times. I don't remember exactly how long after flea and tick treatment application they occurred. No cause for her seizures has been determined. Were they related to flea and tick treatments? Who knows for sure. (It hasn't happened every time she was treated, however.)
Pro: When I stopped using the treatments, Kelly immediately got a tick and got Lyme disease, which is prevalent in our own back yard. This disease, if not properly treated, can be fatal. And, the testing and medication is expensive. Fortunately, Kelly recovered well. The flea and tick treatment, however, is effective in keeping off ticks which carry this serious disease.
What is your experience with topical flea and tick treatments?
Monday, May 23, 2011
Kwit Yer Itchin'
First, here are some facts about fleas and ticks from webMD:
*there are 2,200 kinds of fleas
*ticks can lie in the grass without feeding for more than a year, just waiting to jump on your pet's leg (or your own leg!) as you pass by.
*fleas can jump 10,000 times in a row
*fleas and ticks are blood suckers (yuck!)
How your pet contracts fleas:
*neighbor dogs or cats
*infected rugs or bedding
*wildlife (even in urban areas). Your pet doesn't have to come in contact with wildlife, they can leave behind fleas and flea eggs just by walking through your yard.
Visit again tomorrow and we'll begin discussing some preventatives and treatments. Bring your questions, too!
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Kelly says, smell the flowers
Today, on this Saturday pet blogger hop day, Kelly would like to remind you to take time to stop and smell the tulips!
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
A Six-toed Puffin Retriever
Kelly wanted to introduce you today to a special breed of dog, newly recognized by the American Kennel Club...the six-toed Norwegian Lundehund!
According to the American Kennel Club, this dog is:
*medium sized
*black-tipped fur
*able to fold close its ears
*able to turn its head 180 degrees, so that it's chin touches its spine!
*able to turn its feet out sideways (to hunt Puffins, of course)
*oh yeah, has 6 toes on each foot
America's Favorite Animal Shelter Contest
I cast my vote for Homeward Bound Dog Rescue, a busy rescue shelter near me. I know some great bloggers volunteer for this rescue. And, some of their dogs will be featured in my upcoming video book trailer!
To join me in voting for Homeward Bound, simply click here:
And, if you want to participate in the contest and nominate your favorite shelter, here's all you do:
1. Find your favorite shelter
2. Vote!
3. Recruit friends to vote for your shelter:
Send an email to your friends and networks asking them to vote for your shelter.
Spread the word on your website, blog, Facebook or MySpace pages and/or Twitter. (Be creative and get the word out that your shelter could win $15,000!)
Post a flyer at your work, school,library, anywhere!
Send a press release to your local media telling them about your efforts.
Download additional material such as flyers, press releases and letter templates!
Let's all join the efforts to help shelters!
Here's a list of top shelters so far. Maybe we can get Homeward Bound on the list!
Monday, May 16, 2011
How to Get Rid of Snakes
This is what Kelly does to snakes.
We have snakes in our yard. Lots. And a very small back yard. They're called ribbon snakes and if you ask me, they are about 8 foot long and as thick as a flag pole, but my husband contends they are about 2 foot long at best.
I don't like snakes. They skeeve me out. Some people tell me to leave the snakes alone, they eat bugs and rodents and which would you rather have?
Me: bugs and rodents.
Some people even like snakes.
Me: ????
Ribbon snakes are said to eat frogs and slugs and I do notice that we no longer have any frogs and slugs around. Frogs are actually kind of cute, and slugs are slimy but at least not scary. So, I want to get rid of the snakes. They might bite Kelly. They might bite me. They slither. 'Nuff said.
Here are some ways to repel or discourage snakes:
1. keep your grass trimmed (as you can tell by the following photos, we were overdue for a mowing.)
2. remove piles of wood or stones where snakes can hide
3. get rid of their food source
4. try mothballs
5. hire a professional snake handler to remove the beasts
All I have is a snake-hunting dog who thinks that snakes are playthings or interesting stuffies, and swings them about like a cowboy. Here is Kelly with her friend.
me running away
So, my questions are:
* Will Ribbon snakes bite Kelly?
* What ways have you found successful to get rid of snakes?
* Is there a way to repel them without them getting the idea in their snaky brains that they should find a crack in our 100 yr old house and come on inside?
* Should I try to get rid of the snakes, or learn to live peacefully together?
Saturday, May 14, 2011
What's Great about Tails
"A dog can express more with his tail in seconds than his
owner can express with his tongue in hours." ~Author Unknown
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Wednesday Pet Roundup
* From the Associated Press, the new Journal on Animal Ethics discourages using the term "pets" and suggests "companion animal," stating that "pets" belittles our relationship with animals. What do you think?
* New television show: EW.com reports on "My Cat from Hell." (What would the Journal on Animal Ethics think of that title?)
* In a public statement to CNET in response to opposition about the Android dog fighting app where players feed, train and fight their virtual dog against other players, Kage Games says that they don't condone violence against animals or humans, and the game is a "satire" and even educational. Instead, check out the PETA iphone app with real ways to help animals.
* Update on Patrick, the miracle pit bull who survived being dumped down trash chute: Patrick continues to improve and weighs in at 40 lbs now. The woman accused of his abuse pleaded not guilty in court. Have Dog Will Travel Blog does a great job at keeping everyone updated about Patrick.
* Smile! Enjoy watching Benny and Lily build their new house on Doggy Days blog!
Monday, May 9, 2011
Meet Dakota, the Delinquent Golden Retriever
As part of Diversion Press Third Anniversary Event, I'm happy to participate in Dakota, A Work in Progress blog book tour. Author Bill Rosencrans joins us today.
Q: Welcome, Bill. Tell me a little about your book.
Bill: Dakota: A Work in Progress is a very funny book about the world's most neurotic dog and it is appropriate for all ages. You will be laughing out loud as you read each short story about this one of a kind golden retriever named Dakota. Stanley Coren - author of How Dogs Think and The Intelligence of Dogs wrote "Dakota: A Work in Progress is a cheerful and amusing romp through the life of a manic but sweet and endearing dog. If you love dogs and need a smile this book is for you."
Q: What makes your book different from other books about dogs?
Bill: As Amy Thompson, editor-in-chief at Diversion Press Inc. so aptly put it "This is not just another book about a dog." And, she's right. This is not a book on how to train your dog, or pet care. Far from it. This book is a glimpse into the life my family and I share with a delinquent, but very much loved golden retriever. What also makes this book unique is the way in which it is set-up. Instead of one complete narrative, there are 76 vignettes 1-4 pages in length, making Dakota: A Work in Progress more reader friendly. This book is laugh-out-loud funny, and it makes for a gift book too.
Q: What are Dakota's best three qualities?
Bill: Even though he is a flawed character, you can't help but love him.
Other dogs gravitate to him because he is so much fun to be around.
He doesn't mind sharing his pool with his other dog friends – and he has plenty of them.
Q: What are Dakota's three worst qualities?
Bill: He'll burp after eating his food too fast.
He doesn't realize that it is impolite to stare.
He won't jump up to get in the back seat of the car. He turns around and gives me that look "Could I have a little help, please?"
Q: You are working on your next book Dakota: Still a Work in Progress. What has Dakota learned between book one and two?
Bill: Wow. That's a tough one...Hmmm...Oh yeah, he recently started coming to me when I call him, after only five short years of trying to get him to do that. That's not bad! See, he's not through learning yet. He's still a work in progress.
You can order Dakota: A Work in Progress on Amazon, or at your favorite bookstore.
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Kelly wears bare feet
If I had my life to live over, I would start barefoot earlier in the spring and stay that way later in the fall. ~Nadine Stair
Have a happy, barefooted kind of Saturday! luv Peggy and Kelly
Friday, May 6, 2011
Hound of the Book Reviews- Contest Winners
Thank you to everyone who entered the giveaways. I wish I had books for everyone. But I promise to have more giveaways in the future (and one for my own book too!) And now (drum roll!) CONGRATS to these contest winners! Please be sure to email me your contact information to receive your books (peggyfrezon (at) gmail (dot) com).
A Famous Dog's Life:
Angelo's Journey e-book:
Carol N. Wong
Congratulations! I hope you enjoy the books. Again, send me your snail mailing address and I'll be sure the books get to you right away. Happy Reading!
In a side note, I also wanted to thank Mark of Beloved Pets for this nice blog review this week. Jump over and check it out, they have info on lots of cool products for pets.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Hound of the Book Reviews #4- Angelo's Journey
Here we are with another Hound of the Book Reviews, and this time it's an e-book. And, read on to see how you can win a free copy of this e-book too!
Whenever I read a news report about the happy reuniting of a previously missing dog with its family, I always wonder about what had happened to the dog while it was away. Leland Dirks was thinking the same thing when he wrote his novel, Angelo's Journey.
Although this is a novel, there are a few true parts: Leland's beautiful border collie Angelo disappeared one day. And, after 40 days Angelo returned. What happened in the middle, and the contents of this book, are left to Leland's imagination. Each chapter is a different story, written in the first person by each person Angelo encounters along his journey. The second chapter, about the man who kidnapped Angelo, is brutal and made me sad. But the rest of the chapters are stories of all the people Angelo touched on his journey-- the truck driver, the cowboy, the waitress, and more. Interspersed are accounts of how Angelo's companion searched for him, missed him, and prayed for him. I truly enjoyed this book and agree that dogs can be angels in people's lives.
About the Author:
Leland lives in the middle of a beautiful nowhere that is Colorado's San Luis Valley. Angelo, the world famous Border Collie, and Maggie, his black Lab philosopher mix, allow him to share their off-grid home. All three tolerate The Cat who does a merely adequate job of rodent control.
Check out Leland Dirk's website.
Angelo's Journey is available on Kindle (can also be read on smartphones, PCs, Macs and ipads.)
* Enter to win a free e-copy of Angelo's Journey. If you don't have an e-reader, never fear! I read my copy of the book with a free downloadable app to my computer, and it worked just fine. Just leave a comment to be entered. For additional entries, follow this blog and leave another comment saying that you are a new follower. And/or post about this contest on twitter and leave a separate comment telling me you posted. Contest ends at midnight 5/5 and winners will be announced on Friday.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Hound of the Book Reviews #3- Dogs and the Women Who Love Them
Dogs and the Women Who Love Them, Extraordinary True Stories of Loyalty, Healing, and Inspiration by Allen and Linda Anderson
First of all, the pooch on the cover of this book is just about the most adorable pup I've ever seen (with the exception of Kelly, of course)! What a face! Of course, an equally delightful treat waits inside the pages: story after heartwarming story of amazing dogs. Here are some of the stories:
* Miguel, a Newfoundland-Labrador mix introduced an impoverished child to Rosanne Nordstrom, a resourceful woman who became like a mother to him.
* Euri, a loving English cocker spaniel, inspired Houston's Bobbi Leder to become a dog writer columnist and miraculously healed her of a chronic illness.
* Beau, a rescued black Lab became "co-founder" of Patriot PAWS, a Texas nonprofit that Lori Stevens started to train service dogs for disabled veterans.
* Major, an abused and neglected German shepherd, saved the life of national-award winning police dog trainer Janet Koch Ballard while serving as her K-9 partner.
* McDuff, a Scottish terrier, turned Judy McFadden into his soul mate as the dog brought healing pet therapy to Henderson, Nevada's most severely disabled residents.
* Frankie, a dachshund in a doggie wheelchair, inspired Barbara Techel to write award-winning children's books; she designed a school campaign with Frankie to help children appreciate differences in each other
* A Los Angeles public relations firm president realized a childhood dream of becoming Santa's lead reindeer Rudolph because a childhood dog let her put lipstick on his nose.
I loved these stories. Each one made me reflect on how happy I am go be a woman who loves dogs!
According to Linda Anderson, "Because dogs opened their hearts to love and their minds to possibilities, the women in this book healed from life-threatening illnesses, started new careers or missions, pulled entire groups together for a common good, learned to love again, chose better mates and dates, transformed the lives of children and people with disabilities, brought joy and comfort to the elderly and ill, and laughed when they felt like crying."
O Magazine recommended Dogs and the Women Who Love Them, and it's on the Oprah.com website. Betty White, Wendie Malick, Vanessa Williams, and American Humane Association are among others endorsed the book. Find Dogs and the Women Who Love Them on Amazon or at your favorite bookstore.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Hound of the Book Reviews #2: A Famous Dog's Life
Today we're reviewing a wonderful new book, just being released today. A Famous Dog's Life, the Story of Gidget, America's Most Beloved Chihuaua by Hollywood animal trainer Sue Chipperton and People magazine writer Rennie Dyball.
You probably know Gidget as "the Taco Bell dog." This is her story, from the day the tiny puppy demanded the attention of an animal trainer who was actually out looking for a West Highland terrier, to her starring role as the Taco Bell dog. Gidget has walked the red carpet, flown on private jets, hobnobbed with dozens of A-List celebrities. Her image has graced posters, Tshirts and dolls, and a Google search for her best known role even today yields over 325 thousand website results. And through this book you will fall in love with her sweet, spunky, and quirky personality.
This book is different from many other dog books I've read lately. It's a fun glimpse into the interesting world of acting and a dog who is not only a pet and companion, but also has a job to do. I was fascinated to read about the way dogs are trained for commercials and movies. It is clear that animal trainer Sue Chipperton takes wonderful care to make sure the animals are happy and healthy and won't be harmed in any way. Gidget's playful and sometimes naughty personality shine through in this engaging book. You can find A Famous Dog's Life on Amazon or at your favorite bookstore.
* Win a copy of A Famous Dog's Life! Just leave a comment below. For additional chances to win, follow this blog and leave a separate comment saying that you are a follower, and tweet about the contest and leave a separate comment saying that you tweeted. Two lucky winners will be drawn at random. (Sorry, U.S. only.) Be sure to leave a link to your site or some way for me to contact you to get your mailing address. Check back on Friday, contest winners will be announced then. Good luck!
Clue to tomorrow's review: Most of my blog readers probably fall into the category that is the described in the title of this next book.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Is Rachael Ray Nutrish Just 6 really delish?
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Nutrish for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.
Kelly loves to be the taste tester for new dog food. And I was happy to give her this sample, provided by Rachael Ray NutrishJust 6. What does Just 6 mean?
It refers to the 6 ingredients in this dog food:
1. Lamb Meal
2. Brown Rice
3. Ground Rice
4. Dried Beet Pulp
5. Poultry Fat
6. Natural Chicken Flavor
* also contains added vitamins
Nutrish Just 6 also contains NO
artificial flavors
I like that these ingredients can help provide complete nutrition and help me keep Kelly healthy. But the real test is in the taste. How did Kelly like Nutrish Just 6? Well, Kelly isn't known to be picky, but I can report that she absolutely loved this food. She definitely enjoyed her meal and didn't leave a crumb behind!
Why not let your dog try and see for himself? You can visit the website and get a free sample of Nutrish Just 6 dog food. I think your dog will be glad you did.
Oh, and one more thing. Proceeds from Rachael Ray's Nutrish products go towards helping animals in need through Rachael's Rescue organization.
Hound of the Book Reviews #1 - Dog Walks Man
First up is Dog Walks Man: A Six Legged Odyssey, by John Zeaman
I walk Kelly for various reasons...to get exercise, to give her exercise, and because she loves the sights and smells. There are also many reasons why I sometimes dread walking her...too cold, too hot, too tired, too busy. But, as you may agree, we do it for our dogs.
In this book, John Zeaman takes a humorous and thoughtful look at walking the family poodle, Pete. While his kids begged for the dog, all too soon the dog-walking duties fell to Zeaman. The "minor miracle of dog walking," Zeaman writes, is "how, forced to do something--even something that you really really didn't want to do--you could end up feeling grateful for it."
Throughout his walks, Zeaman reflects on dogs, family, friends, nature, and slowing down time. My favorite part was when a meandering Pete, dragging so far behind as to be lost from Zeaman's sight, ends up being picked up as a stray and taken for a perp ride in the patrol car.
Dog Walks Man is a "compelling and powerful meditation on the simple wisdom derived from dogs and walking with them."
About the Author: John Zeaman writes an arts column for Design NJ magazine and reviews art for The Record (Bergen County, NJ) and the Star-Ledger (Newark, NJ). He has won numerous journalism awards and is the author of a series of children's books called "Before They Were Pets." Zeaman's young adult book, Overpopulation, was selected for the New York Public Library's "Books for the Teen Age" list. He lives in Leonia, New Jersey.
John Zeaman's website.
Hint for tomorrow's review: Yo Quiero Taco Bell!


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I've been somewhat intrigued by this scenario as of late, but have been unable to find any information that's not already on its own page or this list of map reviews (apparently, it hasn't aged well). Plus, it's an M1 scenario with mechanics that I think would make it difficult to port to A1.
(I grabbed a copy from the Archives since I couldn't open the one on its own page, so I might try to get it working on our eMac--and hope that the mouselook isn't so spotty as to be unusable. Still dunno what the problem is there...)
Would anyone happen to know/remember more?

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At Ascension Providence, a special group of physicians called hospitalists, have partnered with the Health Center in pursuing the mission of providing excellent and compassionate patient care. What can hospitalists do and how they can improve a patient's medical care during their stay at the Health Center?
Who Provides the Hospitalists at Ascension Providence?
The McLennan County Hospitalist Services provides hospitalists at Ascension Providence Health Center. Our hospitalist offices are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. During these times, you may reach our office by dialing 254-751-4551. If you need to fax information to our offices, the number is 254-751-4550. After hours, please use the main Ascension Providence switchboard when contacting your hospitalist: 254-751-4000.
What Is a Hospitalist?
A hospitalist is a physician who has dedicated their practice to caring for patients who are hospitalized. They work closely with you, your family members, your primary physician, specialists and other hospital departments to provide high-quality, effective hospital care. Many primary care physicians now utilize the hospitalist service for their patients when hospitalized.
McLennan County Hospitalists Services practitioners are board-certified physicians who have years of experience specializing in the care of critically ill, hospitalized patients.
How Does the Hospitalist Program Work at Ascension Providence?
If you are admitted to Ascension Providence Health Center, your primary or emergency physician may contact our hospitalists to assume responsibility for your care during your stay.
If contacted, the hospitalists will manage your care while you are hospitalized. They will coordinate and consult with your primary care physician and other specialists, closely monitoring your progress and stay in close touch with you and your family.
McLennan County Hospitalist Services provides hospitalist coverage 24 hours per day, seven days a week. Our hospitalists visit patients throughout the day to monitor progress, review test results and order treatments. Their ready availability within the hospital is one of the major advantages of the program.
How Does the Hospitalist Program Improve the Healthcare Given at Ascension Providence?
In 2005, McLennan County Hospitalist Services implemented its Hospitalist Program to provide optimal hospital care. Studies show that hospital care is better for patients when provided by physicians specializing in hospital-based care.
By eliminating the need for physicians to move back and forth between the office or clinic and the hospital, the hospitalist program allows your primary physician to devote their full attention to their office practice while providing you with a physician specialized in hospital care when needed.
How Does the Hospitalist Work With the Physician?
When a patient is discharged from the hospital, all admission, consults, discharge summaries, laboratory results and imaging studies are available to your primary physician. At discharge, the hospital will also communicate with your clinic physician to review your hospital course and follow-up care plans. This ensures a smooth transition of your care back to your regular clinic doctor.
What Happens When a Patient Leaves the Hospital?
Upon a patient's discharge from the hospital, your clinic physician will resume your care. Any questions or concerns after discharge from the hospital should be directed to your clinic physician.
It is the top priority of Ascension Providence and the McLennan County Hospitalist Services to respond to your healthcare needs and provide you with the best care possible.
How Do I Contact My Hospitalist?
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The troubled actress had hoped her role as the late screen legend in upcoming TV movie Liz & Dick would turn her career around, but the film has been branded "an awful mess" in an early review by Tim Goodman of The Hollywood Reporter.
Goodman compares the drama, about the Cleopatra star's tumultuous relationship with Richard Burton, to a spoof sketch on U.S. comedy show Saturday Night Live and calls the Mean Girls star "woeful as Taylor from start to finish".
He adds, "The talking part doesn't turn out so well for Lohan. There is not one minute in this film where she's believable," and claims one of the most dramatic scenes is "like a high school play".
However, the reviewer is sure the film will eventually gain a cult following, insisting, "Whatever you do, don't miss Liz & Dick. It's an instant classic of unintentional hilarity. Drinking games were made for movies like this. And the best part is that it gets worse as it goes on, so in the right company with the right beverages, Liz & Dick could be unbearably hilarious toward the tail end of the 90-minute running time."
Lohan recently revealed she had to fight to land her dream role as Taylor and even offered to star in the film for free.
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text: Distinguished Women Recognized for Work in Public Service It's time to shine the spotlight on women who devote their time and energy to the betterment of their communities. At the annual Women in Public Service conference, hosted by Hamline University's Center for Public Administration and Leadership and the Master in Public Administration program, attendees seek to explore how women are "Cultivating Authentic Leadership." The conference is also a chance to recognize dynamic women who create lasting impacts through their devotion to civic engagement, community work, leadership, volunteering, and public service. In 2013, four women will be recognized for their achievements through two awards, The Rising Star award and The Women In Public Service Lifetime Achievement Award. Three distinguished women, Mindy Manninen, Mary VanMilligen, Amanda Varley will receive the Rising Star Award, a recognition given to women who have served in the public sector for ten year or less, but are already making a powerful impact. The honor of receiving The Women In Public Service Lifetime Achievement Award will go to longtime Minnetonka City Attorney Desly Peterson for her outstanding contributions to the public good. The service of these distinguished women has left significant impacts on their surrounding communities and served as a catalyst to encourage other women to commit to the important work of public service. Read more about these remarkable women below. #WIPS2013 Mindy Manninen-Rising Star Mindy Manninen completed her Master of Arts in Public Administration from Hamline University and currently serves as a member of the Hamline University Center for Public Administration and Leadership Advisory Board. Manninen began her contributions to public service with work at the Hennepin County Department of Community Corrections & Rehabilitation (DOCCR). She has worked directly with court-ordered clients on community restoration projects as a Sentencing to Service crew leader. Continuing her work in Hennepin County, she later moved into supervision in the Community Offender Management Division to create positive work environments for youth by working with juvenile justice partners and staff. Now, she has taken on the role as manager of the Train, Coach, and Practice Unit with the DOCCR and is working to improve training efforts to support evidence based practices and safety training for DOCCR staff. Mary VanMilligen-Rising Star While obtaining her Master in Public Administration degree at Northern Illinois University, Mary VanMilligen became involved in local government as an intern to the village manager in the Village of Downers Grove, IL. VanMilligen has demonstrated her devotion to community work, public service, and leadership through volunteering, as shown in her two terms with AmeriCorps and LeadAmerica. In her current role as assistant to the city administrator in the City of Woodbury, VanMilligen continues to exemplify these leadership skills by managing the city's performance measurement program, assisting with budgeting, providing assistance with special projects, and by serving on the International City County Managers Association Taskforce for Women in the Profession. Amanda Varley-Rising Star With a Master of Public Policy degree from the Hubert Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota, Amanda Varley takes a very active role in the promotion of education. Varley's devotion to civic engagement, cross-sector collaboration, and consensus building has driven her to work with students at the middle school level who have emotional and behavioral disorders, and to co-lead the School Readiness Study, a developmental assessment of kindergarten entrance. She currently advocates for the state's Race to the Top - Early Learning Challenge Grant and works in the Minnesota Department of Education as an early childhood education specialist. Her presence on the board of Young Education Professionals-Twin Cities, and Citizens League and YWCA Minneapolis committees is testimony to her commitment and achievements. Desyl Peterson- The Women In Public Service Lifetime Achievement Award After obtaining an education from the University of Minnesota Law School, Desyl Peterson worked at the Minneapolis law firm Popham & Haik, where she became the first woman partner. She later became a civil attorney for St. Louis Park and a criminal prosecutor for various cities in the western Twin Cities suburbs. Her vast experience has helped her to emerge as a leader in municipal law. She went on to serve as Minnetonka's city attorney from 1984 - 2013. Under her guidance, the city became a frontrunner in legal matters pertaining to land use, licensing, real estate, and municipal law. With the use of her experience and skills, Peterson developed collaborative agreements with local school districts, youth organizations, neighboring cities, and a wide variety of associations. For the betterment of the city, Peterson worked on the Minnesota City Attorney's Association and the International Municipal Lawyers Association. She also served as the chair of the Minnetrista-St. Bonifacius Consolidation Study Commission (1997-99) and facilitator of the Long-Lake Orono Consolidation Study Committee (1999-2000). 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Recorded in concert at the Muhlenberg College Arts Center Recital Hall Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA on Sunday April 24, 1994.
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"John Tilbury (born 1 February 1936) is a British pianist. He is considered one of the foremost interpreters of Morton Feldman's music, and since 1980 has been a member of the free improvisation group AMM.
Tilbury studied piano at the Royal College of Music with Arthur Alexander and James Gibb and also with Zbigniew Drzewiecki in Warsaw. 1968 he was the winner of the Gaudeamus competition in the Netherlands.
During the 1960s, Tilbury was closely associated with the composer Cornelius Cardew, whose music he has interpreted and recorded and a member of the Scratch Orchestra. His biography of Cardew, "Cornelius Cardew - A life unfinished" was published in 2008.
Tilbury has also recorded the works of Howard Skempton and John White, among many others, and has also performed adaptations of the radio plays of Samuel Beckett.
With guitarist AMM bandmate Keith Rowe's electroacoustic ensemble M.I.M.E.O., Tilbury recorded The Hands of Caravaggio, inspired by the painter's The Taking of Christ {1602). In this live performance, twelve of the members of M.I.M.E.O. were positioned around the piano in a deliberate echo of Christ's Last Supper. The thirteenth M.I.M.E.O. member (Cor Fuhler) is credited with "inside piano" as he interacted and interfered with Tilbury's playing by manipulating and damping the instrument's strings, essentially doing piano preparation in real time. Critic Brian Olewnick describes the album as "A staggering achievement, one is tempted to call The Hands of Caravaggio the first great piano concerto of the 21st century."
Another notable recent recording of Tilbury's was Duos for Doris (like The Hands of Caravaggio also on Erstwhile Records), a collaboration with Keith Rowe. It is widely considered a landmark recording in the genre of electroacoustic improvisation (or "EAI").
In 2013 he collaborated with artist Armando Lulaj in FIEND performance at the National Theatre of Tirana (Albania)."-Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Tilbury)
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"tabletop guitarist and painter. Rowe is a founding member of both the influential AMM in the mid-1960s (though in 2004 he quit that group for the second time) and M.I.M.E.O. Having trained as a visual artist, Rowe's paintings have been featured on most of his own albums. After years of obscurity, Rowe has achieved a level of relative notoriety, and since the late 1990s has kept up a busy recording and touring schedule. He is seen as a godfather of EAI (electroacoustic improvisation), with many of his recent recordings having been released by Erstwhile Records.
Rowe began his career playing jazz in the early 1960s-notably with Mike Westbrook and Lou Gare. His early influences were guitarists like Wes Montgomery, Charlie Christian and Barney Kessel. Eventually, however, Rowe grew tired of what he considered the form's limitations. Rowe began experimenting, slowly and gradually. An important step was a New Year's resolution to stop tuning his guitar-much to Westbrook's displeasure. Rowe gradually expanded into free jazz and free improvisation, eventually abandoning conventional guitar technique.
This change in his approach to guitar, Rowe reports, was partly inspired by a teacher in one of his painting courses who told him, "Rowe, you cannot paint a Caravaggio. Only Caravaggio can paint Caravaggio." Rowe reports that after considering this idea from a musical perspective, "trying to play guitar like Jim Hall seemed quite wrong." For several years Rowe contemplated how to reinvent his approach to the guitar, again finding inspiration in visual art, namely, American painter Jackson Pollock, who abandoned traditional painting methods to forge his own style. "How could I abandon the technique? Lay the guitar flat!"
Rowe developed various prepared guitar techniques: placing the guitar flat on a table and manipulating the strings, body and pick-ups in unorthodox ways to produce sounds described as dark, brooding, compelling, expansive and alien. He has been known to employ objects such as a library card, rubber eraser, springs, hand-held electric fans, alligator clips, and common office supplies in playing the guitar. A January 1997 feature in Guitar Player magazine described a Rowe performance as "resemble a surgeon operating on a patient." Rowe sometimes incorporates live radio broadcasts into his performances, including shortwave radio and number stations (the guitar's pick-ups will also pick up radio signals, and broadcast them through the amplifier).
AMM percussionist Eddie Prévost reports that Rowe has "an uncanny touch on the wireless switch", able to find radio broadcasts which seem to blend ideally with, or offer startling commentary on, the music. (Prévost, 18). On AMMMusic, towards the end of the cacophonous "Ailantus Glandolusa", a speaker announces via radio that "We cannot preserve the normal music." Prevost writes that during an AMM performance in Istanbul, Rowe located and integrated a radio broadcast of "the pious intonation of a male Turkish voice. AMM of course, had absolutely no idea what the material was. Later, it was complimented upon the judicious way that verses from The Koran had been introduced into the performance, and the respectful way they had been treated!" In reviewing World Turned Upside Down, critic Dan Hill writes, "Rowe has tuned his shortwave radio to some dramatically exotic gameshow and human voices spatter the mix, though at such low volume, they're unintelligible and abstracted. Rowe never overplays this device, a clear temptation with such a seductive technology - the awesome possibility of sonically reaching out across a world of voices requires experienced hands to avoid simple but ultimately short-term pleasure. This he does masterfully, mixing in random operatics and chance encounters with talkshow hosts to anchor the sound in humanity, amidst the abstraction." "
Some accounts report that Rowe's guitar technique was an influence on Pink Floyd founder Syd Barrett: "Taking his cues from experimental guitarist Keith Rowe of AMM, Barrett strived to push his music farther and farther out into the zone of complete abstraction."
Rowe has worked together with numerous composers and musicians, including Cornelius Cardew, Christian Wolff, Howard Skempton, Jeffrey Morgan, John Tilbury, Evan Parker, Taku Sugimoto, Otomo Yoshihide, Sachiko M, Oren Ambarchi, Christian Fennesz, Burkhard Beins, Kurt Liedwart, Toshimaru Nakamura, David Sylvian and Peter Rehberg.-Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Rowe)
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Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club
The other southern hemisphere golfing giants South Africa and Argentina don't have a course as good as Paraparaumu.
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Surprisingly, New Zealand has only a few world class courses for a country blessed with so many natural wonders that include miles of unspoiled coastline, clear blue lakes, snow-capped mountains, pockets of sandy soil and rolling valleys. Julian Robertson has helped change this in recent times by building the clifftop Kauri Cliffs and Cape Kidnappers. However, the first course to truly show off the country's majestic qualities will always be Paraparaumu Beach.
Located one hour north of 'windy' Wellington, Paraparaumu was built in 1948 by Australian great Alex Russell. Having won the Australian Open in 1924, Russell was a talented player but his real impact on golf developed from the five weeks that he spent with Alister MacKenzie during the construction of the West Course at Royal Melbourne. Clearly a quick study, Russell completely grasped the strategic principles that MacKenzie espoused. After his experience with the Good Doctor, Russell went on to design Yarra Yarra in Melbourne's famed sandbelt as well as Lake Karrinyup outside of Perth in Western Australia. Four years later he came full circle to build the East Course for Royal Melbourne. Unfortunately, world events interrupted Russell's design career and his next course was here some sixteen years later along the Kapiti coast of New Zealand's North Island.
Holes to note
First hole, 405 yards; At the turn of the twentieth century, the great majority of holes tended to run in a straight line. Not until the Golden Age of architecture was the concept of bending playing corridors widely accepted as a means of introducing strategy. Especially in windy locations, the benefits of curving fairways is fully realized as the player is challenged to frequently recalculate the type shot required in a shifting wind (subtle or otherwise). Appreciating that, Russell's doglegs at the first, eighth and seventeenth add immeasurably to the overall variety of shotmaking required by the course. Unlike his predecessors, Russell had access to heavy machinery. In the hands of someone less skilled, this could have been a disaster but Russell used it sparingly and to good effect. For instance, the first fairway is an example where he successfully utilized it to help him snuggle a bending fairway low through the dunes.
Second hole, 205 yards; 'Less is more' is a widely understood design philosophy that was coined by building architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Unfortunately, not enough modern golf course architects seem to appreciate his sensibilities as much as Golden Age architects. Take Russell's work at the second where the general impression is that he smoothed over a dune for a tee and rounded off the top of another some 200 yards away and presto, a hole was born. Of course, there was more to it but the air of easy sophistication emitted by this hole and the course in general is one of the major reasons for Paraparaumu's enduring appeal. Modern architects talk about working with nature but for a real life example, one is well served by coming here and seeing how the architect stayed in the background.
Fourth hole, 450 yards; While the third and fourth measure a similar length, they couldn't play more differently because they head in opposite directions. Given a prevailing northerly, the third will be tough slog into the wind and the fourth is the round's first hole downwind. Set at a 45 degree angle to the fairway, the green begs for a cut shot with the golfer needing not to let his right hand come over top of his left during his follow through. This is no doubt an example where Russell's skill as a player helped shaped his design process as all good players relish the ability to show off their full arsenal of shots.
Fifth hole, 160 yards; The first of two bunkerless one shotters (both superb, by the way) , Russell built up this pulpit green from its surrounds. The different slopes and grasses that envelope the green complex leave a wide variety of recovery shots, some of which are blind. Leaving it bunkerless demonstrates Russell's practical nature and Paraparaumu can be playable very soon after a summer storm passes. Indeed, given its sandy soil, the course presents fine playing conditions year around. One can't help but think/wince of the many modern designs with their plethora of bunkers that are maintenance nightmares, especially after storms. Not here!
Sixth hole, 325 yards; In some ways, advances in technology are the archnemesis of a course like Paraparaumu whose property is hemmed in on all sides. It simply doesn't have the ability to expand to 7,000 yards like other courses that were built sixty years ago. However, here is an example where technology has made a hole more interesting/fiendish. Rare were the days in Russell's time when a golfer could realistically think of driving this green but now from its elevated tee, many a tiger golfer is tempted to have a go, save for those days when the wind against is too much. While having a mighty slash is great fun, the player who gets off to either side of this long but narrow green will quickly discover that the angles of play have very much shifted against a potential birdie.
Eighth hole, 375 yards; At perhaps the quintessential hole at Paraparaumu, a driver isn't a necessity as much as finding the fairway which bends left to right. The temptation is to cut off too much of this dogleg but hitting to this tiny pushed up green is problematic out of the fescue rough as the golfer can't obtain any spin. At 3,450 square feet, the eighth green is the smallest target on the course and it plays even smaller as it slopes away on all sides. Though modest in length, old timers advise hitting for the center of the green and being content with a fifteen to twenty foot birdie putt. As with so many holes here, greed and/or rash tactics can kill.
Eleventh hole, 430 yards; Great architects like Russell used everything at their disposal for the sake of creating diverse challenge. At the tee, the threat of out of bounds down the left can unsettle the golfer. Still, he doesn't have much option but to go with driver as he needs to cover a substantial distance in two blows. Yet, Russell angled the long, narrow green among dunes and then bunkered as to best accept shots played from the left portion of the fairway. A fundamentally sound risk/reward hole of the sort that one never tires of playing.
Thirteenth hole, 450 yards; A massive par four played up and down over rollicking terrain, the thirteenth is the most photographed hole in New Zealand and one of the most photographed in the southern hemisphere in part because the Tararua Range form such a handsome backdrop. As the Pacific Ocean is never quite in view from the course, this range serves as the dominant background. In some ways, that works in the course's favor as the towering landforms are unique, lending another point of distinction to this links. In regards to the hole itself, the author had an interesting experience with its rambunctious terrain. On the same calm day, his morning drive deadened by an upslope, and was shunted sideways leaving a blind three wood approach. In the afternoon however, his tee ball fortuitously carried the crest and took off like a shot, happily bounding down the crispy fairway and only a nine iron remained. As the golfing gods would have it, and highlighting the unpredictable nature of links golf, he birdied the hole with the three wood approach! Russell knew when to leave well enough alone and with land like this, he saw no need for any bunkers. Though it has some outstanding rivals, it may well be the world's best bunkerless hole.
Sixteenth hole, 140 yards; Seemingly separated at birth from the infamous Postage Stamp at Royal Troon, the sixteenth features the identical landforms as that feared one shotter in Scotland: A large dune to the left, a long, slender shelf for a green, and then a sharp drop off to the right. The only difference is that Russell opted to let the short grass act as a hazard as opposed to the five bunkers that ring the green at Troon.
Seventeenth hole, 445 yards; Despite its remote setting, many golfers make the effort to play this course, so compelling is the quality of its holes. It features truly great holes of the sort that any course that hosts the Open Championship in Great Britain would be delighted to claim as their own. The alternate fairway seventeenth is one such hole. Some elect to take the short route down the right but that requires an all or nothing carry over dunes and two greenside bunkers to reach the green. Others elect to play out left from the tee to create an easier, more open approach that plays down the length of the green.


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Building New Skills: Immigration and Workforce Development in Canada
Canada has long been considered a world leader in the global hunt for talent, notable for its ability to acquire skilled human capital through a carefully calibrated points system. Although many immigrants to Canada are selected for their skills, the past few decades have seen high unemployment among immigrants, raising concerns that Canada's immigration system is failing to live up to its promise. This report examines the country's workforce development system and policies.
Workforce development policy in Canada is under provincial jurisdiction. Immigrants have access to a plethora of targeted and mainstream services provided by a wide range of actors, including school boards, colleges, universities, unions, community centers, and private and nonprofit organizations. In recent years, federal-provincial agreements have been expanded to ensure that individuals without employment insurance are covered, and the federal government has made funds available to support low-skilled and vulnerable workers. In addition, immigrant-specific services are increasingly innovative: examples of good practice include mentoring and "bridge training" (targeted education or training for those who need to plug a gap to meet Canadian professional standards).
However, evidence suggests that immigrants are underrepresented both in individual and employer-provided training. Some common barriers to immigrant participation include the complexity of service provisions, barriers to access such as language skills or childcare, and difficulties in assessing whether available programs offer returns on investment.
The report identifies two main areas through which these barriers may be addressed going forward. First, some policymakers and stakeholders have raised questions regarding whether mainstream and targeted services should be integrated. It seems that immigrants prefer to use immigrant-specific services, suggesting that these services may serve their needs better. But it is costly and possibly inefficient to run two parallel systems. Second, there is an emerging consensus that the system has been too supply driven and has failed to adequately involve key stakeholders, such as employers.
I. Introduction
II. The Mainstream Workforce Development System
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B. Access to Workforce Development
III. Workforce Development for Immigrants
A. The Need for Specialized Employment and Training Programs for Immigrants
B. Employment and Training Programs Targeted to Immigrants
C. Language-Training Programs for Immigrants
D. Funding and Access
IV. Effectiveness of Workforce Development for Immigrants
V. Conclusions