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Jonathan McDaniel plays German on the hit VH1 series "Hit The Floor." The season two finale left fans with a major cliffhanger when it was revealed that German is Olivia's killer. Talk about unexpected! Examiner had the opportunity to speak with Jonathan about his role on the series as well as other projects he is working on and suffice it to say that he is one busy man. Check out the interview to see what Jonathan had to say.
The final scene on "Hit The Floor" was shocking to say the least. Jonathan gave his thoughts on being involved in the season cliffhanger that will have us all on the edge of our seats until season three. "It was a great scene to be able to shoot. I didnt know until the last minute because of the secrecy that VH1 wanted to keep for the show. I kind of assumed that if it was me, that there would be some particular reason why. And it would have to do with the reason why me and Ahsha got back together."
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Rainsville is a small town located in the Northeast corner of Alabama with a population of 4,499 as of the 2000 census. It is centrally located in an area of rapid growth. In a radius of 75 miles, there is a population of approximately one million people.
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Sam Houston State University Fall Semester 2006
POL 379.03 Research and Writing in Political Science
Wednesdays, 6:00 pm 8:50 pm, The University Center
Professor : Robin Marshall Bittick, M.P.A., Ph.D.
Class Website : Go to Blackboard < http://blackboard.shsu.edu/webapps/login >. This can also be accessed on the SHSU webpage < http://www.shsu.edu/ >. Students are required to access this website before each class .
Contacting Me : Below are the best ways to contact me:
Office Hour: Wednesdays. I am willing to meet with students at mutually agreeable times. Office : AB1 319G.
E-mail : firstname.lastname@example.com .
Phone : 936-294-4105. Messages may be left with the Political Science Department at 936-294-1457.
Course Description : the following is from the SHSU University Catalog:
POL 379 Research and Writing in Political Science . This course has two primary objectives. First, students will gain knowledge of basic research methods and design in the social sciences. Particular attention will be given to survey research. Second, students will learn research and writing skills including: how to locate, evaluate, and cite electronic and printed sources; how to conduct a literature review; how to write proposals, reports, and research papers; and how to edit proposals, reports, and papers. Prerequisite : POL 261. Credit 3.
Welcome to POL 379! This course is designed for students to learn about research and writing in the discipline of political science. To do this, we will study the basic steps of social science research, including examining select qualitative methods of research. Students will draft a proposed research project, as well as draft a resume as part of the learning process.
Course Goals : With the above in mind, students must achieve three goals:
Learn basic research methodologies and approaches applicable to political science.
Master the basic terminology involved with social science research.
Know how to write up a basic research project.
Course Objectives : to achieve the above goals, students are required to complete the following objectives:
Knowledge: at the completion of this course, students will be able to:
Assessment : Quizzes, Papers, Exercises.
Competencies & Related Skills: at the completion of this course, students will be able to:
Assessment : Quizzes, Papers, Exercises.
Assessment : In-class discussions and assignments.
Required Texts [ I will also assign other reading material throughout the semester that will be handed out in class or linked on the course website in Blackboard]:
Recommended Text:
Required Activities of Students:
Assigned Readings. These are listed on the schedule. You must plan ahead and schedule your reading time appropriately.
Late Assignments : the due date for the papers are set so you can gain the maximum learning benefit. If you are unable to complete an assigned paper at the specified time, you must contact me in advance and explain your reason. With my approval, the due date for a paper can be rescheduled, but no more than two days from the scheduled due date . Papers are subject to being assigned a lower grade if turned in late.
Assessments - the following coursework is required to complete this course:
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Disabled Student Policy: See Academic Policy Statement 811006 at http://www.shsu.edu/dotAsset/c6b9a428-6963-4968-8d3d-49b86f99e10a.pdf .
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When it comes to something as innocent as food at the OC Fair, racial stereotyping is probably the last thing to come to mind.
But OC Fair Director Nick Berardino balked when he saw the food characters in this year's fair theme, "Come & Get It."
Fair marketers trotted out employees dressed as iconic fair food at a recent meeting, explaining that food is one of the most popular attractions each year. There was Cornelius the corn cob, Scoop the ice cream cone and Arturo the Churro, donning a sombrero and moustache.
"Arturo the Churro may have a little bit of a racial connotation," said Berardino, who is also the general manager of the Orange County Employees Association.
Marketers are apparently listening to his concerns.
They temporarily removed Arturo from the lineup and are giving the churro a "slight makeover," said fair Communications Director Robin Wachner. They'll keep his name and moustache, but instead of a sombrero, he'll have a cowboy hat and bandanna.
"So you may say, 'Oh, look, there is that bleeding heart lefty on the board, trying to be politically correct,'" Berardino said. "I just think it's something we ought to be a little more sensitive about."
Board member Dave Ellis made a suggestion: "I would support Gary the Gringo."
That one didn't make the cut.


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Strength, fundamental execution, acclimation to offensive scheme and intensity level has coaches optimistically looking forward to a high impact-producing sophomore season … Experienced limited repetitions on offensive line, but was a top-tier special teams performer during redshirt freshman campaign in 2014 … Finished spring drills listed as the projected starter at the right guard slot, but will likely face a challenge from veteran Tre Robertson … Possible honors-producing career could be initiated in 2015 if development continues on its current track and full potential is realized … Power numbers in strength and conditioning program already rank among the top all current offensive linemen, if not entire program … Produced a bench press of 435 pounds, a back squat of 640, a 338 power clean and a 330 power jerk … Similar improvement was displayed in the jumps and drills with notables such as a 27.5" vertical, a 8'6" broad, a 5.14 40-yard dash, a 4.28 pro shuttle, a 7.7 three-cone and a 62' shot put … Flex rating of 19.0 is tops in unit … Completed a program-high 27 reps of 225 on the bench press … In all, added nine pounds of physical growth to frame during off-season.
2014: Experienced action in all 13 games as primarily a well-rounded special teams contributor … Played on several units, mostly in a blocking role … However, also tallied a pair of tackles on coverage squad during the season opener against N.C. Central.
2013: Redshirted during true freshman season and contributed valuable preparation efforts to the offensive scout squad … Signed with Ruffin McNeill's program in February.
High School: Totaled 56 tackles, including 33 solo hits, one sack and two fumble recoveries as a senior team captain for head coach Greg Ditz at Laney High School ... Helped the Buccaneers to a 5-5 regular season record and an appearance in the North Carolina High School Athletic Association 4AA playoffs where they suffered an opening round setback to Middle Creek ... A three-star recruit and a top 50 North Carolina prospect according to ESPN.com ... A two-time Wilmington Star News All-Area First Team selection (as an offensive lineman) ... Also earned First-Team All-Mideastern Conference honors as a junior in 2011 after contributing to LHS's 8-4 record and second-round playoff appearance ... Victory against Wakefield in the opening round was the school's first post-season triumph since 2001 ... In all, finished junior campaign with 32 stops (28 solo, six tackles for lost yardage) and graded out at 88 percent for play on the offensive line ... Defensive efforts of note in 2011 include an eight-tackle performance against Hoggard and a seven-stop outing against J.H. Rose ... Was a two-way starter as a sophomore, junior and senior after playing at the junior varsity level as a freshman ... Participated in the 2011 Shrine Bowl Combine … Also a standout letterman on the mat, finishing seventh in the NCHSAA state wrestling tournament at 285 pounds as a junior ... As a senior, helped Buccaneers to the Mideastern 4A Conference Dual Meet Wrestling championship, defeating Hoggard (51-21), J. H. Rose (65-10), New Hanover (70-12) and three-time defending champion New Bern (45-23) to take the title ... Captured all five 285-pound matches, two with a pin, to help team claim the championship ... Also took first place in the 285-pound class at the Battle at the Beach, leading team to a first-place finish among eight squads … Picked up additional varsity letters in track.
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All About Zippers
The teeth
These are the little metal, plastic, or nylon pieces that come together to form the
zipper is zipped (for more on
zipper teeth
, see further down).
The chain
This is what forms when the zipper teeth are joined.
The slider
This is the y-shaped channel that runs up and down the length of the zipper. It's what joins or
disengages the
. The slider has a way of locking itself to stay in place.
The pull tab
This is the tiny handle that's used to move the
up and down the length of the zipper.
The stops
Present at both ends of a zipper, these are pieces that block the
from slipping off the end
of the
Insertion pin
Present on a
separating zipper
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end piece that's inserted into a
retaining box
to join the
sides of the zipper together.
Retaining box
This is a type of zipper stop on a
separating zipper
. The retaining box receives an
insertion pin
the two sides of the zipper together so it can be zipped.
Zipper teeth materials
Individual pieces of metal, such as brass, nickel, or aluminum, make up the teeth of this zipper.
creates a strong zipper that's often used in jeans and work clothes. The drawback to
metal is that it
can corrode.
Individual pieces of molded plastic make up the teeth of this zipper. Plastic zippers are also
and durable.
A continuous coil of nylon or polyester make up the "teeth" of this zipper. Each coil loop acts as
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Basic Zipper types
Conventional zipper
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closed-end zipper
This type of zipper is closed at one end. It's usually sewn into an area that's covered by a
placket so
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Invisible zipper
This type of zipper is also closed at one end. However, the zipper teeth are located behind the
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Separating zipper
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two sides of the zipper separate completely when unzipped.
Choosing a zipper
Zippers are numbered with sizes to indicate the width of their teeth when the zipper is closed.
smaller the number, the smaller the teeth.
Zippers are also available in many lengths. The length of a zipper will be indicated on its
Zippers can also be purchased by the yard, allowing you to make your own custom
When choosing a zipper, choose a color that matches or compliments your fabric. Also consider
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create a
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slider to stop. Cut
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If the zipper is to be placed into a garment with a waistband, it can be shortened from the top.
the zipper in as you normally would. The waistband will automatically create the new stop.
All you
have to do is cut off the extra tape. Just make sure to unzip the zipper first so the slider
is below your
cutting line.
More tips
Preshrink your zipper prior to sewing. Either machine-wash and dry it, placing it in a lingerie
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Use a
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A Walk to Remember
Nicholas Sparks
1999, Fiction (1950s)
Warner, $6.99, 240 pages, Amazon ASIN 0446608955
Sparks tells the reader up front: "First you will smile, and then you will cry - don't say you haven't been warned." At that point I could tell up front that I would be doing neither. If an author has to tell you how you will be reacting to his book, he's not doing his job in the first place. But I digress. After we are told we will be smiling and crying, we are introduced to the teenage narrarator, Landon. Landon's father is a North Carolina congressman who is usually in Washington, and Landon likes to act tough by eating peanuts in the local graveyard. But his life changes forever when he gets involved with Jamie. He first comes into contact with her when he asks her to the Homecoming dance (all the cuter, more popular girls are taken). Then they take the same drama class. The seniors perform a traditional play every year written by a local reverend, Jamie's father. It's a loosely autobiographical piece that features a young man visited by an angel while he is looking for a gift for his daughter. Landon plays the young man, opposite Jamie, the reverend's daughter. Jamie is perfect: She picks up injured animals and takes them to the vet. She never says an unkind word about anyone. She literally carries her bible with her everywhere. She sets out change jars all over town so that the orphans can have Christmas presents. Naturally, the orphans all know her by name because she visits that orphanage all the time. Do you know anyone this perfect? Me neither. Anyway, we are all supposed to relate to Landon the imperfect.
You can probably guess where this is going. If you can't guess, no need to worry, because Nicholas Sparks spells everything out. Landon is a little immature (what with the peanut eating in the graveyard and all), but he is shown the ways of goodness and light and forever changed by his relationship with Jamie the perfect. Eventually, he falls in love with her, and then something sad happens.
The basic premise is not unlike many roamnces. Boy needs taming of sorts, boy meets an attractive girl, boy is tamed. But what a difference a writing style makes. This particular book is written in a style that is supposed to be folksy but comes off as just stupid. It's written in the first person, all the better to showcase Landon's excessive use of the terms "by the way" and "if you know what I mean." His thoughts are neither interesting nor believable, though, to be fair, he's more believable than St. Jamie.
If by some chance you don't quite understand every little thought Landon has, they are conveniently explained for you. I was a little discouraged when Sparks felt the need to explain the origin of the term "Et tu, Brute?," but it was even worse when he explained why actors say "break a leg." I tried to imagine what adult would not know this already. Then I tried to imagine a teenager not knowing. Experimentally, I asked my 11-year-old daughter if she knew. She did. But just in case you don't, Nicholas Sparks has your back. There are few things more insulting to a reader than heavy-handed, obvious writing. Sparks is master of the obvious, carefully tipping off the reader to future plot points, painstakingly pointing out every character's emotion. Clearly, he's never heard of the old adage, "show, don't tell."
If there's anything worse than the heavy-handed writing, it's probably the excessive, gooey schmaltz. You can almost feel it dripping off the pages, or rising from the streets of the aw-shucks-mister Southern town. I thought it had peaked when Jamie and Landon visited the orphanage at Christmastime (God bless us, everyone!), but I discovered I was wrong when I reached the ending, the ending that was supposed to make me cry.
I guess I felt like crying all right - for all the wrongs reasons. I wanted to cry because the book was so awful, and I wanted to cry because I knew people who liked it. This depressing notion was all I could think about for two days, until I decided I needed to get over my grief...and then acceptance set in. I've more or less accepted the fact that Sparks has millions of fans propelling his books onto the best seller list, but I don't have to like it. Presumably, millions of people read Sparks' books because they want a sweet, romantic read. I wish I could give them all a decent romance, something by Mary Jo Putney or Lisa Kleypas. Heck, even Johanna Lindsay would be a big step up. When I vented to my colleagues, Ellen replied, "From what I gather, he is as nice a guy as ever lived, and I don't begrudge him his success, but he is sloppily sentimental, and can get away with it because he's a man." Truer words were never spoken. On the off chance that a well-meaning soul tries to interest you in this book, politely decline. Then tell yourself how lucky you are to know where to find a "real" romance.
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Kennesaw State University played host over the weekend to an international rugby tournament that involved teams from 12 countries including the United States. The IRB Women's Sevens World Series, won on Sunday night by rugby powerhouse nation New Zealand, entertained a small, but vocal and enthusiastic, crowd with some great sport not normally seen in Atlanta.
Rugby Sevens is a variation of the fifteen-a-side game played by only seven players on a regular sized pitch in a game of much shorter duration. Games last no more than 20 minutes but contain the same fast paced action and bruising tackles (with no pads or helmets) for which the regular version is known.
The game has become an Olympic sport and will make its debut at the summer games in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil in 2016. Therefore the Women's Sevens World Series is being used to develop national teams capable of winning the gold medal in 2016.
Teams traveled to Atlanta representing the USA, Canada, Brazil, England, Ireland, Spain, Netherlands, Russia, Japan, China, New Zealand, and Australia.
The tournament consisted of round-robin play on Saturday where teams were placed in three groups of four, each team playing every other team in their group to determine who would advance to the cup knockout rounds on Sunday.
It didn't take long on Saturday to realize that those countries where the traditional form of the game is important have transferred that experience and expertise to the Sevens form. New Zealand is arguably the world's best rugby nation and they dominated their group winning all three matches.
Russia and Canada were the other group winners each sweeping their three games.
Those three teams dominance continued on day two at the knockout phase as they easily dispatched their quarterfinal opponents to set up semifinals where New Zealand played Russia and Canada played Australia.
Winners of Pool B, the Canadians had already beaten the Australians in group play and they continued that streak by beating them again in the semi-final 17-7 booking their place in the final. In the other semi-final New Zealand dominated the Russian team and ran out 24-7 winners.
While Canada put up a spirited fight in the final they were completely outclassed by a New Zealand team who ended up winning the final match-up 36-0.
Speaking after the game to IRB.com, coach Sean Horan was delighted with the tournament win. "The way the girls performed was pretty outstanding. We're building, we're getting better and we still believe in ourselves, in fact we probably focus more on ourselves than others."
He added "It's about getting the body and the mind right. You want to peak on the second day of the tournament and that's what we did. I'm happy with our performance."
New Zealander Sarah Goss was awarded the tournament Most Valuable Player for a stunning all round performance while USA rookie Jessica Javelet scored seven tries for her team having only taken up the game recently.
Up next for the USA Women Seven's team is the 3rd round in this series, to be played in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Up next for USA Rugby is a Men's Eagles World Cup Qualifier against Uruguay. This huge home and away match up against Uruguay will determine who goes to England for next year's World Cup. The U.S. leg of that game will be played at Kennesaw State University.
Having the Women's Sevens World Series, a tournament of such high a profile here in Atlanta and then following that up with a final qualifier for the 2015 World Cup is a huge coup for Atlanta and all those sponsors and advocates who convinced Kennesaw State and USA Rugby that Atlanta would be a great host site should be commended for bringing world class rugby to Georgia.
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NARS Pure Matte Lipstick in Bangkok
$25 Saks gift certificate (means a trip to Biltmore Fashion Park in Phoenix) had to buy just 1 thing & I bought NARS Pure Matte Lipstick in Bangkok. Is this telling me something? <3
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NARS Pure Matte Lipstick
Looks like NARS' new Pure Matte Lipstick most recent fans include Lake Bell, Julie Benz, Courteney Cox-Arquette, Cynthia Nixon, Dita von Teese, and Renee Zellweger.
Here's what some of them had to say:
"For red lip color, my new favorite product is NARS Pure Matte Lipstick in Vesuvio. It delivers a bold deep color and stays put for hours."-Lake Bell
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Ladies and gentleman the new NARS Matte Lipstick in TASHKET is legendary. It gives the perfect nude lips and match my very light olive complexion. The shade is a pale peach-cream. Marta Walsh LOVES!!! I like to layer it with MAC Dazzleglass is smile (lipgloss first then NARS Pure Matte lipstick in TASHKENT). Only sometimes I wear it pure matte because I'm clearly addicted to a glossy finish. Expect to see NARS Pure Matte Lipstick during upcoming New York Fashion Week SS 2011, and the red carpet. The hottest thing:)
NARS Pure Matte: Infinite Reflections
Introducing PURE MATTE: INFINITE REFLECTIONS, a short film from NARS Cosmetics celebrating Pure Matte Lipstick debuting today, September 1st, 2010, exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue. WATCH!
Produced by an illustrious and talented team, portrayed by a stunningly beautiful model and conceptualized through a makeup artist's vision of bold, audacious, iconic glamour, NARS Cosmetics is excited to announce the launch of the short film Pure Matte: Infinite Reflections celebrating the launch of Pure Matte Lipstick.
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NARS Cosmetics introducing Pure Matte Lipstick. "A matte lip is very modern, whether nude or deeply pigmented. Try a color close to your skin tone for a universally flattering look. Pair darker hues with a fresh complexion and little makeup. But, always choose a formula that has hydrating ingredients to condition lips." –François Nars, Founder & Creative Director of NARS Cosmetics
Before its release there was a TON of buzz over NARS Pure Matte Lipstick- it was used as a staple backstage at New York Fashion Week and has graced the faces of celebrities all over the red carpet (see the most recent coverage from the Emmys here) !
January Jones Wears NARS Pure Matte To Mad Men Premiere
Makeup artist Fabiola used NARS Cosmetics on January Jones for last night's Season 4 Premiere of "Mad Men" in NYC. Pure Matte Lipstick was key in creating the look!
Get January Jones's look with the following NARS products:
· Bangkok Pure Matte Lipstick (for now, try Dolce Vita Velvet Matte Lip Pencil)
Christina Hendricks At The Mad Men Season 4 Premiere
NARS Cosmetics worked with celebrity makeup artist Vanessa Scali to create the makeup look for "Mad Men" actress Christina Hendricks at the Season 4 Premiere last night, July 20th, 2010. NARS' NEW Pure Matte Lipstick was key in creating her look along with other products from NARS' Fall 2010 Color Collection.
"Christina's sultry Dolce & Gabbana dress inspired a softer version of the "La Dolce Vita" makeup look. We kept it modern by using Bangkok Pure Matte Lipstick, which is a soft matte rose color for her lips," says Vanessa Scali.
Christina Hendricks' makeup look was achieved using the following NARS products:
Lancôme Color Design Matte Lipstick
Lancôme reinvents matte lipstick with their NEW Color Design Matte Lipstick, $22. The new formula is soft and creamy, glides effortlessly and comes in eight dreamy colors. The credit goes to the new formula; its mattifying agent isn't a dull powder but a light-diffusing gel. High pigment levels ensure that it wears for hours, while soft waxes and emollients deliver modern slip.
Makeup artist Daniel Martin used the Bronze Show shade at the Chris Benz Fall 2010 presentation for the perfect update on the 90's lipstick.
Lancôme & Chris Benz Go Gothic Chic for Fall 2010
New York Fashion Week Fall Winter 2010: Seattle native and downtown New York denizen Chris Benz saw all of his influences collide in a spectacular way on Monday, Febuary 15, 2010, for his Fall 2010 presentation. The collection mixes the patterns, textures and utility of clothes made for the Great Outdoors as worn by the renegade, Outward Bound Debutante.
Makeup Tutorial: Lead makeup artist Daniel Martin (who helped create the Chris & Tell shade with the designer for Spring 2010) wanted a "makeup" makeup look, so he and Chris settled on what they're calling Gothic Chic. The eyes and the lips were given equal attention. The eyes were smoky in gradations of shimmery charcoal and chocolate. Daniel used the new Ombre Magnétique, a mousse-like cream shadow, in black, layered with Color Design Eye Shadow in Guest List, an opaque espresso shade. For the lashes, several coats of Hypnôse Drama Mascara in Excessive Black, and for the eyeliner, Le Stylo Waterproof EyeLiner in Noir along the waterline, completed the look.
New York Fashion Week Spring 2010 Trend Report: Rebecca Minkoff
The Show: Rebecca Minkoff
The Trend: Strong enhanced brow
The Color Story: To compliment a structured, high fashion collection incorporating a mostly black and off-white color palette, the makeup look features a matte complexion, nude/neutral lip and cheeks and a strong, enhanced brow.
The makeup look backstage at Rebecca Minkoff Spring 2010 was created by Sephora PRO Beauty Team, lead by Jose Rivera
How to Get the Look:
• Complexion – Try Sephora "Tricks of the Trade" Anti-Shine Primer and Mineral Matte Setting Powder to create a flawless canvass.
• Brows – To create sculpted, well-defined brows use the Sephora Collection Brow Tint Pen to create this structured look.
• Lips – To complete the look, apply Maniac Mat Long-Wearing Matte Lipstick in Mat 07, a matte peach.


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Disease Proof
Health Points: Monday
- Exercise, good for your body, good for your brain. Shari Roan of The Los Angeles Times reports:
When he became a psychiatrist in the 1970s, John Ratey didn't expect to evolve into an exercise buff. But today, the Harvard University professor and expert in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder calls exercise the single most important tool people have to optimize brain function…
…Exercise, particularly aerobic exercise, can improve cognitive performance, soften the effects of stress, help fend off addiction-related cravings and tone down the negative consequences of women's hormonal changes, Ratey says. When it comes to psychiatric disorders, he calls exercise "one of the best treatments we have."
- Here's a shocker. It seems antibiotics are over-prescribed for common viruses. Reuters reports:
Bacteria can cause rhinosinusitis -- an inflammation of the sinuses -- but a virus such as the common cold is often a more likely culprit so antibiotics seldom work, the researchers reported in the journal Lancet.
Yet doctors still dole out the drugs more than they should. In the United States, for instance, 80 percent of sinus patients are prescribed an antibiotic while the proportion ranges from 72 percent to 92 percent in Europe.
"What tends to happen in practice is when patients have had symptoms for a while and go see their family doctor, the doctor assumes they have a bacterial infection and gives them antibiotics," said James Young, a statistician at the University Hospital Basel, who led the study.
- You might think rich people are healthier, but the fat works against them. From Marilyn Elias of USA Today:
In the new study of about 5,000 adults, the college-educated with household incomes of more than $75,000 a year had much less of a blood protein linked to heart disease than did the poorer or less educated - as long as they weren't overweight.
But as weight crept up, so did C-reactive protein in the blood, a sign of inflamed tissue that can lead to blocked coronary arteries, says Cathy Bykowski, a psychologist at the University of South Florida in Tampa.
That's not surprising, because excess body fat is known to increase the protein, she says.
- Not getting enough sleep might mean having more than enough fat. Serena Gordon of HealthDay News explains:
New research suggests that people who don't get enough sleep tend to weigh more -- and that sleep can affect levels of the appetite-regulating hormones leptin and ghrelin.
"There is a dynamic balance between proper sleep and proper health. Sleep deprivation affects weight and a lot of other things. If you cheat sleep, there are a number of consequences, including affecting your hormones, appetite and mood," said Dr. Patrick Strollo, medical director of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's Sleep Medicine Center.
- Lego blocks are being used to help children with autism. Marie McCullough of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports:
At first glance, the $45 session just looked like a bunch of boys having fun, not surprising since Lego Club members have good language skills and average or above-average intelligence. In contrast, children at the severe end of the autism spectrum may be mute and have catatonic behaviors.
But signs of problems were soon evident. A boy wearing a long-sleeve T-shirt stood amid the hubbub, staring at the floor, obsessively pulling the hem of his shirt - until leader Greg Shugar gently drew him into an activity. At a table, Lily Brown, another leader, helped two boys revise their "script" - a sheet of lined paper covered with angry scratch-outs and scribbles.
Jonathan Shanahan, 13, of Riverton, rocked from foot to foot and acknowledged that earlier that day, in school, he threw a pencil at a classmate.
"He's my archrival," Jonathan declared, holding a winged Lego beast he had created.
- Findings have determined that breastfeeding helps reduce the risk of type-2 diabetes. More from Reuters:
Breast-fed babies appear to be less likely to develop type 2 diabetes when they reach adolescence, according to findings published in the medical journal Diabetes Care.
"Dramatic increases in childhood obesity and the emergence of type 2 diabetes in youth motivate research to identify lifestyle approaches to primary prevention of both conditions," write Dr. Elizabeth J. Mayer-Davis of the University of South Carolina, Columbia, and colleagues.
- Fitness Magazine spotlights some very important nutrients. Here some noteworthy ones. Take a look:
Use: To improve heart health
Why it works: Folate and other B vitamins help break down excess homocysteine -- an amino acid that can damage the inner lining of arteries -- possibly reducing the risk of heart disease.
Daily intake: 400 mcg
Best food sources: 1/2 cup cooked asparagus (134 mcg), 1 cup raw spinach (58 mcg), 1/2 cup cooked lentils (179 mcg)
- I'm not much of a cyclist, but this is a very practical invention—it'd be cool in the disco too—via TreeHugger:
- A team of scientists believe that vitamin D may cut diabetes risk. More from EMaxHealth:
Type 1 diabetes occurs because of pancreatic beta cell damage. These cells are responsible for insulin hormone production. The disease is becoming more common and it is expected to increase by 40% in 2010, compared to 2000.
The study showed that those suffering from type 1 diabetes have lower levels of vitamin D and are common in countries with less sunlight. It is well known that sunlight exposure stimulates vitamin D production and that supplement intake without sunlight exposure doesn't mean anything.
Lack of vitamin D is previously linked to autoimmune disorders, and this new study shows another key role of vitamins in health.
- According to a new study overweight women get worse breast cancer. Reuters is on it:
Breast cancer patients who are overweight have more aggressive disease and are likely to die sooner, U.S. researchers reported on Friday.
A dangerous type of breast cancer, known as inflammatory breast cancer, was seen in 45 percent of obese patients, compared with 30 percent of overweight patients and 15 percent of patients of healthy weight.
"The more obese a patient is, the more aggressive the disease," said Dr. Massimo Cristofanilli of the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, who led the study.
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I woke up this morning like I was coming out of a cloud. I was so sick with congestion and sore throat yesterday, I barely made it through work! Today dawned bright and sunny…gorgeous weather in Belgium…a rarity! Before I get to work digging through my yardsale junk to sell in prep for our move, I'm going to start cleaning out our refrigerator and freezer and knock out a few of Pioneer Woman's quiches. While I am waiting for the bacon to sizzle its way into the plate, this is what I've been reading.
Paris: Our 10 favorite shopping districts – If you like to shop, take note. Don't shop like a tourist!
East Sushi, fresh Sushi with Delivery in Brussels – Many of us like sushi…but it is so hard to find fresh, even in Belgium. If you don't mind trekking up to Brussels, try this place that came highly recommended.
Brussels Airport – If you've never been, come check it out here. Yes, it's expensive just like any other European airport, but before you have to head up that way, have a look here. Oh and take the train instead of driving…way less stress!
Biergartens – This is totally a German phenomenon! There's nothing like an honest-to-goodness German beergarden. I can't wait to find them in our new neighborhood!
Cocomama, Amsterdam – Many times, I don't bother with hotels at all in our travels. Here is a neat hidden gem in Amsterdam to spend a night or two. It's funny, but in the Netherlands, I've even rented a room in a nice family's home. I'll never forget sitting down to breakfast with their family and eating a farm fresh breakfast…the best ever!
Mobile Internet in Belgium – Even in such a small country, we do have a lot of mobile internet choices. Here is a rundown of the best bets. Know which one works best in your area and which is the most reliable…not only the cheapest!
Treasure Hunting at the Louvre in Paris – At least once in your lifetime, you HAVE to see some of the treasures in this famous museum. I say some, because it would take weeks to go through the entire collection. Weeks that most of us don't have! A quick day visit can take you through the highlights, sure. But, what if you've been tons of times and want to break out of the mold of doing the same thing every time? Or do you have kids and want to get them in on the action, cause what kid doesn't like a treasure hunt! This is perfect!
Top German Etiquette Rules – This is a great list. Some of these may surprise you, because in the US, we do it differently!
The PCS drive to Ohio – Yes, with kids and pets. And WHY do thing always go wrong on our drive? Read this and realize you are not alone in your misery of driving cross country to your new duty location.
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10 Must Have ipad apps for kids – Some of these are expected…others, I hadn't heard of before. Yet another way to keep kids entertained when you don't want to be creative and come up with something yourself.
The Palace of Versailles, the most infuriating place in Earth? – It's funny how certain "tourist attractions" turn into absolute madhouses by mid-day. And that's the key. I am always amazed when we are the first people waiting for the doors to open and realizing how many tourists sleep in (or take a while to get there…I don't know why we are only one of a few standing there). The other great time to visit these amazing places is an hour before closing. I've had the Louvre all to myself at this time. Many times, attractions will also have reduced rates before closing. Be sure to check that out! Love those ceilings!
A Personal Piece of History – I love hearing about peoples' family history, especially when they have a completely different history than me OR one very similar to mine. I too have a German background. My mom didn't come to the US until after she married my Army dad and had me. I have cherished memories of my German grandparents and hearing the stories, especially of the time during the war. I think about that bomb that fell onto the family home, destroying everything including my grandfather's childhood photos but sparing everyone as they had chosen that particular day to be away. My German grandfather served in the war in Czech and in Germany and just missed the Russian Front due to an illness. His unit didn't exist after the German offensive. He missed another bomb by minutes, after he stepped out of a car in Neu Ulm. After the war, he had to travel hundreds of miles by bike, in the darkness, as he was afraid to travel during the day….all to get back home to his pregnant wife…only to be arrested as suspected Nazi (as most men in his town were). My grandmother lost almost all her brothers to the war…all serving, save one who died young from tuberculosis. One died the last day of the war. One survived his time in a Russian prisoner of war camp but died shortly after the war when he developed a cancer that destroyed his digestive system. It makes you realize how delicate life is and how small decisions in the past, by your ancestors, dictated whether you ever existed or not!
The Blood and Guts of an Army Divorce – Uggghhhh…something none of us want to talk about or deal with. Interesting insight from a military wife going through a divorce that many of us don't think about right away.
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Well as you can see it's still style experimentation. Another of the things I'm trying to get out of this is greater accuracy in construction for the faces; I always had a problem with the initial way that I drew them in that they only really looked correct in their usual 3/4th perspective. Also, there were a lot of fluxuations in my old style, leading to messiness especially when I had to rush it.
I don't want to lose the range of expression though. I was thinking because yesterday the faces were oblique/contorted it was difficult to realize what the actual changes were, beyond the angles that I could attain. That said, not looking at my references while drawing led me to cartoonify it a bit more than it was yesterday.
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I'm digging the new style.
yea, i gotta say i like the new style too. it's making the facial expressions more expressed. i also always thought the expressions were amazing and now here we get to have more expessions ^.^
Cuteness gets an upgrade!
I have been looking and dont like the new style. They seem off , more pronounced hands and skinny upper arm. Faces look off and way to young like there a babyish look. Went back and forth and just wish go back to the orginal style as it , to me , is better. Theres more but not sure what but somthing bothers me and its not for the better.
i dont like the new style
Aww, Peanut looks so cute. also, I wonder what problem Bino had?
It is also is easier to see the differances in the styles in this strip. Fun times. 8D
Oh… AH! Much better, I see it now… again, needed to see more of the stile before I outright said "No," because, well, obviously, I like it now =P… You were right, it was just the weird angles.
I love it even more, haha XD They're so cute, and I actually am liking the detail of your backgrounds
I swear Peanut looks younger with the new style.
ee hehe! now this i like <3 nice blend of your origonal cartoony and "regular" style from monday. i'd have to see a grape drawn in this style to be 100% but it definantly fits better. i'll vote for this one
i'm really impresed with this particular style, i like it much more than the style of the previous strip, it has the perfect balance between cartoon-ish and realistic look.
i didn't like the previous strip's style that much, it kinda didn't look like the style of the references you posted on FA, but this new try is absolutely good-looking!
ok MUCH better than monday's style. * sigh of relief*
can shock collars not come off or something?
Bino's cute when he's upset. Which is most of the time ^^;
The new style is even better than the old style! Whoo!
All the better with which to ship Peanut and Grape.
well, it's awesome …
only thing that suprised me is lack of fancy colors in the backround
(but that last thing i would care about)
The new style is starting to grow on me. *thumbs-up*
This is a lot better then Monday's though I'm still not sure if I'm on board with it… I might take awhile to adjust or whatever.
Ohhhh, I think that Spo is going to get the remote and make Bino work for him – OR ELSE!!!!
Silly plot prediction? Check.
plot predictions you say? well…
I think peanut is going to run to grape and wake her up (as always.) Explain that it's Bino's shock coller remote, she gets Ideas to use him to do her bidding, but peanut gives his dog eyes, in which she just hides it. After hiding it in a secure location, they think they're all cool untill people start just ACCIDENTALLY hitting the button. At which point, peanut and grape go on to find the remote… Now, this could split two ways, either A: Peanut and Grapes parents find it before them (just, kinda, hey looky here) and give it back to Bino's parents and that's it. OR B: What you said, someone finds it and uses it to make Bino do what they want… much to the chagrin of grape, who probably says "HEY! That was MY Idea!"
Well… it's just a wacky prediction =P
I have to say the new style is quite awesome, keep goin' with it
This new style keeps looking *adorable*
BTW: yes, there's something so wrong with shock collars, especially on creatures supposed to have a human-level intellect and able to fully interact with their humans. Sorry, chief, but this is bad juju
Okay~ I think this will work out wonderfully. ^ ^b I'll just be hoping it sticks.
Still your choice, as always, though.
See? Told you all it'd work. Awesome.
I really like how Peanut looks now. : D
Me like!
Okay, I'm still going to say this is creepy. His "dad" put a shock collar on him now? O_o He's a "dog" that's as intelligent as most teenage kids, and to curb behaviour problems he gets electrocuted… uh-huh…
Okay… so, who here would put a shock collar on their 12-year-old kid to correct behavioural issues?..
And yeah, yeah, I know "it's just a comic about pets," and the only reason they talk and what-not in the story is for the humour and such, but… still… You know, to enjoy fiction you have to suspend my disbelief… and suspending disbelief in a world where you use shock collars on pets that, for all intents and purposes, are basically children, makes me a bit queasy… Also, lots of fictional stories obviously have bad things happen to characters, but in this case we're not really invited, as the audience, to see it as a "bad" thing… More like a funny thing, or, you know, at worst, throw in a "haha, poor Bino, wonder what he did" sort of comment… Unless Bino's owner/"dad" along with whoever makes those shock collars is about to become the comic strip's first real villain or something… But I somehow doubt that.
Well, as Falcon the Fox pointed out there has been much use of slapstick comedy over the years. Take a look at any Tom and Jerry cartoon and you will see violence of all sorts. Though I agree in principle that shock collars are not a nice way to deal with things in real life, this is a more cartoony world. We've already seen Grape kill and eat another character, as sentient as herself, and there was not much protest. People are being oversensitive to this.
But….it's OK for them to hit each other with a frying pan or to eat other intelligent creatures?
Physical "slapstick" style humor is and has been a staple for all forms of media for a long time.
Well when Grape hits someone with a frying pan, that's just Grape being Grape. In this case we have Bino's owner putting a shock collar on him; it's not one of Bino's peers getting in a fight with him, it's the person he thinks of as his "dad," who has authority over him doing it. Also, Grape intended to hurt Bino, and it was clear that it was a conflict between two characters. Here, the shock collar is shown not as something one character uses to "fight" another, but a perfectly acceptable way for Bino's "dad" to curb whatever behaviour problem Bino was having; something Bino's owner has every right to do (as opposed to just another pet hitting him in a fight or something).
As for the one with the mouse, yeah, I didn't like that one much either… Another character was being annoying, ergo he should die horribly and we will laugh at it. 6_6 But at least in that case you could say it was just Grape doing what cats do; for all we know other characters wouldn't have approved of it either. Here we have Bino's human owner, his "dad," using cruelty to "train" him, and it's presented as something perfectly acceptable to everyone around.
So yeah, it's just slapstick and whatever, I know most people don't agree with me. I'm just expressing the way I feel about this comic. For me, slapstick can be "two characters got in a fight, and one of them got hurt in some amusing way," or it can be "one character is in a position of authority over another, and uses this authority to abuse the latter in an obviously immoral way, but everyone treats it as perfectly acceptable." The former is just slapstick, the latter makes me queasy. Just how I feel.
Also this reminds me of that time that a bunch of comics about all the cats having a catnip party or whatever weren't posted, because Mr. Griffin wanted to keep the comic kid-friendly and didn't want to draw parallels to real-life parties where people use drugs, if I remember correctly. So, obviously even the author doesn't accept that humour and "it's just a comic" is an excuse for showing any and all kinds of stuff happening and being treated as "okay" with all the characters. I'm sure Mr. Griffin wouldn't put up, say, a comic in which Bino is walking around with a broken arm, and someone asks him why it happened, and he'd say, "Oh, my owner just wanted to teach me a lesson because I did something wrong, so he knocked me around a bit" and every other character would say, "ah, oh well, poor Bino. No big deal though." But hey, that would just be slapstick too, right? It would, and the same excuses could be used in that case as in this one. Yet, I'm sure no such comic would be posted because it would cross a certain line that the author wouldn't want to cross. I guess my line — as a member of the audience — is just a bit closer than that, that's all.
well said sir!
I'm sure that there are other strips in the series that made some people a bit queasy too…for example the fith panel of :
made me feel uneasy too.
I can see the humor in Bino getting zapped by a shock collar but yes in a "real world" situation it would be both immoral and unjustifiable. In comics, just as in TV we sometimes must suspend reality in favor of the sillyness of the situation. perhaps my own "line" is a bit further off than yours.
I also agree with you on the new style, very sweet!
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I think you're reading a bit too much into it. At this time, the shock collar gag is just slapstick – were the plot to evolve into the remote being used to control Bino (as someone predicted elsewhere), that'd cross the fine line, but as long as it remains silly like it currently is, it's clean.
Slapstick does walk a fine line in terms of humor – a broken arm "can" be funny, but it has to be done in proper context – and kudos to anyone who can pull that one off, or anything remotely similar, while keeping it amusing. But compared to Looney Toons (which has been banned from most TV stations, or so I've heard, in recent years) or Tom and Jerry, or even a large number of cruder, "modern" cartoons, the violence against the characters here in Housepets is nill. Examples: There's a Tom and Jerry "Mousketers" episode where they use a shot of the guillotine, then the sound effect for it after it's off camera, followed by the little grey mouse (forget the name, but he's the only one that talks out of the three) saying "Poor pussycat." – IE, Tom got executed. Way more violent than anything here. And I dare anyone to watch every Tom and Jerry episode, and count how many times Tom gets hurt – you'll loose track, trust me. There's also a Loony Toons Episode (an old one) where Tweety Bird blows a cat (not Sylvester) up, then comments on the poor cat going boom – and marks a tally off on the side of the tree saying they go thru an awful lot of cats. Morbid? Out of context, yes. In context, it was amusing, however – the whole episode built up to that moment.
Grape's eating a mouse was along those lines, but the way it was done made it amusing rather than sick. The points in it's favor are that A: Cats eat mice, and B: Her prior dialogue leading up to this action. But the prior panels had set the stage for that moment to MAKE it amusing – had she just gone and offed him at the start, it'd be morbid at best (at worst, the catnip gag would look tame in comparison). But it didn't, for the very reasons I stated. It made a play on what's accepted norms to us, and used dialogue to set the stage for it. In context, it's funny. Remove it from context, and keep, oh, maybe the panel where she stomps the little guy and on, and it's very morbid. Grape's use of a frying pan in a later strip is similar – in context, with Bino ranting and raving, it's a funny way to shut him up – doubly so when the other pets confess they had similar ideas later. Out of context, it's shocking, and not in a good way.
What I'm trying to say here is that Slapstick comedy relies a lot on context for it's humor value – take it out of context, or apply it to a real situation, and and humor to be derived from it vanishes. In context, however, it's quite often amusing – some gags do fall on their face, as has happened even here before, but the majority of them remain funny so long as they remain detached from reality in some way. There have been actual studies done into why people find this kind of humor amusing, but I'd be writing a full article here if I got into that, and it'd take too much space – something more fitting for a blog than a comment/reply.
The shock-collar gag will remain funny so long as it continues to remain silly, and avoid anything overly serious. It plays off accepted norms for pets. While the characters in Housepets! are a lot smarter than your average cat or dog, they're still pets. Another webcomic, Dandy&Company, has made plays off the intelligent-pets theme for a while now (not to mention it's used slapstick comedy to no end), and Housepets! will make similar parallels and gags too – the catnip joke was the first attempt, and the shock collar gag is a fresh approach to the same theme – they're pets, but they're intelligent pets. I'm sure there will be more jokes along these lines in the future as well.
Just a nitpicking for Parry:
In the case of Grape "Periwinkle" Sandwich, whom we've established is an opinionated, sarcastic, yet strangely calm cat whose relative intelligence places her in a deep metaphorical smog of idiocy, much of her humorous output is produced from abusing the other characters in a myriad of ways. Her patience appears tested with every interaction (as sampled and addressed in the Yarn Ball arc, as it started on December 12th), but instead of going mad, she vents, healthily, in small increments.
Let's not forget the function she applies to them, either. When Bino became hysterical during his brother's party, Grape recognized the futility of diplomacy and anesthetized him with the nearest convenient instrument: a greasy frying pan. When the neighborhood dogs were pursuing Grape for her blaspheming of The Game, having to cut down a tree in the process, she jumped away and turned it into a learning experience by pointing out the physics that caused it to land on them.
Even with the loose usage of 'slapstick' to reinforce it, the majority of, if not the entirety of Housepets! is good humored and light-hearted. After every infraction, every injury, the characters essentially return to their old ways with all their body parts intact.
Do they give thanks for their good fortune? Rarely.
Do they learn a valuable lesson? As long as you possess a loose definition of 'valuable'…
Do they adjust their views and open their minds? Pfft, no.
Do they make us smile and steal our hearts in the meantime? Yes- or at least that's what keeps bringing ME back.
Sure, Housepets! is imperfect. But rather than throw some percentages at you guys, I'll just say I like it. S'good.
We will now break for a brief intermission. Bathrooms are located on either side of…
Also, I like the new style. ^_^'
you seem to have a lot to say. and bino got OWND!
yeah. i like it more than the previous strips style (monday)
Another vote for "Lovin' the new style".
I add my vote for the new style. Keep it, it looks great.
Peanut's face has 'cuteness' written ALL over it! I love how you modified the new style and make it show the expressions more~
i like the new style but i still kinda miss the old one,but yeah this one could be better than the other
This is awesome! I think Bino is probably my 2nd favorite character in the whole comic, after Max.
^^ i think they is cute and it is…. THE BEST COMIC EVAH
This is much nicer ^_^ you even used my suggestion about seeing through the mouths. This is much better than yesterdays and I say its a good style. Its much more detailed. Now my final verdict will be said when I see some cats and humans (like it really matters, right. I mean its all up to you to do the style you like better. this is just a reader's opinion and most likely the reader won't stop reading it b/c of the change of style unless they're real douches; in that case, good riddance, lol)
also digging it. got just as much a range of expression for one thing … bino actually looks a bit scary in the first two frames but softens up so much in no4 it's not quite as cutesy as before, but it still works ok.
though if lots of people start complaining its not as cute any more you may have to go back hehe.
as i said before, well worth giving it a chance. really i like them equally but if you need to change it and grow, nothing should stop you
Liking this one a lot more than Monday's strip – the faces don't seem quite as awkward this time as they did in the previous one, and the way Bino's eyes help to show expression seems like a nice hybrid of both styles (regardless of if it was planned or not, it looks a lot better than just relying on the eyebrows angle for expression). Peanut seems almost child-like (puppy-like?) in appearance now, but I suppose that could be exploited for further plot and gags later on.
As for the strip itself – Bino must be really irked to not realize Peanut was describing the remote at first, but I guess getting constant electric shocks would do that, lol.
Very good, Peanut looks a lot, lot better now.
I hate to be that guy, but how does Peanut know what the color of the remote is while also being a colorblind dog. Love the new styles
Love this one here.
id' just like to add yet another voice asking you to keep the new style!
I like all the styles you use in this comic. xP
They're all cute!
Babelfish couldn't of said it in better words…
anyways goodstyle, keep it up, I like it, I think you have real potential.
You should make one very progressive and long story. more or so somehing that affects the whole comic dramatically.
LMAO good one he gonna have fun now!! good comic love it LOVE IT!!
Bad penut. But I can't blame him for not knowing that it was for a shock caler (sp)
I choose the new style over the old one, the noses always seemed off in the old style.
This style is seeming better. I had mixed feelings about the new style until I saw this one :3
Better then the last comic. I think I could get used to this!
I'm still unsure… It looks better than the last comic, but seeing Peanut this way will need some getting use to. Perhaps it was just the odd angles that threw me off at first…. But I can't say for sure.
I love this new style
The new style's an upgrade for sure, it's more rounded and leaning towards realistic than the slightly more boxy version, but not to say it's bad or anything. Either work for me, both styles are great.
It Looks Great, Best yet
i enjoy the new style, miss the old one but i am rather neturel to whatever yea pick so go with whatever, still good comic ^^
I like the old style.
But I love this one.
And I was going to suggest, upon the previous strip, at least two things Rick could do with his alternate styles: Rick, if you were to choose this style to continue the strip, you could still use the original for Peanut's drawings. I mean, we've seen his work. It's very distinctive.
OR, if you kept the original style, you could reserve styles such as this for the The Housepets Graphic Novel! and subsequent prequels and/or sequels and/or branch-offs if you ever make them. A bit like how a cartoon series will completely change in style on the advent of a feature film. A cliché like that just makes me giddy, and the promotions would be entertainment enough…
In a time where all of Earth is threatened by a hostile race from beyond our solar system…
where the most powerful of weapons are useless…
there will be one brave group of animals…
one eclectic community…
one neighborhood… to save us all.
"Hi I'm Daisy!" *BOOM*
–Housepets! The Movie–
Cuteness Gets an Upgrade
…damn American television… in my brains…
I should note that that was much more provocatively formatted before I submitted.
Bad code. Bad.
That was a epic comment right thur.
Why, thank you.
And you may thank Chiry for the tag line. It was too perfect not to use.
Yeah. *Nods* I like the new style. Seems…Crisper, somehow. Can't put my finger on it cause I'm not an artist. XD
To the people saying, "HOW IMMORAL". It's a Web Comic. Not a Reality show/etc. I think the only one that got to me was *can't remember her name* and her dad, somewhat sad :<.
It's sort of like watching ***** ***** or some old and great web Toon/Comic and saying "Oh man is that horrid, just look joes head EXPLODED" Seriously guys. Stop complaining, learn to grab a sense of humor.
you should keep the dog like this but not the cats
the new style all the way
I like the old style — when I first saw it, I felt it was unusual but distinctive, and somehow compelling. A different look that no one else had.
The new style is interesting too, in a different way. If you stick with it I'll miss the old style, but the new style has its own potential that's worth exploring and refining.
Ultimately of course, you should ignore what us mere readers think, and go with what you feel is most comfortable for you as an artist.
I'm in the process of re-doing my entire webcomic because my art style changed so drastically… I know it can be really taxing to try to continue drawing in an "old" style when your "new" style feels so much more natural or simply looks better to your eyes.
My advice is do what you actually enjoy drawing. There are still people telling me they liked the old style so much better, and yet, especially for an unpaid comic online, what matters most is whether or not you LIKE drawing in the style you use. Regardless of the style, the comic will be at it's best when you're actually engaged with it and enjoying what you do.
Personally, I like both, though I like the new one a bit better.


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Dear Editor: I would like to compliment the city of Tuscaloosa departments, their employees and service people for the professional and timely manner in which they handled an urgent problem in our neighborhood.
On Jan. 7, shortly after 7 p.m., we had a water pipe break in the street.
Within five minutes of my call, though 311 and an emergency connection to the Water and Sewer Department, a supervisor was on site inspecting the problem. Within an hour, they had a backhoe and equipment in place and began working on the problem.
In a total of about two hours the problem was found, evaluated, repairs made, and the street was ready for patching. All this was done with no interruption of service. The street was patched the next day.
Only in the city of Tuscaloosa could we get this kind of service on such a cold night with harsh working conditions.
The service people were all very nice and accommodating. I hate that they wouldn't even accept a cup of coffee from us.
Again, thanks to all those involved and especially to the hardworking of service people who braved the cold that night.
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As I was walking to work today I was thinking about a metaphor to describe #blogjune. For me reading the blogs is like popping in to visit neighbours and catching up with friends. Many of the people blogging are part of my PLN (Personal learning network) and for those I haven't met virtually or IRL (In Real Life) it is an opportunity to get to know new neighbours.
I must confess that since I have become a twitter convert, I use my PLN to filter the interwebs for me and I rarely visit my blog feeds. When I do I usually to mark all read and move on. So it is a real challenge for me to read through so many blogs but it is always fun to catch up with old friends and neighbours and make new friends.
Monday's Meme
@malbooth joined the meme with the seven things meme started by the Bun-toting Librarian, Fiona. She has promised a meme for every Monday of the challenge. Librarian in the mirror, Blogfest at Tiffanys, Ruminations also joined the memey goodness. For all those that have visiting NYC on their to-do list – I will be there on Saturday!
Sophie outed herself as a Harry Potter Fangirl. I wouldn't be surprised if there a lots of Potter fangirls and boys in this challenge.
- roasted rhubarb (Ruth)
Corin listed 12 songs that changed his life an excellent meme which I think I will use soon. There is definitely a strong 80s influence in his list.
- Sardonicsmile shared some of the home improvements she has made recently
- Over on birdeystreet you can read about the armchair that keeps coming back
- Across the ditch where there was a public holiday Paul Hayton worked his socks off around the house
- Morgan uses Tagul tag clouds (see Peta's post) to explore two different periods of his life. The tag clouds show that he has become more focussed in his blog posts. If you have been blogging for a while I recommend having a go and comparing different periods of your life
- Over on Angels have the phone box find out about the Wordfoto app
- @Gigglesigh shares her words with friends addiction
- Softies are taking over at Katie's workplace
- Justgirlwithshoes is thinking about where to next with her career
- Fiona ponders the merits of interfiling the Australian literature collection in the 800s (I agree by the way)
- With Great Power – considers donating his X-men books to the Library after seeing the latest installment of the X-men movies and battles with autocorrect
- Katie talks about how relationships have changed since Jeremy passed away
- Kris posted a great video about cake or death feat. lego and Eddy Izzard!
Now I feel like tea and cake maybe on my next round up when I visit again. I will leave you with this question from Michelle the Connecting Librarian:
If you were asked to write one sentence to a child, about the importance of libraries, what would it be?
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Prior to December 2013, Parker and Momo knew the streets of Riverside, Calif., as their only "home." The bonded pair walked the streets by the side of their homeless owner, but when the weather became too severe, and their homeless guardian was unable to properly care for them, a plea for help was made.
Lori Rich, of Taking it to the Streets with Lori and Shira, eventually found a family who offered to take the dogs in for a few nights - the family's own dog had cancer and anything longer than a few days was not advised by their veterinarian.
It did not take much time for the family to fall in love with the pair and the thought of turning them back to the streets, where their meals, safety and comfort were not guaranteed, was too much to bear. The request for another foster family remained, and the family generously offered to keep the dogs until one could be found...but six months have now passed and nobody has been decided to adopt the pair.
The rescue agency, Kisses and Paws, is hoping to help Momo and Parker find their way to a new home; the dogs are bonded and must be kept together.
A bit of information about these cuties who are currently located in Corona, California:
We are around three and a half years old. We are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and current on our shots. We are good with other dogs, and we don't have any food aggression - although Momo can be a bit possessive of her treats! We haven't been tested around cats. We don't have anything against children per se, but we would really like to be the "only children" so that we get all of the attention. We would love a home where someone is home most of the time, since that's what we've been used to our entire lives - even with our foster family.
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