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While I Was Away
By Patty Boysen
I just returned back to work from my honeymoon and so much has changed since I have been gone! I drove in to work, put my flashers on and ran in to grab my parking pass that I had left at work for someone else to use while I was away. It was that moment that I decided to take a look around and see all of the new improvements that OwnACondo.com had made. I took a quick lap around our brand new office at 540 N. Lake Shore Drive to see that most of the boxes were unpacked, furniture was cleaned and pictures were hanging on the walls. I then hopped back in my car, parked it and entered back into work. Just as I sat down to start my day, my co-worker comes through the door. The questions that of course come out of my mouth right away was, "Hello, How are you?" and "What did I miss?"
After a short pause my co-worker says, "Oh, you didn't hear what happened while you were away?" I said, "No, what?" He goes on further to say that I needed to get up right away and follow him to the conference room. Here I am thinking, oh maybe we got a new table or a new TV for the conference room or something.
As soon as I walk into the room, I immediately gasped! Yes, he explains someone drove into our conference room early Sunday morning. Needless to say there was glass everywhere, blinds broken, windows boarded up, and the bumper with the license plate on it. So my co-worker proceeds to say, nothing much really happened while you were away, just this small mishap!
So, just as OwnACondo.com gets the office spruced up and looking beautiful, a little surprise comes our way. This does not stop anything or anyone however, and work is resuming as usual. We are still recruiting and expanding all over the United States. Let's just say, a car driving into our office doesn't even stop us!
Car Crashes into OwnACondo.com's Lake Shore Drive Office
If the phone rings at 3 a.m., it's usually not good news. And sure enough, when OwnACondo.com's Owner and Managing Broker Brian Kuzdas answered his cell phone late Saturday night / early Sunday morning June 5, he didn't like what he had to hear.
"It was the doorman at our building, informing me a car had crashed into our office," said Mr. Kuzdas.
The vehicle, apparently heading southbound the wrong way along a frontage street that runs parallel to Lake Shore Drive, struck the southwest corner of the vintage condominium and office building at 540 N. Lake Shore Drive where OwnACondo.com opened only two months ago.
Mr. Kuzdas said he was told the car then backed out of the damaged area and made a getaway heading west on Ohio—again, going the wrong way—but not before leaving behind something very important.
"The car's bumper with license plate attached was lying in the street," he said. The pieces were looked at by authorities and eventually removed from the area.
Damage to the building includes broken windows, various structural elements surrounding the windows, furnishings and supplies inside OwnACondo.com's office and possibly more to be revealed when insurance adjusters finish the investigation.
As of this writing, no information is available about citations, injuries or suspects. And despite the well-known habit of Realtors® to work long and unconventional hours, the OwnACondo.com office was fortunately unoccupied at the time of the incident. Our condo specialists and their colleagues at our sister company, BankREOs.com, had thankfully long since returned home for the night.
Tami Theriault Shines With Silver
OwnACondo.com's very own Tami Theriault earned Silver Inner Circle honors from the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors® for her contribution to the Realtor® Political Action Committee (RPAC).
Although such a distinction might seem strictly of interest to co-workers and industry insiders, it's actually important to consumers, too. That's because of major issues that Realtors® are fighting for on behalf of not only themselves but for the home-buying consumer. Realtors® like Tami Theriault, through their RPAC donations, have worked tirelessly to preserve the mortgage interest deduction, address problems with banks and short sales, defeat new taxes and regulations on property transactions, and defeat ornerous proposals in Illinois to put municipalities in the role of land trusts. Although the real estate market is currently down, Realtors® and the RPAC are busier than ever defending the interests of consumers.
Tami Theriault has been a condo specialist Realtor® with OwnACondo.com since 2008. She helps people buy and sell condomniums, single family homes, townhouses and more. We're not at all surprised she advocates for her profession and the public at large. Good people always rise to the ocassion, and good people are what we like here at OwnACondo.com.
Rochelle Grossley
OwnACondo.com welcomes Rochelle Grossley to our growing team of experienced, condo-specialist Realtors®.
After being a Chicago mortgage broker for many years, overseeing an office with 20 loan officers and two loan processors, Rochelle earned her real estate license in 2008, and worked for Coldwell Banker before joining OwnACondo.com. From a customer's perspective, her experience and skills are very valuable assets to have access to. The Evanston native has lived in Chicago neighborhoods such as Wrigleyville, and worked in Hyde Park. She now lives in Naperville, so she is very familiar with the real estate market throughout Chicago and the suburbs.
"I decided to get my real estate license because I love working with people, and seeing their eyes light up when they find that right house is. That is what I most enjoy about real estate, helping people. I can share my knowledge about mortgages also, and the importance of being pre-qualified for a loan."
Rochelle Grossley's specialties include:
- Condos
- First-time homebuyers
- Single-family homes
- Townhouses
- DuPage County real estate
- Will County real estate
- Downtown Chicago real estate
- Chicago North real estate
- Chicago South real estate
- Mortgage lending
- Real estate auctions
- Foreclosures
- REOs
- Open houses
"I was attracted to OwnACondo.com due to the company's prime location at 540 N. Lake Shore Drive, and the plans for expansion into other cities. I want to be part of the growth," said Rochelle, who also is a transportation operator for FirstGroup America. When she is not showing houses or assisting clients in other ways, Rochelle Grossley enjoys spending time with her two children, NeCole, 8, and Nicholas, 6. Her hobbies include cooking, sewing, skating, bowling, and writing poetry.
Contact Rochelle Grossley at email@example.com or (630) 386-6856 for help buying or selling condos and other real estate.
Alexandria Pope
Another great real estate professional has joined the OwnACondo.com team: Broker associate Alexandria Pope.
Alexandria is a condo-specialist Realtor® with OwnACondo.com and she serves buyers and sellers with knowledge and care that can't be matched by a real estate generalist. Her enthusiasm, experience and specific training in the condo market and lifestyle means that she can provide highly focused information and services that consumers demand and deserve.
From the beginning of her real estate career in 2003, Alexandria has been devoted to upholding the industry standard of C.O.A.L.D. for her clients: Care, Obedience, Accountability, Loyalty and Disclosure. And while there probably isn't a real estate agent out there who wouldn't claim the same, with Alexandria it's different. A new acquaintance can sense her energy and passion for real estate and for her clients within the first minute or two of beginning a conversation.
Alexandria Pope's journey into a real estate career started when she decided she needed to educate herself, her family, her friends and even her community at large about several things real estate-related, including first time homeownership.
"I knew a lot of renters who should have been home owners, but they didn't have the tools" she recalls. "I also found that a lot of people simply didn't trust real estate agents. I wanted to stand up for what a true Realtor® should stand for."
Alexandria's specialties include:
- Chicago Real Estate
- Condos
- Townhomes
- First-time homebuyers
- Real estate investing
- Real estate investors
- Real estate auctions
- Leasing
- Rentals
- Foreclosures
- Short sales
- Condo financing
- Downtown Chicago real estate
- Chicago North real estate
- Chicago South real estate
Alexandria earned a master's degree in inner city studies from Northeastern Illinois University and a bachelor's degree in African American studies from Chicago State University. She's the proud mother of a three-year-old daughter and a 19-year-old son. Her son currently attends college in Arkansas, where he is studying business.
When not busy with her real estate clients, Alexandria enjoys poetry, youth mentoring and community activism. She also assists graduate-level university students with preparation for their master's thesis.
Contact Alexandria Pope via email at firstname.lastname@example.com or via her a call at 773-407-4018.
Nicholas Clancy
Nicholas Clancy has joined the growing team of condo specialist Realtors® at OwnACondo.com, and is eager to share his wealth of real estate knowledge gathered over several years in the mortgage industry.
"I bring seven years of experience as a mortgage broker and banker to my real estate career. As a lifelong resident of Chicago, I am very familiar with local condos and the housing market in general in the city and its many neighborhoods and suburbs," said Nicholas, a diligent worker who specializes in assisting buyers.
"With the wide range of properties available for sale now, it is certainly a buyer's market. I know how important buying a home is, because for most people it will be the most expensive purchase they will ever make," Nicholas noted.
A graduate of De La Salle High School, Nicholas Clancy studied at Harold Washington College before heading into the business world. Most recently, he was president and CEO of Real Deal Properties and Investments, a company based in Bridgeport, where he lives in the shadow of U.S. Cellular Field. the home of the Chicago White Sox.
He is very familiar with the city's many neighborhoods and suburbs. His other specialties include:
• Condos
• Townhomes
• Multi-family buildings
• Commercial property
• Downtown Chicago real estate
• Cook County real estate
• Real estate investing
• Real estate auctions
• Leasing
• Rentals
• Foreclosures
• Short sales
• Condo financing
"An important part of the buying process is getting pre-qualified for a loan, and I am very good at helping clients with that. I will help my clients every step of the way, from the loan process to the closing. In addition to buying, I also help clients interested in leasing too, whether it is a condo, house, or four-flat. I handle commercial property too," Nicholas added.
When he is not in the office setting appointments, or showing property to his clients, Nicholas enjoys spending time relaxing with his family and friends, and watching the White Sox and his other favorite teams.
If you would like Nicholas Clancy to help you buy or sell property, you may contact him at email@example.com or by calling 312-217-3237.
Jennifer Alcide
Jennifer Alcide has joined the growing team of condo specialist Realtors® and broker associates at OwnACondo.com, bringing financial knowledge, and a caring and perfectionist attitude—all qualities that are very beneficial to her clients.
"I have always been interested in real estate, and I feel this is where I need to be. My educational background and skills in accounting and finance are beneficial in my real estate career," said Jennifer, who earned a degree in accounting at the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2008 before getting her real estate broker's license. She has been working for several years in the finance department of STATS, a Northbrook-based international sports statistics and information company.
Throughout her career, she has upheld the same strong work ethic. "I strive for perfection in everything I do. If I don't have the answer, I will find it for you. I enjoy helping my clients get the best deal possible in this challenging market."
A resident of Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood, her specialties include:
• Condos
• Single-family homes
• Townhomes
• First-time homebuyers
• South Cook County real estate
• Downtown Chicago real estate
• North Cook County real estate
• Suburban Chicago real estate
• Real estate investors
• Real estate auctions
• Short sales
• Condo financing
• Foreclosures
In her free time, Jennifer Alcide relaxes with water sports, such as swimming, snorkeling and boating. She also plays basketball and other sports too, and is very involved in her church. Travel is another passion. She spent many summers visiting relatives in Haiti, and most recently has gone snorkeling in Jamaica.
If you would like Jennifer to help you buy or sell property, she may be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com or at (847) 414-5349.
Marie Waxton
OwnACondo.com welcomes Marie Waxton to its growing team of licensed real estate sales professionals. She is highly buyer-focused and dedicated to helping people find their dream residence.
Marie enjoys dissecting all the details that make up any particular property. "Real estate is usually the biggest investment people make. I like to make sure it's what they want and that it will fulfill their dreams," she says.
Her real estate career began in 2006 and Marie toured unique (and sometimes historic) buildings in Chicago, researching programs for their restoration. She worked with banks, making sure financing was available for these unique properties.
Highly personable and enthusiastic about Chicago and its people, Maries Waxton says without hesitation "I have a love affair with the city. I enjoy the lake, the zoo, the skyline, museums and jazz clubs." Marie originally hailed from Northwest Indiana and now resides in Chicago's Southwest suburbs.
Marie's specialties include:
- Chicago-area real estate
- Dupage County real estate
- Condos
- Townhomes
- First-time homebuyers
- Real estate investing
- Real estate investors
- Real estate auctions
- Leasing
- Rentals
- Foreclosures
- REOs
- Short sales
- Condo financing
Marie earned a degree in education and journalism from the University of Indiana, Bloomington. She encourages buyers to check out OwnACondo.com's easy condo search and to contact her at firstname.lastname@example.com for any information related to condos, townhomes, financing or real estate in general. Marie Waxton continues OwnACondo.com's long tradition of expert, dedicated and customer-centric service that consumers love!
Condos vs. Co-ops
By Scott M. Siegel
Does anyone even know the difference?
Now, were not talking about Co-Ops in the crunchy sense like a kibbutz or an ashram, which by the way do 'represent' in the spiritual feeding department. We are talking about two separate and distinct forms of equitable ownership in Chicago real estate that are as different as apples and oranges.
Let's take a closer look:
Characteristics of Co-Op Buildings:
1) Owners own shares of stock in the corporation that owns the building. There is no fee simple interest in the real estate. You will own a pro-rata percentage of the entire corporation based upon the number of square feet your unit represents.
2) Owners must be approved by the co-op board. There is no pay-to-play in co-op land. Prepare for a fairly rigorous application and background investigation. This may be more intrusive than you expected.
3) The co-op board determines your down payment. Usually a minimum of 20% is required as a down payment, which may render this form of ownership out of reach for first-time or even move-up buyers.
4) Financing is hard to come by. Co-op financing is definitely a specialty and is offered by only a handful of banks. The good news is that because of the high down payment requirement, a buyer will not have PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance) to deal with.
Characteristics of Condo buildings:
1) Owners own a fee-simple interest in their condo. Basically, you will own everything within the four walls of your unit and your parking space. The other unit owners, collectively via the Homeowners' Association (HOA) own the remainder of the common and limited common elements of the development (roof, exterior walls, hallways, landscaping, parking garage, etc.)
2) There is no board approval. Well, in most cases there is no board approval process. There are older buildings out there which still have relics of discriminatory policy on their books. In their misguided attempt to restrict ownership of condominium units, some early condo boards elected to follow the lead of their cooperative brethren and require board approval. In today's funky market, this is frowned upon by the agencies FNMA (Fannie Mae) and FHLMC (Freddie Mac)and the FHA (Federal Housing Authority) and, in fact, in order to get their developments approved for FHA financing, some boards have elected to expunge the offending language/policy from their documents. Welcome to the 21st century!
3) Your personal creditworthiness determines your down payment. To a large extent, financing, although not as easy as in the past, is currently very attractive interest rate-wise. The only limiting factor determining your required down payment is your ability to make a down payment and your desired loan program. For qualifying developments, you can put as little as 3.5% down!
4) Financing options abound. Any one of the large national or regional banks offer a full array of loan programs from which to choose and to a lesser extent, certain mortgage banking companies should be able to provide your financing.
What You May Not Have Known (or didn't want to know) About Co-Ops:
Co-op buildings, although more closely associated with the greater New York metropolitan area, (think: The San Remo, The Dakota and The Majestic along Central Park) do exist in the Chicago real estate market. Two notable buildings are: 999 N. Lake Shore Drive and The Edgewater Beach Apartments. Typically, co-ops are grand vintage buildings from the 1920s that are an architechture junkie's fantasy--giant birthday cakes of carved limestone and terra cotta topped with clay tile or oxidized copper icing. Mmm, mmm, good!
Not so fast. Despite the visual treat, this form of ownership has very dark (and seldom discussed) roots. Due to the inherently restrictive nature of the board approval process and the somewhat onerous downpayment required by the corporation, some co-op buildings were tacitly able to perpetrate outright racial discrimination.
But I digress. That's a blog for another day.
If you'd like to learn more about how we make buyers happy, contact me at 1-866-696-2266 or email@example.com.


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The following information about the Waite Family was taken from a notebook found at the Wyoming Historical and Geological Society, 49 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701. ("Geological" in its title is the correct word.)
Arthur R. Mandeville lived in Cinnaminson, NJ and it was his wish that his genealogy records would be donated to the above society at his death.
Mr. Mandeville included information about the Wolcott, Bronson, Griswold, Sprage, Lay, Tubbs, Waite and Mandeville families in this portion of his notebook. In addition, he drew a chart of these families.
This information was taken by Betty Lichty who may be reached by e-mail at email@example.com if any reader has comments, additions or corrections to this information which should be added to this Web Page.
Numbering system: If no other information is available on a person, he/she
has an alphabetical letter.
If there is additional information about a person, such as spouse and children, a number is used with his/her descent shown in brackets ([]'s).
Mary Bronson (21 Mar 1680-7 May 1711), daughter of Abraham Brunson and Ann Griswold, married Thomas Waite at Lyme, CT in 1704. Thomas was a descendant of Richard Waite who came to Watertown, MA from England before 1637.
The first settlers by the name of Waite in New England were: Richard, Gamaliel, and Thomas of Boston; Richard of Watertown; Thomas of Ipswich; Benjamin of Hatfield; John of Windsor, CT and George of Providence, RI. This first came before 1640. All claimed (source: "Boston and Western Massachusetts" by Cutler, see below) descent from Ricardus Le Wayte (the name has been spelled Waite, Wait, Wayt, Wayte, Waight, and Weight) of the County of Warwick, who was Escheater of the coutines of Berksire, Wilts, Oxford, Bedford, and Bucks in 1315, and was a direct lineal descendant of Ralf, whose wife was Emma, sister of Roger, Earl of Hereford, and cousin of William the Conqueror.
Data on Richard Waite and family (the only Waite listed in Watertown) is recorded in the book, "Watertown, Massachusetts" by Henry Bond, p. 617. He was a freeman and received a grant of land in 1637. Thomas and John Rogers are also listed and received grants.
Baptismal records of his children--Stephen, John, and Thomas--are in Volume 7 of the New England Historical Genealogical Register.
Tradition says that Thomas Waite (which one??) was a member of Parliament and was one of the Judges who signed the warrant for the execution of Charles I.
1. Richard Waite of Watertown, about 1608 in England-16 Jan 1668 at Watertown, MA married Mary ____, 1608 in England-21 Jan 1679 at Watertown, MA, and had the following children: a. Stephen Waite [Richard-1], 28 Feb 1638-8 Mar 1638 b. John Waite [Richard-1], 6 May 1639-24 Jun 1722, m 13 Jan 1663 Mary Woodward 2. Thomas Waite [Richard-1], 3 Mar 1640/1641 at Watertown, MA-3 Jan 1722/1723 at Weston, MA. c. Joseph Waite [Richard-1] m 1675 Ruhmah Hagar
Thomas Waite [Richard-1] 2. Thomas Waite [Richard-1] m Sarah Cutler, about 1653/1654 at Watertown, MA-17 Jan 1743/1744 at Weston, MA. Sarah Cutler was the daughter of James Cutler and Mary_____. Their children were: a. Richard Waite [Richard-1, Thomas-2], 7 Mar 1674-5 1690 b. Phebe Waite [Richard-1, Thomas-2], 26 Jul 1676-? 3. Thomas Waite [Richard-1, Thomas-2], 7 Mar 1677-27 Jun 1725 c. John Waite [Richard-1, Thomas-2], 16 Feb 1680-24 Aug 1691 d. Joseph Waite [Richard-1, Thomas-2], 14 Feb 1682-5 Oct 1753 e. Sarah Waite [Richard-1, Thomas-2], 13 Jan 1687-? m 14 Aug 1712 Ebenezer Allen f. Mary Waite [Richard-1, Thomas-2], 20 Jan 1689-? g. Abigail Waite [Richard-1, Thomas-2], 2 Dec 1697-? m 18 Sept 1718 Solomon Temple h. Richard Waite [Richard-1, Thomas-2], 25 Jun 1691-?
Thomas Waite [Richard-1, Thomas-2]
3. Thomas Waite [Richard-1, Thomas-2] m Mary Brunson, 21 Mar 1680-7 May 1731. Thomas Waite may have gone to Sudbury and lived there before moving to Lyme, CT early in the 18th century. I (note: this is written by Arthur Mandeville) do not know whether he married Mary Brunson before leaving Sudbury or not, but probably not, because the Brunson family had lived in Lyme many years previously. Probably all the children were born in Lyme.
The children of Thomas Waite and Mary Brunson are: a. Sarah Waite [Richard-1, Thomas-2, Thomas-3], 9 Jun 1705-9 Jul 1718 Sarah was unmarried. b. Thomas Waite [Richard-1, Thomas-2, Thomas-3], 9 Oct 1706-19 Mar 1779 m Elizabeth Lewis c. John Waite [Richard-1, Thomas-2, Thomas-3], 1 Dec 1707-3 Jul 1730. John was unmarried. d. Joseph Waite [Richard-1, Thomas-2, Thomas-3], 1709-1713 Joseph was unmarried. e. Richard Waite [Richard-1, Thomas-2, Thomas-3], 11 Jun 1711-1780 m first Elizabeth Marvin m second Rebecca Higgins, 1711-1780 f. Mary Waite [Richard-l, Thomas-2, Thomas-3], 1709-Aug 1712 g. Elizabeth Waite [Richard-1, Thomas-2, Thomas-3], 21 Feb 1714-20 May 1725. Elizabeth was unmarried. h. Joseph Waite [Richard-1, Thomas-2, Thomas-3], 25 Nov 1715-? m Margaret Beckwith 4. Sarah Waite [Richard-1, Thomas-2, Thomas-3], 13 Jul 1717-10 Mar 1759 in Canaan CT i. Mary Waite [Richard-1, Thomas-2, Thomas-3], 6 Dec-1718-7 May 1743. j. Phebe Waite [Richard-1, Thoms-2, Thomas-3], 1723-1726
Sarah Waite [Richard-1, Thomas-2, Thomas-3]
4. Sarah married Simon Tubbs on 8 Dec 1736 at Lyme, CT. Simon was married the second time on 10 Aug 1759 to Lidiah (aka Lydia) Marvin by whom his last two children, Lidiah (aka Lydia) 21 Aug 1760-? and Betsy 14 Sep 1765-?, were born. Lidiah was the widow of Nathan Marvin who died 15 Mar 1755. She was the daughter of John and Joanne Tilletson Lewis. Lydia died 3 Oct 1791.
Sarah is buried in the Lower Cemetery in Canaan, CT. Lydia is buried near Simon in the Lower Cemetery in Canaan, CT.
The following information about Sarah Waite comes from "The Michael Shoemaker Book" by Williams T. Blair, International Textbook Press, Scranton, PA, 1924, pp. 659-670.
Some of the children of Simon and Sarah Waite Tubbs are (order of birth not known to writer) are a. Nathan Tubbs, b in New Salem Parish, near Lyme, CT-? m Elizabeth Earle. Nathan served in the Revolution and was at Valley Forge. Nathan and Elizabeth are direct ancestors of Betty Lichty, author of this Web Page. b. Thomas Tubbs, ? in New Salem parish near Lyme, CT-? c. Elizabeth Tubbs, ? in Litchfield Co., CT or in the parish of New Salem near Lyme, CT and m in Canaan, Litchfield Co, CT to David Woodward. d. Andrew Tubbs living in Canaan, Litchfield Co., CT in 1796 e. Simon Tubbs, Jr 16 Jan 1756 in Canaa, Litchfield Co, Ct-2 Apr 1824 in Essex, Chittenden Co, VT. Simon Tubbs was one of General George Washington's bodyguards.
Mr. Mandeville gave the following references for this Waite Family Genealogy: New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Vol. 7, p. 23; Vol 24, p. 33. Boston and Eastern Massachusetts, Cutter Watertown, Masachusetts, Henry Bond, p. 617
Information about Sarah Cutler's parents is found in Fulton-Hayden-Warner Ancestry in America, Clarence Ettienne Leonard, 1923, p. 384.

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Both the show type cocker and the field cocker share the same Kennel Club breed standard and puppies born to either "type" are registered as Spaniels (Cocker). All spaniels including the show & working strains of cockers descend from the same original foundation stock.
Powerscourt cocker spaniels are breeders/exhibitors of show cockers and are certainly not experts in field bred cockers, however from personal experience of knowing many field bred (working) cockers here is a brief summary of the differences between the two strains. For a more in-depth perspective of working bred cockers please contact Whaupley Gundogs as they are well known and respected working cocker breeders/field trial competitors.
Field-bred Cockers are meant to be companions in the field and at home, but they can easily become bored and destructive indoors (as can many dogs!) if they aren't physically and mentally stimulated on a regular (preferably daily) basis. Field-bred Cockers MUST have a job to do; they have active & quick minds and need many opportunities to put their busy minds & bodies to work. Generally, they do not need masses of exercise but like to be busy and to explore their environment.
Most family households are relatively sedentary and any dog they own is a pet, very few owners "work" their dogs or are willing/able to provide sufficient activity to replace a dogs traditional "work" (shooting, field trials, agility, Flyball etc.).
Most dogs can become bored, noisy & destructive unless their specific needs are met. This is especially true of breeds that were originally developed to perform a working role. Field bred cockers have been developed for their ability to work, which requires an endless reserve of energy, stamina and lots of intelligence.
Show bred cockers have calmer dispositions (by comparison), though they are still an intelligent breed and need daily exercise and the chance to use their noses and their minds. Very few show bred cockers are worked, although given appropriate training, they can make good working dogs as most still retain their basic instinct to flush and retrieve game.
Taking a very simplistic view, I personally tend to think that with show strain cockers if the weather is horrid and the fire is warm they will happily forego an outing in favour of a snooze on the sofa. By comparison, field bred cockers are 'champing at the bit' to get out and about, given the choice they would choose the field (regardless of weather) over a day on the sofa or their owners lap!
Show bred cockers are bred primarily as companions and show dogs and many are capable of working (if trained). Their breeders adhere to the 'Breed Standard' (or they should do!). Emphasis is placed on conformation (appearance), temperament & coat colour (in no particular order).
Working bred cockers are bred primarily as working dogs that are companionable. Working cocker breeders appreciate good conformation, as conformation is the framework for a dog's muscles and ligaments. A correctly constructed dog should be capable of working all day in the field without succumbing to injury or extreme tiredness. However, I'm not sure how much emphasis is placed on the Breed Standard - the make and "type" of working cocker bears little resemblance to the show cocker. The Breed Standard is the "blueprint" that governs how the dog looks. Breeders of working cockers place high emphasis on working ability & intelligence, looks are not given as high a priority as they are in well-bred show strain cockers.
As young pups i.e. under 10 – 12 weeks of age, the two strains are comparatively similar in appearance. Many a novice buyer has purchased a field bred cocker in the mistaken belief they were buying a puppy from a show strain & presumably, there have been show strain cockers sold as working bred too!
Field bred cockers will generally be more "leggy", they generally have longer bodies, less angulation (forequarters and hindquarters) and longer/narrower muzzles (although sometimes they can have more "stubby muzzles). Their ears are shorter and set higher on the skull (higher than the level of the eye socket) and the top of the skull is flatter than a show strain cocker. They have fine coats with short feathering. Coat colours are varied; many will be a solid base colour with often extensive areas of white coat on the chest and muzzle etc.
Show bred cockers will generally be compact and balanced (height at withers equalling approximately the length from withers to root of tail). They will have short bodies, big ribs and short loins. They are generally more angulated, although angulation should be balanced (forequarters matching hind quarters). Their muzzles are square with a distinct stop (the junction where the bridge of the nose meets the gap between the eyes). The skull will be slightly rounded and the ears will be longer and set low on a level with the eyes. They often have a profuse coat and coat colours are varied, however in solid colours no white is allowed save for on the chest. Both parti-coloured and solid colours are popular in show strain cockers.
If you are purchasing a cocker puppy, and you are unsure whether the puppy is a show or working strain, the pedigree (family tree) should give an indication. Any Champions (normally shown in red ink) will be depicted as "Sh. Ch." or "Show Champion" when a puppy is from show lines. With a working cocker pedigree, champions are listed as "FTCH" or "Field Trial Champion".
Due to the difference in physical appearance & aptitude for work (potential working ability), reputable breeders do NOT mix working and show lines despite the fact that both are technically 'Cocker Spaniels'.
When planning to buy a puppy (working or show strain) you should purchase your puppy from a reputable, caring and conscientious breeder.
The following photos show the physical difference between the show & working strains, both are orange roan cocker spaniels.
Both the show and working strain of cocker should have good temperaments & make devoted companions/workers (depending on what your expectations of the dog are!). Both are delightful to own and live with. The choice between the two strains is an entirely personal one & regardless of which type you hope to own you should do your homework. Once you own a puppy/dog, you should aim to meet its emotional and physical needs to ensure you have a well balanced, well trained & happy dog.
Both field bred & show strain cockers share the same 'Breed Standard', however despite having the 'Breed Standard' in common, working strain cockers bear little physical resemblance to show strain cockers.
In the show ring, conformation, movement and breed 'type' i.e. appearance form the basis of a judge's assessment of a dog. There is nothing to prevent an owner of a KC registered working strain cocker entering their dog for exhibition; however, it is prudent to be aware that success in the show ring is based on the judge determining how closely an individual dog fits the 'Breed Standard'. Given the disparity between the two strains, success in the show ring with a working strain cocker is unlikely.
There are various health issues affecting both the show and working strain of cocker. Health issues/problems are not overly common but both types share the same conditions/diseases as they originate from the same stock. Health testing in the show strain appears more common amongst reputable breeders than it appears to be with the working strain breeders although it is catching on now.Please visit this site for more information about health testing in working lines: http://workingcockerhealthscreendirectory.com/ (opens a new browser window)
Anyone buying a puppy should ideally aim to purchase a puppy that has fully health tested parents.
Here is a photo of one of our own dogs showing that show bred (and exhibited!) cockers do remember that they are gundogs as well as show dogs and family friends!


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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. March 6, 2012 – SOASTA®, Inc., the leader in cloud and mobile testing, today announced that Co-founder and CEO, Tom Lounibos, was selected to present at two prestigious financial conferences in March. With 30 years of experience building early stage software companies and after leading two successful IPOs, Lounibos is an authority on cutting edge technology trends with high-growth potential for investment opportunities.
SOASTA currently provides cloud and mobile testing for 14 of the top 25 retailers. In January 2013, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued SOASTA the first-ever patent for Cross-Cloud Grid Provisioning. Since inception in 2008, SOASTA has been recognized for innovation by several industry and analyst awards. Clients include NASA, Microsoft, Intuit NASA and the London 2012 Olympics.
Lounibos will share his market insights and the company's business strategy at the following times and locations:
10th Annual Montgomery Technology Conference
March 6 at 9:00 a.m. PDT
The Fairmont Miramar Hotel and Bungalows, Santa Monica, CA
The Montgomery Technology Conference is attended by an elite, invitation-only audience comprised of senior-level private equity and venture capital investors and corporate industry executives. Presenters and attendees will discuss major trends in the technology industry and how these massive trends will create attractive investment and M&A opportunities
The 25th Annual ROTH Conference
March 20 at 8:00 a.m. PST
The Ritz Carlton, Dana Point, CA
The ROTH Conference is one of the largest of its kind in the U.S. This invitation-only, four day event includes presentations from hundreds of growth companies, Q&A sessions, expert panels and thousands of management one-on-one/small group meetings.
New to the program in 2013, ROTH will introduce eight extensive one-hour discussions with companies that ROTH analysts believe have significant business developments of interest to investors. SOASTA was selected as one of the groundbreaking companies. Immediately following his 8:00 a.m. presentation, Lounibos will lead a breakout session held in the Colonade Room of The Ritz Carlton.
About SOASTA
SOASTA is the leader in cloud and mobile testing. Its web and mobile test automation solutions, CloudTest and TouchTest enables developers, QA professionals and IT operations teams to test with unprecedented speed, scale and precision. The innovative product set streamlines test creation, automates provisioning and execution, and distills analytics to deliver actionable intelligence faster. With SOASTA, companies can have confidence that their applications will perform as designed, even in peak traffic. SOASTA's customers include many of today's most successful brands including American Girl, Chegg, Gilt Groupe, Hallmark, Intuit, Microsoft and Netflix. SOASTA is privately held and headquartered in Mountain View, Calif. For more information about SOASTA, please visit www.soasta.com.
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If, in fact, we're at the point where Kevin Garnett and his agent are nixing possible trades, then the longtime Timberwolves franchise lynchpin will be gone very soon. There's no turning back.
This is like being in a long-term relationship and suddenly having your significant other say he or she would like to be able to see other people. It's never the same after that. A fissure has developed. The Wolves tried to trade, or at least strongly considered trading, Garnett. There's no way to pretend it never happened.
The love affair is over.
Garnett has no need to remain loyal to the franchise now that the front office was knee deep in talks to move him to the Boston Celtics. So even if he does stay here short term, he likely opts out of his contract at the end of next season and goes somewhere else to feel the love.
Kevin McHale has no choice but to acquiesce to Garnett's wishes and trade him to a warm-weather contender. If he doesn't, he'll get nothing for him in a year. Of course, McHale could be driving his tractor full time by then.
For what it's worth, the potential trade reported by ESPN.com would have been a good one for Minnesota: Al Jefferson, Theo Ratliff, Wally Szczerbiak, Sebastian Telfair and the No. 5 overall pick in next Thursday's draft for Garnett and Troy Hudson.
I'd have taken that deal, even though it was the collaboration of two desperate basketball executives, each with one foot out the door and the other on a banana peel.
Perhaps they were attempting a final drastic kick-start for their respective franchises. The last blockbuster between the two, involving Szczerbiak and Ricky Davis among others, turned out to be more of a blahbuster. Both teams continued to play depressing basketball.
I just hope McHale and owner Glen Taylor were more upfront with Garnett about his situation than they were with the press. We've had nothing but denials for a week. Oh yes, they were all planning on K.G. being back next season. There were no plans to trade him.
Maybe, maybe, they would listen to what other teams were offering. But that's all. Then it's reported that a deal was pretty much worked out until it was nixed by Garnett.
It reminds me of the Daunte Culpepper situation last year. Brad Childress and Zygi Wilf insisted they weren't trying to trade Culpepper. As it tuned out, they were. When Culpepper found out, he blew up and said he wanted out of Minnesota. That immediately lowered his trade value.
Now that the Wolves' cover has been blown - even if they're just listening they are listening very, very closely - it's going to be more difficult to get fair value for Garnett. The other general managers understand that McHale pretty much has to make a move.
No doubt, the Wolves will deny that they have to do anything. But the truth is that if they don't move Garnett, we'll all start the season on trade watch. And as soon as this bunch starts sinking in the standings, which might not take too long, the trade winds will become gale force.
At that point, Garnett would have the Wolves over a barrel even more than he does now. McHale would have to take whatever he can get before losing him without compensation at the end of the season.
ESPN.com quoted Andy Miller, Garnett's agent, putting the kibosh on a trade to Boston. Yet perhaps the deal wasn't as far along as "sources" indicated it was, in which case Miller's comments would have been preemptive.
If so, it doesn't matter. Miller must have gotten wind that something was up, or else he wouldn't have steered McHale away from the Celtics. The lasting impression is still the same, whether the trade was agreed to in principle or still in the works:
Garnett could be more valuable to the Wolves as trade bait than on the court. No, it won't be the same after that.
Maybe McHale can come up with another deal. Again, I thought the deal with Boston would have been a good one. It's obvious the Wolves aren't going to get it done with Garnett, anyway. At some point you just have to say, "what the heck" and start over.
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McKeesport changes school's name after historical concerns raised
McKeesport Area School District is naming its new elementary/intermediate school for the confluence that frames the city, rather than the family who settled there.
During a special meeting on Thursday afternoon, school directors chose Twin Rivers Primary/Intermediate School to replace the John McKee name they accepted last week.
"The opening of the new school in McKeesport represents a time of celebration for the community as well as the district," board president Patricia Maksin said. "While intended to be reflective of our past, naming the new school after the founder of McKeesport has drawn a considerable amount of unexpected concern among partnering community agencies in the district."
Because historical references have been brought to light, Maksin explained, community members requested that the district reconsider the school's name.
While district officials did not speak directly about those references, they alluded to a flier and series of emails distributed by Keith Murphy of the McKeesport Political American African Committee.
Murphy's correspondence identifies McKee as a slave owner during the late 1700s, a period when many Pennsylvania landowners still kept slaves. The mailing also made unsubstantiated, defamatory remarks about McKee's "probable" interaction with his slaves.
Murphy, a listed member of the district's diversity committee, did not oppose the John McKee name until after the board's vote last week. The board had engaged the diversity committee and other groups when seeking a name that would satisfy the community as a whole.
Although Murphy did not attend Thursday's meeting, several concerned black residents and McKeesport Area graduates were present to learn of the name change.
"I had serious issues with (the previous name) based on the fact that John McKee was a slave holder," said Mysty Conway, a 1994 McKeesport Area graduate who now lives in neighboring North Versailles Township. "The majority of the students there will be African American or bi-racial, and the issue wasn't sitting well with me."
Murphy's opposition surfaced in a district that has long maintained buildings named for national historic figures who were active in a time period when landowners kept slaves. George Washington Elementary is named for the nation's first president. Founders Hall Middle School makes reference to George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, with nearby streets that share their names.
Thursday's vote was split 5-2, with Maksin, Mary Jane Keller, Terri Kisan, Tom Maglicco and Trisha Gadson in favor, and Chris Halaszynski and Steve Kondrosky dissenting. Vice president Joe Lopretto and Mark Holtzman were absent.
Halaszynski and Kondrosky said they voted against Twin Rivers because they wanted McKeesport to be a focal point of the school's identity.
"Many times I have asked if we could call it McKeesport Primary/Intermediate," Halaszynski said. "That was my selection, my choice."
While the city is a port along the Monongahela and Youghiogheny Rivers, Halaszynski said the Twin Rivers name isn't unique to McKeesport because many Mon Valley communities are served by a council of governments that bears the same name.
Attendees who wanted John McKee's name removed also are dissatisfied with the Twin Rivers name, which they believe is nondescript of the school's McKeesport site.
With the name change completed, Maksin said, the focus from Thursday's meeting forward will be "solely on continuing the preparations necessary to provide the highest quality educational experience for all children within the McKeesport Area School District."
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If you have a mobile phone, especially if it is expensive, you might want to look into protecting your investment by getting some mobile phone insurance cover. Believe it or not, this coverage, just like auto insurance, could save you a great deal of money. In the paragraphs below, we are going to talk about this coverage and why you should always consider having this protection for your device.
Going through your phone network service provider or High Street phone retailer for your insurance could actually be quite a costly option. There are now other 3rd party companies that are offering the cover at a lower and more affordable price. In fact, banks are also starting to offer value for money deals. You could pay a small amount each month for your bank account to be upgraded and could find that it also offers mobile phone protection among some other extras.
You should find the best coverage possible for your circumstances. The coverage should still be a high quality insurance product, yet a good price. For example, some companies charge five pounds per month for a good quality service and that is definitely worth it to many, especially if you have a gadget that is worth five hundred pounds.
Of course, in order to get the coverage on your hanset, you will probably have to put down a payment, which could be monthly, or if you choose, the full policy fee for a year.
The terms and conditions will let you know what is or is not covered in the policy and this is something that you should read before you invest in any insurance product. This is very important if you have a habit of switching SIM cards, which can invalidate some policies.
Many companies want to make sure that you are not just taking out the policy because you have recently found a problem with your device. They do this by setting a cooling off period, which can last between 0 to 40 days, depending on the company. While this is a great idea for the company, it can be a bad idea if you end up dropping your new phone at some point during that time frame.
If your gadget breaks down, the coverage you have may protect it. This is good news for you, because that means you will not have to fork up the extra money to repair your mobile phone after the warranty has expired.
Getting good quality mobile phone insurance is a good idea if you are forgetful with personal possessions, or if you are prone to dropping your handset! If the gadget breaks and it is beyond repair, your insurance cover should replace it with a new one for you [subjet to individual insurance companies terms and conditions]. Some people belive that mobile phone insurance is not worth the money, but it is worth considering more now than ever before, with the higher value of handsets in the form of smartphones, such as the iPhone. Many smartphones have soared in value over the last few years and contract lengths have extended, so protecting your handset might well prove an effective solution for you.
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One final note on mobile phone insurance
With refference to the fraudulent call cover offered by many providers:
It is important to be aware of the two different kinds of fraudulent call cover and how it works, along with the protection it may or may not provide you should your monthly contract phone fall in the hands of criminals.
Type one. A fraudulent call cover is advertised, quite often with a high level of cover, but when the terms and conditions are examined it becomes apparent that the cover only starts after the phone owner has advised their network provider that their phone is missing. This makes the fraudulent call cover potentially worthless, as the network provider will instantly block the SIM and no calls can be made.
Type two. A fraudulent call cover with a lower level of cover, but will cover fraudulent calls from the time you loose your handset to the time it is reported to the network provider.
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"CDI College pretty much turned me around 180 degrees. I was looking for work and wasn't finding anything because I didn't have any skills to apply to my career. I decided to go to college and now I'm working the perfect job that I've always been looking for." - Jessie T., CDI College Graduate
At CDI College, course credits earned at another accredited college or educational institute can be applied towards your program of study. These course credits would allow advanced standing, which is an academic credit applied to a diploma or certificate level program.
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To have credits from another institution considered, students must show that the previous course completed is equivalent to the course they are looking to receive exemption from. Students must pay a credit transfer assessment fee for each course that prior learning credit is requested. Prior Learning/Advanced Standing credits can be granted for up to a maximum of 50% of the program. Any courses awarded such credits will have "CR" reflected on the transcript of marks. Credits awarded through advanced standing are not transferable to other learning institutions.
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Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG (part of United Aircraft Corporation) will take part in Kazakhstan Defense Expo 2014 (KADEX-2014) to be held in Astana (Kazakhstan) on May 22nd – 25th 2014, press-service of RAC MiG reports.
"The exhibition will be held for the third time; it is gaining the reputation of the major defense forum of Central Asia. RAC MiG will showcase the family of multi-role fighters, including MiG-29K/KUB, MiG-29M/M2 and MiG-35. Prototype of the two-seat MiG-35 will be performing demonstration flights at the show; the jet will be piloted by test-pilot Stanislav Gorbunov and navigator Nikolay Murmilov", - the company noted.
MiG-35 is the «4++»-generation fighter derived from MiG-29K/KUB and MiG-29M/M2. The fighters of this family outmatch MiG-29 fighters (delivered to Russian air forces and foreign customers since 2009) in terms of combat capabilities and operating performance. The State Arms Program for 2011–2020 includes deliveries of MiG-35 aircraft to Russian air forces.
"Great aircraft performance, state-of-the-art avionics, wide range of air-to-air and air-to-surface weapons and low operating costs make MiG-35 one of the world's best fighters in its class. Another advantage is its commonality with the existing infrastructure created for operating MiG aircraft in Central Asia", - the press-service added.
RAC MiG will also showcase a 3D-visualization system, which is part of Special-Purpose Combat Trainer (STBP-29). The system creates a 3D-image of air environment and underlying terrain using a computer-controlled projection devices and special goggles. Stereo effect allows simulating such flight modes as aerial refueling, landing, formation flights.


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Luna Rossa rounds mark one in the 6th race of the Louis Vuitton Cup Final on August 23, 2013 in San Francisco California.
Predictwind indicates that winds will build earlier than normal and are expected to be close to the limit for sailing at the start of racing at 1.10pm on Saturday for Day 7 of racing in the Finals for the Louis Vuitton Cup between Italian Challenger Luna Rossa, and Emirates Team New Zealand.
With the racing back to it regular start time of 1310hrs the two feeds produced by Predictwind indicate that winds will be averaging 16-18kts, and will be gusting higher.
The key to the day is whether the wind will build at the rate the forecast indicates. It is predicted to build much earlier than previous days.
Wind map for 1310hrs on Saturday 24 August, 2013
The top image shows the wind speed and direction at 1300hrs with one feed showing winds of 22kts while the other is at 23kts - these are only average speeds and gusts will be higher. There is a little variation in the forecast indicating a higher degree of certainty as to the outcome.
The key feature of the forecast is the breeze starting to build much earlier in the day with both feeds indicating the breeze will be 18kts at 1000hrs and then buolding at varying rates over the rest of the day, before reacing a peak of around 25kts at 1500hrs.
The first image shows the wind prognosis for the scheduled start of the second race.
Wind graph for 1310hrs on Saturday 24 August, 2013
The second image shows a graphic representation of the wind build - confirming the numbers for the prognosis.
The next two images are showing the same style of information except for an hour later around the time of the second race for the day. Winds are creeping very close to the limit, and bearing in mind that these are only average windspeeds with no accounting for gusts, it is likely that the wind limit will be exceeded on the current wind information.
Wind map for 140hrs on Saturday 24 August, 2013
Wind graph for 1410hrs on Saturday 24 August, 2013
The fifth chart shows the wind expectations for the following day, Thursday, which shows a reduction in the strength of the breeze, allowing officials some scope to catch-up if required.
Wind predictions for Saturday 24 August, 2013 and Sunday 25 August 2013
Two weather feeds are used by Predictwind, the key to the accuracy of the forecast lies with the graphs, as when the two lines for the two feeds are quite close together and following each other in the trend, then the likelihood of the forecast is high. If there is separation to any marked degree, then there still some issues to be resolved but usually 24 hours from the race they are well aligned.
The Predictwind model takes various weather feeds and then polishes these, part of this process is factoring in the effect of local topography on the breeze - well demonstrated by the image with the funneling of the breeze.
Developed by former Olympian, Jon Bilger (470, 1992), www.predictwind.com!PredictWind application was used by the Swiss team Alinghi to win the 2003 and 2007 America's Cups, and has become the leading wind system used by racing and recreational sailors around the world. It is available on a subscription basis and also with a free forecast option.
A mobile app for Android and iPhone is available and www.predictwind.com!PredictWind is probably the most used app on the Sail-World iPhone.
Real time local wind observations have been added as further functionality.
You can check the weather anywhere in the world, and get a five day forecast, plus a variety of other features and functions of www.predictwind.com!PredictWind. The app is synchronised with your PC, so that your latest set of locations are always available without resetting each time you change a device.


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NEW YORK (AP) - The Dow Jones industrial average has closed above 17,000 for the first time. Today's gain followed the U.S. government's report of a surge in hiring last month. The Dow rose 92 points, or 0.6 percent, to close at 17,068.26. The S&P 500 is also flirting with a milestone of 2,000. It rose more than 10 points to 1,985.44. The Nasdaq composite gained 28 points to 4,485.93. Trading closed early today ahead of the July 4th holiday.
- The government's June jobs report shows strong employment gains last month, while the weekly report on jobless claims also reflects a healthy labor market. The Labor Department says the number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits edged up by 2,000 last week to 315,000, the same level as the four-week average. The unemployment rate dropped to 6.1 percent last month, the lowest rate since September 2008.
- The U.S. trade deficit fell in May as U.S. exports hit an all-time high. The Commerce Department says the trade deficit narrowed 5.6 percent to $44.4 billion, helped by a jump in exports of petroleum products. A lower trade deficit is a sign of economic growth when it shows U.S. companies are earning more in their overseas sales.
- Mortgage rates are edging down again. Freddie Mac says that the nationwide average rate for a 30-year fixed loan dipped to 4.12 percent last week, while the average for the 15-year mortgage was unchanged at 3.22 percent after a big dip the previous week. Mortgage rates are slightly lower than they were at the same time last year.
- Subaru is recalling more than 660,000 cars and SUVs because the brake lines can rust and leak fluid. For about half the vehicles, it's the second recall for the same problem. The vehicles affected include the Legacy and Outback from model years 2005 through 2009, the 2008 through 2014 Impreza and the 2009 through 2013 Forester. However, the recall covers only vehicles sold or registered in states where salt is used to clear roads in the winter. (Those states are Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Washington, D.C.)


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Ten graduates from the Class of '69, our first graduating class, came back to campus for lunch and a tour on March 25, 2009. They had a great time catching up and we enjoyed hearing about their experiences at Chesapeake as our first students.
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So we're officially looking for a new dog now. I know it might take a while to find the right one (our list of requirements is long), so that's why we're starting now.
Anyhow, here's what I just sent out to our e-mail list (feel free to cross-post or send wherever):
The recent and sudden death of Paco has left us with a Paco-shaped hole in our lives, one that needs filling. Now, we're not naive enough to think that he could truly be replaceable, but the company is stuck without a mascot and Ana Poe is lonely without a pit bull, a situation that needs to be remedied.
But the problem is that Paco had a very specific job so we need a dog who can fit into that role, and that's where you come in. We need help finding the perfect candidate. Sure we've been cruising Petfinder.com, but some of the best dogs don't show up there or are still in the shelter. We need you to pass along this e-mail message to anyone or any rescue you think can help us locate the perfect dog.
Don't worry, you will be kindly rewarded for your efforts. If you send us the tip that leads us to the perfect dog, you will win the Paco Collar of your choice! If you already have a Paco Collar, you can choose to donate the new one to rescue, but that's up to you
Job Description: The new dog must be willing to act as the new face of Paco Collars, model when necessary, greet customers at the store, and make public appearances. This means a non-fearful, stable temperament is a must. The new dog will also accompany Ana Poe just about everywhere and will need to be small dog (Xochitl, aka. "The Roach"), cat (Pirate), and child friendly. The ability to focus, learn new tricks, settle when the job is done, handle new things, and an outgoing personality are a plus. Oh, and be willing to cuddle at the drop of a hat. Basically, we're looking for a quintessential pit bull.
Requirements: the dog must be
- a Pit Bull or Staffordshire Bull Terrier
- a rescue dog
- male
Preferences: (the following is a guideline only... kind of like stating, on Match.com, that you'll only date guys that are over 6'3" but you know you'll settle for shorter if the fit is right)
- Under 50 lbs.
- good lookin'
- solid color (mostly)
- rose ears
- underbite
Basically, the perfect replacement dog is more like an old style APBT, one that can fit in your lap if need be, has lots of drive, and is handsome. Ideally the dog will be hosted by a recuse group so we can do a trial period to make sure the fit is just right. We know it may take a while, months even, to find the perfect dog, so that's why we're staring now... you can't see the rainbow if your eyes aren't open.
If you have any questions or a lead on what you think is the perfect dog for us, shoot us a note at firstname.lastname@example.com. Paws crossed the right guy comes our way!


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Improvements to TCF Bank Stadium so it can host Minnesota Vikings football games will cost $6.6 million.
The NFL team will play its next two seasons at the University of Minnesota's stadium as its new home is built on the edge of downtown Minneapolis.
But before the team's first game in 2014, a few upgrades are needed for the on-campus stadium, including additional temporary seating. The Vikings' previous home, the Metrodome, fit about 64,000 fans; TCF has a capacity of about 50,000. And the NFL schedule goes much later into the year when the ground has typically frozen.
Improvements will include:
-- New artificial turf and a field heating system.
-- Winterization of spaces throughout the stadium.
-- Added space for storage needs.
-- Added camera platforms and other technological upgrades.
-- Temporary bleachers for 1,750 seats in the western plaza.
Construction is slated to begin this month and be finished by this summer, according to a report this week to the U's Board of Regents. None of the changes will have an impact on the stadium's appearance.
The regents will vote on the upgrades at their Friday meeting.
The upgrades were included in the $975 million pricetag for the new Vikings stadium. The team hopes to move into the new location for its 2016 season.
In May, the team and university reached a lease deal in which the Vikings pay rent of $250,000 per game, plus an estimated $50,000 from shared concession, advertising and other revenue -- up to a maximum of $3 million per season.


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Well my list says to put four ways to get money one for gaming and one for other things for today but I cant find so much for gaming so the best I can do is to put gaming and money together see it!!!
Well yesterday night i was surfing on the play store with my phone and i watch some games and others which was great, i wanted to download them but i couldn't cause they needed money to get them but after that i found an application(not really application) that you can earn money only by download the free games of this company, play their games and create accounts which you can delete after on some silly websites.
I thought the games i couldn't download before and without any other thinking i downloaded it. When i opened it wanted an account so i create one and when i got to the first page it had balance(how much do you have) page 1 to get money and page 2 to get money the other were just "about" and "help" so i press the page 1 and it had to download this and get 23 cents.
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It was a Mustangs sweep in Colfax-Mingo Tuesday night, as both the boys and girls had successful nights on the basketball court. PCM sophomore Courtney Van Houweling and senior Kelsey Townsend torched the nets as the pair poured in 26 points a piece. The Mustangs' girls coasted to victory 71-48, improving their record to 4-4. Coach Bret Grier explained how the combo complimented each other in a tale of two halves. The PCM boys did their best to provide a blowout as well, jumping out to a 22-6 lead after 1 quarter. That lead would prove to be just enough to hold on as the Tigerhawks fought back, but lost to PCM 59-55.The Mustangs were led by Dillon Bruxvoort who scored 20 points, and 14 from Ethan Kain. Twenty point efforts from Austin Yokem and Byron Johnson kept hopes alive for the Tigerhawks, who hit two shots from downtown in the final seconds to trim their double digit deficit to four. Up next for the PCM boys' and girls' teams is a double header at home Friday night versus CMB.
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Baghdad, Iraq (AP) -- Iraq's Christians are celebrating Christmas quietly as violence sweeps the country.
About three percent of Iraqis, some 800,000, are Christians.
Umm Salam is one of them. The 56-year-old says it's too dangerous to go to church; in fact, church services were canceled because of the security situation, so she will have a party at her house with some relatives. They will have to stay over because of the curfew.
It wasn't always like this. Umm Salam's 38-year-old daughter remembers when Christmas celebrations went on for days. She says they'd go to clubs and all their friends and relatives would be there.
Her brother sells Christmas trees, Santa dolls and colored lights at his grocery store but says business is not as good as it used to be.
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It is critical that you take advantage of this chance to meet "face-to-face" with as many employers as possible. We hear from students and alumni all the time about how they have applied online for many jobs and "never hear back" from the employer. The reality is that employers have literally thousands of resumes on file and so if all you do is apply online, the chances of your resume being read by anyone is extremely slim.
This is why you need to introduce yourself to the employers at the Diversity Job and Internship Fair. This is not only your opportunity to explore job and internship openings but also to get your resume into the hands of recruiters, tell them a bit about yourself, and let them know you are interested in their positions. Below are a few tips to help you "stand out from the crowd!"
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For more than 50 years Peter has dedicated his life to social justice issues, peace activism, educational initiatives and a better world. Peter leads us through songs right out of our American history and into contemporary issues of anti-bullying and youth education. Here's our convo with Peter Yarrow. Recorded in Portland, Oregon on February 14, 2014.


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I gave you everything,
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Today we rolled out a new feature, which allows attaching photos from your flickr account to your about me, project, and tools pages in mysewingcircle.com. For those of you with extensive Flickr photo libraries this should greatly ease the process of creating projects to show off to the sewing community!
*Note – In order for My Sewing Circle to access your flickr photos your account can't be set to private.
First you'll need to set your flickr nsid by editing your profile page. If you don't know your flickr nsid you can find it here.
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Why The Total Starvation Diet Never Succeeds
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Why The Total Starvation Diet Never Succeeds
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Countless overweight people have starved themselves needlessly until they quickly gave up. It is true that you can drop a few pounds simply thanks to eating less calories. However, very many people will tell you that is a struggle to do as well as maintain. Drastically cutting down on daily calories means people have to change their thinking and eating habits which is unachievable for most. There are other ways to tackle this that can make the task simplier and easier. Instead of trying to make a complete transformation in one day, take it one step at a time.
The well-known fact is calories consumed and not needed are converted to fat. There is a small minority who cannot gain weight in spite of how much they eat. There exists a point at which you may not get enough calories, and then that causes negative effects. You can get by with a bare minumum daily caloric intake, but the likelihood is very good that you would feel fatigued, sluggish, hungry and miserable. Just begin reducing your calories by decreasing empty calories such as high fatty foods. It's always much easier to lessen, initially, than endeavor to completely eliminate them.
Naturally you should make a parallel effort to begin eating healthier foods on a daily basis. Yet again, you do not need to make a extreme change here, or a total lifestyle makeover. This method is worth testing for those who have gone the route of starving yourself without success. An increasingly gradual approach will give you an opportunity to make internal adjustments which you will find to be easier. After roughly a week or so, then you can scale back a little more and add more healthy foods. At some point it is a beneficial idea to begin doing some exercising to help your efforts.
You may already have a solid idea concerning the foods you eat that are helping you to put on pounds. High carbohydrate foods in addition to those with an excessive amount of sugar need to be determined. Then, one needs fat in your diet, but it is the sort of fat that makes a difference. The kinds of meals that are served in the typical fast food joint are the fats you want to avoid. After that simply make the effort to eat less of them each day, or week. Your objective is to make a change that is meaningful, and you will feel better about yourself and is particularly good.
It is advisable to make these small changes a natural part of your new behaviors and eating habits. This will of course take time, but that is the trade-off when you make smaller modifications. On the other hand, this approach may very well work for some people who cannot make drastic changes. However, you cannot allow yourself to stagnate because it is crucial that you keep going about it. You are going to, at some point, make enough of a change so you begin to see greater success. You'll find nothing more motivating than success in any endeavor.
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Rockport Heights Elementary School
Public School | Grades K-6 | Fox C-6
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 464-2010
About This School
Rockport Heights Elementary School is located in Arnold, MO and is one of 11 elementary schools in Fox C-6 School District. It is a public school that serves 686 students in grades K-6. See Rockport Heights Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Rockport Heights Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Missouri average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
In 2011, Rockport Heights Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Missouri average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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I was a student in this school from 1973-1979. I have amazing memories of Mrs. Shumaker, Mrs. Cizek, Mrs. St. Gemme (Mrs. Ashburn), Mr. Paulus, Mr. Peth, and Mrs. Austin. Also Mrs. Pelster (music), Mrs. Basford (art), Mr. Tidd (gym). So thankful to all of the teachers! I pray your lives have all been blessed!
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i love this school i have gone their until 5ht grade and it was a very cool and clean school.
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