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I am confident and have a lot going for me, but still humble. I know where my blessings come from. I look and act like I am in my mid fifties - very active, good genes, healthy lifestyle, workout, great attitude, enjoys life - so I am drawn to a woman who is very active, positive, passionate about something and probably live as long as me - my life insurance profile predicts I will live 15-20 yrs longer than most women my age. I lost my wife of 42 years to cancer a little over 2 years ago following 3 years working as a team to beat it. Finding that special woman is important (Carol was a blessing – I would not have been able to do the kind of work I enjoy had it not been for her). I live by the "Golden Rule" and appreciate that in others. To be candid, I am looking for an attractive woman who is even prettier on the inside, with whom I could fall in love, would be proud to have around my family, friends and business associates, who would like to be involved with my business (travel, very perceptive when meeting people, sounding board, etc,). And loves to make love. I am proud of the fact that I weigh the same and in almost as good of shape as I was 45 years ago. In my work, I am ambitious and have been an entrepreneur since I was 25. I'm driven by a desire to do something that will benefit mankind. I love what I do and have developed three groundbreaking technologies – see pictures. Some people think I must be very smart, but I believe it has more to do with tenacity and being able to motivate people – as long as I can remember I have been a leader and into sports. My business activities have required me to sometimes travel worldwide – been to Turkey, Brazil, Germany, and Canada in the past 6 months. I use my SW credit card enough that my companion always travels free. All of which allow us to travel conveniently. If you think there is potential or curious (can he really be an engineer, athletic, successful, considerate, loves to dance, and romantic) - let's talk on the phone, and if that feels good, meet at a quiet place for more conversation. If I am interested I will want to know as much as possible about you – ask lots of questions - I expect you will feel the same. Thank you for taking the time to read my profile... Sincerely, Jay
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Abstract: An experimental study was designed to investigate the relative effectiveness of the deductive and inductive approaches in teaching mathematical concepts using specific models. 390 grade eleven students were selected by an achievement test whose content was grade nine and ten mathematics and their average resul t of semester I of 1992/93 academic year. They were grouped into low-, medium-, and high-achievers on the basis of the above criteria. Each group was divided into two sub groups who did not have significant difference in ability at the beginning. Eight concepts of mathematics were taught for three weeks. A week after the termination of the lessons, a test whose content was the eight concepts taught was administered and 346 students, who attended all the lessons were used for data analysis. The Mann Whitney U-test for larger samples at 0.05 level of significance showed no significant differences between the effectiveness of the two methods and between the two-medium- and the two-high achiever groups. But a significant difference between the two low-achiever groups in favor of the inductive method was found. The overall test results favored the inductive method although there were no statistically significant differences


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Re: Hamilton Island to Brisbane on Sunday 26th
You realise of course that it is approx 1200kms from Brisbane to Hamilton Island.
Normal transport is to fly (some cheap flights are less than AUD100 one way. Try webjet.com for comparative prices). There are no scheduled boat services that cover the route. Alternative would be bus to Airley Beach then ferry boat to the island. (I will not duplicate research that you can do youself by google on how long one would have to sit in a bus to get close enough to catch the boat service).good luck de p.
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Re: Hamilton Island to Brisbane on Sunday 26th
Hi You could get the early morning Fantasea Ferry cat to Airlie Beach, approx 40 minutes and then try to get a bus to Brisbane or hire a car. Long trip by car, bus might be better.
See my Hamilton Island pages , I have a tip on Fantesea Ferries, most likely has web page link, I would also ask them about connecting busses to Brisbane, they might be able to give you a link. When we arrived at the Airlie Beach wharf there were buses waiting to take people to the town approx 10 to 15 minute trip from wharf.
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A visor system includes a pair of spaced mounting brackets to support a first visor movable between a raised stored position and a lowered use position and one which can be moved to a side window for providing protection against incident light from the side. The brackets also support an auxiliary visor which is pivoted on an axis located above the vehicle's windshield between a raised, stored position and a lowered, use position and is movable laterally along the axis.
1. A visor system for selectively providing simultaneous sun blocking protection for the windshield and a side window of a vehicle, in which an angled pillar extends between the windshield and the side window comprising:
a pair of brackets adapted to be mounted in spaced relationship above a vehicle window;
a first visor pivotally coupled to one of said brackets for independent movement of said visor in a generally horizontal direction to selectively and independently provide sun blocking for either a side window or the windshield;
a second visor having a horizontal length substantially less than that of said first visor, said second visor having a first edge which is proximate the pillar between the vehicle windshield and side window when mounted to the vehicle; and
means for mounting said second visor for sliding movement between said brackets, said mounting means and said second visor coupled to be movable together about an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of said second visor such that when said second visor is moved between a raised, stored position adjacent the vehicle roof and a lowered use position adjacent the vehicle windshield said mounting means rotates with said second visor; and wherein said brackets and said mounting means permit said first visor to be moved from a raised, stored position to a lowered use position and subsequently moved to a side window use position with said second visor remaining in a stored position against the vehicle headliner to provide said independent movement of said first visor.
2. The visor system as defined in claim 1 wherein said mounting means includes rod means and means supporting opposite ends of said rod means between said brackets.
3. The visor system as defined in claim 2 wherein said supporting means includes means for rotatably coupling said rod means betwen said brackets.
4. The visor system as defined in claim 3 wherein said rod means comprises a rod which is D-shaped in cross section and said mounting means includes bosses each including a generally D-shaped aperture for slidably receiving said rod.
5. The visor system as defined in claim 4 wherein said second visor is a blade molded of polymeric material with said mounting bosses integrally molded thereto.
6. The visor system as defined in claim 5 wherein each of said bosses includes a resilient finger extending adjacent to and engaging said rod for stabilizing the coupling of said blade to said rod.
7. The visor system as defined in claim 1 wherein said second visor comprises a planar member with edges proximate said mounting means and the pillar forming an obtuse angle, and the junction of the edge proximate the pillar and opposite the mounting member defining an acute angle.
8. The visor system as defined in claim 7 wherein said second visor is a relatively thin molded polymeric blade shaped as a parallelogram.
9. The visor system as defined in claim 8 wherein said first visor is releasably held by the other of said brackets.
This is a continuation of application Ser. No. 667,765, filed Nov. 2, 1984, now U.S. Pat. No. 4,690,450.
The present invention pertains to vehicle visors and particularly to a system with multiple visors.
Typically, automotive visors are installed such that they can pivot from a lowered use position against the windshield or over a side window if the sun is entering the vehicle from the side. When driving along a curved highway, it can be necessary to frequently move the visor from the front to the side while driving. This can not only be burdensome but when ducking under the visor, as it is moved, the driver's attention is distracted, creating a potentially hazardous driving situation.
In order to provide both side and front window shade, visor systems have been proposed which employ a primary conventional visor and a secondary or auxiliary visor. U.S. Pat. Nos. 2,261,881; 2,492,074; 2,517,872; 2,823,950; and 3,499,679 are representative of such structure. In these structures, an auxiliary visor is provided and is coupled directly to the primary visor through a pivot connection such that it can be moved to a variety of locations providing sun blocking along more than one axis of incident sunlight. Other prior art visor systems provide separate side window visors which are permanently mounted above the side windows. U.S. Pat. No. 4,468,062, assigned to the present assignee is representative of a side window visor installation.
The system of the preent invention provides an improved auxiliary visor system in which a pair of spaced mounting brackets support a first visor movable between a raised, stored position and a lowered, use position and one which can be moved to a side window for providing protection against incident light from the side. The brackets also support an auxiliary visor which is pivoted on an axis located above the vehicle's windshield between a raised, stored position and a lowered, use position and is movable laterally along the axis. With such a system, the auxiliary visor can become the primary windshield visor, and the primary visor become the side window visor during use. Alternatively, when only a front visor is necessary, the primary visor can be used independently of the auxiliary visor panel. The system is relatively compact and employs a pair of parallel pivot axes which allow storage of the visor system against the vehicle headliner when not in use in a compact and attractive visor installation which has the appearance of a normal visor installation.
These and other features, objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent upon reading the following description thereof together with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a visor installation embodying the present invention shown with both visor panels in a raised, stored position;
FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the structure shown in FIG. 1 with the primary visor shown in a lowered forward windshield use position;
FIG. 3 is a front elevational view of the structure shown in FIG. 1 shown with the primary visor lowered and pivoted to cover the side window for use in blocking light incident from the side of the vehicle;
FIG. 4 is a front elevational view of the structure shown in FIG. 1 with the primary visor panel shown in the position shown in FIG. 3 and the auxiliary visor panel shown in a first lowered use position;
FIG. 5 is a front elevational view of the structure shown in FIG. 4 with the auxiliary visor panel moved laterally to a second use position;
FIG. 6 is an enlarged, fragmentary, front elevational view of a portion of the auxiliary visor mounting structure;
FIG. 7 is a right side elevational view of the structure shown in FIG. 6;
FIG. 8 is an enlarged side elevational view of the mounting bracket shown in FIG. 6;
FIG. 9 is a right side elevational view of the structure shown in FIG. 8;
FIG. 10 is a fragmentary, perspective view showing the interrelationship of the mounting bracket shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 and the primary visor;
FIG. 11 is a fragmentary, perspective view of the auxiliary visor and rod;
FIG. 12 is an enlarged, cross-sectional, fragmentary view of the structure shown in FIG. 6 takn along section line XII--XII;
FIG. 13 is a fragmentary, perspective view of the other mounting bracket taken in a direction opposite that shown in FIG. 4;
FIG. 14 is a vertical, cross-sectional view of the bracket shown in FIG. 13 taken along an axis XIV--XIV; and
FIG. 15 is an enlarged, front elevational view of one of the coupling members shown in FIG. 6.
Referring initially to FIGS. 1-5, there is shown the preferred embodiment of the invention which is shown installed in a vehicle on the driver's side. The visor system 8 of the present invention comprises a first, or primary, visor 10 and a second, or auxiliary, visor panel 20. Both visors 10 and 20 are coupled between a first mounting bracket 30 and a second mounting bracket 40 which are mounted in spaced relationship to the roof 12 of a vehicle above its windshield 14. In the embodiment shown, the driver's side visor system is mounted to the right of the A-pillar 11 of the vehicle which extends between the windshield 14 and the left side window 15.
As seen in the progression of visor positions, shown in FIGS. 1-5, the first visor 10 operates in the nature of a conventional visor, movable between a raised, stored position, shown in FIG. 1, to a lowered windshield position, as illustrated in FIG. 2. The visor can then be moved to a side window blocking position, shown in FIGS. 3-5. The second, or auxiliary, visor panel 20 can be lowered to a variety of use positions, two of which are illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 5. When both visors 10 and 20 are in raised, stored position, as illustrated in FIG. 1, the auxiliary visor 20 is concealed between visor 10 and roof, or headliner, 12 of the vehicle, and therefore, the system appears substantially the same as a conventional visor installation. Having briefly described the operation of the visor system, a detailed description of the unique visor system is now presented.
The first or primary visor 10 may include, as illustrated in FIG. 2, a covered illuminated mirror package 16 of the type described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,227,241, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. Similarly, the visor could include a slide-out illuminated vanity mirror package as described in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 538,569, entitled VEHICLE VISOR LIGHTING APPARATUS, filed on Oct. 3, 1983, and assigned to the present assignee. Alternatively, the visor can be a standard blank visor. Visor 10 includes a polymeric core covered by a suitable upholstery material 17 to conform the visor to the interior decor of the vehicle in which it is installed. A visor pivot rod 19 (FIG. 13) extends within the visor core adjacent the top edge 18 thereof to permit the visor to pivot on the visor rod 19 for movement between a raised, stored position and a lowered, use position, as illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, respectively. The visor pivot rod and its connection within the body of the visor 10 is disclosed in greater detail in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 392,534, filed June 28, 1982 and entitled VISOR CONTROL, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. The visor pivot rod is itself conventional and forms no part of the present invention other than providing a pivotal interface between the visor body 10 and the pivot rod extending from an end thereof which is pivotally coupled to mounting bracket 30.
Bracket 30 is best seen in FIGS. 13 and 14 and includes a cast housing 32 with a central cylindrical opening 31 for receiving a conventional pivot elbow 33 with the visor pivot rod 19 press-fit through an aperture in one end thereof and an opposite end extending through aperture 31 in housing 32. The pivotal mounting of elbow 33 within aperture 31 is provided by a compression spring and locking washer arrangement 34 which is conventional. Visor 10 can thus rotate about the longitudinal axis of aperture 31 to move between the front windshield and the side window, as illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 3. Housing 32 includes a pair of spaced, integrally formed apertures 35 positioned on opposite sides of aperture 31 for receiving fastening screws for securing the housing and visor assembly coupled thereto to the sheet metal structure of the roof of the vehicle in a conventional manner. Unique to housing 32, however, is an integrally molded socket 36 extending in angled relationship and offset from cylindrical aperture 31 for supporting an end of auxiliary visor rod 50 via a coupling 64, as described below. Member 36 includes an aperture 37 formed therein and extending in a direction generally orthogonal to and offset from the axis of aperture 31 and including a rectangular keyway 38 for lockably receiving a torque fitting 70, as described in greater detail below. The axes of aperture 37 are selected to position the auxiliary visor rod 50 to which visor panel 20 is coupled in generally parallel relationship to visor rod 19 and the windshield molding 14' located at the interface of the front windshield 14 and roof 12 of the vehicle, as best seen in FIGS. 3 and 5. For different vehicles, naturally, the socket 36 will be necessarily canted at different angles to accommodate this desired location.
Thus, the bracket assembly 30 including the housing 32 provides a fixed anchored position for one end of the conventional visor pivot rod 19 through elbow 33 and one end of the auxiliary visor rod 50. Elbow 33 preferably is hollow to permit a pair of electrical conductors 39 to extend therethrough and within the hollow visor rod 19 for providing electrical operating power to the illuminated vanity mirror assembly 16, as described in the above identified patent. Bracket 30 allows the visor 10 to operate in the same manner as a conventional visor, namely, move between a raised, stored position, shown in FIG. 1, to a lowered, use position (FIG. 2), and subsequently, pivoted about the axis of aperture 31 of housing 32 to the side window position, as shown in FIGS. 3-5. Thus, housing 32 provides the normal conventional visor mounting function in addition to supporting one end of the auxiliary visor rod 50.
Visor 20, in the preferred embodiment of the invention, is a blade-type visor in the shape of a parallelogram with opposite acute angles α of about 75 degrees and opposite obtuse angles β of about 105 degrees. The visor has a thickness, in the preferred embodiment, of approximately 0.082 inch and is integrally molded of an opaque polymeric material such as polycarbonate. The visor has a mean width of 11 inches and a mean height of 53/4 inches, and this construction, as well as its mounting, permits the concealed storage of the visor behind the primary visor 10, as shown in FIG. 1. The parallelogram shape of the visor permits the left edge 21 of the visor to extend in parallel relationship to the A-pillar 11 and therefore block, as seen in FIG. 5, any gap which could be located between the edge 13 of visor 10 and edge 21 of visor 20. This effectively prevents incident light from striking the driver when entering from the left front of the windshield or side window.
Visor 20 integrally includes along an edge 22 thereof, as best seen in FIGS. 6, 11 and 12, a pair of horizontally spaced mounting bosses 24 and 26, integrally formed and extending forwardly of the rear surface 23. Each of the bosses 24 and 26 includes a configured aperture extending therethrough in a direction parallel to edge 22 of the visor with the aperture being of generally D-shaped construction for slidably receiving the D-shaped, cross-sectional rod 50. The aperture 25 formed in each of the mounting bosses 24 and 26 includes an upper flat surface 27, sidewalls 28 and three segmented lower edges 29 which generally conform to the radius of curvature of the curved lower surface 54 of rod 50. By shaping aperture 25 in this configuration, visor 20 can slide easily along the axis of visor rod 50 in a direction indicated by arrow A in FIG. 5. To permit such sliding motion, therefore, the aperture 25 is slightly larger than the rod 50. The cross-sectional configuration of rod 50 and aperture 25 is selected to prevent rotation of the visor 20 with respect to rod 50 in the preferred embodiment inasmuch as rod 50 is pivotally mounted, as will be decribed below, between brackets 30 and 40.
To allow the free sliding motion of the visor panel 20 on rod 50, by providing an enlarged aperture 25, a pair of tensioning arms 55 integrally extend from the inner edges of bosses 24 and 26 at the top thereof and are desirable. Arms 55 include tips 56 which engage the top surface 52 of the D-shaped rod 50 and slide therealong to prevent unnecessary instability of the visor panel 20 on rod 50 and yet allow the free sliding of the visor panel along the pivot rod. It has been discovered that in order to provide the relatively easy sliding motion of panel 20 with respect to visor rod 50, it is necessary to pivot rod 50 and key the visor panel to the rod against rotation. If the rod and aperture 25 were fixed and circular, it would be necessary to provide enough frictional interengagement between the visor panel and rod to allow the panel to remain in a raised stored position, as illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 3. Such friction would prevent the visor panel from sliding easily along the rod. Thus, a rotating rod 50 keyed to the visor is desired to permit the free sliding of visor panel 20 with respect thereto.
The visor rod 50 is coupled between brackets 30 and 40 through a pair of sleeve couplings 60 and 62, as best seen in FIG. 6. The inner facing ends of sleeve couplings 60 and 62 have D-shaped apertures for receiving rod 50 and prevent relative rotation between the rod and the couplings. The opposite end of each of the molded polymeric couplings 60 and 62 is molded over knurled ends 65 of coupling rods 64 and 55 with rod 64 being shown in detail in FIG. 15. Rod 64 has a first knurled end 65 over which sleeve 60 is molded to prevent relative rotation therebetween and a second end 67 with an annular groove 68 over which a molded-on torque fitting 70 (FIG. 6) is molded. Fitting 70 includes, as best seen in FIG. 6, a generally cylindrical body 72 conforming in diameter to cylindrical opening 37 of socket 36 associated with bracket 30 and a rectangular key 74 which mates and lockably engages aperture 38 in socket 36. The opposite end of rod 50 similarly includes a coupling 66 of substantially identical construction to coupling 64 and a similarly shaped molded-on torque fitting 76, shown schematically in FIG. 6, which is lockably fitted in keyed aperture 80 (FIG. 8) of mounting bracket 40.
Molded-on torque fittings 74 and 76 are molded to the annular grooved ends of coupling members 64 and 66 and are made of an acetal and particularly an acetal homopolymer such as CELCON�. Other polymeric materials, however, having a shrinkage of from 0.020 to 0.025 inch per linear inch to compressibly engage the ends of cylindrical rods 64 and 66 and which will not set up upon cooling to provide a breakaway torque of about 1/2 to 6 foot pounds at this interface can be employed. U.S. Pat. No. 4,352,518 discloses molded-on torque fittings of the general type which can be employed in the preferred embodiment of the present invention. Thus, the rotation of rod 50 occurs at the interface of fittings 70 and 76 with the ends of coupling rods 64 and 66.
Torque fitting 76 fits within a cylindrical aperture 80 of mounting bracket 40. Aperture 80 includes a keyway 82 for receiving the key on torque fitting 76 which is substantially the same as that shown on fitting 70 in FIG. 6. The keyed aperture 80 is integrally formed in a mounting boss 84 integral with polymeric body 86 of member 40 which also includes a semicircular longitudinally extending socket 88 for releasably holding a rod 89 extending along the top edge 18 of visor 10 for holding the visor in the position shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, as best seen in FIG. 10. The body of bracket 40 includes a centrally located aperture 90 for receiving a recessed attachment screw which extends through the bracket and into the sheet metal roof of a vehicle for attachment of the bracket in the position shown in FIGS. 1-5. The bracket includes an integrally molded alignment pin 92 a well as a rectangular key 94 extending from the upper surface of bracket 40 and extending from the sidewall of pin 92. The pin and key 94 assure the proper mounting position of the bracket with respect to a similarly shaped aperture and slot formed in the vehicle roof for original equipment vehicles.
Brackets 30 and 40 are spaced to align the mounting rod 89 of visor 10, as illustrated in the Figures, to provide the demountable coupling of visor 10 to bracket 40, and the permanent positioning of rod 50 between brackets 30 and 40. As can be seen in FIG. 1, in particular, the visor rod 50 is positioned parallel to the edge 18 or primary visor 10 and its pivot rod 19 and extends generally parallel to molding 14' to provide a compact, neat appearing and functional auxiliary visor system. The 101/4 length of rod 50 together with the 53/4 inch spacing between bosses 24 and 26 allow at least a 4 inch sliding lateral adjustment of visor 20.
It will become apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications to the preferred embodiment of the invention as disclosed herein can be made. Thus, for example, the assembly can be employed on the passenger side of the vehicle by providing mirror-imaged brackets 30 and 40 for such an installation. The particular materials employed may be varied as well. These and other modifications to the preferred embodiment will, however, fall within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.
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I downloaded some Daz Studio content bundles designed for interactive lessons…most for free! But where do I find the lessons themselves?
In DS look on the right side of the status bar at the bottom.
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Found a couple there but not the "slaying the dragon" or others ilke it.
They'll also be in Content Library > DAZ Studio Formats > [your library] > DAZ Studio Tutorials
I see folders in that Tutorials folder, but it just has .duf and .png files…which I gather are the contents for the tutorial, but not the tutorial itself.
Are you Browsing from a System window? We are talking about loading your content from inside DAZ Studio using its content tabs. All the work you do including loading content should be done in DAZ Studio and only using the DAZ Studio options.
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What version of DAZ Studio are you using? I think version 184.108.40.206 or higher is required..
I'm using 220.127.116.11 for a Mac.
dkutzera - 24 May 2014 08:14 PMI'm using 220.127.116.11 for a Mac.
Ah, that's the issue, interactive tutorials were added later. You can still use the content and presets, but the tutorials themselves won't work in that version.
Given that I've bought some models recently I'd have thought there'd be an auto-update reminder. I'll look into downloading the latest version.
Same problem here…
and i have DS 220.127.116.11
Could there be something else wrong?
I installed the latest version of Daz Studio and a couple of the tutorials appear, but not the dragon slaying or sic fi ones.
Where should they appear in fact?
I neiver used tutorials but thought since i got them for free i'd try them out.
Just follow the bouncing arrow….
I would Highlight the interactive bar but I turned it off in my interface.. If on it lives on the Bottom Right of your Viewport Screen…
Here we go Turned it back on….
The moment i get back behind pc, i'll check it out.


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woof! special order WHY SPECIAL DOGS MAKE US SMILE xxxxxxx Celebrating the Dogs of Our Magic City { www.bhamwoof.com } marathon mutt GET HEALTHY WITH YOUR HOUND PLUS: DOGS ARE WELCOME IN ONE LOCAL VILLAGE THE +CHECK OUT THE POOP! SCOOP ON 1 woof ! � May/June 2011 mag azine A Dog House to Dream House! woof! bhamwoof.com PUBLISHED BY Mutt Publishing 1608 Oxmoor Road Birmingham, AL 35209 EDITORIAL Liz Young Editor, Photographer, Alpha Dog firstname.lastname@example.com ART Amy Murphree Spot(on) Designer ADVERTISING Greg Waters firstname.lastname@example.com Dave Shy firstname.lastname@example.com For more information about this publication, call 205.566.0030 woof! magazine is published by Mutt Publishing (the yappy division of Liz Young Photography, LLC) Birmingham, AL Copyright 2011, Mutt Publishing It is shameful, illegal, and subject to prosecution to copy any part of woof! magazine. We hope you step in a big pile of poo if you use any of our editorial or copy any of our photos or ideas. Oh, and we will contact our attorney if we catch you doing so. His bark is not as bad as his bite. No Bones About It... I'll do Dog Gone Good Work! CONTACT MICHAEL MURPHREE 205.936.6075 firstname.lastname@example.com ting lebra gs Ce o the D ur of O ity ic C Mag mag azine letter from the editor We've had some unexpected yet delightful changes in the Young household in the last year, the least of which is the addition of Great Dane Charlie. I think back on our first year with her (her 1st birthday is May 24th!) and at times I wonder how we made it through the house and crate training, the obedience classes, the constant backyard poop patrol, and the shedding--oh the hair! How this dog is not completely bald is beyond me. But what strikes me as most entertaining is how at age 50, (I said it was a year of change...) I go about my day as if I have a toddler in residence. Before I leave for the day and make the long trek to my office out back, I check to make sure all bedroom doors are closed, all potty lids are down, and all shoes are safe in the closet. I double check our new $100 self-closing kitchen garbage can to make sure it is actually closed, pick up anything that could possibly present a choking hazard, and place towels strategically on our upholstered furniture. And then I stop and wonder, "how in the world did I get here?" We've had a blast sponsoring several really fun doggy events and made tons of new friends who have joined us online. And in meeting these new friends, we've discovered even more stories that need retelling. Sometimes I think the same about how much we've accomplished putting up two issues of woof! We've had a blast sponsoring several really fun doggy events and have made tons of new friends who have joined us online. And in meeting these new friends, we've discovered even more stories that need retelling. In our Special Order feature, you'll get to know Melannie Layne and her four exceptionally special dogs, and you'll understand why it is that Melannie will probably always adopt a hearing impaired dog. We're hoping you'll be motivated to get out and get fit when you read out fitness department about a 4-legged marathon trainer who boasts of five medals. And in our To the Rescue feature, you'll be touched by Leo the rescue dog who completes his family just by being there. Go to bhamwoof.com to read your free copy of woof! magazine, Birmingham's new online dog magazine. Subscribe to woof! online and we'll email you when the newest issue is up! Enjoy and keep the stories coming! Liz Young editor, woof! magazine email@example.com www.bhamwoof.com 3 xxxxxxx ntents of co table In Every Issue: 3 Letter from the Editor 40 Tail End Our favorite view--the back end! Features 20 Special Order If there's ever proof that special needs dogs are worth having, Melannie Layne has given us that and a whole lot more. 26 To the Rescue Mix one homeless dog with one adorable family and you get a recipe for a happy ending. 32 Working Like a Dog On an outing to Mountain Brook Village, it may not be an unusual occurrence to find a dog-in-residence manning the store. Departments 6 Fetch! More fun products that we think you'd like to have 8 Dog-Eared Our favorite reads this month 10 Scoop on the Poop We've had a fun spring-- look who we ran into! 12 Calendar of Events Find out where woof! will be and come see us! 17 4-Legged Fitness For one local marathoner, the best trainer turned out to be her 4-legged companion 36 Do YOU Have a Great Dog Story? Birmingham's woof! magazine has one goal: To share the stories of the remarkable dogs we meet who encourage and inspire us. Doggone Fun Hold on to your hats and get a taste of the fast and furious sport of flyball If you have a story and want us to give it the attention it deserves, please email all suggestions to email@example.com. Use the phrase "I Know a Great Dog Story" in the subject line of your email and summarize your story in a few sentences in the body of the email. Make sure you include your name, email address, and phone number so we can easily contact you. Be specific and honest so that we understand what makes your dog story distinct. Dogs must live in the Birmingham area. If your story is one we would like to include in future issues of woof! magazine, our editor will be in touch. A 4 woof ! � Spring 2011 woof ! � May/June 2011 What's 4 Supper Pick Up Meals WALK IN � STOP IN � CALL IN � Fresh, ready to eat � New menu weekly � Catering available what's 4 supper pick up meals Located in the heart of Homewood on the corner of Crescent and Reese the edgewood catering company 2900 crescent avenue � homewood since 2003 edgewoodcatering.com � 205.868.0888 Visit our website and subscribe online to receive our weekly menu! food is fu Fun finds for our furry friends 1 fetch! 2 1. Spirit Fetch Perfect for a game of fetch or tug-ofwar, these school spririted Tennis Ball Toss Toys with nylon straps are perfect for avoiding slobber. Available at The Wholesome Pet Market Vestavia www.thewholesomepetmarket.com 205.977.5999 2. Doodie Pack Let your dog carry his own treats, water and poop bags in this lightweight durable backpack. We had ours personalized with our logo - Charlie is very proud of her Doodie Pack! Available online www.doodiepack.com 585.749.5824 $29.95 - $49.95 3 3. Soft Chew Machine washable Fleecy Cleans are gentle on a dog's mouth while effectively working on teeth and gums during play, reducing plaque buildup. Available in 3 sizes and 3 colors. ($4.48 - $6.89) Available at Hollywood Feed Greystone www.hollywoodfeed.com/hoover 205.995.0223 6 woof ! � May/June 2011 fetch! 4 5 4. Pet Pez Say "good dog" with a treat from your pup's very own oversized Pez dispenser. Available at Freek on a Leesh Hoover www.freekonaleesh.com 205.968.8670 $14.00 5. woof! cap You asked for it so here it is! Show everyone you're in the doggy loop with our custom woof! cap. 100% cotton washed twill - sure to be your favorite hat. Available online www.bhamwoof.com/fun-stuff $20 6 6. Fabulous Dahling! Dress `em up and take them out with their very own locally made custom Martingale Collar--designer apparel for the discriminating K9. Available in 1.5" and 2" width in a fun variety of fabrics. S-XL sizes. Custom sizes available upon request. Available online www.16PawsK9.com or call Freida Whitley 205.937.0914 prices start at $28 www.bhamwoof.com 7 Our favorite reads! Why My Third Husband Will Be a Dog by Lisa Scottoline Grand Central Publishing, 2010 dog-ea red By now you know me well enough to realize it takes a lot to get me to laugh out loud while reading. Lisa Scottoline writes a gut-buster in this hilarious commentary on the everyday challenges of life as a woman. Don't let the title mislead--this is not a male-bashing book, instead a really funny insight on those topics that we women choose to laugh about when in reality, we just want to hide under the covers with a pint of ice cream. Pack of Two: The Intricate Bond Between People and Dogs by Caroline Knapp Dial Press,1999 New York Times bestselling author Caroline Knapp writes an insightful account of her life with shelter puppy Lucille and recognizes"the power of a dog to change who you are." Friends react as expected ("ok, you're scaring me") yet Knapp realizes acceptance and contentment for the first time in her life, primarily through her relationship with Lucille. A great read, especially in tandem with best friend Gail Caldwell's Let's Take the Long Way Home. I'll save that review for next issue-- it's a must-read as well. A Good Dog: The Story of Orson, Who Changed My Life by Jon Katz Random House, 2007 A Good Dog is one of those books that I actually re-read so I could chew on the content. Author Jon Katz finds himself at a pivotal point in life, finished with raising children, yet uncertain about his own future and paralyzed with the fear of becoming stagnant. All of that changes when Katz takes on Border Collie Orson, and the new direction he heads as a result is profound and enchanting. Katz insight into a dog's psyche is deep yet amazingly simple. Border Collie fans-- do not pass this one up! The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs by Patricia McDonald, Ph. D. Ballantine Books, 2003 Dog behavior expert Patricia McDonald shares her understanding of dogs and how their behavior is more often than not misunderstood. Sometimes clinical but frequently entertaining, The Other End of Leash does nothing if not shed light on the missteps that we typically make in our attempt to train and interact with our dogs. McDonald is passionate and knowledgeable about canine logic and it is evident in her writing that she wants nothing more than to bridge the gap in communication between man and dog. (Love the hardback cover photo!) 8 woof ! � May/June 2011 at Home Alone I don't `toot' my horn for just anybody! Company Mascot Dog Days at - McSorley of Birmingham (205) 458-9364 112 18th St. N Let your dog play with his friends while you're at work! Alabama Aquarium & Pond Services 205-663-6888 www.alabamaaquarium.com www.dogdaysofbirmingham.com follow us on facebook! An event for AnimAls And their people Benefitting greAt dAne rescue, inc. mAy 22, 2011 � 2� 4pm town hAll @ the preserve 601 preserve wAy � hoover, Al 35226 music By: BlAke weBBer wine provided By: pinnAcle imports pictures in the pArk By: underdog photogrAphy silent Auction � rAffle www.bhamwoof.com 9 Events Around Town scoop on the poop ! In April we helped celebrate Generation Dog's 4th Anniversary with Yappy Hour at WXYZ bar at ALoft in Homewood. As you can tell, we all had a grand time! (And we promise every dog had a designated driver.) Donations went to Great Dane Rescue. We had a ball at Paws in the Garden at Aldridge Gardens in March. The rain held off for most of the day and we were able to get some cute pics of our new friends. Proceeds from the admission fee went to local rescue organizations. 10 woof ! � May/June 2011 Dog Days of Birmingham hosted Dog Days of April to raise awareness of animal & child abuse. Proceeds benefitted Hand in Paw and local rescues. (I included a pic of our tent before it blew over!) Hand in Paw's 2nd Annual Mutt Strut had a huge turnout with lots of 2- and 4- legged runners and walkers in the 1K and 5K events. Everyone had a ball and really enjoyed Railroad Park. www.bhamwoof.com 11 Calendar of Events April 29 - May1 MAGIC CITY ART CONNECTION LINN PARK, DOWNTOWN Come to Linn Park and visit the Underdog Photography booth. We'll have show specials you won't want to miss! www.magiccityart.com May 21st DO DAH DAY RHODES AND CALDWELL PARK Dont' miss Birmingham's biggest doggy event of the year! Meet the woof! pack and pick up a treat for your bestest 4-legged friend. www.dodahday.org May 22nd WINE AND TREAT TASTING MOSS ROCK PRESERVE, HOOVER An event for animals and their people benefitting Great Dane Rescue Inc. Mug shots by Underdog Photography www.greatdanerescueinc.com June 26th BARK IN THE PARK REGIONS PARK, HOOVER Add $3 to your ticket price and bring your mutt to Regions Park and drop in on the woof! booth. Proceeds benefit Alabama English Bulldog Rescue www.barons.com Hillary Gamble � 205.243.1529 www.jevoisphotography.com firstname.lastname@example.com We'll post more events on our facebook page so stay tuned! 8 12 woof ! � 1 JeVois.indd May/June 2011 2/16/11 1:59 PM www.flowermag.com Rolling Through, oil on canvas, 36"x36" claire cormany oils :: acrylics :: commissions www.clairecormany.com email@example.com 205 + 249 + 5585 Tear into your next issue! flower.indd 1 4/19/11 12:15 PM If we could do everything... Nothing would go wrong. Come drive-thru Hunter's Cleaners in Homewood where all the clothes are cared for on-site. We're worth the trip. 1 9 1 5 O x m o o r R o a d ( b e h i n d t h e P i g g l y W i g g l y, n e x t t o F l o r a ) � H o m e w o o d , A l a b a m a 3 5 2 0 9 � 8 7 1 . 6 1 3 1 www.bhamwoof.com Photo by Chuck St. John 13 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION pet vet animal hospital Dr. Kris Mahaffey and husband Mike make their veterinary practice a community affair When you walk into Pet Vet Animal Hospital in Vestavia Hills, you're likely to be greeted by name and a helping hand at the door. To Dr. Kris Mahaffey and husband Mike, it is second nature to know their clients--after all, they're seeing 2nd and 3rd generations of pets come through their door these days. After moving all over the country for Mike's work, the Mahaffeys decided to make their way back to Alabama in 1998 where they could raise their 2 children in a community they loved. Mike hails from Vestavia so prior to moving back, they had visited quite a bit to see family. Once they decided to join forces and run their own practice, it didn't take long to find the perfect location in the heart of Vestavia. Within a month of acquiring space, they opened the hospital doors on their 13th wedding anniversary. "We couldn't have found a better location," says Mike. "We're close to home and school--it works perfectly for us." 14 woof ! � May/June 2011 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION "To us this isn't just an animal business, it's a people business." Becoming involved in their beloved community was high on their list of priorities. "We are very involved in the community," explains Mike. "We host elementary school field trips here at the hospital, contribute regularly to school and church fund raising auctions, and place banners on the fences in many of the sports fields around the city." One of the elementary school auction items Mike mentions is the "Vet for a Day" package in which the high bidder gets to don scrubs, bring their pet in, and have a free Q&A with Dr. Kris about pet care and wellness. "And don't forget," Mike mentions, "Vestavia school teachers receive a 10% discount at the hospital." And it's not an unusual sight to spot a giant Scooby Doo waving enthusiastically from the front yard of Pet Vet on the opening day of school as astonished kids make their way through the carpool line. "Oh the kids love when we let Scooby Doo out," Mike grins. I can only imagine it helped to calm those first day jitters for many elementary kids. Scooby Doo is a popular attraction when Pet Vet hosts the Girl and Boy Scout group visits throughout the year as well. Getting to know their customers is central to the Mahaffey's practice, and through her experience at numerous animal hospitals prior to opening Pet Vet, Dr. Kris took note that clients regularly requested the same vet for their appointments. "Seeing a familiar face on each visit raises the level of trust and comfort, and being the only vet on site guarantees that familiarity," she explained. "To us this isn't just an animal business, it's a people business." It's not uncommon for Dr. Kris to make a house call or provide emergency care for her clients or for Mike to meet a customer curb side to help get a pet of the car. "We know our customers so well--we grieve with Pet Vet Animal Hospital � 2021 Kentucky Avenue � Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 � 205.824.2077 www.bhamwoof.com 15 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION them through illness and loss and we share in their celebrations of life's gifts," Mike adds. During my short visit with Dr. Kris, it became obvious right away that educating her clients is her passion. She patiently explains very scientific "vet-speak" in layman's terms and is determined to make sure we non-vets understand not only a diagnosis, but possible causes of illness as well as proactive prevention to encourage overall pet wellness. I asked Dr. Kris if she ever considered teaching at vet school, as I was enamoured with the simple analogies she used to help me understand some of the cases she was working on. That day, I learned about a cat's ear canal, canine bladder function, general dental care, and had a quick demonstration of how to give my Great Dane a manicure with a Dremel. "Before I finish an exam," Dr. Kris explains, "I make sure the pet owner understands what we have talked about during our visit--pet owners play such a huge part in pet wellness, and I want to educate them in that role." Dental care is an essential part of pet wellness. As Dr. Kris explains it, "Dental problems can often be the root of bigger systemic problems. Taking care of and having your pet's teeth cleaned can impact their health in such a positive way and oftentimes plays a large part in a their longevity." Dr. Kris invited me into a dental cleaning and showed me the steps of the procedure, which were surprisingly similar to a human's teeth cleaning, except that pets are given general anesthesia and intubated. "Pets naturally don't swallow extra saliva while under anesthesia," Dr. Kris explained-- yet another interesting "did you know" that I can now add to the list of things I learned that day. We looked at a "before" and "after" for a teeth cleaning and I wondered if this particular dog woke up curious as to how his teeth suddenly felt so clean and shiny after a short nap. Pet Vet carries a line of tooth healthy treats that help control plaque and discourage gum disease, all the while keeping bad breath at bay. Dr. Kris tells me, "there is no hard fast rule on the frequency of needing a full teeth cleaning. Sometimes we recommend annually, oftentimes it is less frequent--we assess based on a thorough exam." Besides top notch health care, Pet Vet also provides grooming and boarding. Boarded animals are walked at least three times daily in an open grassy area, a practice that keeps house broken dogs happy and less stressed during their stay. On any given day during a visit to Pet Vet, you'll get to meet the many contented cats-in-residence, as well as four happy, well-adjusted rescue dogs who come to work with the Mahaffeys every day--a testament to their commitment that all creatures deserve a stable home and good health care. Included in the description "all creatures" is exotic pets, as Pet Vet is one of few hospitals in the area that treats exotic animals. So whether it's for a dental evaluation or a weekend boarding stay, follow the giant paw prints in the heart of Vestavia to Pet Vet Animal Hospital. You'll feel right at home. 16 woof ! � May/June 2011 4-legged fitness For one marathoner, the best trainer turns out to be her 4-legged companion marathon mutt LEFT: Juno proudly wears her hardearned marathon medals. Distance runner Nivada Spurlock didn't know it at the time, but on a long run at Smith Lake, she was about to meet a trainer who would forever change the way she prepared for her marathons. "I was on 10-mile run when out of nowhere, a dog shot across the pasture next the dirt road I was on and proceeded to fall in beside me. She kept pace and trotted next to me for my last 5 miles -- I couldn't talk her into going back home." Before heading back to Birmingham, Nivada contacted as many folks as possible nearby but no one recognized the dog, so she took her home and to her vet to have her checked out. Turns out the dog was pregnant so Nivada promptly named her Juno. With the help of Two by Two Animal Rescue, Juno's puppies were all adopted. Nivada gave Juno ample time to recover from her pregnancy and then decided to test her on a training run. After all, Juno joined her with little effort on a 5 mile trek, what else was she capable of? Turns out, Juno became an exceptional marathon training partner. Nivada explains, "Juno never wakes up and says `I don't feel like running' nor does she complain if the weather is not perfect. She is the best trainer I could have imagined, and once she gets her energy out in the first mile, she is in the zone and can go for as long as I can go." According to most runners, accountability is a huge factor in consistency and success, and Nivada knows Juno will be there for every outing. "Running is an escape, a down-time for me to unwind. With Juno, it's now also about getting her out, spending time with her, and giving her a job that she can do successfully." Nivada trains with Juno using a handsfree tether comprised of a waist belt, a harness, and a bungee-style leash. She initially tried leashing up Juno to a carabineer hooked on the elastic band of her running shorts, but that ended with a bit of a wardrobe malfunction--you get the www.bhamwoof.com 17 Nivada trains with Juno using a hands-free tether comprised of a waist belt, a harness, and a bungee-style leash. 18 woof ! � May/June 2011 4-legged fitness LEFT: Nivada and Juno warming up. BELOW: Juno freezes on the ready when Nivada leashes up. For more information on The Movement and to follow The Movement Blog Email Nivada Spurlock at nspurlock@homewood. k12.al.us picture. With Juno as her trainer, Nivada has completed two Mercedes Marathons and two Rock `n' Roll Marathons, earning her four event medals as well as the coveted 26.2 medal. Besides being a successful marathoner, Nivada heads up The Movement, Homewood City Schools' Wellness Program, a system-wide "corporate" fitness approach to a healthy lifestyle, positively impacting student and employee performance. Utilizing the facilities at Homewood High School, Nivada coordinates fitness classes, walk-jog-run programs, and designs training regimens in order to promote wellness through exercise. According to Nivada, "The Movement has become a winning program in our schools--the teachers are modeling a fit lifestyle and making choices to be active. Everyone in the community is encour- aged to participate in the program. We're excited at the response and energized at the changes this is making in people's lives." Although Nivada is formally trained as a fitness expert, she truly believes that she has learned as much about fitness from just observing Juno as she did in her classes. And if you think about it, she's right. Juno works on her cardiovascular endurance by distance running; she adds variety incorporating sprints while chasing squirrels; she maintains flexibility by stretching at length when she wakes up; and she eats a high-protein diet with no wasted calories on fat or carbs (maybe we should all look into a dog food diet...). Leave it to a dog-loving marathoner to point out the obvious when it comes to noticing what our pups have been doing all along. � www.bhamwoof.com 19 special order Melannie demonstrates how her pack is trained in American sign language. 20 woof ! � May/June 2011 special order special If there's ever proof that special needs dogs are worth having, Melannie Layne has given us that and a whole lot more. order I I met Melannie at a Picasso Pets painting session. She was introduced as the "dog motivator" for this session and I remember thinking "what a cool title � and what exactly does a `dog motivator' do?" Turns out Melannie's role was to encourage the dogs to calmly and carefully walk across the canvas with paint on their paws--not an easy feat. And she did just that without even breaking a sweat. The next time I ran into Melannie was during a Hand in Paw shadow visit at Children's Hospital. Melannie was there with the most adorable white dachshund named Maddie. Maddie is deaf, and Melannie communicated with Maddie using sign language. Maddie responded to her Melannie without hesitation. I was hooked. I got in touch with Melannie to see if I could interview her about Maddie, that I was running editorial on special needs dogs and I really wanted to feature the two of them. "I would love to," Melannie responded. "But actually I have 3 other special needs dogs � would you be interested in their stories as well?" This was just getting better by the minute. I spent a delightful Sunday afternoon with Melannie and her pack of 4 special needs dogs (and one visiting granddog) and had a ball. We laughed and played and took tons of photos and talked about each dog and how they ended up with www.bhamwoof.com 21 special order Melannie puts Maddie, Mike, Trevor and Max on a stay. OPPOSITE: Precious Maddie proudly wears her Delta Society tag. Melannie and her family, and how they have impacted lives around Birmingham. Upon arrival, I was greeted at the door by an enthusiastic welcoming committee of 5 dogs, Melannie, husband Jeff and daughter Hannah. I couldn't help myself -- I plopped down on the floor just inside the door so I could enjoy being overwhelmed with fluffy cuteness and affection (dog trainers out there, don't judge me how I greet dogs--sometimes I just can't resist). I recognized Maddie and was delighted to meet the others. Mike, a 13-year-old beautiful solid white Australian Shepherd, is completely deaf. He joined the Layne family after Melannie was contacted about a puppy slated to be drowned simply because he was deaf and couldn't be sold. That special need didn't deter Melannie or husband Jeff. In fact Jeff's sister is hearing impaired so naturally they already knew American sign language. According to Melannie"We brought Mike home and immediately began training him using sign language--he learned very quickly." Years ago, on a Saturday outing to a pet store, Melannie and Mike came across a Hand In Paw information booth. When the ladies explained their mission, Melannie said, "Let me show you what this dog can do," and with that she proceeded put Mike through his commands using sign language. When they finished, Melannie was stunned to see the ladies in tears. To them, it was a miracle--by chance they had discovered a completely deaf dog trained in sign language--a golden find for a cause whose mission is to provide comfort and therapy. With a sweet calm disposition and intense focus, Mike will do just about anything asked which, according to Melannie, makes him the perfect therapy dog. In fact, hearing impaired folks, especially children, are delighted when they realize that Mike literally speaks their language. Next in line is 9-year-old Max, who came across Melannie's radar when a family member asked if Melannie knew anyone who would want a deaf Australian Shepherd puppy. She did--know of someone, that is. Sounds like fate to me. She took Max in and proceeded to train him in American Sign Language as well. "The others learn so much from the first one, and woof ! � May/June 2011 22 special order dogs at work "These dogs have touched so many lives, and they were slated to be destroyed as if they were nothing." deaf dogs actually learn faster than hearing dogs because they are not distracted by noise. Dogs are so attuned to our body language--they get more cues from our actions than our voices. In the morning when I let them out in the backyard, they constantly look to me as if asking `ok, we've done our business, now what do you want us to do?'" Melannie went so far as to say "I'm not sure I would ever have another hearing dog after working with these guys." Now that's a statement. Not long after Max got settled in, Melannie heard of a dachshund breeder with a double dapple puppy who was blind in one eye. Did Melannie possibly know anyone who wanted this adorable puppy that could not be sold? (You already know where this is going.) Trevor is now 8 years old and is the only hearing dog in Melannie's pack. Trevor is our cover dog this month and I'm not sure anyone can meet this dog without grinning. I actually considered sneaking Trevor out in my camera bag, but decided that may not go over so well. Several years after adding Trevor, a call came in about yet another dachshund puppy, apparently from the same breeder. This time the white puppy was missing an eye and was totally deaf. It didn't take long for 4-year-old Maddie to become trained in sign language and pass her therapy dog evaluation. Maddie has an adorable way of cocking her head so she can see what you are doing with her good eye. Almost the entire time I was at the Layne's home, Maddie relentlessly implored any of us to throw her ball/Frisbee/orange rubber tube thingie for a short-distance game of fetch. "Have you ever seen a dachshund retrieve before?" Melannie laughed. Honestly, I can't say that I have until now. It was precious. When Maddie is working therapy, she is all business and intently watches Melannie for her cues, patiently allowing lots of petting of her buttery soft fur. As unique as these dogs are, it is Melannie's relentless patience and commitment to the value of all life that fosters each dog's success. Melannie has an infectious smile and encouraging personality and I could tell that she can't help but be tickled by most everything these dogs do. It's obvious that they adore her. And besides being their beloved pack leader, Melannie possesses an amazing artistic talent--she paints. She showed me her collection of paintings of a long line of cherished dogs, each work comprised in part of the dogs' paws, a colorful tribute to their lives and their contributions. Reminiscing over her collection, she tells me that in countless ways "These dogs have touched so many lives, and they were slated to be destroyed as if they were nothing." Indeed, they are not nothing, and mine is yet another life touched by these special dogs and their remarkable leader. � Cover dog Trevor waiting to see what's on tap OPPOSITE TOP TO BOTTOM: Mike intently watches for what to do next. Melannie's artwork as tribute to the dogs in her life. Signaling "good dogs" to Mike, Max and Trevor to the rescue It's hugs and kisses all arounds from Xavier and Naomi Martin OPPOSITE: A view from inside of the many caves found on our outing. to the rescue to the rescue Mix one homeless dog with one adorable family and you get a recipe for a happy ending. www.bhamwoof.com 27 to the rescue A Allison Potts Shirley director of non-profit organization Peace, Love and Dog Paws Rescue, got a call one day about a pair of dogs spotted wandering in the Bessemer area. Allison and her crew were able catch Pitt Bull Leo, but not the older female who seemed to be in charge of this tiny pack of two. Allison took Leo to Britt Animal Clinic to have him looked over. Britt agreed to board Leo until someone stepped up to give him a permanent home. In the meantime, Allison consulted with dog behaviorist Aaron McDonald who evaluated Leo and determined that with the proper training and leadership, Leo could be a great family dog. Aaron worked with the staff at Britt to develop a plan for Leo's obedience and socialization, and they worked with Leo on a daily basis to help develop these skills in order to become more adoptable. In addition to the staff at Britt, Alison and her network of volunteers visited Leo regularly and walked him frequently. Everyone was quickly falling in love with this gentle spirited dog, and they were determined to find him a great home. It was on one of the walks with volunteer Ashley Robbins when things started looking up for Leo. One February day in 2009, Ashley took Leo on a walk on Jemison Trail for some social time and leash training. On this particular day, Leo and Ashley ran into young mother Candi Martin and her 6-year-old son Xavier. As Candi tells it "We were skipping stones in the creek when Leo walked right up to Xavier and nuzzled his face--the two became instant friends." Introductions were made and Ashley explained that Leo was boarding at Britt but needed a permanent home. "We weren't looking for a dog, " recalls Candi, "but I couldn't get Leo out of my mind." Several days later, Candi brought up the possibility of adopting Leo with husband Phillip, who was on board from the start. According to Candi, "Phillip and Xavier like to go on walks together, and we thought that adding a dog would make that time even more memorable." And like many families, the Martins always felt something was missing in their "dogless" home. Candi contacted Allison and the two planned a home visit to evaluate if the Martin's home was appropriate for a dog. The visit went well. Leo confidently walked in to the Martin's home and settled on the sofa as if he belonged there. Turns out that he did belong there. The sofa, and especially Candi's lap, has become a favorite place for this gentle loving dog. Leo settled in well. And Aaron was spot on--Leo has turned out to be a great family dog who just needed someone to take the leadership role. After following the wandering female, when Leo landed at Britt he was in desperate need of a new leader in his life. And the Martins filled that role perfectly. According to Candi, "The transition went better than expected. Leo settled 28 woof ! � May/June 2011 to the rescue Leo confidently leads the way on a family hike at Moss Rock Preserve in Hoover www.bhamwoof.com A to the rescue Leo and Xavier sit quietly as they look for fish in the stream at Moss Rock. OPPOSITE: Leo patiently poses with his family for some photos. to the rescue Bacon Chicken Layer Cake � 3 cups flour � 1 T. baking powder � 1/2 cup margarine, softened � 6 eggs, beaten � 1/2 cup corn oil � 2 jars strained chicken baby food � 2 cups finely shredded carrots � plain or vanilla yogurt � 2 or 3 strips of bacon, fried crisp, then crumbled, or use baconflavored jerky strips, cut into bits. DIRECTIONS: Generously grease and flour two 8" round cake pans; set aside. in like an old man and we had him house trained in two days." At night Leo bed surfs between 3-year-old daughter Naomi's and Xavier's room. "He wants to be so close when he sleeps, it's sometime impossible to move him over to make room for anyone else in the bed," she laughs. I met Leo and the Martins on an outing to Moss Rock Preserve in Hoover and was enamored with the calm and patient way he interacted with his family. They hiked, waded in the stream, and poked in and out of the delicious nooks and crannies in the giant boulders. Leo was up for anything, including impromptu hugs and meddlesome poses for the camera. I was in love and still had a hard time believing this dog had not grown up with this family of four. I wasn't at all surprised to learn that Leo receives his own wrapped Christmas gifts, and recently celebrated the anniversary of his adoption--complete with a cake. (see recipe in sidebar) "It's so great to raise kids with a dog," muses Candi. "With Leo, we are able to teach Naomi and Xavier how to be respectful to animals." Sounds like the Martins are teaching all of us that opening your home to a dog Do you know in need has a giant payoff in more ways a great rescue than one. Combine flour and baking powder; set aside. In a mixing bowl, beat softened margarine until smooth. Add eggs and corn oil; mix well. Add strained chicken and shredded carrots and mix until smooth. Add flour mixture and mix thoroughly. Pour batter into the 2 prepared 8" cake pans. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour. Let cool for a few minutes before removing from pan. Cool completely on wire racks. Place one layer on a serving plate and spread yogurt on top. Place second layer on top, then spread yogurt on top and sides of the entire cake. Sprinkle crumbled bacon or bits of jerky strips over the top. Use "Pupperoni" sticks for "candles." Enjoy! � story? If so, email email@example.com. We'd love to hear your stories! www.bhamwoof.com 31 working like a dog CHARLOTTE WOODSON ANTIQUES 2410 Canterbury Road Mountain Brook, AL 35223 (205) 871-3314 � www. charlottewoodson.com it's a village dog's life On an outing to Mountain Brook Village, it may not be an unusual occurrence tofindadog-in-residencemanningthestore. 32 woof ! � May/June 2011 working like a dog O On a walk Foxie takes up residence in his customized spot in the shop. OPPOSITE: Dinah and Foxie snuggle. through Mountain Brook Village, it's a treat to pop in and out of the shops and find unique treasures. But it is always an added bonus when you discover that quite a few of these shops play host to their hard working dogs who make sure that visitors are greeted properly. Among the shops who consider their dogs to be a vital part of their staff, there were two in particular that I called upon who are known for always having their canines in residence. I sent Dinah Toro of Charlotte Woodson Antiques an email to see if I could drop in and visit with her and Foxie, a fluffy Pomeranian, and get some shots of a day in the life of a dog at work. She emailed back, "Foxie whispered in my ear that he would love to be in your magazine." This completely cracked me up--I had a hard time being serious in my response because I was so tickled. "Will 10:00 work for you?" I emailed back, trying to get in early enough so as to not bother the customers. Dinah replied, "Foxie left a note on my desk that 10:00 works perfectly for him." I could tell this was going to be good. So I met Dinah and Foxie at 10:00 on the specified day and spent a good part of the morning talking about how it came to be that a little rescue dog ended up at one of the loveliest shops in Mountain Brook Village. "Foxie was a puppy mill stud dog who spent most of his 9 years in a wire crate," Dinah explains. "This www.bhamwoof.com 33 working like a dog THE COOK STORE 2841 Cahaba Road Birmingham, Al 35223 205-879-5277 phone 205-879-5278 fax email@example.com thecookstoremtnbrook.com particular mill had thankfully decided to close its doors, and they were desperate to place all of the dogs there. I saw Foxie's picture on PetFinders and went to `just look' and see what kind of shape this adorable but unfortunate dog was in." When she saw Foxie, Dinah's heart went out to this shy boy, and she knew that he just needed a safe and loving place to retire and call home. "He was scared and so shy, and on the way home he hid in my overcoat and didn't move. I was so worried about him and I just wanted him to know that from this point on, everything was going to be alright." Dinah immediately started taking Foxie to work at the shop and her sweet patience and soft demeanor slowly rubbed off on Foxie--he began to relax and become more confident. Dinah noticed that Foxie felt most comfortable on a palate on the floor underneath a empty frame she just happened to lean against a mirror. "He spent so much time in a crate, I imagine his only companionship was the dog in the next crate over--they probably shared the one wire wall--and I bet Foxie is trying to recreate scenario that by laying next to a mirror." Foxie is well-know throughout the village and Dinah reports that people naturally come in and ask for him. "I have one customer who brings her elderly mother in just to see Foxie--it has become the highlight of her day." Dinah graciously puts a bowl of water outside on the sidewalk. Walkers and joggers out with their dogs will time their outings to include Charlotte Woodson as a pit stop, and often stick their head in the door to call out a hearty "thank-you" for the much-needed water for their pups. Adding to the personality of the village, Dinah has a placed a plaque just outside her door that reads, "Chien Gentil Maitre Lunatique," which is French for "Sweet Dog, Lunatic Owner," yet another example of Dinah's subtle sense of humor that adds to the charm of this already charming shop. 34 woof ! � May/June 2011 working like a dog BELOW LEFT: Punkin is always ready for a meet and greet. BELOW RIGHT: Wesley takes a break to give hugs to her favorite shop accessories D Down the street and around the corner sits The Cook Store, a privately owned kitchen shop where you can buy just about anything imaginable that involves cooking. This delightful shop is home to Ming and Punkin, two adorable Shih-Tzus who have managed the store since the first day that owner Wesley Lasson took over 12 years ago. Ming, Wesley's mother's dog and often referred to as Wesley's "sister," is an adorable tiny female shih-tzu with a quiet and reserved personality. Ming usually stays out of obvious sight, finding a low shelf or cart to be the perfect observation post. Ming loves the men who come in the store and will typically come out of hiding when she hears a deep voice. Requiring a regular walk around the village to take care of business, Ming is always greeted by other store owners and village regulars on these outings. "But what about you?" I asked Wesley, wondering if she is even acknowledged on these walks. "Oh no," she reports, "they don't greet me--just Ming." Punkin, on the other hand, loves everyone and everything and makes it a personal mission to enthusiastically meet and greet anyone who comes in the shop. "He's definitely the extrovert of the group," laughs Wesley. Punkin belongs to Wesley's aunt who often works in the store along with Wesley's mom, making the venture a true family affair, dogs and all. "I love having the dogs at the store," Wesley explains. "Folks come in and ask `Is there a dog here today?' and are delighted when they discover that indeed the dogs are there to make sure everything is running smoothly. According to Wesley, "Ming and Punkin just do their own thing--they've truly become part of the atmosphere and personality of the store" and provide customers that charming bonus when they drop in. "It makes people happy to see dogs on their daily errands," Wesley adds. "We wouldn't have it any other way." I'm certain that village regulars wouldn't have it any other way either. � www.bhamwoof.com 35 doggone fun go dog go! If you are looking for something fun to do with your dog, consider the increasingly popular, fast-action sport known as flyball. 36 woof ! � May/June 2011 C Curious about flyball, I got in touch Birmingham flyball team The Alabama Slammers and they graciously invited me out to BOTC to a Sunday afternoon practice. Steve Glasser met me inside and introduced me around to the team members and their dogs. "Have you ever seen flyball before?" he asked. I told Steve I hadn't and he grinned and assured me that I was in for a treat. He wasn't kidding. I honestly had never seen anything like it before-- there were dogs barking and racing and flying by--it was quite the challenge to shoot (remember--I'm the one with the camera). It was such a spring-loaded blur of fur coming and going and jumping and passing--it was exhilirating to experience so much energy and motion all at once. Flyball teams consist of four dogs that race over a 51 foot long course. Each dog must run in relay fashion down a narrow row of jumps and trigger a flyball box at the end of the course. Retreiving a ball released from the box, the dog races back over the jumps, and in true relay style, the next dog is then released to run the course. Teams race side by side and the first team to have all 4 dogs doggone fun finish the course without error wins the heat. Sounds pretty straightforward but when you consider the coordinated effort on both the dogs' and trainers' part to accomplish this feat, it becomes quite impressive. I asked the members who were at that particular practice some questions about their love for this unique sport. Here are some of their comments: WOOF!: So tell me how you got started with flyball. STEVE: When Donna and I began training Border Collies, we were looking for things "to keep them busy" and heard about flyball during my agility training with my first Border Collie Maddie. We visited a training session with one of the Birmingham Flyball teams and I was hooked! KAY: I was at Do Dah Day in 2000. Flyball had just come to the area, and there were some folks there with a flyball box, handing out dog biscuits with an information flyer wrapped around the treats. I went to a practice the next month, and the rest, as they say, is history. KRISTY: I had just adopted my border collie Gracie and learned that the It was such a spring-loaded blur of fur coming and going and jumping and passing-- it was exhilirating to experience so much energy and motion all at once. LEFT: Steve readies Sam for a run CENTER: Kristy orchestrates a pass RIGHT: Donna mans the box www.bhamwoof.com 37 doggone fun The Alabama Slammers hard at practice L-R: Steve Glasser with Sam, Kay Kukendall with Polly, Donna Arnett with Maddie, Kristy Gunther with Lillie & Hannah, and Carolyn Roberts with Milly breed excelled at things like agility, Frisbee competition and flyball. At that time, there were 2 flyball teams in Birmingham. We decided to give it a try and signed up for our first class with the Birmingham Bandits and never looked back. WOOF!: Why flyball? KRISTY: Flyball is so much fun. The dogs love it because they get to be dogs. What dog doesn't like running, jumping and barking? And it's great fun for us too. There is nothing like seeing the joy in the faces of these dogs and the pride that the handlers have. In addition to be great physical exercise, flyball is a wonderful way for dogs to learn valuable social skills. STEVE: Flyball is a hoot! There is always something going on, even if you are not running your dog. At a typical flyball tournament, one can run with their dogs anywhere from 15 to 20 times. It's also a team sport, so when you're not running dogs, you may be box-loading, clearing balls from the track, or calling passes. CAROLYN: The dogs adore it...it's like "doggy" Six Flags. It's good exercise, and we all know that a tired dog is a good dog! WOOF!: What do you think makes a good flyball dog? KRISTY: Flyball should be fun, so in reality, any dog could be a good flyball dog. The important thing is that the dogs get along and understand that they are a team. KAY: I see speed and the natural ability to do a "swimmer's turn" at the box as two factors that make for a great flyball dog. CAROLYN: A good flyball dog needs to get along with other dogs in close quarters, be pretty solid at coming when called and needs a patient owner to train them. High energy and ball drive are certainly an asset but not essential for dogs wanting to play flyball. STEVE: A good Flyball dog is fast, not dog or people aggressive, and trainable. The latter is the easiest --think about it, running, jumping, and chasing after a ball--this is heaven to a dog. WOOF!: Any awards you'd like us to know about? KRISTY: Gracie has her Flyball Grand Champion award given at 30,000 points. She retired in the summer of 2009 with a little over 37,000 points. Lillie has her Onyx award which is given at 20,000 points. She is still running and currently has a little over 25,000 points. Baby Hannah has her Flyball Dog Champion-Gold title earned at 2,500 points. STEVE: Maddie has just earned her ONYX for cumulating 20000 points. Sammy, our 3 �-year-old Border Collie has his Flyball Master Excellent (FMX) title which is 10,000 points, and is moving close to the 15,000 point mark. Max, who just got his FMX title, is a throwback to Aussie herding and it took a lot to train him not to chase the other dogs who were running. I'm most proud of his FMX title. KAY: Polly's most recent title is FG40K which means she earned 40,000 points. The next title given by NAFA is at 50,000 points. She currently has 45,468, however, at age 131/2--well, I don `t want to speculate on whether she can get to the next title. WOOF!: Well we're certainly impressed with what each of you has accomplished. Best of luck in future tournaments. I'm off to recover from your practice! � 38 woof ! � May/June 2011 ad index Tell our advertisers you saw them in woof! AL Pet Vet ......................................... 14 Alabama Aquarium ........................... 9 Birmingham Barons ......................... 39 Claire Cormany ................................ 13 Dog Days of Birmingham .................. 9 Edgewood Catering............................ 5 flowermagazine ............................... 13 Great Dane Rescue, Inc..................... 9 Hunter's Cleaners ............................ 13 Je Vois Photography ......................... 12 Realty South Michael Murphree ........ 2 Underdog Photography ..................... 39 Speak! Advertise in woof! firstname.lastname@example.com 205.566.0030 underdogpics.com www.bhamwoof.com 39 end tail dogs They inspire us and console us. They fill our lives and soften our hearts. They open our world and encourage us to start conversations with complete strangers. Birmingham's woof! magazine is a free online magazine that tells the stories of our magic city dogs. You'll recognize familiar folks as they tell remarkable tales of the dogs who have touched their lives. Subscriptions are free - just sign up at www.bhamwoof.com and we'll email you when the latest issue of woof! is online. Enjoy! Visit Us at www.bhamwoof.com firstname.lastname@example.com 40 woof ! � May/June 2011 www.bhamwoof.com A


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Potato Gratin With Goat Cheese And Garlic
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|1 Cup (16 tbs) (Divided)
|All purpose flour
|1 Tablespoon
|Crumbled goat cheese
|4 Ounce (1 Cup)
|Low fat milk
|1 3⁄4 Cup (28 tbs)
|1 Teaspoon
|Black pepper
|3⁄4 Teaspoon
|Ground nutmeg
|1⁄8 Teaspoon
|1 Clove (5 gm), minced
|Peeled thinly sliced potatoes
|5 Cup (80 tbs) (Yukon Gold Variety)
|Cooking spray
1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Combine 2 tablespoons half-and-half and flour in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add remaining half-and-half, cheese, and next 5 ingredients (cheese through garlic), stirring with a whisk. Arrange half of potato in a single layer in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Pour half of milk mixture over potato, stirring the milk mixture immediately before adding. Repeat procedure with remaining potato and milk mixture. Bake at 400° for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until potato is tender and golden brown.
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Ok I've only seen it once yet but I've already got some favourite scenes from the new movie......
The 1st one is when the E is fallen towards earth and its all seems doomed then at the last minute it rises from the cloud cover !!! Amazing !!!
2nd. Is again the E getting taking out of warp WOW what a scene !!! Expiring space can be very dangerous !!
3rd Loved the whole Klingon scene the battle with the Klingons is bloody brilliant and brutal !!! Harrison really does kick some ass in that scene pity it's not longer !! And I prefer JJ Klingons much better Merciless Savage and brutal warriors.
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The German Federal Court of Auditors, which oversees the government's financial management, said in a report the costs for the Eurofighter jets over their life-cycle would climb to about €60 billion ($83bn) from an originally planned €30bn, despite a reduction in the number of jets.
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Graduate School and Seminary Fair
Date: Friday, October 17, 2014
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Campus Mall
Registration Fee: $100
Recruiters register here today!
Students and recruiters from graduate schools and seminaries will have opportunities to discuss programs and fields of interest on the beautiful campus of Point Loma Nazarene University!
Plan to attend the Graduate School and Seminary Fair! Meet with representatives from the following schools:
California School of Professional Psychology - CSPP
California State University San Marcos - Extended
California Western School of Law
Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
Liberty University School of Law
Monterey Institute of International Studies
University of San Francisco - School of Management
University of Southern California
University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law
Western University of Health Sciences
Wheaton College Graduate School
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