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Don't bring one. So much easier to carry the kid and/or let him toddle. Such a pain to haul it through the airport.
We are planning an international trip in a week or so. Would like to know - what is the best stroller to use for air travel - easily collapsible and lightweight.
Don't bring one. So much easier to carry the kid and/or let him toddle. Such a pain to haul it through the airport.
We travelled in Prague and Italy for three weeks with a Maclaren Volo and it was terrific! Lightweight, small and very easy to collapse and set up (one hand is usually fine). Good luck!
we travel a lot and we like to take an umbrella stroller. we thought about bringing our bigger stroller, but we never if it'll fit in the rental car. the stroller i like is the esprit sun speed. it handles almost as well as a mclaren but it's a fraction of the price at around 99$. it reclines almost flat for naptime.
Hi Vishant,
you have plenty suggestions already,
but consider the
CITI MINI by BABY JOGGER!
it is truly amazing, i have travelled a lot with it, internationally was a breeze
as it
- is lightweight
-folds one-handedly and fits thru the xray conveyer belt
- fits in the OVERHEAD compartment in case you ever get stranded and need to board a plane last minute...
- has a great sun and rain canopy
- big storage basket
- easy manoeverability, as only one double front wheel
and should they get bent on european cobblestones, replacement is only 15 $
---BEST FEATURE: baby/todddler can nap in reclining position
none of the other lightweight strollers do that.
so there, happy travels, C.
The last 2 times I've flown, my choices were an umbrella stroller or a jogger with a swivel front wheel. Both fold, or course. I opted for the big jogger, for ease of use and its ability to carry a substantial amount of cargo--and I am very glad I did! Now, I have two little ones & a double jogger--and next time I fly, that is very likely the stroller I'll take, even though it's a bit heavy.
The Umbrella stroller. They are small, light weight, easy to fold down and very cheap in price. We got ours at k-mart for $12.
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regardless of the type of stroller, you would have to check it in at the gate. For us, we have been to Asia a couple of times with our now 2-year old son. We have the lightweight BabyPlanet stroller that you can purchase at target.com. It is an umbrella stroller so it is lightweight yet it offers the functionality (multiple decline positions) and the support that we needed for our child.
I had just one stroller. An European sturdy Teutonia. Four wheels and rectangular base. I was able to put my carry-on underneath (which I loved) especially when traveling alone with my two kids. The diaper bag would be attached to the handle and my older one one the kiddy-board (a kind of stroller-attached-skate-board). Air travel with two kids was doable that way. I love sturdy strollers. My stroller is still in use. I gave it to my mother-in-law who is babysitting my nieces and nephews reguarly. She has used the ones my sister-in-laws have but still likes mine the best. Idon't know if Teutonia is available here in the US, but it is a great stroller brand!
I would just go with the umbrella stroller and ck it at the gate so you dont have to pay for it. They are cheap and sufficient.
We have 2 kids and have debated this same issue for years because we travel by plane a lot, internationally as well as domestic. If you can use a simple umbrella stroller it really is the eaiest to deal with. The strollers end up pretty beat up at the end of a trip. It depends also on where you are going. We have travelled to 3rd world countries where we used the strollers on dirt roads; there an umbrella stroller didn't work well, but a big "cadillac" stroller would have caused too much of a scene. If you are going somewhere with a lot of sun it will be important to have a sun shade. (One step ahead sells a clip-on one for umbrella strollers- places like Mexico, New Zealand, Hawaii the sun is so strong that the babies can get burned just walking around- we also bring a really light weight sarong or cloth to cover their legs if in a place with strong sun). If the baby is really young you may want a stroller that reclines, but we use umbrella's from pretty young. With a baby you have a lot of extra luggage, and taxis, trains, shuttles, etc; so you may give up some of the luxuries that bigger strollers offer but the ease of an umbrella stroller makes it worth it. (I also use a backpack instead of a diaper bag when travelling since there isn't a basket underneath the stroller and again you are in so many different situations its easier to manuever without spilling things out and is less strain for your back.) Hope this helps; have fun!! I've noticed that the less I pack and the better prepared I am the better our trip is.
Baby jogger city mini. It has large rubber wheeles,ta ver high seat beack, one if the largest canopies on the market and the easiest one handed fold there is. Check it out
If you are traveling internationally and you have a stopover you will probably not get your stroller. In every case while traveling to Europe we have received our stroller when we got to our final destination. I don't know where you are going, but having a stroller internationally you need to think of other things like road conditions where you'll be. An umbrella stroller is great for paved roads, but if you will be in Europe a lot of the areas where tourists visits are covered in cobblestones. A stroller with good wheels I always felt was the best. Either that or one of the backpacks you can put your kid in. I had a Phil and Ted's double stroller and purchased a canvas stroller bag to put it in. It's an expensive stroller and always came out fine until my last domestic trip and Continental managed to rip the sturdy canvas from one end to the other and slightly bend the frame. Well, hope that helps. Have fun on your trip, I'm jealous and would love to go anywhere right now!
I assume you are requesting this info as an alternative to the actual"umbrella" stroller which is easy to use, light weight, and cheap to the point of being disposable. Target/Walmart/Kmart/BRU all carry these.
We have traveled extensively and found that a Maclaren stroller can withstand a battering and is very easy to use in addition to being lightweight. Our Maclaren Triumph is still going strong with our second child now. It folds like an umbrella stroller and handles well through airports and, more importantly, on the ground at any destination. We also prefer it to the regular (cheapy) umbrella stroller because the hood is helpful in sunnier destinations. Maclaren has a whole line of this type of stroller and you could probably find one that best suits your needs.
It depends if your child is going to have his or her own seat during the flights. We bought Sit n Stroll stroller through ebay (much cheaper than buying at full price at $249. We were able to use it as a carseat for our daughter (when she was 14 months old) during our flights to and from Japan/Korea. And we were able to use it as regular stroller when we were getting around on land. My daughter stayed very comfortable throughout the trip (almost two weeks), and able to sleep while being strolled around at Tokyo Disney and riding rails. The stroller is very light and can easily be converted into carseat and stroller. And if you are planning driving once you get to your destination, you have a carseat. It's very versatile and it worked out so perfect for us.
As long as you don't need a recline feature, our favorite is Maclaren Volo. It's sturdy, very light, has carrying strap, folds and opens easily, and the handle is taller than the typical cheaper umbrella strollers -- you won't get tired from stooping when pushing the stroller. We first bought it because I was traveling alone with my daughter and we wanted to make sure that I can handle a young child, a carry-on, and a stroller on my own. Later we used it on a trip to Italy. As some said, the stroller doesn't work well for cobblestones (many strollers don't either), but for the other parts of the trip, it's wonderful because we could easily fold it up and carry it with the strap when getting on and off public transportation or staircases.
It depends on how sturdy you want it to be. We have a MacLaren Volo we use for traveling. It's lightweight (I think around 10 lbs) but it's a sturdy stroller that you can use to walk around all day. Many, many people use this stroller as it's dependable and light. You can easily get one on craigslist if you don't want to buy it new.
I would think more about what you will need at your destination- While you probably do not want to lug a whole travel system or big jogging stroller- one that your little one will be comfortable in longer term at your destination is also important. We took our Peg Prego Aria stroller for our last trip- one hand fold, light weight and fold down compact- we had two layovers on the way out and one one the way back- if you gate check the stroller- be sure to ask the gate agent that it be made available to you at each stop (they can do that for you)Makes any gate changes or down time at the airport easier- plus we used the stroller to feed our little one- also doubled as a high chair during varous points in our trip-
Also- keep in mind modes of transport when you get to your destination- how much luggage you have and if you will fit in a car/cab at your destination- larger strollers could be a problem
One must- get a gate check bag for whatever stroller you use- they just throw the strollers in the baggage area- given what our bag looked like after the trip- I was really glad the stroller was covered- plus at one point the cup holder had gotten knocked off- in the bag I still had it at the end of the trip- without the bag- it would have been gone forever- Babys-r-us has a cheap bag- bright red- you just attach the gate check tag to the carry handle of the bag.
Have a great trip!
We travel internationally a lot and we use the Gogo Babyz Trvale Mate (http://www.amazon.com/Go-Kidz-TravelMate-Black-Orange/dp/...) . That way I can keep the car seat with me all the way to the plane and then just install the car seat at her plane seat. I use a Britax Marathon with it.
Also, unless I'm going to need a stroller in the final destination, I don't even bring one with me any more. If I need it, I'll check in the stroller at the counter (instead of the gate). Less things to carry by hand.
Good Luck!
go with something cheap. Strollers often get caught in the baggage handeling equipment causing them to get lost or broken. Check babies r us to see if they're doing one of their stoller promos (sometimes if you're buying a bunch of stuff they will give you a free or very cheap umbrella stroller)


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Renowned local Big Island Artist Brad "Tiki Shark" Parker's highly anticipated mainland show opened to a jammed packed house in Hollywood California last night. This year for the first time the artist was joined in his opening by legendary Chef Sam Choy and teenage Ukulele Sensation Aidan James. Crowds lined up outside the historic La Luz De Jesus Gallery to meet the Hawaiian celebrity trio.
"It was a pleasure joining Brad to show off the original artwork of my new Hawaiian Kitchen Apparel line" commented Chef Sam Choy. "Big mahalo for those who came out to welcome us" he added.
Sam Choy Kitchen line is now available at www.chefsamchoy.com and in many major retailers.
"What an honor it was to have the Chef and Aidan be a part of my show this year" commented Brad "Tiki Shark Parker". "It was a night I will always remember" he added.
Parker's show titled Hawaiian Night in Hollywood runs through July 31, most of the artwork was sold on opening night but is definitely a must see for all in the area. For a sneak peak see www.laluzdejesus.com
About La Luz De Jesus Gallery – Easily one of the most important, significant and ground-breaking galleries on the Mainland. La Luz De Jesus, quickly garnered a considerable reputation with Collectors, Galleries, & Artists around the world; & gave birth to a genre of an Art movement that would come to be known as "Lowbrow Art".
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"Stories of Faith & Sexuality" – CSBR hosts national level Digital Story Telling Workshop in Indonesia
CSBR is partnering with YIFoS (Youth Interfaith Forum on Sexuality), Kampung Halaman and GAYa Nusantara for our first national Digital Storytelling Workshop in Indonesia, running this week from 25 – 29 September 2017.
After a call for applications, we brought together 18 dedicated activists from across the Indonesian archipelago: from Aceh to Lampung to Jakarta, from Medan to Yogyakarta to Surabaya, and beyond.
Participants represent grassroots organizations and collectives working on issues ranging from women's rights, political change, and religious pluralism, to digital rights, sex worker rights, sexual and gender diversity, and youth empowerment.
Over the next five days, we'll be reflecting on our embodied experiences of faith and sexuality, and hand crafting digital stories to amplify and strengthen community level change.
Stay tuned for updates!


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3 Suicide BOMBERS Dead, 3 Others Injured In UNIMAID Attack
Three suicide bombers have died in Borno state following a failed attack on the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID).
Three security officers at the university were also injured in the attack which occurred on Thursday, May 18.
This was disclosed by police spokesman in Borno, DSP Victor Isuku via a statement on Friday, May 19.
"At about 2350hrs, three male suicide bombers with IEDs strapped to their bodies, gained entry into the premises of university of Maiduguri. In an attempt to enter the female hostels, they were intercepted by security operatives," the statement read.
"Three university security personnel reported injured. Scene visited by EOD personnel and normalcy restored," it added.
The attack comes about two days after a female suicide bomber attacked a military checkpoint in the Konduga area of the state.
Two soldiers at the checkpoint were injured in the attack and eventually died of their injuries on Thursday, May 18.
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§ Mr. Fitt
asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether in the light of the recomendations contained in the Report of the Expenditure Committee on the Children and Young Persons Act 1969 and the recently published departmental comments on those recommendations, he will undertake a review of the legislation governing the services for children and young persons in Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. Concannon
At the beginning of this year a review group under the chairmanship of Sir Harold Black was established in Northern Ireland with the following terms of reference:
- (a) to review legislation and services relating to the care and treatment of children and young persons under the Children and Young Persons Act (NI) 1968, the Adoption Act (NI) 1967 and the Probation Act (NI) 1950, taking account of developments in these fields in Great Britain;
- (b) to consider in particular the future administration of the Northern Ireland Probation Service;
- (c) to make recommendations as to changes in legislation and organisation of these services in Northern Ireland.
A consultative document will be published in the autumn and I hope that there will be an effective response from all interested parties. Copies of the document will be placed in the Library.


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Obama says Sharon 'dedicated leader'!
US President Barack Obama has said that Ariel Sharon was a 'leader who dedicated his life' to Israel.
Palestinians celebrated after news broke that former Israeli Premier Ariel Sharon had died after years in a coma on January 11, 2014.
Palestinians celebrated after news broke that former Israeli Premier Ariel Sharon had died after years in a coma on January 11, 2014.
"On behalf of the American people, Michelle and I send our deepest condolences to the family of former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and to the people of Israel," Obama said in a statement issued on Saturday.
Sharon, known to many Palestinians as 'The Butcher,' died on Saturday at the age of 85.
He died at Sheba Medical Center near Tel Aviv, where he had been in a coma since 2006, when he was hit by a stroke.
Sharon led the Israeli regime into a war with Lebanon in 1982 and was responsible for the massacre of hundreds of Palestinians at Sabra and Shatila refugee camps outside Beirut, after his forces allowed allied Lebanese militias into the camps.
Palestinians have celebrated the death of the former Israeli prime minister.
In the Gaza Strip, people distributed sweets to passersby and motorists while some others trod photos of Sharon.
Jibril Rajoub, a top Palestinian official of the Fatah movement, described Sharon as a criminal and expressed regret that he had never appeared before the International Criminal Court for his crimes against humanity.
Salah el-Bardaweel, a spokesman for the Hamas resistance movement said in a statement, "We pray to Allah that Sharon and all the Zionist leaders who committed massacres against our people to go to hell."
Human Rights Watch has stated that it is a shame that Sharon died without facing justice for his role in the Sabra and Shatila massacre.


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Heaven find me on my knees.
Is there mercy still reserved for me...
In my darkest hour when the wind blows on
When senses lower and time is none
Is there mercy still reserved for me
When every failure gleams
Every clock hour chimes
Moments so frail, withered brittle
Time stills for me and then
Swept away like wind carrying
Hope for renewed passion
Mercy reserved for me, I need.
Sitting here in "my chair" in the quiet of the evening. Motherhood is joyous heartache after joyous heartache. Love so amazing, so divine but so interrupted by the passing of time.
Thinking over this day and recapping, savoring, drinking in the precious moments of my life from this day. Ordinary day, but extraordinarily memorable. Engaging in "small talk" that is polite, that is expected, that is pleasant. Wanting to know more, to go beyond the surface and discover why, how... to meaningfully know. Would it be wrong to want one full hour of uninterrupted, bottom of the heart conversation with every single person I meet? To really understand and see through the eyes of another is a beautiful opportunity. Putting myself in the shoes of my kids and seeing the world through their 5 and 6 year old sets of eyes helps me to realize it's a big world with big obstacles. They are so brave and one day will have conquerings of their own, in their own way, in their own time and you can find me somewhere nearby whispering, "I knew you could do it!"
How will you find me these days? If I'm smiling, I have a good reason to be. If I'm quiet, God is treating my soul. If you find me weak, you've found me honest. If you find me standing up, standing up, standing up for my cause, you've found some remaining passion. If you find me laughing, laugh with me. If you find me somber, pray with me for what hangs a heavy bridle on my back.
This is a little story from almost 7 years ago...
(The hospital where my sons were born is 30 minutes from my house.)
The people we saw come and go from the NICU were plenty. One in particular was staying in a room across the hall from me, a mother of 5. Now, residing in the hospital because her 6th newborn baby had difficulty breathing. She was different. She showed her emotion and wasn't concerned with how it looked to others. I related to her. I felt with her and for her. We were able to talk a few times, and comfort one another in small ways. What I discovered was that up until a year ago, she lived on my street, in a house I pass every single day of my life... 30 minutes away from the hospital we were both staying, having delivered babies close to the same time. How did we meet! I don't have the answers. But I have a face in my mind of mother of 6 who lived in that house, loved that house and who knew me for a minute, in a hospital elevator, on the way to a NICU to see our new and struggling babies.
I wish I had the foresight to write down every single time a story like that happens to me in my life. When I was young, I would hear adults tell me stories about interesting scenarios that would occur, or ways God stood out to them. I found it astounding at how apparent and obvious God made Himself known in these situations. I remember wondering if anything like that would ever happen to me and if so, would I realize it was happening in the moment?
Well, not only do things like this happen to me OFTEN, where God shows Himself to me very apparently and gives me goose bumps and brings pause, but He now does so in my son's life as well. My oldest son has either been gifted or by the grand debate of nature vs. nurture, has developed the same type of sensibility that I have to keenly see God's hand in the moment, brightly, boldly and sometimes shockingly.
The difference now? I learned to write it down. My book is gaining content as the days go by... as we live, love and look.
I know this post is a little bit of everything tossed together, but sometimes that's just how our minds are! Remembering that story about the neonatal intensive care unit, caused me to remember my very last Dr. visit before delivering my first son via emergency c-section just a couple of days later (unbeknownst to me!). On my way out of the hospital that day, I stopped in the hospital gift shop. WHY DID I DO THIS? Again, those little moments that God shows up in my life that seem insignificant but are "oh so real" to me. I walked to a shelf, picked up a little cross necklace and snapped a picture of the card it was attached to. On the back of the cross itself, the words, "protect me". I bought the necklace and put it on. I started to tear up and said out loud, "God, please protect me and this baby!"
I walked to the parking garage with my new necklace around my neck, and a prayer of hope in my heart. A couple of days later, a healthy, albeit small little baby was born.


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About Newcastle Williamstown Airport (NTL)
Address: Serviced By Redspot Enterprise, In Terminal 1 Williamtown Dr, Newcastle, 2318 , Nsw, Nsw
Newcastle Williamstown Airport (Newcastle Airport) is 27 km from the central business district (CBD) of Newcastle, on the east coast of New South Wales.
Newcastle is Australia's 2nd oldest city that was built around a large working harbour, situated at the mouth of the Hunter River. A car hire from Newcastle Airport is by far the best way to experience this diverse part of Australia. The beautiful beaches of Port Stephens and the world-class wineries in the Hunter Valley are all within an hour's drive northeast from Newcastle.
Further north is Port Macquarie - around two and a half hours from Newcastle; Barrington Tops - a world-heritage listed rainforest; Lake Macquarie - Australia's largest saltwater lake, as well as the world-famous horse studs in the Upper Hunter.
Getting around
From Newcastle Airport it is an easy 25-minute drive to Newcastle city. Just follow the directions for the B63 and the A43 motorways until reaching Hunter Street. The roads are rarely congested.
It is a modern-looking and well-designed airport with 1 terminal serving mostly local, but also some international flights. The car rental desks are located outside and to the left of the domestic arrivals lounge - a short distance along a covered walkway. The rental cars are parked within walking distance of the terminal building.
Parking in the CBD is made easy by the EasyPark app. Just download the app to have virtual control of any metered parking space, anywhere in Newcastle.
Choosing your car
Booking your airport car rental with us is simple. We have a large range of regular and luxury vehicles available every day. Whether you are looking for a city zipper, 4WD, or mini-van for say a group of 7-12 people, you will find all the options on our booking site.
Rent a car from one of the six major car rental agencies like Thrifty, Redspot, Hertz, Europcar, Avis, and Budget that are located at the airport.
By booking ahead, you are likely to find special deals on offer. Our site is available 24/7, so you can plan your Newcastle Airport car rental at leisure and compare prices.
Tips and advice for renting a car at Newcastle Williamstown Airport
Australia is very strict on immigration and customs procedures, so check beforehand what you are allowed to bring into the country. Even food items from your flight can put you at risk.
For security reasons you must keep your phone switched off until you have cleared Customs.
Speed limits are heavily enforced in Australia, particularly around peak holiday and travel periods. And never handle your mobile while driving. It is not uncommon for fines to be doubled during these periods.
Keep left on the road and overtake on the right. Slow traffic stays left on multi-lane carriageways.
Even on major regional roads, service stations and roadside cafes may close overnight. Consider this before undertaking a night trip.
Plan ahead before you leave for a longer road trip, even if using a GPS. A wrong turn can take you very far from your intended destination.


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Four flag bearer-aspirants of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) have picked nomination forms to contest for the presidential primary of the biggest opposition party.
They are former president John Mahama, Prof Joshua Alabi, Mr Sylvester Mensah and Mr Stephen Atubiga.
There were reports that the Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, had picked the forms on Tuesday, 4 December 2018 through his representatives. However, Mr Bagbin indicated that he has not authorized anyone to do so on his behalf.
He told Accra-based Starr FM a few minutes after Class News broke the news that:
"I put across a petition together with my colleagues. I stand by that petition and I am awaiting the response from the Council of Elders. I got information that the Council of Elders will be meeting tomorrow and that they have called the General Secretary and members of the NEC to meet them on the issue."
"So, I am surprised and I have not authorized any individual or group of people to pick any form in my name."
Asked whether he will reject the forms, he replied: "You are right, perfectly so."
This essentially means that the other flagbearer hopefuls are out of the race.
Apart from Mr Mahama, all the other aspirants had expressed reservations about the GHS420,000 filing and nomination fees and threatened to boycott the race.


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In the cold winter months it's tough to summon the courage to brave the weather and get outside for a workout. But just because you're stuck indoors doesn't mean you have to pack on pounds as you and your dog hibernate for the season. You can still stay fit, lose weight, and stick to your New Year's resolution with these ten workouts that will let your pup help you get in shape while you're inside where it's warm.
1. Feed The Pup Workout
This workout routine uses giving your pup a treat as a motivator for you to stretch out and keep your form as you do some aerobic exercise. You'll need to have a dog that likes to lie around while you do all the work, and this is more of an exercise for you than your pooch. But it's a fun way to give your dog some extra treats, or you could even substitute in their dinner to stop them from eating so fast.
2. Doggy Stairs
If your house has a stairway, put it to good use and get a great workout. There are plenty of stair exercises you can do, as you can see in the video. And having your pup at your side to follow you as you go up and down will tire them out and burn off some puppy energy, too.
3. UFC Training Partner
This is for the advanced fitness fan with a patient pooch. The puppy in this video seems happy to get plenty of attention from his workout partner, and it's absolutely adorable when he puts up his dukes to spar. He helps his owner do push ups, ab workouts, squats, lifts, and all kinds of exercises. Give them a try if you're looking for a challenge.
4. Fetch Ab Twist
This is a game that will require a larger room or long hallway for fetch. The idea is just to keep doing twisties and ab workouts while your dog fetches the ball, then stay in a crunch position as you throw it. It's a good way to tighten the abs and let your dog get some play exercise at the same time.
5. Squat Jumps
In this workout, have your dog lie in front of you while you hold a ball or treat. Move into a squat and hold the motivator in front of your pup. Then launch yourself up to standing position with your hands above your head. Try to get your dog to follow you and jump up. Then reward your pup for a job well done. Repeat as much as you'd like.
6. Dog Yoga–AKA "Doga"
Yoga is a great way to relax, increase flexibility, and even lose weight. There are plenty of dog yoga or "doga" tutorials out there, but this video instructs you on how to do the "happy doggy pose," and the adorable Pit Bull pup seems to be perfectly at peace and loving all the attention. Give it a try if your dog is patient.
7. Canine Dance Routine
Maybe you've seen some dance routines that involve dogs, but you may not be aware that there are actually dog dance world championships. Even if you're not looking to compete, coming up with a dance routine is a great way to bond with your dog, and it's a fun workout. Get your groove on with your pup and dance away the pounds.
8. Follow The Leader
Follow the leader was a fun game when you were a kid, and now you can enjoy it all over again with your dog. Hold a motivator like food or a ball and have your dog follow you around the house. If your pup gets in front of you, change directions. This is also a good way to train your pup to follow you when you're on walks, and it's sure to get you both up and moving. It's a nice, easy workout to start with.
9. Puppy Push Ups
Maybe you're not looking for something as advanced as the push ups that the guy is doing in this video, but you can easily train your dog to give you a paw as you come up from a regular push up. Your dog can be your spotter and motivate you to keep on building those muscles, but be sure to give plenty of rewards.
10. Dog Aerobics
The workouts in this video require a smart, trainable pup and plenty of patience, but you can focus on one or two of them depending on how you want to exercise. You can train your dog to sit up when you do a curl, squat with you, roll over and stretch, balance on two legs, or even use the wall for some strength training. These are more advanced techniques if you've already mastered some other workouts with your dog.
What other ways can your dog help keep you in shape during the winter? Let us know in the comments below!


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Having worked in different retail and customer service roles, I like to think I know a thing or two about keeping people happy, in professional terms of course. It's common sense really. Be attentive, polite, don't keep your customers waiting…Yasuhiro Wada, the revered creator of simulator titles such as Harvest Moon and Animal Crossing, apparently hasn't come across these core customer service virtues before.
HomeTown Story is a simulation game where you own and run a small village shop. After selecting your character (you can be male or female, and choose from a whopping three outfits), the story begins. You receive a mysterious letter telling you Nana has passed on and left you her shop. Even though your character doesn't seem to know who Nana is (really, the name gives it away), they quite happily abandon their current life to take advantage of take over the shop. With only an address to go on, you set out.
All this happens through fairly quick cut scenes and once you enter your new shop, the actual gameplay begins. Of course, in true anime style, when you walk into the shop you are confronted with the writer of the letter, none other than Pochica, an annoying magical sprite thing, who tells you the woeful tale of your grandmother's passing and seems a good deal more cut up about it than your character. However, if you were inclined to want to grieve you aren't given the chance because in the next breath Pochica tells you to start selling.
And so begins HomeTown Story. It's boring, repetitive, tedious, boring, slow, frustrating and boring. The potential of how to turn this into a compelling, interesting, fun game is so obvious it hits you in the face so how the developers, Toybox Inc, have missed it I don't know.
The tutorial is barely that. You are shown how to open the menu, place a table or shelves in your shop and then place items on them. Sorry, scrap that. Place an item on them. That's right, tables only hold one piece of produce. So if you have five eggs, you can only put one egg on a table and you have to restock as soon as it's sold. The ability to stack items would have been very welcome. I'm not sure what kind of minimalist shops the devs frequent but I felt like I was organising a designer store on Rodeo Drive, albeit with much less glamorous stock. Also how does one sit an egg upright in the middle of a table without anything propping it up? That impressed me more than anything. If this were real life, there would be egg goo and shells all over the floor.
You can sell pretty much anything, from food to toys, and you also have the ability to set your own prices. This is pointless because the default price is already a mark-up and, it turns out, in a game where you own a shop and sell things to make money, selling things and making money isn't that important.
Once you've set up shop, customers will start coming in. You can interact with them and some of them will be key customers that you will get to know. If they see something they like (and who doesn't want a single egg sitting all by itself in the middle of a table?) they will take it to the counter where you ring up the sale. The more customers you serve in a row will result in a multiplier being added to your profit so it actually pays to let the queue build up, something that most real shops try hard not to do. If you talk to customers who have been waiting for a while, they will complain about being kept waiting. But they still buy things and come back again. The whole set up is contradictory and confusing.
Your working day starts at 6am and doesn't end until midnight but you're not confined to the shop the whole time. Even though the game doesn't tell you this, it actually drives the story forward if you leave the shop and explore the small town, which apparently you don't remember even though you grew up there. This is definitely a point in the game's favour but it also works against it because you can't close the shop temporarily while you're out, or hire an assistant when you start making decent profits or even put up a sign saying "Gone fishin', please don't steal". Theft doesn't seem to be an issue in HomeTown Story. It's all a bit Disney.
The town is quite small when you first start but it grows as you progress through the game as more people move in and contribute to the economy. This is where the potential shines through and it almost hurts to think how much has been missed in terms of execution. There is a lovely notion that your shop is helping to bring the community together and everyone is helping each other's businesses and expanding the town but it gets lost in the sea of banality and tediousness.
The controls are also dubious. Camera angles swing about widely while you are running about town, making things awkward and your character more familiar with the shrubbery than they really need to be. The town also seems unnecessarily sparse and sprawling, even though there is little in the way of population, and you have to go everywhere on foot, annoying when you start to remember where things are and your journey's become more focused. Moving about your shop and placing items is not easy and the controls don't seem to work very well; they are either too sensitive or too sticky. Even that is contradictory.
I love exploration in games and the chance to wander about, discovering things for yourself. It doesn't quite work for me here though. Firstly the camera angles and difficulty in controlling my character made me groan whenever I left the shop and also, as I've mentioned before, this game is tedious. It's like the devs decided to create a fun game and then looked for ways to suck the life out of it. The idea that you can forage for free items to sell in your shop, like catching fish and picking plants, is a great one but it feels like it's been left unfinished. You can't grow your own vegetables and fruits and your freedom in this respect is restricted by the fact you rely on a salesman visiting every day around 2pm for your key items, which may or may not be in his inventory.
Key items come about when you need something specific for one of the key customers I mentioned earlier. This is what helps advance the story or should. I'm not actually sure what helps advance the story to be honest; it seems to be random. Sometimes running about outside will trigger a cut scene with a specific character and sometimes retrieving a key item will trigger it.
There is also a blue feather made up of seven pieces that you need to find throughout the course of the game. Players of Harvest Moon will be familiar with this concept. Once you've collected all the pieces, you have the chance to grant a wish for anyone in the town. Nice idea eh? Pity most people won't get that far; the average play time is between 30 and 40 hours so unless you're really committed you'll have moved onto something better long before you get to that point. After you've granted the wish, credits will roll and you'll cry with relief. Or, if you're a masochist and you enjoyed the game, you can keep playing to find another seven pieces and grant another wish. It is my understanding that you can do this as many times as you want. Why you would want to though is something that escapes me.
Another gripe I have (did you think I had finished?) is the music in the shop; it drove me crazy. In fact that's what prompted me to leave it and explore the town in the first place. It came as a shock then that the composer is none other than Nobuo Uematsu, who contributed to many of the Final Fantasy titles. To be fair the music wasn't all bad. In fact it was quite pleasant at times but the shop music itself, the place where you are supposed to spend most of your time, is very repetitive.
Then there are the characters. I'm not sure what to make of most of them to be honest. There has definitely been some effort to give the key characters a backstory and personality, and some of them do stand out but for the most part they are stereotypical and uninspiring. This doesn't seem right when these are the people who you are meant to care about and want to help, and possibly marry. Yes, you can marry one of these boring, bland individuals if you so choose. I did not so choose. I had an awkward shop to run, ridiculous quests to fulfil and an elusive blue feather to find; I certainly did not have the time for romance, besides my inappropriate encounters with the shrubbery.
The look of the game is cartoony, cutesy and friendly, with art by Pokémon character designer Atsuko Nishida. Visually it's very pleasing and charming. If you want to find something to keep your child occupied…I would still recommend something else. Nintendo have a slew of family games available on their software. Just pick one at random and I can guarantee it will be better.
While I was playing HomeTown Story, I kept wondering what it was Toybox had missed. Were they rushed while making the game? Is that why there are so many bugs and glaring faults? It's disappointing when developers rush a game out and don't take the time to polish it. But I don't think that's the problem here. I think HomeTown Story suffers from a lack of TLC. Nobody actually cared enough to put more into it. It comes across as a half-hearted attempt at something to pass the time, which is really all it is. After about 15 minutes of play time, you'll want to take a break but I wouldn't recommend buying this game at all. If a sequel is made, it may be better; problems may have been addressed. But until then, if you're craving a simulation fix, try the infinitely better Harvest Moon series instead.
MLG Rating: 2/10 Format: Nintendo 3DS Release Date: 02/05/2014
Disclosure: Midlife Gamer were provided a copy of Hometown Story by the publisher for review purposes. The title was reviewed over the course of two weeks on a Nintendo 3DS. For more information on what our scores mean, plus details of our reviews policy, click here.
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text: November 2012: Novak Djokovic defeated Roger Federer in the end of season World Tour finals [Reuters]Stanislas Wawrinka ran into a spot of bother but stayed on track for the ATP World Tour finals by seeing off Spain's Feliciano Lopez 6-3 3-6 6-3 in the second round of the Paris Masters on Wednesday.The seventh-seeded Swiss, looking to qualify for the season-ending event for the first time, started the week in eighth place in the ATP Race to London.Three tickets remain up for grabs, with Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, David Ferrer, Juan Martin del Potro and Tomas Berdych having already qualified.World number four Andy Murray of Britain has pulled out because of back surgery.Wawrinka's victory means that Spaniard Nicolas Almagro is ruled out of the race.The Swiss served 19 aces and prevailed in under two hours at Bercy, recovering quickly after a dip in concentration cost the 28-year-old the loss of the second set.His compatriot Roger Federer will qualify for next week's finals at the O2 Arena in London if the 17-times grand slam champion beats South African Kevin Anderson in the second round. World number one Nadal starts his Paris campaign with a second-round match against fellow Spaniard Marcel Granollers later on Wednesday. Paris Masters Results: Round two Juan Martin Del Potro (Argentina) beat Marin Cilic (Croatia) 6-4 7-6(3) Stanislas Wawrinka (Switzerland) beat Feliciano Lopez (Spain) 6-3 3-6 6-3 Gilles Simon (France) beat Nicolas Mahut (France) 6-4 6-7(5) 7-6(3) Nicolas Almagro (Spain) beat Ivan Dodig (Croatia) 6-4 6-3 John Isner (U.S.) beat Michal Przysiezny (Poland) 7-6(3) 4-6 6-3 David Ferrer (Spain) beat Lukas Rosol (Czech Republic) 6-0 2-6 6-3 SOURCE: Reuters Sport Tennis


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The Elks Aidmore Music Festival is a music festival for blues, jazz, and soul music lovers. In its inaugural year, EAMF is poised to showcase up and coming musicians along with industry greats at the world class Georgia International Horse Park, April 28, 2012.
Elks Aidmore Music Festival is the signature fundraiser to support Elks Aidmore programs and foster care awareness in Georgia.
Elks Aidmore, Inc. is the major project of the Georgia Elks. The Georgia Elks, through Elks Aidmore, Inc. have supported at-risk youth, like foster children, for more than 75 years through a wide range of residential treatment and support programs.
Elks Aidmore Music Festival is produced by Elks Aidmore, Inc.
Elks Aidmore Music Festival provides Elks Aidmore, Inc. with an opportunity:
To educate the public about the unique challenges and opportunities of children in foster care to celebrate real music.
Real Music Lives at Elks Aidmore Music Festival. Join us April 28, 2012 at the Georgia International Horse Park and catch the groove with Blues, Jazz and Soul.
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Bucharest, May 21 /Agerpres/ - Gazprom officials asked Romania to supply certain technical data in order to build the South Stream pipeline and Economy Minister Adriean Videanu assured them of Romania's readiness to supply such data, the Economy Ministry said in a release on Thursday.
Minister Videanu and energy companies' officials are visiting Moscow and they met the Gazprom officials.
'South Stream is no zero priority for Romania which is currently supporting the Nabucco project,' Minister Videanu said in April.
The two parties have examined the cooperation opportunities between the Romanian companies and Gazprom in the investment projects in the natural gas field. Romania and Russia might resume the cooperation on building the natural gas depot in Roman-Margineni (eastern Romania) currently seen as a win-win project by both sides. In this context, Romgaz officials presented a draft memorandum for this cooperation and the Russian side is to analyze the document.
Minister Videanu presented the Gazprom officials the cooperation opportunities relating projects aimed at building electricity power stations using natural gas, having in view Romania's goal of making electricity in such power stations.
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5 ways UAE residents benefit from BREXIT
Before BREXIT the UAE Dirham was AED 5.5 to 1 GBP British Pound! The last time we saw such volatilaty with the Pound was in 1992, and some like George Soros managed to pocket a cool billion dollars by heavily shorting the British Pound, forcing the Bank of England to withdraw from the European Exchange Rate Mechanism.
- Cheaper holidays to England.
- Properties in the UK are already upto 15% cheaper then before BREXIT
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Four-Day Workweeks: Change for the Better?
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Changes in the capitalist system's operating procedures, rules and regulations are always presented as if they were in everyone's interest, a kind of "everybody wins" social progress. The changes usually turn out to be mostly or entirely in capitalists' interests since they run their system that way. Are we surprised and shocked?(More...)
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Socialism and Workers' Self-Directed Enterprises
Global capitalism has huge problems coping with the second worst collapse in its history. Its extreme and deepening inequalities have provoked millions to question and challenge capitalism. Yet socialists of all sorts now find it more difficult than ever to make effective criticisms and offer alternatives that inspire.(More...)
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Recent press reports refer to troubling price increases for such assets as real estate, government bonds, companies targeted for acquisition and artwork. A New York Times front-page headline read "The Everything Boom, or Maybe the Everything Bubble."(More...)
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Giant Corporations, Giant Failures
General Motors recently released the report it commissioned from the huge Jenner & Block law firm. The latter's chairman, Anton Valukas, investigated how and why GM failed - for over 10 years - to recall cars it produced while knowing they had defective ignition switches. The eventual recall of 2.6 million Chevrolet...(More...)
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Better than Redistributing Income
Widening gaps between rich and poor, the top 1% and the rest, are heating up debates, struggles and recriminations over redistributing income. Should governments' taxing, spending, and regulatory powers redistribute income from the wealthy to others, and if so, how exactly? As opinions and feelings polarize, political conflicts sharpen.(More...)


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Right from the first frame itself, Sriram Raghavan's AndhaDhun drags you straight into its twisted world where every character comes with a shade of a grey. The film starts on a rather perplexing note with a hunting game where you witness a hare hopping across a cabbage field, nearly evading the armed assailant who repeatedly misses the target. A resounding gunshot and boom, the screen goes black! That's just the tip of an iceberg when it comes to the number of surprises in AndhaDhun.
Akash (Ayushmann Khurrana) is a blind pianist who is in search of a perfect 'dhun'. He has a black-and-white cat for company who occasionally even doubles up as a listener for his musical pieces. Till one fine day, he literally crashes into the winsome Sophie (Radhika Apte) by 'accident'. Sparks fly; but at the same time, some terrific revelations are made to the audience. On the other hand, Pramod Sinha aka Pammi (Anil Dhawan) is a a yesteryear Bollywood star who has actual movie posters of his past films lining his room and who derives guilty pleasure from scrolling through YouTube videos of his films and admiring the comments underneath them. His much-younger wife Simi (Tabu) harbours aspirations of her own.
As the events unfold, Aakash finds himself playing a cheerful melody on the piano with a dead body lying in the same room. The more he tries to go away from the it, the more he gets entangled in the mess and the morals go for a toss with treachery and trickery walking hand-in-hand. Sriram Raghavan picks up just a thread from the French short film L'Accordeur or The Piano Tuner (2010) by Olivier Treiner and weaves a compelling story which is a perfect mix of pulp and contemporary. With clever usage of visual motifs and references, he makes sure that the underlying theme isn't lost in chaos. Of course, the delicious touch of humour even in the most intense situation adds more to the thrills.
On the flip side, AndhaDhun loses some of its steam at few places in the second half. Having said that, Sriram Raghavan succeeds in making those glitches a faded memory by wrapping the film with an exhilarating climax which pulls off the rug underneath your feet. Speaking about the performances, AndhaDhun is Ayushmann Khurrana's best shot and he hits it straight out of the park. Radhika Apte lends her own distinct shade to the plot. Tabu or the 'Lady Macbeth' delivers a knock-out performance as a lady who is charm and deadly in equal quantities. Anil Dhawan as the fading 60s superstar laces his character with a sense of eccentricity which makes AndhaDhun even more gripping. Manav Vij, Chaya Kadam, Ashwini Kalsekar and Zakir Hussain leave an indelible impression. The team of writers which include Sriram Raghavan, Arijit Biswas, Pooja Ladha Surti and Yogesh Chandekar need to be applauded for their razor-sharp writing which manages to evoke the right emotions in the audience
Pooja Ladha Surti's editing adds a certain crispiness to the film. K.U Mohanan's top-notch cinematography sucks you in, in the crazy world of AndhaDhun. Amit Trivedi's music leaves you spellbound particularly the piano pieces which linger for long. Sriram Raghavan scores a winner in AndhaDhun with his brisk writing, masterly performances and an intoxicating background score. I am going with 4 stars.


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Common Reed Grass
Phragmites can be easily identified in the winter by its dead, standing stalks.
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Common Name: Common reed grass
Scientific Name: Phragmites australis
Origin: Global
Common reed grass, or phragmites, is a tall, herbaceous perennial ranging in height from 3-15 feet. Leaves and stems are stiff and sharp. Large, feathery plumes of flowers change from purple-brown in July, to tan-grey by late in the season.
Phragmites thrives in wetlands and disturbed and degraded soils, often along roadsides, ditches, or dredged areas. It can tolerate salt water and a pH range of 3.7-9. Both native and nonnative strains of phragmites occur. Generally invasive populations are nonnative, but it may be difficult to tell the two apart.
Plants can sprout from a rhizome fragment and form populations that overtake hundreds of acres and displace critical wetland species.
NYS Threat Ranking Assessment Score = Very High, 92.00
Longterm management is necessary for control of this persistent plant. Cutting and treating stems as well as foliar spraying with systemic herbicides are generally the most effective methods.
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I just got a book from Amazon.co.uk: The Cybercultures Reader, edited by Barbara M. Kennedy and David Bell. I was very curious about this book - I constantly have this fear that there are a lot of essential articles out there which everybody know about while I have no idea, so I buy readers...
Sometimes I am lucky with them, and they contain all those articles which I have been trying to collect in different filing-systems, bad copies with imprecise information on publications and perhaps lacking a page where it's been copied twice. Sometimes, like today, I sit staring at the list of articles and writers and wonder what planet they are at... or I am at... since we don't overlap at all. It was comforting to see that at least Mike Featherstone and Donna Haraway were represented. We might be on the same planet after all.
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Opticiens : 3 applications mobiles à conseiller à vos clients2 novembre 2017
Imagine mobile apps that can improve visual comfort and sometimes even vision. Incredible, is not it? However, there are already dozens on the download platforms of our smartphones. Opticians, have you ever thought of advising them to your customers? To help you see more clearly, we give you our favorites! Medical applications: a booming model […]Read more


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Chasin' Tail team uses old car parts to hide themselves while hunting deer.
Posted in All Videos, Big Game, Chasin' Tail TV, Hunting Videos, Outdoors, Whitetail Deer, tagged Bow Hunting, Deer Hunting, Doe, Late winter, Minnesota, Season, Whitetail Deer on December 15, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Chasin' Tail team uses old car parts to hide themselves while hunting deer.
Posted in Big Game, Outdoors, Whitetail Deer, tagged Antler, Big Buck, Bow Hunting, Bucks, Calendar, Chasin' Tail, Deer Hunting, FML Outdoors, Hunting, Minnesota, Rut (mammalian reproduction), Season, White-tailed deer, Whitetail Deer, Wisconsin on December 14, 2010| 1 Comment »
Fawn birth (Late spring/early summer)
Most fawns are born by the last week in May — into the first week or two of June. There are always early-birds and late bloomers. The key here is the abundance of forage for does to consume and produce milk and ultimately — a healthy fawn.
Fawn nursing (Summer)
Fawns begin nursing immediately and continue to nurse throughout the warmer months. Most fawns are completely weened by September. Every now and then you may notice a fawn during the fall trying to nurse, but adult does normally aren't very receptive and the fawns are able to digest forage by September.
Antler growth (Begins in early summer)
You can start seeing the beginnings of the racks by mid June. By the end of July it's much easier to see what the buck will likely be (main frame 8-pointer, 10-pointer, etc.) by late August the rack is basically fully grown.
Shedding Velvet (Early fall)
Most velvet sheds in early September. In all the years I've hunted, photographed and filmed whitetails, it seems the antler shedding may begin as early as the last week of August, but the bulk occurs the first week of September. By mid September (normally opening day of bow season) the majority of bucks have shed their velvet. Every now and then you may see a buck with velvet but consider it fairly uncommon.
Losing spots/coat change
(Early Fall)
Most fawns shed their spots the first couple weeks into September. Adult deer are also transitioning from their orange-colored summer coats into their thicker, darker fall coats. The transition can occur anywhere from late August into early September. However by mid September most coat changes are complete.
Bachelor group dispersal
(Late summer/very early fall)
Deer begin to get more independent in August. Most buck groups disband by the last week of August to first week of September.
Deer Rubs (Fall)
Aside from velvet shedding rubs, the first rut-related rubs of the season begin to pop up around the 15th of October and increase into the end of the month. Rubs are continually made, visited and refreshed throughout November, with varying degree of activity due to rut phases and conditions.
Deer Scrapes (Fall)
Typically linked in occurrence to rubs, these markers begin to pop up the last couple weeks in October and can increase in frequency into November. In the areas that I hunt in Northern Minnesota, I almost always find the season's first rubs before I find scrapes.
Main Deer Rut Phases (Late fall)
These can vary every year depending on different factors such as deer density, buck to doe ratio, weather, moon phase timing and hunting pressure but overall the days and occurrences are normally very close from season to season.
Seeking Phase
(Late October – early November)
Chasing Phase
(Early November – mid November)
Breeding Phase
(Mid November – late November)
can even last into December, sometimes with a large deer heard and abundance of food, a second, less aggressive rut takes place. Often young does are bred during this time.
It's also important to note here that when an adult doe reaches estrous, it lasts for around 36 hours while the entire breeding phase of the rut can last for many days given the fact that more than one doe enters estrous.
Key back in on food sources
(Late November/into winter)
Can depend on region and weather. Normally deer focus heavily on food sources after the rut into winter and really hit the food hard after the first major drop in temperatures and/or first major snowfall. In northern Minnesota most deer begin to consistently focusing on food sources by the first two weeks of December. This behavior continues throughout winter, as food becomes the main drive. When it comes to late season hunting the way to a buck is through his stomach!
Shed antlers (January/February)
Can depend on climate and availability of food. Sometimes bucks lose their antlers as early as late December and I've even watched deer keep their headgear into late March. This is not common however and the majority of antlers are shed mid to late January into February.
Posted in Outdoors, tagged Big Buck, Bow Hunting, Bucks, Chasin' Tail, Deer Hunting, FML Outdoors, Food plot, Hunting, Minnesota, Monster Buck, Outdoors, Whitetail Deer, Wisconsin on December 10, 2010| Leave a Comment »
To say this season has been odd — would be an understatement! The early season's weather made hunting conditions, in many areas, less than ideal. This left a lot of folks banking on the rut, which ultimately fell pretty flat for many hopeful hunters. The 2010 deer season has been a head-scratcher. Even so, we have been fortunate this year.
We've had steady deer activity despite very unusual patterns all season.
At Chasin' Tails, we are fortunate to have harvest a number of deer. Both Justin and our dad scored impressive bucks and only until recently…I was rewarded a nice doe. Each season has its ups and downs. All we can do is put in our time to win. Lose or draw, it's important to enjoy the pursuit. (more…)
Posted in All Videos, Big Game, Chasin' Tail TV, Hunting Videos, Outdoors, Whitetail Deer, tagged Bow Hunting, Bucks, Chasin' Tail, Deer Hunting, FML Outdoors, Minnesota, Video, Whitetail Deer on December 9, 2010| Leave a Comment »
From Chasin' Tail to First Blood, Jacob McIntosh gets on the trail of a wounded doe.
Posted in All Videos, Big Game, Chasin' Tail TV, Hunting, Hunting Videos, Whitetail Deer, tagged Big Buck, Bow Hunting, Chasin' Tail, Deer, Deer Hunting, Hunting, Minnesota, Monster Buck, Outdoors, Whitetail Deer on December 2, 2010| Leave a Comment »
A battle with frostbite and big deer leave this bow hunter numb.
Posted in Big Game, Hunting, Outdoors, Whitetail Deer, tagged Big Buck, Bow Hunting, Deer Hunting, FML Outdoors, Minnesota, Monster Buck, Outdoor photography, Outdoors, Whitetail Deer on December 2, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Pictures featuring a Minnesota Deer Hunt.
FML Outdoors pictures of the Day
Posted in All Videos, Chasin' Tail TV, Hunting Videos, Outdoors, Whitetail Deer, tagged Bow Hunting, Bucks, Deer Hunting, FML Outdoors, Minnesota, Monster Buck, Venison, Whitetail Deer, Wisconsin on November 24, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Chasin' Tail team competes with thick ice and snow for big bucks.


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Pop culture-Batman-Cartoon Words "BAM" Jeep CJ and Wrangler Tail Lamp Covers – USA Shipping Included
So you woke up feeling a little more 60's than usual…we get it…although this "BAM" may look like you threw a superhero punch out of your taillight, who knows…maybe you do… There are lots of words to describe you that begin with "BAM"… Now go represent with this JeepTail design for your Jeep CJ or Wrangler (all models). These flexible black ADA plastic light covers are designed with 1/16″ black plastic. Sold in pairs, all JeepTails are designed to fit directly over your existing tail lamp assembly. (CJ, YJ and TJ Wranglers all used the standard Grote box light). The JK Designs are all new for 2007 and newer Wrangler vehicles (an exciting new rectangle). The cut outs allow for plenty of light to pass through, and are super easy to install. Simply reuse your existing screws. JK Wrangler models from 2007-on will come with rubber grommets for even better fitment.
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Photo by David Clode on Unsplash It had taken nearly two years to prepare the vessel properly. Each day, I tended to the monstrous orange blossom, that now stood to nearly the height of a two-story house. I lugged water pitcher after water pitcher to its thorny, green trunk, and lovingly applied fertilizer to the soil that surrounded… Continue reading Go Where You Grow: The Wishing Fruit
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The Arctic Front
Photo by adrian on Unsplash My class would end in less than twenty minutes, but I was still restless; my craving for lemonade making me bite my lip. Oh, I thought, you sweet and tasty beverage. What I wouldn't do to get some of you. When my professor wasn't looking I would let my head lull against my fist… Continue reading The Arctic Front
Recycled Waste
The grease thickened cooling even as it found purchase between myself and my heated gaze. My reflection seemed as angry as I, but at what, she could not say. My scalp is pouring into the sweet decay of early morning. "Stay," it gurgles, and my thighs stick together to prevent me from leaving I can… Continue reading Recycled Waste
Fishing for Nothing in Particular
The moon pulls me into a watery swell dipping her pointed crescent and twisting it for good measure. Where there once was question and answer, good and evil, now rests the weight of my heart. Ma'at holds Her scales steady as she dredges out the truth, unbothered neither by the endless flow of salt water… Continue reading Fishing for Nothing in Particular
'Eve's Garden' Is Now Available!
I am excited to announce that my third poetry book, Eve's Garden, is now available for purchase! Head over to my Publications page, or straight to Amazon, for more information or to purchase! If you like what you're reading (or if you don't) be sure to leave a review , and take a look at… Continue reading 'Eve's Garden' Is Now Available!
Book Review: "Sight and Sensibility"
A few posts back I told you guys about my experiment to fix my physical vision through a combination of meditation and study of the anatomy of the eye. This little experiment of mine started well before I picked up the book Sight and Sensibility: the ecopsychology of perception, but once I did, the validation I… Continue reading Book Review: "Sight and Sensibility"
Dreamscapes: An Otherworldly Descent
In my dream, I am taken down into the cool summer blue of the underworld. Here, the water acts of its own accord, twisting up in beautiful crystalline spirals (or down, or meeting together in the center, in a balanced whorl of brilliant geometry). I have been led down here - at first against my… Continue reading Dreamscapes: An Otherworldly Descent
Mental Illness and Insanity are not Mutually Inclusive
I chose a panic so deep it gained its own sentience and humbled me, personally, over the pain - imagined or real - of another. I am beginning to understand something about the mind. It is like a genie trapped in a bottle, a captive audience, Narcissus locked in the echo chamber: the mind is… Continue reading Mental Illness and Insanity are not Mutually Inclusive
To The Hopeless, with love.
"...When the entire building is rotten from foundation to ceiling, even the floorboards must be shorn away..."


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Here you'll find a selection of texts written by Dr. Celso Charuri, from 1979 to 1981
February 26th, 1981
During a Lecture for Young People
We have observed behavior that comes from lack of comprehension, lack of understanding, or partial understanding of what we have been advising here. Doubts, or partial knowledge, come from the fact that each person retains only what interests them.
Let's imagine that the television is on and that an engineer, a doctor, a housewife and a philosopher, or someone who likes philosophy, are watching a program. Let's see how these people would behave.
It's a lecture. When the speaker is talking about the medical part of it, the doctor will open his ears to it. When he goes on about cooking, the doctor will not retain that knowledge, because he doesn't feel the need for it, since that is outside the limits of his action. But the housewife will pay attention! As will the engineer, on his part. And the philosopher, or the one who likes this subject, will retain the part about the mind, and so on. Each one will pause, will stop on their own point of interest, on their own necessity. However, a whole was transmitted.
If everyone acted not only according to their own needs, but according to the needs of others as well, if they acted with the understanding that from each of their actions would derive harmony or disharmony for the others, then the lecture would be heard in its whole and their behavior would reflect that: there would be harmony.
However, when one listens, knowledge is always partial, partial according to people's needs.
(…) No one can be harmonic if he has not analyzed the knowledge and, especially, the knowledge within. Therefore without an internal analysis, no one can build anything better.
You have to fulfill requirements, and these requirements you acquire through analysis.
Therefore, when considering an element of knowledge, consider it in accordance to everybody's need , because this is integration. And then Respect emerges.
Creator and Founder of PRÓ-VIDA
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When I sat down with Ali and Justin last year in preparation to coordinate their wedding, I thought they were one of the most fun delightful couples.
They loved music and they both loved books and chose one of my favorite locations for their wedding. The Redondo Beach Historical Library. They told me this was their first choice and were able to get one of the few dates the Library had on their calendar.
They are such a fun loving couple as you will see from the video and this is one couple that are truly made for each other. It was a huge pleasure to plan their day for such a sweet couple.
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It has been about a week now since the death of our beautiful dog George. I have taken it the hardest as he was my baby. He never wanted to leave my side when he was alive and now was forced to leave my side forever. I brought home his ashes today and it makes me sick because it was about two days ago that my fiance and I watched a local news report concerning these horrible products. We had George for only eleven months. We had adopted him at the local shelter and quickly welcomed him and all his quirks into our family. We had planned of course to enjoy him much longer than eleven months! We found out that within a month he was epileptic. We began giving him Phenobarb and he began to steady out extremely well. Other than that, he was the most happy and playfull dog. We were not able to get him to the vet when the fleas this summer had already begun to spread like wildfire on him. Like many of you, we were trying to save money until we had enough to get him the proper treatment. I wish we had known this would be a fatal mistake.
About two to three days later, after applying the flea drops, george had about three seizures in one day. The next day we thought he would be alright and that maybe we would need to get his dose of meds upped again. He began having multiples that day which became horrifying as the day progressed. He finally went into a Gran Mal, raging like a rabbid dog. He didn't even know we were there. We frantically made phone call after phone call attempting to get him in as it was the weekend. I finally got him in and kissed him on the head not knowing if there was more I should have done. The night was touch and go. He had diarrhea and vomit all mixed with blood. The vomiting subsided and the only concern was that he still had the bloody stool. I went to see him about two days later because my fiance was afraid it would be bad for me to see him in that state. He knew who I was and I loved on him and spoke to him as we all do with our babies :).
The vet said that after I left he began sitting up and trying so very hard to come around. 10:30 that evening as the vet went to check on him, she saw the cage rattling and immediately opened it and picked him up. She got about two or three feet and his little heart gave out. This is one of the most heart breaking things I have ever had to go through. I have done the blame game and thought I failed to do all I could have. The vet was at a loss as to why he was reacting the way he was. I never thought anything about what we had applied to his poor little body. I had also given him a bath a few days earlier with Sergeants. We have since brought another puppy home in honor of George. I am so touchy and overly protective now fearfull of ever going through that again! No matter what anyone says, it is just like loosing a child. They have feelings, emotions, trust and expect us to take care of them. They can't speak and only rely on us to do what is best for them.
We have a meeting with an attorney in August. They have over 300 cases with Hartz thus far! There is no amount of money that can take away the pain and bring back our Georgie, but we will do our damndist to make sure these products are pulled from their shelves. Our only wish as well as what George would have wanted is to save other animals from going through what he went through his last days on this earth. If it only saves one, two, three lives, it is so very worth it. I will be making copies of stories and bringing them all to my attorney. If you have any and would like to join us in this fight, please feel free to email us your stories. Our email is [email protected]. It doesn't matter if we are in different parts of the country. Each and every one of us must be heard! Our beloved pets cannot speak, but we can speak for them.


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Cough and cold are minor ailments, but they are rather irritating and annoying. Coughing makes us unable to concentrate and it's a nuisance for the people around us. Even tough it's an uncomfortable experience, it's bearable during the day. You will agree that it's a completely different experience at night, especially if it's keeping us up after a long day at work. Kids, in particular suffer from the cold and the flue because their immunity is not potent enough to combat the virus.
You would think a cough syrup is the perfect solution, but the majority of cough syrups only suppresses the transmission of signals to the brain that triggers coughing. They usually contain codeine and dextromethorphan, the two major ingredients that help you sleep, and cause certain unwanted effects such as drowsiness, headaches, and rapid heart activities.
We would recommend that you try this natural homemade wraps.
What Are Honey Wraps?
Honey is often used as a home remedy to treat a variety of problems ranging from dry skin to body detoxification. Another idea is using honey to treat the cough. It will also help dislodge the mucus from the lungs. This treatment can be used for children as well as adults.
How to Make a Honey Wrap to Treat Cough?
You can make a bedtime honey wrap quickly and easily in just few simple steps and for that purpose you will need:
- Honey
- Olive Oil
- Napkin
- Gauze
- Flour
- Band-Aid adhesive tape
- Mix the flour with a small amount of honey, so you will get a mixture for the compress, which should not stick to your hands.
- Add a little olive oil and then roll it in some flour again.
- Place the mixture on a napkin, and wrap in cheesecloth.
- Attach it to the chest or back, using the plaster adhesive tape, and after that put on pajamas.
- In the case of children, stick the wraps on them for about 2-3 hours before going to sleep.
Adults should keep the wraps on all night and protect their sheets as they will be sweating a lot. There are absolutely no side effects, but will children make sure that the wraps don't cause skin injury.
Singapore mum, Rachel Lim, has tried the honey wrap on her child and shared on Facebook that it was extremely effective.
Instead of olive oil, she used virgin coconut oil and also added ginger juice to the honey-flour mixture.
In her Facebook post, she said: "Usually about 2-3hrs into his [her baby's] sleep, he will start coughing profusely and whine. Last night I paste the wrap for 4hrs, I never hear anything from him, no nasal block, no phelgm sound also! Throughout whole night not a single cough from him."
Ginger, like honey, has long been used by traditional medicine practitioners to soothe coughs and sore throats and it's also one of the best home remedies for chest congestion.
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We met a man in Brazil who was called Tarciso, a former prospector of imperial topaz who 20 years ago found the largest precious stone ever discovered in the state of Minas Gerais. At that time he was happy: he fell in love with a native Indian woman, "a fire woman" who he made love to and lived with for several years. She later ran away and life became stale, Tarciso turned to alcohol and now spends his life drinking cachaça (rum) and endlessly repeating the story of Brazil's largest topaz, the incredible rock that he once exchanged for a pile of money; and of how he blew all of this money on cars, houses, cachaçaand girls.
We asked Tarciso to explain to us what the similarity was between a topaz and a woman. "That's a daft question: they're both precious stones." There was nothing in Tarciso's life that wasn't expressed in terms of topazes: a Brazilian stone that varies in transparency and purity and is preferably more red than yellow. For Tarciso, something only had value if it was a stone, or if it was an analogy for those almost invisible properties that only a true gem connoisseur knows how to appreciate. "A giant topaz. From my hand to my elbow, as big as an arm! So pure it was the same colour as this cachaçahere."
"That's what it's like to be a miner. You can't keep money: if you sell a stone, you have to spend it all in within the week, or you'll never find another! That's why prospectors are poor. Because they spend! They have to. What's money for?" And he explained to us that the philosophy of prospecting was a lottery. Sometimes he would wake up in the morning and find the stone that he had dreamed of the night before, but usually he wouldn't find anything. Was it a matter of luck? Yes, that's why Tarciso didn't want to have anything to do with money, "Having lots of money drives your luck away". During the conversation, we began to realise that all of Tarciso's dreams were topazes and that while he slept, he saw himself crossing sparkling geometric fields where everything was transformed into precious stones. Tarciso was thin. They told us that people who drink rum have no appetite, they don't like to eat, perhaps in his dreams he eats perfect crystalline polyhedra.
"In the dark," he said, "even in the dark you can tell whether a crystal is a topaz; it has to have four sides." He closed his eyes and put his hand in his pocket. He then explained what kind of a man he had once been, of how he had led a disciplined life, starting work first thing in the morning and how he had thrown away those stones that the prospectors collect today. "The stones they find now are like the ones I used to give to the kids to sell to tourists." If we had asked Tarciso if he thought the other prospectors were looking for topazes in the right place, he would have said no: "This mountain is just earth and mud, it doesn't have any more stones in it!" He had already looked there and found the best gems. "All that's left there now is rubbish."
He also told us that the topaz in the Ouro Preto Museum, an impressive stone that we later saw in the university mineral collection, was glued together in the middle and that nobody knew. Already very drunk at this point, he laughed and said: "It's a beautiful topaz, but broken, in the shape of an orange pen. As clear as can be. If you look into it, it looks like this cachaçahere." He was the one who had sold it.