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Okay, I'm sure that I could leave well enough alone and NOT go onto the rant I'm about to go on, but that's just never as much fun. And I'm all about the fun.
In case you live in a cave without access to news, or are simply too lazy to go look at CNN, today was Tax Day, and it was the day that Republicans all over the country chose to show
what sore losers they are that they disagree with the bailout by hosting "Tea Parties" where TEA stands for Taxed Enough Already.
Clever? You betcha. Rational, reasonable or mature? Um, no.
Here's the thing, this bailout? It was voted on by Democrats AND Republicans. Remember how Democrats didn't win the number of seats they needed to
rule the world pass laws without the Republicans? This means that at least a few of your comrades actually voted FOR what you're protesting.
So this "no taxation without deliberation" slogan? It's wrong. There was deliberation, but if you'd like us to take more time trying to come up with a way to dig the country out of this economic depression while things get worse, we can try that. Would you rather have greater tax increases later because we twiddled our thumbs coming up with a plan? We apologize for being proactive. We'll try to resist the urge in the future.
Speaking of higher taxes, you all realize that your taxes did not increase this year, right? Because I'm starting to think that maybe you don't get that. Your taxes won't even change next year. The tax reforms won't begin until 2011, so you're protesting BUSH'S tax policies. This is, um, stupid. Er, crazy. Er, stupid crazy. Obama has had no impact on your 2009 taxes, which is why I cannot, for the life of me, understand why people were protesting today.
Now, I do have to give the leaders of the Tea Parties some mad props for likening themselves to Revolutionaries. That is GENIUS. Seriously. Totally wrong, but brilliant. You did not have any great injustice done to you in this bailout, as the Revolutionaries did in the tea tax. A bill you're not fond of was passed by a bipartisan congress. It was passed fairly and without any illegal measures. You were represented in the United States government. I'm sorry if you weren't happy with your representation, but you were represented. To pretend that this is the same as the British government's oppression of the Revolutionaries is offensive to anyone who has ever studied American history. It's not even in the same universe of injustice and to pretend that it is is ridiculous.
And finally, here's perhaps my biggest issue with it. In 2000 and 2004, every time a Democrat said they were going to move to Canada or some other escape mechanism to convey our disappointment over the elections, we were hushed by Republicans and told that we should join together under our president and try to improve the country together (I would know, because this was said to me A LOT.)
Do you see where I'm going with this?
Not only are you not working with the president in any way, shape or form, but now the governor of Texas is suggesting that they secede from the union?
Dear Governor Perry,
Stop being a sore loser.
I mean really. All today was was a show of unsportsmanlike conduct. You're pissed that Obama is president, and I get that because hello? I just lived through 8 years of that misery. You don't want higher taxes, and I get that too. Honestly, who wants to pay higher taxes? But what was accomplished today? You lowered public morale in a time when people need to believe in their government. You showed how generally uneducated you were about this bailout and you just looked like sore losers.
I respect your freedom of speech, but I think what went on today was not an example of bipartisan effort. Today was a showing of sore losers and greedy people, unwilling to give more money to help others who need it. I think it's embarrassing.
If you really want things to be accomplished in this country, work with us, don't protest us. If and when you're ready to act like adults, we'll be waiting.
In the meantime, let me know how you feel. Did you participate? Support? Enjoy? Throw up? What do you think was accomplished today (as long as no direct name calling is involved (well, I suppose if you want to call me names that's fine, I did ask for it), I'll leave comments open.
Be nice.
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Okay, I'm sure that I could leave well enough alone and NOT go onto the rant I'm about to go on, but that's just never as much fun. And I'm all about the fun.
29 comments:
- kimybeee said...
I am a Republican. I disagree with most of your political views. I even stopped reading your blog a while back because you were on some kind of rant that just turned me off. I don't even remember what it was, so it must have been important.
All that being said, isn't it awesome that we live in a country where we can say anything we want about our government with no worries of repercussions? I didn't know that any kind of protest was going on today, I have spent the last two days painting and organizing my scrapbook room.
As far as agreeing or disagreeing, I really just skimmed most of what you wrote. I don't agree with the financial institution bailouts - but I really want the economy to improve. History shows us that the economy always has highs and lows. Hopefully this low will not last as long as some others in the past.
Keep speaking your piece!!!!
p.s. By the way, the whole retard and gay ban is working pretty well at our house. We have even corrected a few other people. We decided to replace the words with "dingleberry", it really is funny to stop and change words before you speak. But for the most part, we just try to be a little more respectful.
- April 15, 2009 at 9:37 PM
- Overflowing Brain said...
I agree that the freedom of speech is great and I appreciate that you're willing to skim my piece and leave yours. I honestly do think that working together is the answer and hope that someday we can really do it.
And also? I love that you're working on those words. LOVE IT.
- April 15, 2009 at 9:40 PM
- Anonymous said...
I LOVE this post. It said eveything I wanted to say, but couldn't. I live in the capitol of a very red state and one of these "tea parties" happened just down the strret from where I work. The people I saw protesting I am sure had no real grasp of what they were protesting. Ignorant people crack me up sometimes! Ha...
- April 15, 2009 at 10:22 PM
- Eva Marie said...
I'll keep it simple: AGREED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- April 15, 2009 at 10:55 PM
- Tiffany said...
I, personally, I loved it.
I love seeing Americans passionate.
I love seeing them use their right to speak.
I love them bringing attention to American History {you know how I feel about my history}. Even if it has such little relevance.
In fact, we drove by a small "tea party" and it gave me the perfect opportunity to talk about what they were doing with my 8 tear old. And, what taxation is all about.
As a small business owner who just wrote a FIVE digit check to the IRS I think I'm entitled to have some concerns.
I worry that many small business owners are barely making it once they pay health benefits, workers comp, taxes, etc.
For some, it will be easier to close up shop and take a salaried job... that's not good for any of us. Small business and entrepreneurs are what this country is all about.
I see both sides of the issue- I consider myself a Republican on fiscal issues and a Democrat on social issues {ie gay right, pro-choice, etc.) Where do I fit???? Somebody tell me!
Thought- provoking as usual!
- April 16, 2009 at 1:25 AM
- Jess said...
And I just have to bring the smut by saying that calling your protesting "teabagging" does not help.
All I can think of when I hear "teabag" is balls. Big, hairy balls.
/crawls back into gutter
PS: if you don't know what I'm talking about, please go to Urban Dictionary and type in "teabag".
- April 16, 2009 at 1:48 AM
- Sue G said...
My husband threatened to go to the local tea party yesterday. Did he go? I didn't ask. Why? Because any answer he would give would remind me that somewhere along the way, he became an old fart (definition: someone who talks ad nauseum about what's wrong with everything instead of what's right).
For forty years i have cancelled every one of his presidential votes by voting for the opposite party.
And THAT is about the most exciting aspect of my marriage! Sigh.
- April 16, 2009 at 7:23 AM
- Becs said...
Great, so in expressing my opinion I have been called a racist (not by you), greedy and a sore loser. Yeah, you have every right to express your opinion and I have every right to stop reading this blog when I am called names by someone who assumed so many things about me that aren't even true. I had enjoyed this blog but this was just too much for me to take.
- April 16, 2009 at 7:35 AM
- Jen said...
Jess, I agree with you. Every time I hear about the tea parties, I think dirty thoughts and giggle.
- April 16, 2009 at 7:54 AM
- Becs said...
Er, there are two Becs here. I'm the other one.
I think it's futile to try to change the government, although I did vote in November. I've seen enough protests in my life to realize they don't do much but make the protesters feel satisfied with themselves.
Anyway - that whole secede from the union business has been tried before. Just to refresh Texas's memory, it didn't work last time.
- April 16, 2009 at 8:04 AM
- em said...
I happily paid 6 figures in taxes... The "protesters" need to learn about John Maynark Keynes, and realize that FINALLY there is a man in office that actually learned something in college, in graduate school, and who has surrounded himself with equally smart people. These are not rash spending decisions... they are based on sound economic priniciples.
- April 16, 2009 at 9:33 AM
- em said...
sorry that should be Maynard
- April 16, 2009 at 9:34 AM
- Anonymous said...
You sound like a socialist. Not what the US was founded on.
- April 16, 2009 at 11:03 AM
- Overflowing Brain said...
Becs (the first one)-
I don't recall calling you specifically greedy or a sore loser. Did you organize the Tea Party? No? Then my thoughts were not directed at you. They were directed, even if not clearly, at the leaders of the Republican party who spurred this set of protests.
You do have the right to stop reading here, and if that's your choice then fine. But understand that I did not call you names.
We are both entitled to our opinions. I welcome you to share yours here, but I understand if you're not willing to.
Sorry to see you go. Too bad we can't agree to disagree and move on.
- April 16, 2009 at 3:09 PM
- Anonymous said...
I have always thought that people should have to pass a test before they are able to use the word socialism.
Interestingly enough, the US was founded because FRANCE financed our Revolutionary War. That's just a fun fact, that we would not exist without that silly country with their universal health care and 35 hour work weeks and lots and lots of vacation time.
- April 16, 2009 at 3:09 PM
- Overflowing Brain said...
I'm not a socialist. But the American government was also founded on the idea of a social contract. You basically give up some of your rights for protection by the government.
Taxes have been and always will be a fundamental part of any successful country. It is how we can raise money to pay for the things we need and it is a necessary evil. No one likes taxes, no one likes to pay them, (okay, maybe some people do, I sure as hell don't), but I understand that they're going to an important cause and it's a sacrifice I'm willing to make. Sure, I'm not in the upper class ranks making a six-figure salary, but someday my husband will be, and even then, we'll still pay our taxes without protest because it is one of our civic duties.
Also? Socialism is not the big evil monster that everyone thinks it is. Not that I'm advocating it, but I just thought that should be known. The principles of Socialism are actually kind of totally reasonable, but I'm pretty sure you don't need to worry about the United States coming under Socialist rule any time soon.
- April 16, 2009 at 3:13 PM
- addy said...
Wow - I love this post. Thank you for writing it.
I completely agree with you. I can't believe the audacity of comparing the current financial issue with being oppressed by Britain.
The place we're at right now was NOT decided by one man. Obama might have some great ideas, but we don't live in a monarchy... other people (bi-partisan) have say in what happens.
- April 16, 2009 at 4:05 PM
- Anonymous said...
I went to a tea party yesterday. Not as a republican (which is the party which most closely aligns with my beliefs) but as a taxpayer that is fed up. I talked to people in the crowd of both parties and independents. What we are concerned with is spending by both parties. How are we going to afford this without crippling future generations? I don't agree with the bailouts. The governor in the state in which I live made promises before his election about not raising taxes. He didn't say he wouldn't raise taxes on just the lower whatever percentage. He said he wouldn't raise them on anyone. He broke that promise. He raided the transportation fund for a different use and then raided the patient compensation fund to help pay for road construction. This is one of the main reasons I went to the protest. For me, it was not a party issue. I took my kids with me (they are on spring break) and we talked about freedom to assemble and other civics issues. I consider the day well spent.
- April 16, 2009 at 4:37 PM
- Anonymous said...
Go Katie!
They just don't get it and probably never will. I'd bet on the fact that a great deal of the people who participated in yesterday's "Tea Party" only did so because they heard about it from some right-wing media source and not because they truly understood the complexity of what they were protesting. I completely agree with you that they are sore losers. The majority seem to have absolutely no understanding of what is actually going on in this country because their major source of information, economic or political, is FOX news or Rush Limbaugh.
I witnessed first hand yesterday afternoon, a Tea Party, across the street from my small Midwestern town's hardware store. As I was making my purchase, the cashier was telling me how great he thought it was that people were standing up to the government. I said, "I bet those are the same people who are still driving around with George W. Bush '04 bumper stickers", assuming he'd catch the sarcasm. He replied, "Yeah, and McCain/Palin", with a dumb grin. Then he added, "that'll teach Obama a lesson". I honestly don't think he even understood what was happening.
One last thing. Why can Republicans have freedom of speech to speak out against an administration they don't agree with but Democrats cannot do the same without being labeled unpatriotic?
- April 16, 2009 at 5:00 PM
- KathleenKMM said...
There was a tea party in the city where I live and work (for the city). They were protesting high taxes on government land (thus depriving the rest of us use of the park we helped pay for) and needed government security (more tax money)! I thought that was ironic enough, but then, I saw a sign:
"We're having a tea party like it's 1776." That right there is what's wrong. The tea party was in 1773. If their grasp of American history is that tenuous and they can't hop on Wikipedia to check it out, they have bigger problems than taxes.
- April 16, 2009 at 5:05 PM
- kimybeee said...
Oh the politics have 'em all fired up!
Can we talk about religion next?
Thanks for visiting my site and commenting on Honey B. I can't even begin to explain how sad I am over losing her. I have had a really bad week!
- April 16, 2009 at 6:09 PM
- Josh said...
I actually did help plan our tea party. One girl (just a regular girl) planned the entire thing and I helped her. So yeah you were calling me those names.
- April 16, 2009 at 6:49 PM
- Overflowing Brain said...
Well Josh, I apologize. It wasn't very nice of me.
In my own (small) defense, I wrote the post after viewing a sign from a tea party that said "libtards" and I was pretty effing pissed off. That doesn't make it right, but I've been known to get carried away.
I fervently disagree with what you protested yesterday, but I shouldn't have called you names. I'm not going to erase what I wrote because I don't believe in that sort of thing. I said it, and sure, it wasn't very nice, but I'm not going to pretend like I didn't.
I do apologize for offending you. It wasn't my intent.
- April 16, 2009 at 7:01 PM
- Becs said...
Oops that Josh comment was actually from Becs (the first one). I am on my home computer now.
- April 16, 2009 at 7:10 PM
- Becs said...
And I accept your apology. These things can get all of us really riled up. I have done and said things I am not proud of when I was upset about political stuff too. I have no problem having a discussion with you about politics even if we differ in opinion.
- April 16, 2009 at 7:14 PM
- Lipstick Jungle said...
Katie, while I may not always agree with everyone (even you some times) in their political views, you have been the closest constant in my beliefs! And I LOVE that you are willing to toss it out there even if it pisses people off because well, that is part of what I love about you!
I love these political posts because you say it the way I wish I could, and I like to share them with my husband and father - two people that forget that there is no way you can justifiably convince me that the CURRENT President is at fault for CURRENT events. People forget that it takes a while to make a mess, and even longer to clean it up.
And I am insuccessfully rambling in coherently because it is late!
Dear Katie,
You ROCK!
Smooches, Lori
- April 16, 2009 at 10:12 PM
- Lipstick Jungle said...
UNsuccessfully, not INsuccessfully. There are probably too many c's, s's and l's too, but hey, who cares!
- April 16, 2009 at 10:13 PM
- Anonymous said...
So what you are saying is that no one is allowed to disagree publicly with the president? If this were a group of your like minded people protesting something they did not agree with you would be on board - Correct? You would be first in line at a ralley to show your disagreement with President Bush - Correct?
And I also gather that becasue you feel like the taxes won't begin untill 2012 that this is ok. I guess you are living in the now!
All of the comments about uneducated people rallying - First of all this was not a REPUBLICAN rally. It was a protest by people of any party who were concerned about this issue - it was not a right-wing media source gathering. Just becasue the mainstream media - CNN, NBC, CBS chose to not even mention the gathering of hundreds of thousands of people in protest of something does not make it a right wing issue.
I could go on and on but it's just useless. For some reason people have latched on to Obama as some savior of the country without doing any fact checking or research and their minds will not be changed with any amount of information.
- April 17, 2009 at 11:18 AM
- Overflowing Brain said...
All I can say is, some people have also rebuked Obama without doing any fact checking too.
I don't disagree with the protests because they protest the president OR because they were primarily (and you know they were) republicans. I disagree with them because I think what people are saying is incorrect, I think they're making other people believe incorrect things and I think that ultimately, they're trying to point the finger at anyone besides their former leader, who was a LARGE part of how we got here.
You could all be democrats or independents or libertarians, and if you were protesting an issue I found stupid, I'd call it as I saw it. To assume that my ability to negotiate an issue to completely bound by my political party is every bit as insulting as anything I ever insinuated about the people involved in the tea parties.
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I've been involved in the marketing field for almost 30 years, and in that
time I've seen amazing things I call "psychic" marketing. Things that
defy rational explanation, but which are powerful nevertheless.
For example, my friend Sherry runs a wholesale bakery. She said the
other day she brought sample strawberry cheesecakes with her on a
delivery run. It's something she should do, but hadn't in a while.
She took them into restaurants who were not clients and gave samples
to chefs and managers. She said she got no orders from handing out
the samples, but three clients she hadn't heard from in a while suddenly
reappeared and placed orders. Coincidence? I don't think so.
Another colleague emptied out an overstuffed file drawer packed with
folders from former clients. There was no room for new ones. The next
day, he received a call from an existing client for a new project that
would more than double his prior revenue from them. He created space
for new work to come in, and it did. Coincidence? I don't' think so.
My belief is that your intention and efforts at marketing your jewelry
are a strong signal to the world of prospects and clients. You may not
get responses directly from recipients, or even right away. But pay
attention to what happens when you focus your attention on the
outside world. People will start paying attention back, even if they
weren't the subject of your marketing "gaze."
Here's one more example — my own. The other day, I noticed I had
very few products pre-packaged and ready to ship. I was also running
out of my favorite white mailing box. My lack of preparedness was —
to me — preventing me from receiving orders, because it wouldn't be
easy to process and mail them.
So, I called my box supplier and ordered a hundred more boxes, even
though I didn't have many orders. Once they arrived, something weird
happened: I received more orders in one week than I normally would in
two months. I went through almost all the new boxes I had ordered. I
believe that my marketing efforts — combined with preparing myself to
receive and process orders — was critical to receiving them.
The take-home message: If you're not focusing on marketing your
jewelry, you may be sending a message to the outside world that you're
not ready to sell it. If you don't have pieces ready to go, you may be
sending the world a message that you can't fulfill orders. If you have
the jewelry but aren't well-prepared to ship it, you may be sending the
world a message that you can't deliver what you have.
Remove any obstacles between you and your prospective customers.
Because when you reach out to others and show them beautiful jewelry
you can easily deliver, your message will be received and orders will
flow your way.
Coincidence? I don't think so.
Now go make something great!


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When I met her she weighed 50 kilos and looked after her two children and a plot of land. In total the project tested 3000 people and found 200 with aids who were all helped. One of the strengths of our club's connection with Rwanda is that we know a Lewes Doctor, Richard Rowland and his wife Prilla who lived and worked Rwanda for over 10 years. Richard and Prilla inspired the club's involvement with Rwanda by talking to us about their work on aids education in Rwanda. They speak the local language Kinyarwandan fluently and through them we have built a partnership with Southover Church in Lewes, which has organised a number of trips to Rwanda to do charity work. We have, therefore benefited from a wide network of people all interested in Rwanda. In total I have made 6 trips to Rwanda spending a week in Kigeme assessing the needs there, and then a week in Cyangugu, which is on Lake Kivu bordering on the Democratic Republic of Congo, helping with work of Southover Church . By visiting and talking to people I can more easily ascertain the ways my Rotary Club can help. There is a good hospital in Kigeme with 140 beds, serving the surrounding rural community. On a visit to the hospital I learned that the autoclave, a machine used for sterilising equipment, was on its last legs. Clearly without a sterilising facility a hospital cannot function. Lewes Castle Rotary Club raised another £6700 to pay for a new autoclave. I sourced it in England with the help of Richard Rowland and we sent it to Rwanda with the help of Bishop Augustin Mvunabandi, head of the Diocese of Kigeme, who has vast experience in marshalling aid. Over the years we have also sent £2000 to the hospital Samaritan fund which is used to pay for people who cannot afford their own treatment. Over the past 4 years I have been involved with fellow Rotarian Chris Spinks in the most exciting phase of our work with Rwanda. Pastor Francis Gakuba, a visionary and energetic man, came to me with idea of providing business training for the people in the 47 parishes in the diocese. He needed £800 for the first workshop. John, who had an interpreter, attended the three day of training course, which Francis organised and structured. John is a businessman and what was taught was all good content about GCSE or A level standard. Since then Chris and John have attended three more business training programmes over the next three years. Even more exciting is what Francis Gakuba was inspired to do after the first year's business training. He started a micro fund and called it The Basket Fund for Development (BFD). The fund is based on the idea first put into practice by a Bangladeshi, Mohamed Yunnis, which involves lending very poor people small amounts of money through which they transform their lives by starting businesses. Yunnis won the Nobel Prize and called his bank The Grameen Bank. Francis Gakuba got together 20 local Christian worthies who put up £2000 of their own money, with little expectation of any return. Over the years I have found another £12,000 for the fund and it now stands at about £21,000 and has lent to 480 people without one failure because of the tight control and efficiency of the diocese. Over the past two years Chris and John have made a point of visiting many recipients of loans. People usually borrow between £50 and £100at 4% interest and pay it back in between 4 and 6 months so the money is recycled. Examples of how the money is used include agriculture, trading in household goods and food, and selling a drink made from sorghum. The non alcoholic sorghum drink is very popular and profitable. It is made from a seed crop, sorghum, and sold for 9p a cup. People have built small houses from the profit of this activity. There are other people who make a living preparing the sorghum seed for the drink makers, and taking loans to do so. One lady I met who did this is buying goats and pigs and sending her children to school on the profit. Other examples of how BFD money has been used are, a passion fruit plantation run by a cooperative of 20 people producing a profit of £2500 from an original loan of £200. A lady who bought a knitting machine for £200 and was making really fine garments, a teacher who was building a school, not like ours, more do it yourself, for children who in Rwanda only go to school for half a day. Growing mushrooms is profitable. What is so exciting is that we can see an economy being born and the look on peoples faces who were used to living on a pound a day and now have a business is reward in itself. On our return from the most recent trip in February this year we feel that the micro fund can use another £20,000 which we are keen to find. 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CHLOE Ferry has showed off her peachy bum in a racy G-string after ex Sam Gowland covered up his tattoo of her face.
The 24-year-old posted the racy picture of her wearing a pair of tiny black knickers and a matching T-shirt on her Instagram.
With her back to the camera, Chloe glanced over her shoulder and gave a cheeky smile, lifting one leg up while wearing some lace up high heeled sandals.
She cryptically captioned the sexy image: "I'm always disappointed when a liars pants don't catch on fire."
Later on, she added another picture of her outfit, this time from the front while posing next to some sunloungers.
As she smiled for the camera, she wrote: "What an amazing trip I've had thanks so much to @inside.lifestyle and @lapiscinabypalazzoversace for sorting me out."
Her cryptic post comes after ex-boyfriend Sam, 24, covered up a tattoo of her face with a huge bear.
The Geordie Shore star proudly showed off his new inking on Instagram after splitting up with his on-off girlfriend in May.
Sam captioned the video: "Cover up on thigh, leg sleeve pending."
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The tattoo cover-up came just days after Sam shocked fans after ruthlessly cropping ex Chloe Ferry out of one of their most special snaps.
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Inspired by accounts of people recovering their sight, this contemporary exhibition looks at familiar objects in new ways.
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Batman and Robin, The Lone Ranger and Tonto, Knight Rider and KITT, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Jay and Silent Bob – the list of headliners and their sidekicks could go on forever. It's not that Robin, Tonto, the Blackhearts, or the Heartbreakers are any less important. Indeed, some would argue that Knight Rider was nothing without his car KITT, and Tom Petty would never have been the same without the Heartbreakers. But all too often, we put emphasis on the headliner and seem to focus less on the person, or group, who plays second-fiddle.
The same goes true in the window tinting world. As the premier Calgary window tinting shop, we at Tint Tech know too well that the headliner product in the window tinting world is auto window tint. It is the product that makes our cars look cool, it is the product where a vast amount of technology is devoted, and arguably it is the after-market window tint product best known in the marketplace. We don't focus much on those second-fiddle products like residential window tint and office tinting.
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The Chi Chi is a designer hybrid dog that has brought together the Chihuahua with the Chinese Crested.
Considering both breeds are quite similar in many ways, at least this is a hybrid breed that does tend to make a considerable amount of sense.
It can easily be the case that you are already aware of some important factors surrounding the two parent breeds, but, this hybrid breed is something new.
However, to make life a lot easier for you, we have created our complete guide to the Chi Chi.
Throughout our guide, you will learn everything that you need to know about the breed to make caring for it a whole lot easier for you.
By the end, you will certainly feel better equipped to own this breed and give them the kind of life that they deserve to have.
Before we do that, we do want to begin by effectively turning the tables onto you, and that is where we will start.
Chi Chi Puppies – Before You Buy…
Before you go ahead and buy any kind of puppy, there are several things to think about. This applies no matter the size or level of experience that you have regarding a dog.
So, the kind of things that we want you to think about at this point are along the lines of the following.
- Are you prepared to care for them correctly throughout their life?
- Do you understand what that is going to entail?
- Are you aware of just how smart they can be?
- Have you ever kept a small dog before and trained it?
As you progress through our complete guide, you are certainly going to pick up a number of other points that will prove to be rather important, but keep referring back to these points regularly.
What Price are Chi Chi Puppies?
The first thing we want to do is to provide you with some guidance as to the kind of price you should be expecting to pay for this particular breed.
Of course, this will not be a precise figure as there are so many variables, but it will provide you with a kind of ballpark figure to contemplate.
To begin with, the supply and demand for the breed will have an impact. The popularity of breeds will ebb and flow by a considerable amount, and that will always change the price.
Your location is also going to play a role.
Some breeds are just more popular in certain areas over others, so shopping around can certainly make life that bit easier for you when it comes to still getting a good dog but at a lower price.
You should also pay close attention to the pedigree of the parents as that is generally linked to you then receiving a better dog as a result.
However, the better the pedigree, then the higher the price, so do be aware of that. Finally, there are the actual breeders themselves.
They all have their ideas as to what they want to charge, and those that are viewed as being more specialists for the breed will certainly want to increase their price.
When you put all of this together, it then means you should be looking at a price of somewhere in the region of $700 to $1000 in the United States, but with some variation included.
In the United Kingdom, you could be looking at prices of up to £1000 in some instances, but shopping around is always going to be a good idea.
How to Find Reputable Chi Chi Breeders?
Being able to locate reputable Chi Chi breeders is going to be slightly easier than you may have initially believed. However, it does need you to be prepared for doing some work on your part.
Perhaps your first port of call should be your very own research, and Google will be able to help.
Doing some searching into associations, groups or clubs that are linked to this breed will prove to be a good thing to do.
Groups of owners will often have the future of the breed in mind, so they will be happy to pass on information related to breeders with a good reputation to those that are looking at owning one.
Also, even though it is a hybrid breed, the Kennel Club in your country could still be in a position to help.
If they do not have access to the names of breeders, they will at least be able to guide you towards those that could help you out in some way.
Finally, there's the Dog Breeders Association for your country, and they can be another useful resource to tap into.
Once again, they can either provide you with names of breeders that you can trust or help you to get in touch with people that can help.
3 Little-Known Facts About Chi Chi Puppies
The Chi Chi is still a relatively unknown breed, but then that just means you have a lot to think about and learn about them.
However, in this instance, we are just going to look at three different facts that could make a huge difference to your understanding.
- They are pretty messy.
This is not a tidy dog as they will leave things strewn all over the place. Also, they are not the tidiest of eaters either.
- They are great at climbing.
This breed is seen as being rather good at climbing, so that is certainly something to be aware of around your home.
- They might not have hair.
While they are not completely bald, it can often be the case that they might not have as much hair as you would think.
Physical Traits of the Chi Chi
As the two parent breeds are quite similar in a number of ways, it does mean that they blend together well when it comes to their physical traits.
However, the physical side of things can vary depending on the level of influence that the genes from one breed have over the other.
They can either have the full hair of the Chinese Crested or bald patches with bits of hair all over their body, so there is certainly some variation.
With a number of them, they will have white hair on their stomach and paws.
Their body is often more rectangular than anything else, and they will also have a rather long neck. They will also have a higher forehead than most dogs.
They will have either round or almond-shaped eyes and they will be brown in color. Their nose will be black.
Maintaining them is also easy to do but you need to be careful with bathing due to the potential for them to have skin sensitivity. Brushing once a week is also advisable.
How Big is a Full-Grown Chi Chi?
A full-grown Chi Chi is a small dog and as it is so small it does mean there is little difference between the sexes with their size.
The height of a full-grown Chi Chi is going to be anywhere between 5 to 12 inches. Their weight is anywhere from 4 to 10lbs, so this is a small dog.
What is the Life Expectancy of the Chi Chi?
The Chi Chi is a healthy breed, and this is certainly reflected in its life expectancy.
As long as they maintain their health, and you can keep a close eye on any issues that could be developing as early as possible, then their life expectancy should be in the region of 12 to 14 years.
Intelligence, Temperament and Personality Traits of the Chi Chi
This is an intelligent breed that can be quite noisy at times. However, they are super friendly and love to play.
You will find that they bond with pretty much the entire family, and they are very loyal to anybody that is caring for them.
They do have a rather big personality, and that can often lead to them being quite bold when it comes to dealing with strangers or other dogs.
This is especially true until they get to know them better. They will also love children.
Overall, they have a wonderful personality and are full of life. They can be a bit stubborn, but they are certainly a whole lot of fun to be around.
The Chi Chi's Diet
From a diet point of view, the Chi Chi does not eat that much, which is no surprise considering its size.
You are only looking at providing them with around one cup of food per day, and that is not that much at all.
However, it does also mean that you can ill afford to make mistakes with their food as they must get all of their nutrients in a small amount, and that is then going to mean you have to provide them with high-quality dry food.
Cheaper dog food simply uses inferior ingredients that are there to bulk up the product and serve no purpose other than that.
Get food that is for small dogs, and you should have no problem in making sure that they get everything that they need.
Furthermore, if you buy your Chi Chi as a puppy, then make sure you follow the guidelines provided by the breeder.
These are designed to make sure that the dog gets what it needs to develop correctly, so do not ignore it.
Finally, you might feel drawn into giving them some treats or food from your table, and that is fine.
The only problem is in making sure that you provide them with the correct amounts or they could develop weight issues.
Treats are sporadic and small. That way, they will not constantly expect them or be looking for them.
Table food can only include lean meat or some vegetables. Do not exceed more than 15% of their daily food intake via this source.
How Much Exercise Does a Chi Chi Need?
The Chi Chi is viewed as having a high energy level, and that does translate into them requiring a significant level of exercise on a daily basis.
This should amount to around 45 minutes per day, but you also do not have to walk too far with them.
As long as they are able to get outside for this exercise, then they will be perfect for apartment living.
They will be able to burn off some energy inside of your home, but getting outside and exploring those scents will always be important.
Chi Chi Health and Conditions
The Chi Chi has relatively few health conditions for you to be aware of, but then that does not mean they will be immune to things happening to them.
It will still be the case that they can develop various illnesses that you must keep on top of.
Also, when you go to buy a puppy, you must always talk to the breeder and seek confirmation that the parents have been checked over by a vet.
They should be able to give you evidence of this, and it just increases the chances of you getting a healthy puppy.
However, the main health conditions that you should be aware of are as follows:
- Patellar Luxation
- Glaucoma
- Lens Luxation
- Hypoglycemia
- Dry Eye
- Progressive Retinal Atrophy
They are all viewed as being relatively minor concerns and are certainly not a major factor in the general health of the breed.
They can, of course, also develop allergies and pick up various illnesses throughout their life, so do not forget about that.
My Final Thoughts on the Chi Chi
The Chi Chi might be small, but they are big when it comes to who they are as dogs.
They are so energetic and fun to be around at all times.
They are fast learners when it comes to new commands, are wonderful with the entire family, and will be more than happy to snuggle up to you when they want to have a snooze.
They also find it easy to create a bond with most people in their family.
Overall, the Chi Chi is going to be a fantastic addition to your family, and they will bring a smile to your face time and time again.
- Chi Chi Puppies – Before You Buy…
- What Price are Chi Chi Puppies?
- How to Find Reputable Chi Chi Breeders?
- 3 Little-Known Facts About Chi Chi Puppies
- Physical Traits of the Chi Chi
- How Big is a Full-Grown Chi Chi?
- What is the Life Expectancy of the Chi Chi?
- Intelligence, Temperament and Personality Traits of the Chi Chi
- The Chi Chi's Diet
- How Much Exercise Does a Chi Chi Need?
- Chi Chi Health and Conditions
- My Final Thoughts on the Chi Chi


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So, today's post was going to be some kind of angry diatribe about Michael Gove (top ten reasons to hate him, top ten pictures of him looking silly, top ten completely unsubstantiated views he's put forward about education, etc etc).
But then I thought, why spoil a good day by reminding myself of the many reasons why I think he's a muppet? So instead, here is my Top Ten Facts About Bears. Of course. Because that's a natural progression from thinking about Michael Gove… Enjoy!
- Bears can run up to 40 miles per hour, fast enough to catch a running horse. Usain Bolt can only run 27mph.
- Black bears are not always black. They come in a variety of colors from black to reddish brown (cinnamon bears), light brown or white.
- Unlike many mammals, bears can see in color.
- A swimming polar bear can jump 8 ft. (2.4 m) out of the water to surprise a seal (probably not a flowers-and-hugs kind of surprise…)
- In 2004, a black bear was found unconscious in a campground in Seattle, Washington. It had broken into a cooler and used its claws and teeth to open dozens of beer cans. Although it sampled other types of beer, it chose to drink all the cans of only one type of beer.
- Most types of bears are born without fur… Only polar bears and giant pandas are born with thin white fur. N'awww.
- Bears lose most of their heat from their paws. While most bears have bare feet, the paws of polar bears have fur on the bottoms and between the toes.
- During hibernation, bears don't poo. Its body can somehow recycle body waste into protein—a process scientists still do not understand.
- Teddy Bears are so named after U.S. President Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt, who refused to shoot a black bear cub on a hunting trip.
- Baloo, from The Jungle Book, is a sloth bear.


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Recently I have updated some of my Palm handhelds. I also wrote a gopher post about this upgrade.
The smaller change has been done on my "main" Palm, the Palm IIIx. I replaced the non-transparent screen protector with a translucent one. It looks better now and also I can actually see the screen when the protector is used. It looks line unimportant thing but it isn't. I have hat to turn off Palm's system sounds (even the "low level" is too noisy at night) so now I have no acoustic information is something is wrong during the syncing with the computer (Palm synchronization takes some time so I usually start it and then switch to other screen to do something useful). But the translucent screen protector allows to control if the synchronization is still under way or if it is stopped on a problem.
The older Palm Pilot has been updated much more. I first have to select the best working one (a Palm Pilot Personal made in Malaysia) and then complete it with a stylus and the battery doors with other ones. Then I removed the old memory card (512 kB) and replaced it with the Palm-branded "2 MB upgrade" kit. It also includes a flash memory with Palm OS 3.0 and an infrared (IR) port. On the picture above you an see this thing on the left. It means that this old device is now compatible with my "main" Palm (it can run most of the applications that I use and it can communicate with it via infrared protocol).
There are also other improvements: the main one is that the Graffiti recognition is more much more tolerant (I have had problems with text input on the Palm OS 2.0 – my writing style has been always terrible and the number of errors was much higher than it is on devices with Palm OS 3.0).
At the moment I transferred (via IR, of course) some data (ToDos, Memo notes and AddressBook entries) and some applications to the upgraded Palm. So I can say that the CSpotRun, the KeyRing and the DopeWars works well. And I probably don't need more here 😉


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Who doesn't love deviled eggs? This update on the classic formula gets a briny kick from the addition of capers and a nice citrus tang thanks to a pinch of lemon zest. Top them with crunchy fried onions and prepare for your guests to gobble them up.
How to Make It
Step 1
Place the eggs in a large saucepan and add enough cold water to cover them by 1 inch. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 12 minutes. Drain and run under cold water to cool.
Step 2
Peel the eggs and cut in half lengthwise. Transfer the yolks to a small bowl and mash with the mayonnaise, capers, zest, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper.
Step 3
Spoon the yolk mixture into the egg whites. Top each with a pinch of fried onions.


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The viewing is on Thursday from 18.00 - 21.00 BST.
There has been a lot of interest.
There are no prices at the moment.
You turn up to view, express an interest to the salesman and then they get back to you.
It is not going to be an auction or sealed bids.
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Establishment of Support Services for Small Business in Developing Countries
The programme, delivered with the support of the Australian Government as an Australian Aid initiative, is about helping small businesses in developing
countries succeed in global trade, which contributes to increased incomes and improved resilience. Assistance will be through improving the
support services provided by industry bodies and chambers of commerce to small businesses in developing countries. This also includes enhancing
the ecosystem in which small businesses operate, and strengthening their capacity to advocate domestically for trade reform.
The main objectives of this programme are to:
• Build the support services for small businesses provided by industry organisations or chambers of commerce in developing countries
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In his current role with the WTO, he coordinates the work of the WTO LDC Group in the ongoing trade negotiations.He also monitors and assists LDC participation in specific areas of the negotiations which include Special and Differential Treatment (S&DT), fisheries subsidies, trade facilitation and LDC accession negotiations.
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Muscat: Giving an opportunity for luxury enthusiasts to realise their passion for the INFINITI brand during Ramadan, INFINITI Oman is offering an exclusive deal on INFINITI Q50 throughout the holy month.
The INFINITI Q50 sedan has been the key driver of INFINITI's success in the Sultanate due to its sensuous, dynamic and bold styling, segment-leading features and pulsating performance that delivers excellent output. Assuring its esteemed customers, a lucrative deal, the special offer on INFINITI Q50 will go on till July 4, 2019.
A senior spokesperson at INFINITI Oman, said, "To celebrate the spirit of Ramadan and express our gratuity to our valued customers, we are offering an exclusive deal on INFINITI Q50. With added benefits, we are excited to provide our customers with outstanding value on the popular sedan which continues to offer best in class value for money, given the car's dynamic performance, progressive styling, luxury profile."
Range of plentiful Ramadan offers on INFINITI Q50 include special prices, special interest rate, assured gifts, assured cash gift, periodic vehicle maintenance, free registration, free insurance, manufacturer's warranty and AAA/ Road assistance card.
The scheme is applicable for all customers purchasing INFINITI Q50 for personal use only. It is not applicable to rent a car, taxi, driver trainer, fleet and ministry billing segment.
Ramadan offer highlights
Special Price
Customers purchasing certain variants of INFINITI Q50 during the scheme period are eligible for a special price. INFINITI Q50 2.0t LUXE with sunroof WD is priced at OMR 12,500. The above special price offer includes free registration, manufacturer's warranty, AAA and assured gift only.
Assured gifts
All customers purchasing INFINITI Q50 in the scheme period are eligible for two gift items – Frederique Constant Men's Watch and Frederique Constant Women's Watch.
Assured cash gift
A cash gift of OMR2000 is being offered on INFINITI Q50 3.0.
Periodic vehicle maintenance
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Queensland home battery grants to drive new wave of renewable energy
Queenslanders can take advantage of a new grants and loans scheme to install home batteries. Energy Minister Dr Anthony Lynham said 1,500 Queensland households and small businesses would be able to cut their power bills by storing solar power and using it after sunset after being financially assisted by home battery grants.
"Queensland householders can jump online and apply for interest-free loans of up to $10,000 and grants of $3000 to purchase batteries or combined solar-battery systems," he said.
Lynham said a high energy-using household that contributes $2,000 to $3,000 towards the upfront cost of their solar and battery system may save $400 a year.
"Almost half a million households in Queensland are generating power from rooftop solar," he said.
Grants to boost smart energy use in the home
The minister announced the home battery grants during a visit to a Brisbane family who have been using a solar-battery system for two years, storing power and saving on their power bill.
The scheme offers:
- Grants of $3000 and interest-free loans of up to $10,000 for up to 1000 combined solar and battery systems.
- Grants of $3000 as well as interest-free loans of up to $6,000 for 500 batteries.
This is on top of the solar loans scheme that started in June offering interest-free loans of up to $4,500 for solar systems.
Lynham said Labor's policy had been a catalyst for an estimated $2 billion worth of private investment in solar.
Fair dinkum incentives for fair dinkum power
Member for Nudgee Leanne Linard encouraged small businesses and households to get government assistance for renewable energy options.
"The government is offering fair-dinkum incentives for people to join the switch to renewables," she said.
"We have interest-free loans for families receiving Family Tax Benefit B, as well as the incentives today.
"This is about helping Queenslanders reduce their power bills, reduce our emissions as we make the transition to a renewable future."
Lynham said the roll out of solar and battery packages also had a strong safety focus.
How to apply for the Queensland home battery grants
Apply for the home battery grants now online at www.qld.gov.au/batteryloans
Tell your supplier you're approved and get your system installed. The supplier cannot install before approval or you won't be eligible for the home battery grants.
Get back online to have your approved dollar amount paid to your supplier. You have six months from approval to install the system.


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Inna Dudukina
Berklee College of Music, BM, Contemporary Writing and Production, and Performance Majors
Piano, Keyboards, Voice
About Inna
"My name is Inna – I'm a jazz and world vocalist, pianist and composer.
I come from family of musicians, and I have started exploring music since the age of 5. In addition to my classical studies in Russia, I won a full tuition scholarship to study at Berklee College of Music in the competition that took place during the Berklee Asia Scholarship Tour. At Berklee I was deeply influenced and moved by Eastern European and Middle Eastern music, which led to experimentations in fusing those genres with modal jazz and then later rock.
I studied Vocal Performance, and Contemporary Writing and Production, and I have over a decade of experience in teaching and performing. So I look forward to working with you to develop your vocal and piano skills, and to helping you reach your goals!"
As an international vocalist, pianist, educator, composer, and producer, Inna Dudukina has been teaching students of all ages for over a decade, and she had her academic formation in some of the most highly regarded music schools in the world. In Siberia, she attended Novosibirsk State College of Music majoring in both voice and piano, solidified her classical music background and jazz music theory foundations and then followed up in the U.S., where she graduated with a Dual Major in Performance / Contemporary Writing and Production and Minor in Music Production from Berklee College of Music. Her performance technique, backed with perfect pitch and soulful playing has garnered attention and praise from her peers, as well as specialized critics and fellow musicians. In her writing she specializes in incorporating Eastern harmonies, particularly Balkan diatonic music techniques, with Western film scoring traditions and multimedia performance settings.
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Nigeria is broke I heard, well to many poor Nigerians, the country has always been broke, I suppose now with the reduced oil revenues, it is hitting home more than usual. Somewhere in Sabo, waiting for a friend was a… Read More ›
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One Nigeria
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Between the government and oil marketers
Mrs Okonjo Iweala's latest speech explaining Nigeria's debt to the oil companies and how marketers despite being spoken to still shut down the country is an interesting one. So, the main reason Nigerians have been subjected to long queues at the… Read More ›
Underdevelopment as a result of cycles of violence
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This time too shall pass
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Consumer extortion or Callertunes?
The first time I heard 'ilekun ayo mi ti si…' (the door of my joy is open..) while calling my sister instead of a normal ring tone, I thought she had 'upped' her game in the religion department. So now callers… Read More ›
Reshuffling the deck to tackle economic disparity
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10% off-Gently used-OUT OF PRINT-SMOKE IT! by Tiffany Haugen
Smoked meats constitute our fastest growing snack foods. The world's interest in smoke-cooking is at an all-time high, and this book covers what you need to be successful. Whether smoking meats, seafoods, vegetables or appetizers, Smoke It! shares how its done. Not only is every individually tested recipe alluring, but distinct wood flavors are also detailed, with special attention given to the creative style of chip blending.


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*Bird Cage Ladder Toys Parrot Budgie Stand Climbing Training Playing toy
*Colorful design, encourage parrots to peck and play.
*Helps birds start to identify textures, colors, shapes, beneficial to develop their coordination and dexterity.
*Provides a fun environment for bird to climb, play and rest.
*High quality materials, no harm to pet health.
*Dimension: approx. 19*14.5*14.5cm
*Color: as pictures show
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1 * Pet Bird Ladder Toy
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