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There was a time when asset managers could largely be agnostic to technology. The common justifications were that the space was too esoteric, dynamic and generally difficult to understand. While there is some truth behind these sentiments, the increasing pervasiveness of technology into our lives and into the business models of most enterprises means that avoiding technology has shifted from abscondment to perilousness.
The pace of technological innovation has been increasing exponentially due mostly to computing power doubling every ~18 months for the last 50 years or so, with the price of that power simultaneously becoming exponentially cheaper.
As consumers, we may have experienced online shopping, streaming shows or events we previously watched on TV, automated driving features in cars, electric vehicles, using the cloud to access software or content virtual home assistants, and self-ordering at restaurants and self-checkout lanes at retailers. Some of these very things, which have added convenience to our lives, have caused material disruption to the business models of long-time incumbents.
Ultimately, the magnitude of impact and disruption caused by artificial intelligence (AI) maybe the greatest. AI allows computers to make decisions through algorithms and the increasing availability of digital data and computing power. AI can be used to "think" or perform physical tasks when paired with hardware. Today, AI is today responsible for ~75% of what people watch on Netflix and ~33% of what people buy on Amazon.
More advanced but lesser known AI applications today include predicting diseases, making medical decisions and recognizing things at different levels of abstraction, such as the feel and sound of wind or the look and feel of fur on an animal. The Holy Grail is artificial general intelligence (AGI) where computers can perform any human task without explicitly being programmed to do so. The increasing emphasis placed on AI is also apparent from accelerating investment: in 2015 there was ~$1 billion of M&A related to AI versus ~$3.5 billion in 2016 and ~$21 billion in 2017. The implications of such technology are substantial and far-reaching. Everything from mining to insurance has been affected by some form of AI and based on what is being developed, the gravity and effect of incremental technology should only increase.
As investors, it is critical to stay abreast of increasing technological innovation and use this as a reasonable basis to extrapolate its future impact on investment decisions.
First, the risk posed by new technology to the business models of existing holdings must be continuously assessed. Even holdings that are deemed to have a sustainable competitive advantage can see their moats eroded by technological innovation.
Second, increasing technological innovation can present opportunity not only for the purveyors of technology, but those enterprises that are deemed to be beneficially impacted.
It's important to be clear that our investment decisions are not driven by a particular view of the future. Instead investors need to stay up to speed with established technological innovation to assess unforeseen risks to existing holdings. Doing so may also identify new opportunities not recognized by the market. The days when investors could largely ignore the technology sector altogether are over.


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Filed under: Animal Rights Issue, AR Action, Protest, Use Your Voice! | Tags: Bloomingdales kills animals, Dior kills animals, Fur Hags, Fur is Fucked, Neiman Marcus kills animals, Saks Jandel kills animals, Saks kills animals
A coalition of animal rights groups brought together protestors from all over the east coast to encourage companies and consumers to go fur-free on buy nothing day. The fur industry is particularly heinous, with animals living their lives in intense confinement that leads to insanity before they are often skinned alive. Solely for the name of fashion. Don't be a fur hag, go fur-free. And educate others about these atrocities.
Protestors at Saks Jandel, Friendship Heights.
Protestors at Dior were accosted by Police. Always protecting property, not First Amendment rights or animals.
See Why Wearing Fur is Fucked Up for more information.
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looking at that photo you need to learn the definition of "accosted". that cop had his hands in his pockets.

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Ever since Man drew breath on this planet, he has been preyed upon, principally, by one opposing force of Nature: Disease. To the extent that the life span among individuals in all nations, is not evenly quantified.
With Bios NatureCure accumulates, Man will be reborn. His ageing process reversed so that, at all times and in all seasons, Man shall enjoy perpetual youth with a share in the exquisite beauty of nature.
An important aspect of the study of Naturopathy is the concept that the body system is self-regulatory, self regenerative, and with the ability to heal itself.
On this premise the BNC Clinic seeks to aid the body function by eliminating morbid matter, since many diseases tend to result from the accumulation of toxic materials - the legacies from inefficient functioning of excretory organs.
The BNC practice, while bringing about an optimum state by regulating diet, insists on the use of pure and natural foodstuffs that are free from additives. Not just teaching correct breathing and proper excercises, the BNC also establishes the right mental and emotional attitude so as to generate a fine balance among the physical, the mental and the spiritual states, in relation to the individuals environments.
A healthy life is a composite of the physical, the mental and the spiritual states - a 'Trilogy' which when superimposed upon by the environment forms an ideal ecosystem. These holistic phenomena are the bases of natural therapeutics that underly the natural laws and principles that apply to all processes that exist in health and disease states. But that's not all.
For in a further attempt to maintain harmony in this steady state 'trilogy,' the BNC employs various clinical investigation techniques.
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SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Memphis City Council never wants what happened nearly 400 miles away in Gatlinburg to go down in Shelby County.
Councilman Worth Morgan said, "The first thing you think -- what happens if this you know occurs in Memphis?"
Morgan was not talking about the actual wildfires, but instead how authorities in Gatlinburg failed to send text alerts telling people to evacuate.
"This is one of the basic services that the government provides, and it goes into public safety," Morgan told WREG.
Sevier County officials said "disabled phone, internet, and electrical services" interrupted communication with the state and "the emergency notification was not delivered as planned."
"Oh, my heart broke for them," Dale Lane expressed.
Lane, who is the head of the Shelby County Office of Preparedness, could not comment on what went wrong in Gatlinburg, but said his office has redundant systems in place for if technology fails.
"If our phone contact went down, we have satellite capability with the state as well," Lane told WREG.
Unlike Sevier County, Shelby County's emergency operations center can send text alerts without the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency's help.
Local officials requested to have access to the system known as IPAWS.
"It's an approval process that you have to go through, your staff has to be trained to operate the system," Lane explained. "So, I can't speak for why others don't have it, but we do have the capability here and it's not uncommon."
Shelby County still needs help from the state for television and radio alerts.
"If there's a larger concern, that is something that we can bring back again on a council Tuesday," Morgan said.
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A library inspires students to read, study, learn and grow. The Institute has well stocked library with pleasant interiors and good ventilation. The main objective of HNIMR Library is to provide open access facility and information related services to its users. Library is fully automated and all the books are bar coded. With network facilities, the bibliographic details of all library documents (print and non-print) can be accessed through WEB OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) throughout the institute. An encyclopedic collection of over 15000 books along with subscription to over 100 excellent national and international journals and magazines and also e-journals (J-gate and EBSCO) offers students a whole reading gamut of their choice, helping them acquire knowledge on wide range of topics and preparing them for tough competitive market. Students can also place reservations on documents of choice. Library is also equipped with photocopier scanner and other multimedia facilities.
There is a separate reading hall for students. Students get sufficient reading material (books, journals, magazines, CD's, bound volumes) issued on their name for 8 days and can be renewed again if there is no reservation. There is book bank scheme for students where students are issued six books each semester apart from their regular transactions which consists of seven documents (4 books, 2 journals, 1 audio-visual material). A good collection of project reports of previous years are available for reference and reading, helping students in their project assignments.
To enhance learning process, there are activities like Book Shelf where students read books and make presentations, newspaper clippings display where students are updated with latest happenings in the world of business. There are displays like new arrivals display, author display and subject display through which students are acquainted with the new titles of their subjects. At the beginning of each academic year there is library orientation for students, thus helping to raise awareness about the library and services provided for its optimum utilization.
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I twiddle my thumbs a lot about leadership and, admittedly, whether I'm any good at it. Holacracy plays a starring role in a recurring dream in which I absolve myself of the need to express opinions or direction of any kind in most situations. To be sure, I've missed plenty of opportunities to galvanize our team, and pull them toward an ideal – or even to a decent place for tacos which is arguably the time my team needed me most. But over the years of building our companies I've largely succeeded as a leader, and I've certainly spent my fair share of time discovering what leadership is, and how it works at We Are Mammoth, Kin, and DoneDone.
In my experience, most people who yearn to lead do so for the wrong reasons – they believe the rest of the world is full of morons, that it's a quicker route to financial gain, or that their complete inability to work with others is, somehow, a COMMAND FROM ABOVE TO LEAD THE PEOPLE. So, intent on leading for the wrong reasons, leaders-in-the-making learn the wrong stuff, climb the ladders at some unsuspecting companies, and ultimately do a crappy job leading. Whoops.
On the flip side, there are the natural born leaders – heroes destined to inherit the favor of the masses, and deliver them to happiness and liberty, or to a more sinister outcome like servitude. These are the once-in-a-blue-moon leaders and they're real. Their talent is recognized early and developed into a high-powered laser beam of organizational drive. Their charge to success produces a swath of literature, best practices, and insights which the would-be leaders consume via audible books in order to continue doing a poor job leading.
Lest we forget: Leadership is a service provided to others.
Then there are the leaders like the rest of us. For us, leadership may have been there all along but perhaps it wasn't an indisputable talent to employ, nor do we see leadership as an end in itself. Instead, it's an ability we discover and nurture over time, and it eventually becomes a well-honed service we provide to others. Yes, leadership is a service provided to others.
My kind of leadership.
My definition of leadership is simple: It's is the ability to guide other people through a dark period of something – in business, life, or lunch. Nothing more, nothing less.
Leadership: the ability to guide other people through a dark period of something – in business, life, or lunch.
When leaders lead, they often don't have any more information about a situation than anyone else. Rather, they're just curious and audacious enough to know they can see through an imminent problem that others don't believe they themselves can. Successful leaders aren't just comfortable working in the these murky realms, they're actually productive there – their labors leading others to carve out their own purpose and success.
Easy to behold, difficult to embrace.
Yet, simple as it is to define, the misperceptions of what leadership is and what it takes to provide it make it a difficult skill to learn, teach, and even recognize (thus the vast market of leadership and management books). So, how do you know if you and your organization are doing a good job leading? Turn the problem upside down. Look for evidence of a lack of leadership – artifacts like an unclear business vision, lack of clearly defined jobs/roles, and a void of operational integrity across an entire team. At the opposite end of the spectrum, a group that has iron clad work ethic, takes pride in team work, leads by example, and has fantastic communication are the trademarks of good leadership. The rewards of the latter are clear enough, and the signals of the former are a wake up call.
There's a saying: "leadership is the ability to hide your fear from others." Dig a little deeper, and I think you'll find that fear isn't generally a part of it – a good leader sees the opportunity, brings clarity where there was once only fog, and delivers to his/her team's doorstep, a roadmap to accomplish great things. They see it all along and it was nothing to fear.


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I thought I should make today's post about handwriting vs. typing. There are many opinions out there and I merely state mine. After you read this post, I would like you to leave me a comment and tell me which one you prefer. I'm curious to see which "team" will win.
First of all, let me start by telling you that I'm still a student – twelfth grade – and that means I still have to handwrite. And a lot, may I add.
Still, I only use it to make notes, whether regarding my novel or blog post's ideas. Scribbling something down is more efficient for me than opening Notes on my iPhone. Although, when there's no other option I still use it. You'd be surprised by the places where ideas come to me. And I know there are plenty of people who'd suggest that I should carry a notebook with me. Well, knowing myself, despite being organised and lose few things in my life, the chances are I'd more likely lose it than my phone.
By now, you've guessed I play in typing team. I have several reasons, though.
For starters, I don't have to write again the manuscript of the book in digital format when I want to give it to a publishing house. I have no idea how this goes in other countries, but as a self-publisher, you have to pay pretty much to have it typed. I prefer using that money on something else, like advertising.
That's not the only motive. I also find it easier to work on the laptop. I can erase something and re-write faster, as well as "Undo" anything that I erased. It gets the work done faster. May I add that after you've written for a long period of time you don't even have to look at the keyboard, so your fastness increases?
It is indeed about quality and not quantity, but when I'm inspired, words flow out of me. My hand couldn't stand a chance.
In this era of technology, I find it rational to type rather than handwrite; albeit it might only be my opinion.


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Everards Brewery helps people set up home baking businesses in Leicester
Posted on 27. Oct, 2011 by virtuousbread.
What is a social enterprise? Social enterprises exist to benefit society; but they are not necessarily charities. There are two sides to a social enterprise - the "social" bit and the "enterprise" bit. Social enterprises need to make money because they need to spend to help benefit society and because the people who run them […]
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Satish Kumar on Baking and Breaking Bread
Posted on 15. Jul, 2011 by virtuousbread.
"Bread is sacred", Satish Kumar says. "It is a holy thing. And because it requires all four elements to make it, it is the macrocosm in microcosm. Thich Nhat Hann describes it as the body of the cosmos, and I think that is very apt. When I eat it I am very aware that I […]
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Baking bread and making berry jam = heaven
Posted on 13. Jun, 2011 by virtuousbread.
Even in the heart of London it is possible to feel a bit like you are living off the land. Great ingredients are not too far away and, although I would find it a challenge to pick and grind my own grain for the bread, it is as easy as anything to pick fruit and […]
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Chickens, kittens and eggs in a fine cosmic balance
Posted on 27. May, 2011 by virtuousbread.
"Which chicken?" The characteristic I-swallowed-a-trombone-for-my-breakfast voice of Pete rumbled down the line. This was in response to the frantic "I killed a chicken and I am so sorry" message that I left earlier in the day. To be absolutely honest, that was not my message. My message went more like this: "Pete, it's Jane here. […]
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Teens love baking – it's official – it's "sick" (that's a good thing…)
Posted on 03. May, 2011 by virtuousbread.
What to do with teens over a week end at the end of school holidays. Been there, done that - nothing exciting to do ever again. Mope Mope Mope Mope Mope - is anyone familiar with this story or is it just us? Last week end teen terrors were at their zenith - as were […]
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Seventh from The Italian Bread Project – Sourdough pane di Genzano
Posted on 03. May, 2011 by virtuousbread.
The Italian Baker by Carol Field just keeps on giving. I have had a break from the Italian Bread Project for a few weeks but have come back to it after a discombobulating Easter and Royal Wedding double bill. Sourdough pane di Genzano is sensational. Like all these bread recipes it turns out an incredible […]
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Confirmed by the BBC: Local is here to stay
Posted on 10. Apr, 2011 by virtuousbread.
A post has been brewing for the past few weeks and the broadcast of today's On Your Farm (BBC Radio Four) tripped the creative switch. The farmer being interviewed has been incredibly successful over the decades at spotting consumer trends and understanding what they mean for farmers. He identified the trend for lean meat in […]
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What's your purpose?
Posted on 04. Apr, 2011 by virtuousbread.
I just got back from spending the day with Dolly, Cecily, Joan, and 9 other elderly ladies at a charming residential care home in north London. Ranging in age from their early 80s to 95 the ladies gathered together today to bake bread with me. Some cannot stand, some cannot really interact with people any […]
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The Bread Angels pilot – Part One
Posted on 24. Jan, 2011 by virtuousbread.
It was not perfect and I feel terrible about that.
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The morning after the day before
Posted on 17. Jan, 2011 by virtuousbread.
My friend and erstwhile baking student, Nicola, sent me this amazing photo today of her kitchen - the morning after the day before. Although she thinks they might be inedible because she forgot to turn the heat down, we say "oh well, we do that every once in a while and although the crust may […]


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BitFenix Merc Alpha Mid Tower Chassis Review (Page 1)
When I think of a Mercenary, I get the mental image of a no frills guy, backed with experiences we can only imagine and will sell his skill set to anyone who has enough cash to foot the bill. Typically, if you are in the market to make a hit on someone, or have your enemy rubbed out, your pockets are pretty deep already, so the fact that the Mercenary tends to shop himself out to the highest bidder is just the cost of "business" to them. I know I am not sitting on a lot of cash and if I don't like someone, I either get over it, or I try to take my revenge digitally in some sort of video game. What you are about to see is a mix of both being able to do its job and being a chassis, it can support you on your next killing spree in Battlefield or Call of Duty; whichever your flavor of run and gun assassination is!
As far as being "no frills" and full of experiences, that holds true to the chassis as well. Don't let the no frills label I use scare you. Even in human form, you need to check waistbands and boots to be sure that you don't run into any surprises. The chassis we are about to look at also appears to be simple to give you that feeling of comfort as it sits on the table and stalks the competition, but behind its back, or under the door panels, there is plenty in store to aid you in an epic kill/death ratio, collecting dog tags, or in the quest for a golden gun!
BitFenix has in fact developed their own Mercenary to do our bidding. In fact, they even made two versions. What we are about to see today is the BitFenix Merc Alpha. Along with its partner chassis, the Merc Beta, there is only the top chassis ventilation that separates the two, so it will take a discerning eye to tell them apart, much like telling Bender apart from Flexo. One major thing I do notice missing, is that I do believe this is my first BitFenix chassis to arrive without the SofTouch coating on it. Keep in mind, this Merc is in the business for the sheer joy of being part of the kill; BitFenix isn't collecting heads or emptying wallets for anyone to add the Merc Alpha or Beta to the list of components that give you your digital edge in headshots.
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The long-running Birmingham Comedy Festival is returning once again, and best of all, are hosting two free fun-filled afternoons to get you laughing your autumn blues away.
The city's annual laugh-out-loud festival is heading back this month with another top line-up of comedic talent.
As part of this year's city-wide arts fest, the spectacle is hosting two free half-day events on Sunday 9th October and Sunday 16th October. Taking place at Cherry Reds café and The Victoria pub, both located on John Bright Street, the half-dayers feature 18 Edinburgh Fringe-style shows from a string of acclaimed acts.
You can expect to see a mixture of podcasts, improv and award-winning stand-up acts, including the likes of Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2015 winner, Josh Pugh.
As well as, the rising Warwickshire comic who was also recently crowned English Comedian of The Year 2016, and Black Country gag-meister Masai Graham, winner of Dave's Funniest Joke Of The Fringe 2016.
Other acts appearing include comic and actor Gareth Berliner (Coronation Street, Doctor Who); Karen Bayely, who's toured with such names as Joe Lycett and Alan Carr; BBC New Comedy Award 2016 semi-finalist Lindsey Santoro; BBC Radio New Comedy Award 2014 shortlisted Danny Clives; and Leicester Comedy Festival Best Debut Show 2016 nominee, Lucy Thompson.
Besides stand-up, leading improvisers, Foghorn Unscripted, will present An Improvised Murder. On top of topical podcasters, News With Jokes, who'll dissect the big news stories everyone's talking about, while James Cook will challenge invited guests to play Board Game Smackdown!
The first belly-chuckling half-day event (Sunday 9 October 2016) starts at 1.30pm with the final two shows beginning at 5.15pm. The second, (Sunday 16 October 2016), starts at 1pm, with the last shows commencing at 5.30pm.
Admission to all 18 shows is free (with donations gratefully received).
Birmingham Comedy Festival runs from Friday 7 to Sunday 16 October 2016. With over 70 performances across the city, highlights include: Romesh Ranganathan, Rocky Horror Show, The Boy With Tape On His Face, and the Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award, which features five of the region's best new acts, and a judging panel led by comedy hero Jasper Carrott!
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Banking giant Barclays is beginning the process of phasing out the idea of people sitting behind screens accepting our wrinkled cheques, with its new wave of "community bankers" coming out into the front of the building to engage with punters via iPads.
Currently just 37 of the bank's 1,600 branches operate in this new counter-less manner, with many more set to switch over this year. All of the bank's 6,500 existing cashiers will see their job titles change to that of community banker come October 1st. Much like when Channel 5 made newsreaders stand up, it'll be interesting to see what bank staff wear on their legs. [Barclays via The Register]


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ThreeBond 1184 Gasket Cement in a 100 gram tube. 3-Bond #4 (Yamabond #4)
Threebond gray semi-drying type liquid sealant is designed for low and high temperature, has low viscosity, and performs well on uneven joints. Use on gaskets, except head gasket, excellent for crankcases. Can be used on bikes, cars, watercraft, etc.
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Spring snowmelt overflows creek banks in Yosemite National Park
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Yosemite - Mammoth Region
From Yosemite to Mammoth Lakes, this central region in California
is ideal for those seeking incredible scenery, endless forests and
alpine lakes and streams. While the main valley in Yosemite gets
crowded in summer, much of this region is backcountry, offering
solitude open space. The Mammoth Lakes area is gorgeous in summer but
winter snows transform it into a top ski destination.
For more detailed trip-planning information go to the Yosemite Mono Lake Area pages in the Top Destinations section.
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The western edge of this region is the "center" of the Central
Valley, California's agricultural pride. Stockton and Modesto are
medium-size cities with local lodgings and stores. Vacationers may want
to stock up on the way to Gold Country in the foothills or on to the
more famous destinations in the mountains.
History buffs will want to explore the many small towns with
mining in their pasts, including Sonora, Columbia, Jamestown, Angels
Camp, Murphys, Mokelumne Hill and Jackson - many along or near the
popular Highway 49 drive. For more vacation planning information, go to
the Historic Gold Country pages in the Top Destinations section.
The High Sierras offer visitors great skiing in the winter and
unlimited touring, hiking, camping, boating, fishing, biking and
horseback riding the rest of the year. The landscape of Yosemite
National Park and the surrounding forests are so unique, many come to
simple sit and stare at cascading waterfalls, wildflower-filled
meadows, snowy peaks, formidable rockfaces. At the southern edge of
Yosemite, the Mariposa Grove of sequoias is not to be missed.
To the south, Mammoth Mountain and the town of Mammoth Lakes is
best known for skiing but there is plenty to recommend a visit to this
glacier-carved, pine covered alpine landscape at any time of year.
Two of the many lakes worth visiting in the region are each unique
- June Lake and Mono Lake. Mono Lake is an extremely salty home to over
300 species of migrating birds that feast on the insects nearby. Known
for the strange tufa towers formed by limestone deposits, it has been
much photographed. June Lake is simply a gorgeous small lake in a
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El Salvador is the smallest and the most densely populated country in Central America. The country's capital city and largest city is San Salvador
The country borders the Pacific Ocean on the south, and the countries of Guatemala to the west and Honduras to the north and east. Its easternmost region lies on the coast of the Gulf of Fonseca, opposite Nicaragua.
Christmas Celebrations in El Salvador :
Christmas in El Salvador is the biggest celebration of the country and people living in El Salvador celebrate the day in a grand way. As El Salvador Culture is quite influenced by the Roman Catholics, to whom Christmas is the biggest occasion.
People indulge in social gatherings with family and friends. Children have great fun as they are overwhelmed with the gifts they receive from the elders. The Christmas parties and gatherings are marvelous with splendid decorations. The houses, market, streets as well as hotels and restaurants are illuminated with bright lights and other decorations. Christmas trees are brought and enriched with fancy items.
Christmas in El Salvador is also highlighted by a lot of donations by the rich. People do indulge in bestowing some money as well as clothes and gifts to the old people, orphans, spastic children as well as poor people.
Christmas in El Salvador is indeed the celebration time. It is enjoyed with cakes and fine dining, which includes wine, champagne as well as an exquisite dinner. It is the time, when people exchange gifts among their near and dear ones. Christmas in El Salvador is cherished by all. The whole country is lit up and people make merry together.
Christmas celebrations in El Salvador are grand in the capital city of San Salvador which also is the highest populated city of the country. Apart from that, Christmas celebrations are noticeable and big in other cities like – Santa Ana, Soyapango, San Miguel, Apopa, Mejicanos, Ciudad Delgado, Santa Tecla, Ilopango, San Martin, etc.
We wish all readers Merry Christmas 2019 & Prosperous New Year 2020 !!!


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The Sharp Shop has been selling and servicing Stihl chainsaws for over 50 years. They are the most trusted chainsaw by professionals and homeowners in the United States. We always have a big selection in stock and we can order anything Stihl makes and have it delivered to our store for you. Stihl also makes an outstanding line of backpack blowers and weed wackers that many commercial landscapers regard as the very best available. You don't have to use Stihl Power Equipment day in and day out in all kinds of weather to be able to appreciate the quality and dependable service you get from weekend use.
The Sharp Shop also buys and sells used lawn and power equipment of all kinds. We trade up with customers frequently where we give credit for used gear when purchasing new gear.
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As a professional Enneagram coach for the past 8 years, and now also a certified Integral Associate Coach™, my role is to support you on your transformational journey. Together we will identify a coaching topic that serves you best for whatever your personal, professional or spiritual needs are at this time. We will explore your "current way of being" and take a purposeful journey to discover a "new way of being" that aligns with your goals. Using different lenses, including the Enneagram, we will discuss insights and perspectives on your strengths, highlight the blind spots that may be holding you back, and develop strategies to manage your growth through each of these.
Clients that have experienced unplanned life-changing shifts are often initially skeptical or fearful of any additional changes. Together, we can break the coaching experience into workable steps and make the journey manageable. When working on planned and purposeful shifts, clients often find that the guided progress creates optimism and replaces any skepticism with self-nourishment for continued growth.
I am a values-driven change agent and work with people to navigate the awareness skills required to keep up with today's competing priorities: less time for personal reflection and self-development, lack of work/life balance, and the need to do more with less. I have had much success coaching individuals seeking personal growth for themselves and am equally adept and accomplished working at the organizational level with people leaders who need support with enhancing their leadership skills and help developing employees/teams.
I've worked with 250+ people using the Enneagram in organizational settings on an individual or team basis, and I have over 20 years experience providing coaching in career direction as well as in personal development. Feel free to call/text/email me today to start a conversation on how I might support you on your journey.


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Before you make an application you will need to consider if AUB is right for you.
I'm interested in creative subjects but which course is for me?
We have a range of courses including short summer courses, Foundation courses and a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Check out the 'student journey' pages on each BA course website to get an idea of the kind of work that students do, the trips that they go on and the work placements that they attend.
What's special about AUB?
AUB is a leading creative specialist university with a fantastic international profile and a reputation for producing some of the UK's most employable graduates. What really makes us special though is our unique campus, our focus and our incredible staff and students. You can read all about what makes us stand out on the Why AUB? page.
Is Bournemouth right for me?
Bournemouth provides the best of both worlds to its international students. You get to live in a stunning seaside location, while being within two hours of London. Check out AUB's Guide to Bournemouth for more information.
How do I arrange a visit to the AUB campus?
We'd be delighted for you to visit the campus. You can do this on a designated Open Day or, if you are unable to attend an open day, you can email the International Office to arrange a campus tour and chat with a member of the course that you are interested in.
How do I arrange a Skype chat?
If you are unable to visit the campus and would like to talk to a member of the International Team or a member of academic staff, the International Office can arrange a Skype chat for you.
Is AUB visiting my country?
AUB visits various locations around the world to attend education fairs and visit schools and colleges. Express an interest in studying with us and we'll contact you next time we're visiting your part of the world.
What are the entry requirements?
Check that you meet AUB's entry requirements and our English Language requirements.
How do I connect with AUB and their students?
Watch profile videos of our international students talking about their experiences at AUB and connect via Facebook, Twitter @interAUB and YouTube.
How do I express an interest in studying at AUB?
Express an interest in studying with us and we'll keep you fully up to date with the right information at the right time.


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Baby Shower Blues: How to Deal When No One Wants to Throw You a Shower
Your third trimester of pregnancy can be hard. There are the swollen ankles, the sleepless nights, and the endless questions about when your baby is due. One thing that helps many women get through the last few months of pregnancy is looking forward to their baby shower. They might imagine the decorations, the games, and the company. Or spend hours poring over newborn clothes, nursery décor, or baby gear in order to craft the perfect registry. For some women though, there won't be any games, there won't be a registry, and there won't be an afternoon filled with loved ones wishing their soon-to-be baby the best because they're not having a baby shower at all.
If you are one of those women, you're not alone and it's totally normal to feel bummed out about missing this pregnancy rite of passage. If you're feeling blue because you're new in town, you don't have family that can throw you a shower, or aren't having a shower for other reasons, check out these tips to help you cheer up and move on!
{ MORE: 5 Ways to Welcome Home Mom and Baby }
Find another way to celebrate baby
A baby shower isn't the only way to celebrate a little one. Instead of dwelling on the fact that you're not having a shower, spend some time coming up with other ways to celebrate your little one's impending arrival. You might go out to dinner with your family, have a special brunch with your friends, or simply revel in your upcoming joy during one-on-one time with your friends.
Document other pregnancy milestones
While a baby shower can feel like a major missing pregnancy milestone, don't let the fact that you're missing out on that one lead you to miss out on all the other great milestones you could be enjoying. Take a monthly belly bump picture, journal how you feel the first time you feel kicks, and collect your doctor's notes and pregnancy mementos in a scrapbook.
Gather baby gear somewhere else
If part of your disappointment about missing out on your baby shower is caused by stress that you won't be able to purchase the baby gear you need on your own, take some time to look into other ways you can get what you need. Reach out to friends and family for hand-me-downs, hit up your local thrift stores, or ask around to find out what churches, food banks, or non-profits in your area provide gear to moms in need.
{ MORE: 8 Baby Shower Trends You Need to Know About for 2019 }
Ask for the support you need
If your disappointment is centered around not feeling loved and supported, reach out to those you love and tell them what you need. Even if you don't end up with the baby shower you've always wanted, chances are your friends and family will step up to show just how much they love you and your baby-to-be.
Not having a baby shower is disappointing if you were hoping for one. Soon enough, though, you'll have your baby in your arms and will realize that you already have the greatest gift you could hope for!


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Learn About The Different Types of Automatic Litter Boxes
There are various types of auto litter boxes on the market. If you are interested in getting one of these devices for your cat but you need to know how they work, here we'll explain to you all about these machines and the different mechanism they use to scoop, collect and hold the cat waste. The mechanisms of automatic litter boxes are divided mainly into 4 types:
- Scooping Rake
- Rotating Globe
- Self-Flushing
- Conveyor
1. Self-Cleaning Litter Box With Rake
These devices look similar to a regular cat litter box, but they feature a built-in automatic rake that collects the clumps to deposit them in a waste compartment located in the front end of the litter box. The rake type auto litter box suits most cats but I wouldn't consider this type as the best fit for large cats since they don't provide a roomy area for cats weighing over 14 lbs. The mechanisms of the rake to collect the clumps are basically two:
A) The rake sweeps and pushes the clumps into a waste compartment located on the end of the litter box.
The Scoopfree is a good example of this. It features a rake that pushes the clump into a waste receptacle. This device works with blue crystals which makes it easier for the rake to push and rake the clumps. Once the rake gets close to the compartment, it'll open to receive the clumps. When the rake goes back into position the tray closes with the clumps inside. Here you see a video how the ScoopFree works:
B) The rake sweeps and lifts the clumps to deposit them in a compartment located on the end of the box.
An example of this type is the PetZone automatic litter box. When the rake gets close to the compartment it'll lift the clumps to dump them into it. See a video how the Pet Zone automatic litter box works:
Both rake scooping systems work almost the same. The only difference is that while one rake pushes the clump to dump it into the compartment, the other rake lifts it to drop it. In general, scooping rakes work fine and they need a very specific type of litter to work as intended. For example, if the litter is too heavy, the rake won't be able to push the clumps effectively.
Pros & Cons of a Scooping Rake Type
- It looks like a regular litter box so it's easier for a cat to adopt it
- Small footprint
- Price is reasonable
- Rake sometimes gets dirty with feces
- Waste compartment gets full too soon
- Sometimes the rake gets stuck
- The rake can't collect clumps located in back corners or stuck at the bottom
- In some cases the litter area is too small for an average or large sized cat.
2. Automatic Litter Box With Rotating Mechanism
This type consists of a machine that features a Globe that holds the litter inside and when time to self-clean it starts rotating sifting the clumps into a built-in screen to finally drop them into a waste compartment located at the bottom of the machine.
The only rotating type of self-cleaning litter box is the Litter Robot. As an owner of one of these devices I must say this is the best automatic litter box, which is what I concluded in my personal Litter Robot Open Air review. The following video helps to understand how the mechanism works:
Pros & Cons of the Rotating Type
- Effectiveness when auto cleaning
- No scooping
- Reliability
- No smell
- No need for daily supervision
- Saving on litter
- The price is high
- Big footprint
3. Self-Flushing Automatic Litter Box
The self-flushing litter box has a mechanism that makes it a fully automated self-cleaning litter box. The machine not only collects the waste but also gets rid of it so you don't have to dispose it.
The CatGenie is a self-flushing auto litter box. The mechanism of the CatGenie collects the clumps with a screened arm-type, deposit the feces into a chamber that pulverizes them with a sanitized process to get rid of this liquid through a drain pipe.
Check how the CatGenie works (video 3.5 faster than normal):
Pros & Cons Of The Self-Flushing System
- Fully automatic scoop and disposal
- You don't have to grab a bagged waste to toss it
- The cleaning cycles are long and noisy
- Installation requires connection with water drain pipe or to a toilet
- The system could get clogged
- Sometimes soft feces stick on the scooping arm.
4. Auto Cleaning System Using Conveyor
This type of self-cleaning litter box uses a conveyor that works as an escalator for the clumps to be dumped into a waste compartment. The clumps make their way to the escalator through a litter pan that rotates slowly, creating the clumps to touch the conveyor to escalate until they are dumped into a bin located right below. One example of this type is the PetSafe Simply Clean litter box.
See how the PetSafe Simply Clean works (video faster than normal, this is a 30-min process. The lid has been removed for you to see how the clumps escalate):
Pros & Cons of Conveyor Type Auto Litter Box
- System is simple
- Good price
- Good capacity of waste bin
- Litter gets accumulated next to the conveyor
- Rotating tray is a little small for big cats
These 4 types of self-cleaning litter boxes will help you to keep up with your cat's litter box. Some of them need a little more supervision than others but they will reduce the scooping task. In some cases you won't need to worry about the litter box for over a week, such is the case of the Litter Robot III. If you want to learn more Pros & Cons of each type of self-cleaning litter box you may want to check reliable self-cleaning litter box reviews and find the type that works the best for your pet.
Once you choose the type of auto litter box that works best for your cat, make sure to follow the instructions of how to introduce your pet to the new automatic litter box and use the right litter to get a reliable operation.
Good luck!


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Jen Reeder, President, from the Dog Writers Association of America will join Jon and Talkin' Pets 2/9/19 at 530pm ET to discuss their organization and annual awards banquet
The Dog Writers Association of America Hosts Annual Awards Banquet in Manhattan
Nominees compete for Maxwell Medallions and $15,950 in prizes
(New York, N.Y. – February 5, 2019) – This weekend the Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) will host the DWAA Awards Banquet, which recognizes outstanding work about dogs and celebrates the dog writing community.
Winners of each Regular Category will receive a Maxwell Medallion, which honors Maxwell Riddle; the former DWAA president and AKC judge wrote about the sport of dogs for over five decades. Winners of Special Awards receive cash grants – the organization will give away a whopping $15,950 in prize money.
"We are so grateful to our sponsors – individuals, companies and nonprofits – for their generous support," said Jen Reeder, DWAA President. "Sponsoring a Special Award in the DWAA Writing Competition is such a cool way to support the dog writing community and makes the evening particularly fun."
DWAA will announce the winners of both regular categories and special awards at the awards banquet on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019 at the Hotel New Yorker in Manhattan. The event will feature keynote addresses from NBC correspondent and host of Animal Planet's "Dog Bowl" Jill Rappaport and radio host/journalist/author Steve Dale of Steve Dale's Pet World. DWAA will also induct Deborah Wood, renowned newspaper columnist, author and rescue advocate, into its Hall of Fame.
Mara Bovsun, features editor at AKC Family Dog, will receive the DWAA Distinguished Service Award. In 2018, Bovsun launched DWAA's Young Writers on the Web program, which offers writing mentorship to children and teens under the age of 18. It led to a huge influx of contest entries.
"This year we had so many writers under the age of 18 apply for the DWAA Junior Writer Award that we had to divide it into four age categories," Reeder noted. "Thanks to a matching grant by an anonymous donor, the four winners will each receive $400!"
DWAA Junior Writer Award
Sponsored by Karen Petit, an author of children's books, for writers under 18 years of age. This award is to recognize and encourage young writers who exhibit talent, resourcefulness, dedication and integrity in their writing about dogs and dog-related topics. Award: $400 cash grant, DWAA Maxwell Medallion and lapel pin.
Atlas by Nikolas Anthony Klimenko, 9 (Category: 7-9)
A Passion for Helping Pooches by Jayson Kimberly, 12 (Category: 10-12)
Full Circle by Daly Dodsworth, 13 (Category: 13-14)
What I've Learned from Smudge, Lola, and Dewey by Kendle Rae Frank, 16 (Category: 15-17)
The finalists for Special Awards are:
AKC Club Publication Excellence Award
Sponsored by the American Kennel Club, this award is for the best article in a national, regional or local AKC club publication in magazine or newsletter format. The award consists of a plaque and a $500 cash grant.
Five Ways to Make Your Entle's Walk Extra Special on "Walking the Dog Day" February 22nd by Linda Liebrand
Safety, Comfort are the New Black by Laurren Darr
Sheep du Soleil by Elizabeth M. Jarrell
AKC Reunite Microchip Awareness Award
A Tale of Two Lost Dogs by Caroline Coile
Everyone Should Have Their Pets Microchipped by Susan Ewing
AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Public Service Award
Sponsored by the American Kennel Club, this award goes to the writer of a print or online feature article that best educates pet owners about responsible dog ownership. The award consists of a plaque and a $500 cash grant. To enter, submit one article, which must also be entered in this year's contest in one of the regular categories.
In Case of Accident... by Caroline Coile
Is Heartworm Prevention a Scam? by Caroline Coile
Protecting Your On-Leash Dog and What to Do Should the Worst Happen by Denise Alexandra Fleck
The AKC Family Dog Award
Sponsored by the American Kennel Club, this award is for the best writing (including books, articles and blog posts) about any or all of the good manners programs under the AKC Family Dog umbrella, including AKC Therapy Dog, AKC Trick Dog, AKC Canine Good Citizen, AKC Community Canine, Urban CGC and AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy. While participating in these activities that are fun for both dogs and people, dogs become well-socialized and develop a lifelong bond with their owners. This award consists of a $500 cash grant.
AKC Trick Dog Perform Title: Starring William the Circus Ringmaster and his Uncaged Bear Act by Elizabeth M Jarrell
No Dog Left Behind? by Caroline Coile
The Canine Scribbles Award
Sponsored by Canine Scribbles, LLC, this is awarded for the best article that promotes the reasons to own a purebred canine. The fiction or nonfiction article of 1000 to 1500 words must be published in a print or online publication. The focus of the article should exemplify the virtues of owning a specific purebred dog. A high-resolution .jpeg (at least 300 dpi) should accompany the article that depicts the canine about which the article is written. The article should be clearly and succinctly written, and should outline the advantages of purebred dog ownership, with a unique journalistic voice. $350 cash grant.
For Laughter and Little Ones by Mara Bovsun
Salvation Of All-Breed Clubs by Linda E. Kornhi
Search and Rescue Dogs: Making The Lost Found Again by Bev Thompson
What Teddy Taught Us by Mara Bovsun
The Captain William Lewis Judy Award
Sponsored by American Legion Post 348 of Brick Township, New Jersey. For a submission in any form of media that educates the public about the important role our military dogs play in our Armed Forces, including issues affecting their emotional and physical care during their training, active service and retirement. The award consists of a $350 cash grant.
Four-Legged Warriors - Pet Connection/Andrews McMeel Syndication by Kim Campbell Thornton
Megan Leavey, K9 Rex and Bringing Home K9 Heroes by Laura Jane Reeves
The Ceva Heartworm Prevention Award
Sponsored by Ceva Animal Health, this award is for the best article that educates the public about heartworm awareness and prevention tips. The winner will receive a $1,500 grant.
Heartworm Disease Deadly But Preventable by Christy Elizabeth Caplan
Inside Heartworm - Pet Connection/Andrews McMeel by Kim Campbell Thornton
Is Heartworm Prevention a Scam? - Canine Chronicle Magazine by Caroline Coile
DWAA Robert H. McKowen Memorial Friends of Rescue Award
Sponsored by his family and friends. For the best article describing the rescue process: adoption, fostering, transporting, home visits or other aspects of rescue. $300 cash grant.
A Piglet State of Mind by Melissa S. Shapiro, DVM
From Rescued to Rescuer by Nancy Monson
Points to consider when adopting a pet by Kim Campbell Thornton
Rising from the ashes: Former shelter dog helps firefighters cope with stress and grief by Laura Teresa Coffey
The Fear Free Pets Award
Sponsored by Fear Free, LLC, this is awarded for the article, book, blog, TV segment, radio spot, video, column or other creative media format that best educates, promotes, or demonstrates the importance and benefits of taking a dog to a Fear Free certified veterinary professional. This may also include how a dog's emotional well-being can play a role in all aspects of its life and health, including veterinary care, how decreasing fear, anxiety, and stress is beneficial to the patient and owner both during the veterinary visit and at home, a focus on Fear Free applications pre- and post-veterinary visit, successful case studies/stories of how a dog went from fearful to Fear Free during or throughout the course of a single or series of veterinary visits, positive experiences working with a Fear Free certified veterinary professional or anything that highlights how Fear Free and what it stands for is all around better for staff, patients, and clients. This award consists of a $2,000 cash grant and a one-of-a-kind commemorative award.
Brave New World: Fear-Free Veterinary Visits by Caroline Coile
Changing Behaviors by Sarah Rumple
The Fear Free Revolution by Jen Reeder
Fear Free Dog Enrichment Award
Sponsored by Fear Free, LLC, this is awarded for the article, book, blog, TV segment, radio spot, video, column or other creative media formats that best educates, promotes, or demonstrates how enrichment activities (exercise, food puzzles, scent training, etc.) can benefit a dog's emotional—not just physical—well-being and the role that has in their overall health. This may also include topics relating to how the resulting benefits of such enrichment to the dog's emotional well-being can help set them up for more successful veterinary visits in the future, thus living a happier, healthier life. This award consists of a $2,000 cash grant and a one-of-a-kind commemorative award.
How Good Breeders Raise Puppies Who Grow Into Happy, Confident Dogs by Linda C. Rehkopf
Making Vet Visits Fear Free by Susan Ewing
Never Fear by Caroline Coile
The GNFP Digital Canine Companion Award
Sponsored by GNFP Digital, this award is for the best digital story – online video, blog post or online article with photography that best demonstrates the bond between people and their canine companions. The content must be demonstrated as having been shared through digital media. The winner will receive a $1,000 grant and a special gift.
A Piglet State of Mind by Melissa S. Shapiro, DVM
Piglet, the Deaf Blind Pink Puppy's Trip to the First Annual Special K9 Games by Melissa S. Shapiro, DVM
Piglet, the Deaf Blind Pink Puppy Visits Classrooms to Educate, Inspire, and Create Smiles by Melissa S. Shapiro, DVM
The Power of Rescue: How a Dog Helped 2 Boston Marathon Bombing Survivors Heal by Laura Teresa Coffey
The Harrison Stephens Inspirational Feature Award
Named in honor of Harrison Stephens, a newspaper editor who wrote thought-provoking features marked by journalistic integrity and humor until his death just before his 100th birthday. This award is for a feature article that highlights the human-canine bond and leaves the reader with a smile. Potential topics include working dogs (or a lazy dog with a winning personality), or dog-centric nonprofits that promote positive outcomes for pets and people. The award is sponsored by Sally and Tom Reeder and consists of a $300 grant.
A Perfect Match by Susan Wroble
Piglet, the Deaf Blind Pink Puppy's Trip to the First Annual Special K9 Games by Melissa S. Shapiro, DVM
Piglet, the Deaf Blind Pink Puppy Visits Classrooms to Educate, Inspire, and Create Smiles by Melissa S. Shapiro, DVM
What Teddy Taught Us by Mara Bovsun
The Heroes for Healthy Pets Award
Sponsored by Merck Animal Health, this award is open to all forms of media that cover topics on infectious diseases that affect dogs. The winner will receive a plaque and a $1,500 cash grant.
Canine Influenza Is Here to Stay by Debra M. Eldredge, DVM
Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs by Christine Caplan
Ticks' Increasing Threat by Kim Campbell Thornton
James Colasanti, Jr. Poetry Award
For the poem/poetry which best exemplifies the unconditional love of a dog. Sponsored by James Colasanti Jr. The award is a $200 cash grant.
Atlas by Nikolas Anthony Klimenko
A Thousand Tears . . . Song For A Magical-Dawg by Amy Shojai
She's Just Like Me by Debra Lampert-Rudman
The Pet Fashion Guild Pet Fashion Award
Sponsored by Pet Fashion Guild, this award is for a submission in any form of media that demonstrates the enhanced bonds and connections between humans and their dog(s) through pet fashion. This award consists of a $350 cash grant.
Quick and Easy Halloween Costumes by Bryn Nowell
The Wedding...The World According to Rosebud and Brody by Ted Slupik and Gail Diedrichsen
What Not to Wear - Dog Leashes by Kate Eldredge
The PSI Professional Pet Care Award
Sponsored by Pet Sitters International (PSI), this award is presented to the entry that best educates pet owners about the benefits of using professional pet sitters. Qualifying online or print entries include newspaper or magazine articles and blog posts. This award consists of a $300 cash prize.
Bloat in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms and Prevention Tips by Carlotta Cooper
No PAWS About It: Hiring a Professional Pet Sitter is the Right Move for Your Pet by Denise Alexandra Fleck
Pet Separation Anxiety by Christy Caplan
The Rio Award
Sponsored by Jen Reeder and Bryan Fryklund in honor of their beloved Labrador retriever mix, Rio, this award is for an article, book or essay that profiles a dog who changed someone's life in a profoundly positive way. The award consists of a $300 cash prize.
Dogs with Jobs by Laura Greaves
Let Dogs Be Dogs by Marc Goldberg and the Monks of New Skete
My Deceased Dog Connected With Me In The Twilight Zone by Carol Bryant
The Sleepypod Pet Safety Award
Sponsored by Sleepypod, this award is for the best article or book that shares tips for pet safety during travel and/or anecdotes of dogs helped by owners who take safety precautions. The award consists of a $500 cash grant.
Chloe's Adventure Cori's Nightmare: A Lost Dog Rescue Story by Cori Solomon
On The Move With Your Best Friend by Denise Alexandra Fleck
The Ultimate Pet Friendly Road Trip by Amy Burkert
Top 12 Dangers of Traveling With Dogs By Car by Carol Bryant
The Take Your Dog Award
Sponsored by Take Your Dog To Work Day® creator Pet Sitters International, this award is presented to the entry that best highlights the special human-canine bond and importance of pet adoptions. Qualifying print or online entries include newspaper or magazine articles, blog posts and personal essays. The award consists of a $300 cash prize.
A Mighty Pip: Grief, Reflection, and Four Years Gone by Kristin M. Avery
Piglet, the Deaf Blind Pink Puppy Visits Classrooms to Educate, Inspire, and Create Smiles by Melissa S. Shapiro, DVM
The Soul of Saving a Senior Pet by Christy A. Doherty
The Walter R. Fletcher Memorial Award
Sponsored by The Westminster Kennel Club in memory of legendary dog show reporter Walter Fletcher, this annual award goes to the reporter who best exemplifies continued press coverage of dog shows in America. The writer must have written a bylined article in a print or online general interest publication about a dog show (or shows). The winner will be honored with a reserved seat in the Walter Fletcher Memorial Chair for both nights of the 2018 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. The chair is located at the end of the front row, in the working press section, on the arena floor of Madison Square Garden. The winner will also receive $300.
American Cocker Spaniel Striker Comes Close at Westminster by Carol Bryant
Four Dog Shows - The Post-Journal by Susan Ewing
Our New York City Adventures: Progressive, Meadowlands and Westminster 2018 by Barbara E. Magera and Elaine L. Mitchell
Dogwise Best Book Award
Sponsored by Dogwise Publishing. $500 to the author of the best book. The winner will be chosen by the president of DWAA from the winners of all the book categories. The award is a $500 cash grant and will be announced at the Feb. 10 DWAA Awards Banquet.
DWAA Distinguished Service Award
Sponsored by the American Kennel Club, this award honors extraordinary achievement and communications excellence. It recognizes the person who, by word, deed, exemplary conduct, public communication and professional excellence, best promotes the interest of the sport of dogs. The award consists of a plaque and a $1,000 cash grant.
And the winner is … Mara Bovsun
"I'm so grateful to all of our sponsors, judges and entrants, and to our Contest Chair, Laurren Darr," Reeder said. "Thanks to everyone's support, DWAA is still going strong after all these years!"
For more information, visit: https://dogwriters.org/event/
About DWAA
The Dog Writers Association of America is the most recognized professional writing association devoted to dogs. Founded in 1935, the DWAA has grown from eight founders to over 500 members, including journalists, authors, bloggers, publicists, photographers, illustrators and media personalities. Under the umbrella of the human-canine bond, members cover dog competitions, health, training, rescue, pet fashion, veterinary research, working dog organizations, animal welfare legislation, fundraisers and many other topics. For more information, visit: dogwriters.org.
Mara Bovsun, Features Editor at AKC Family Dog along with the DWAA will join Jon and Talkin' Pets 3/10/18 at 720pm EDT to discuss DWAA's new program, "Young Writers on the Web,"
(New York –February 15, 2016) - The Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) has announced the winners of the 2015 Writing Competition. Below is a complete list of the Regular and Special Category award recipients.
These were announced atDWAA banquet on February 14, 2016 at the Pennsylvania Hotel in New York City. The event precedes the annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
In conjunction with the awards ceremony, the 81-year-old organization presented its first-ever writing seminar, "The New Journalism of Dog Writing – How to Get Yourself Published in the 21st Century," including appointments with editors and agents.
Contest winners (in bold below) received the prestigious DWAA Maxwell Medallion, named in honor of the late Maxwell Riddle who co-founded the organization. Sponsors award cash grants for special writing awards.
For more information regarding the day's events please visit http://goodnewsforpets.com/dog-writers-seminar-lunch-awards-announced/.
Dog Writers Association of America
2015 Writing Competition Regular Categories
A. Newspaper Articles and Columns
1. Article – Health or General Care
Joanne Anderson, "Canine Hemangiosarcoma" (Massapequa Post)
Joanne Anderson, "The AMC Shelter Summit" (Amityville Record)
Monique Balas, "Hospice Care Bridges the Gap Between Curing and Euthanizing" (The Oregonian)
Jen Reeder, "Securing the Scooby Snacks" (Durango Telegraph)
2. Article – Behavior or Training
Joanne Anderson, "The Buddy Program – Parts 1 & 2 (Massapequa Post)
Monique Balas, "For Search and Rescue Dogs, Their Job is Saving Lives"
(The Oregonian)
Monique Balas, "Puppy School Teaches the Basics While Building the Pet-
Owner Bond" (The Oregonian).
Peggy Swager, "Quiz: Test Your Ability to Solve House Training Issues" (Petacular)
3. Article – Rescue
Joanne Anderson, "Pablo: Podengo or Ibizan?" (Massapequa Post)
Joanne Anderson, "Oh, Our Darling Clementine!" (Amityville Record)
Pam Gleason, "Flyaway Home: Pilots N Paws Rescue Event" (The Dog & Hound)
Jen Reeder, "Puppy Love" (Durango Telegraph)
4. Article – Art or Any Other Topic
Monique Balas, "Belgian Malinois Owners, Breeders Concerned About Impact
of Movie 'Max' " (The Oregonian).
Jen Reeder, "Always Faithful" (Durango Telegraph)
Jen Reeder, "Running With the Big Dogs" (Durango Telegraph)
Marty van Duyne, "Service Dog Helps Vet Cope" (The Free Lance-Star)
B. Magazines
5. Single, Related, or All-Breed
AKC Family Dog
Dogs in Review
Sighthound Review
The Havanese
6. Annual, Special Interest, or Any Other Subject
Rescue Proud (I-5 Publishing)
Puppies 101 (I-5 Publishing)
West Suburban Dog (Brooke Keane, publisher)
C. Magazine Articles
7. Article– Health or General Care
Deb M. Eldredge, DVM, "P is for Prostate" (Dogs in Review)
Denise Fleck, "Pet Disaster Preparedness" (Pet Sitter's World Magazine)
Roxanne Hawn, "Good Grooming: Long-Haired Beauties" (AKC Family Dog)
Sharon Pflaumer, "A New, Affordable Cure for Parvo" (Dog News)
8. Article– Behavior or Training
Teoti Anderson, "5 Training Mistakes You're Probably Making."
(Modern Dog Magazine)
Nini Bloch, "The Birth of Handling" (Clean Run)
Lori Mauger, "Puppy Chronicle: New Tricks to Tame a Sassy Pup."
(Bark Magazine)
Gina Mireault, "Great Expectations" (AKC Family Dog)
Peggy Swager, "Case Study: Isolation Stress/Separation Anxiety in a Rescued Mill Dog" (The APDT Chronicle of the Dog)
9. Article – Rescue
Gail Diedrichsen, "Overcoming the Animal Shelter Color Barrier" (West
Suburban Dog)
Gail Diedrichsen, "Too Broken to Be Fixed?" (West Suburban Dog)
Jen Reeder, "Second Chance Dogs" (Modern Dog)
Meredith Wargo, "Aged to Perfection" (Rescue Me)
10. Article– Breed
Mara Bovsun, "Don't Worry, Be Hairy" (AKC Family Dog)
Barbara E. Magera, "Playtime" (The Royal Spaniels)
Erika Mansourian, "From the Roof of the World to the Foot of the Bed."
(AKC Family Dog)
Peri Norman, "Meet the Belgian Laekenois" (Canine Chronicle)
11. Article/Column – Art or Any Other Topic
Bud Boccone, "ACE Files: Meet the Dog Who Refused to Die" (AKC Family Dog)
Brian Patrick Duggan, "Citizen Biggles" (AKC Family Dog)
Deb M. Eldredge, DVM "Fun With Pits" (Training Secrets For Pit Bulls)
Meredith Wargo, "Spay/Neuter Progress Report" (Rescue Proud)
D. 12. Canine or All-Animal Newspapers or Newsletters
The Companion (Canine Companions For Independence Northeast
The Dog & Hound (Pam Gleason, publisher)
Golden Opportunities (Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue)
E. Canine, or All-Animal Newspaper or Newsletter Articles and Columns
13. Article – Any Topic
Stephanie Colman, "Service, Please" (Whole Dog Journal)
Michael Ford, "Dog Gone" (The Dog & Hound)
Lisa Rodier, "Order! Labrador in the Court" (Whole Dog Journal)
Lisa Rodier, "Restraining Order" (Whole Dog Journal)
Laurie Williams, "The Healing Power of Dogs" (Whole Dog Journal)
F. Online
14. Blogsite Or Website
American Kennel Club, (http://www.akc.org)
Mutt About Town Blog (http://muttabouttown.com/blog/) Maureen Ann
Fidose Of Reality (http://fidoseofreality.com) Carol Bryant
The Daily Junior Dog Blog (http://thedailyjuniorblog.com) Jill Schilp,
15. Magazine Or Newsletter
AKC Canine Partners News, Penny Leigh & Joanne Tribble, Editors
AKC Gazette, Erika Mansourian, Editorial Director
Havanese Breed Magazine, Thomas Wettlaufer. Editor
Speaking of Dogs Monthly Newsletter, Lorraine Houston, Nancy Foran &
Cathy Vandergeest, Editors
G. Online Articles or Blog Entries
16. Article Or Blog – Health or General Care
Nancy Beach, "Canine Osteosarcoma Parts 1 and 2" (Celebrating
Greyhounds Magazine)
Deb M. Eldredge, DVM, "Messing With Meds" (Best In Show Daily)
Deb M. Eldredge, DVM, "Dog Bones & Safety (Petcha.com)
Ranny Green, "How a Special Service Dog Enables 23-Year Army Veteran"
Jane Messineo Lindquist (Killion) and Mark Lindquist, "Ovulation Timing
And Preventing Fading Puppies: A Surprising Nexus" (www.puppyculture.com)
17. Article Or Blog – Behavior or Training
Mara Bovsun, "Why Old Dogs Must Learn New Tricks."
Denise Fenzi, "It's a Puppy, Not a Problem!" (www.denisefenzipetdogs.com)
Liz Palika, "7 Suggestions for Training Multiple Dogs" (www.TheHonest
Nancy Tanner, "Shutting a Dog Down" (www.pawsandpeople.com)
Bev Thompson, "Why Tone of Voice Matters" (www.anythingpawsable.com)
18. Article or Blog – Rescue
AKC Canine Health Foundation, "The Joys of Adopting Senior Dogs."
Kim Campbell Thornton, "Old Dogs Rule" (Universal Press Syndicate Pet
Kim Campbell Thornton, "Beagle Mania" (Universal Press Syndicate Pet
Meredith Wargo, "The Plight of Greyhounds Abroad" (www.rescueproud.com)
19. Article or Blog – Any Other Topic
Laura Coffey, "9/11 Ground Zero Search Dog Still Lends a Helping Paw."
Sally Deneen and Edie Lau, "Facial-recognition Apps Scout Lost Pets."
(VIN News Service)
Liz Donovan, "Man Gives Everything to Care for 12 Military Dogs After
Their Return From War" (akc.org)
Ranny Green, "For This 911 Call Taker, Anja and Loki are Her Relief Valves
After a Trying Day at Work (SeattleKennelClub.org)
William Kearney, "On Losing a Dog" (Petcentric.com)
Emma Kesler, "Want to Learn More About a Unique Dog Breed?"
Jen Reeder, "Let's Discuss Pets During Domestic Violence Awareness
Month" (Huffington Post)
H. Graphics
20. Single Photo
Mary Fish Arango, "Summertime at the Beach" (Chronicle of the Dog)
Lori Mauger, "Trooper the Whippet" (AMLE Magazine)
Lisa Croft-Elliott, "The Skye's the Limit" (AKC Family Dog)
Dorothy Wills-Raftery, "Chilling Out on a Wordless Wednesday,"
(Five Sibes Blog)
21. Series Photos
Beth Adams, "Idiot's Guide: Dog Tricks" (Alpha)
Chet Jezierski, "Show of Shows" (Dog News)
Jane Sobel Klonsky, "Older Dogs, Deeper Love" (AKC Family Dog)
Nancy Tanner, "What's Happening with Calvin These Days?"
22. Single Illustration or Painting
Maureen Broussalian, Cover Illustration (Lady Louise, The Adventure Begins)
Emma Kesler, "Three Popular Human Sayings About Dogs and What
Miles Has to Say About Them (milesandemma.com)
Debra Lampert-Rudman, "David's Fund Portrait" (David's Fund. ACKCS
Rescue Trust Inc. Cookbook)
23. Series of Illustrations or Paintings
Bud Boccone, "Dog People" (AKC Family Dog)
Maureen Broussalian, Lady Louise, The Adventure Begins book illustrations
Janet Croog, Humans, Dogs and Civilization book illustrations
Florina Boldi, Lipstick On A Pug book illustrations
24. Posters, Calendars, Brochures or Pamphlets
Robin Adams, Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue 2015 Calendar
Canine Companions For Independence, 2015 Puppy Calendar
Cori Solomon, Irish Wolfhound Specialty Poster (Irish Wolfhound
Association of the West Coast)
Roy A. Wilson, Barbara Garnett-Wilson & Nancy Kinnear, "2016 Cavalier
King Charles Spaniel in Fine Art Calendar"
I. Humor, Poetry, Short Fiction, Opinions/Editorials
25. Humor
Joanne Anderson, "Beauty Tips a la Monsieur Edgar" (Massapequa Post)
Elizabeth M. Jarrell, Esq. "The Hardware Store is Not Your Friend" (Aussie
Barbara Magera, "The Garden Secret" (The Royal Spaniels)
Dorothy Wills-Raftery, "Vote Gibson! (FiveSibes blog)
26. Poetry
Megan Blake & Mark Winter, "It's Super Smiley" (Pet Life Radio)
Debra Lampert-Rudman, "Gigi In Winter" (La Joie)
Lee Netzler, "Merlin" (Scottie Scuttlebutt, Rocky Mountain Scottish
Terrier Club)
Maggi Payne, "The Christmas Corgi at the Stable" (www.welshcorgi-
27. Short Fiction
Morgan Humphrey, "Scryer" (Independent Publishing)
Barbara E. Magera, "Celebrations" (The Royal Spaniels)
28. Opinions/Editorials
Joanne Anderson, "Homeless Hoarder" (Amityville Record)
Holly Cornwell, "New Year's Resolutions" (The Royal Spaniels
Kate Eldredge, "Musings of an Owner-Handler" (ShowSight Magazine)
Allan Reznik, "Showable vs. Show Quality" (Dogs in Review Magazine)
C.A. Sharp, "For the Good of the Breed" (Double Helix Network News)
J. Other Media
29. Video, DVD, or TV Broadcasts
Robin Adams, "DVGRR 2015 14th Annual Golden Gala"(Delaware
Valley Golden Retriever Rescue)
Megan Blake, Mark Winter & Heather Paul, "Kindness—It's Super Smiley"
(The Animal Film Festival)
Jane Messineo Lindquist (Killion) & Mark Lindquist, "Puppy Culture"
(Madcap Productions)
Dorice Stancher, "The Pet Stop-Trick Training" (NEWS 12 NJ)
30. Radio, Podcast, or Other Audio
AKC Canine Health Foundation, "Senior Dog Health: An Overview"
Teoti Anderson, "Get Pawsitive Results – Hyper Hooligans" (Pet Life
Teoti Anderson, "Get Pawsitive Results – National Dog Bite Week
(Pet Life Radio)
Dorothy Wills-Raftery & Robert Forto, "The Sibe Vibe" Talking
Canine Epilepsy" (Dog Works Radio)
K. Club Publications (National, Regional, or Local)
31. Magazine Format
The Corgi Cryer, Cindy Read, editor (Mayflower Pembroke Welsh Corgi
The Alpenhorn, Dawn Kjeldsen Freeland & Robin Hamme, editors
The Ridgeback, Pamela Rape, Celia Hoffman & Melissa Peterson, editors
Golden Retriever News (Golden Retriever Club of America)
32. Newsletter Format
Mt. Nittany Dog Tales, Mt. Nittany Dog Training Club, Marliene Froke, Tracey
Dooms & Janet Lewis
The Scottie Scuttlebutt, Carolyn Grande, editor
AMAL Tales, The Alaskan Malamute Assistance League, Jeannette Y. Wick,
L. Club Publication Articles
33. Article – Any Topic
Holly Cornwell, "The Miracle Cure" (The Royal Spaniels Magazine)
Ridgeback Trust Inc., "The Rescue Organization That Does What Others Can't" (The Ridgeback Magazine)
Kevin Curran, MD, FACP, "Canine Renal Disease" (The Alpenhorn)
Elizabeth M. Jarrell, Esq., & W. Jean Dodds, "Blood Tells All: A Conversation
with W. J. Dodds, DVM (Aussie Times)
Peri Norman, "In Search of the Perfect Stud Dog" (Belgian Sheepdog
Deb Zorn, "Seven Simple Words" (The Courier)
34. Regular Column or Series
Nannette Newbury, "Not All Seizures Are Created Alike, Parts 1-3" (Australian
Shepherd Journal)
Liz Palika, "Behavior Conundrums" (The Australian Shepherd Journal)
Fiona Petersen, "It's a Dog's Life – Parts 1 and 2 (The Corgi Cryer)
Sharolyn Sievert, "The Finding and Training of a Search and Rescue K-9"
(The Ridgeback Magazine)
M. 35. Club Special Publications
The AKC New Complete Dog Book, Mara Bovsun, Editor, (American
Kennel Club)
The Golden Age of Dog Shows: Morris & Essex 1927-1957, Debra Lampert-
Rudman, Editor, Morris & Essex Kennel Club with Antique Collectors
Club, UK)
N. Books
36. Single, Related, or All-Breed
Jenny Drastura, Animal Planet Dogs 101 Maltese, (TFH Publications, Inc.)
Tammy Gagne, Animal Planet Dogs 101 Miniature Schnauzer (TFH
Publications, Inc)
Constance Lyons & John Savory, Trend Setters: The Making of the Modern
Irish Setter, (Book Locker)
Robert H. Thomas & Pamela B. Thomas, Leonhard Seppala, The Siberian
Dog, and the Golden Age of Sleddog Racing, (Pictorial Histories Publishing Co., Inc.)
37. Rescue or Adoption
Tracy Libby, The Rescued Dog Problem Solver (i5 Publishing)
Andrei S. Markovits & Katherine N. Crosby, From Property to Family
(University of Michigan Press)
Teresa J. Rhyne, The Dogs Were Rescued and So Was I, (Sourcebooks, Inc.)
Jacki Skole, DOGLAND: A Journey to the Heart of America's Dog Problem
38. Training or Sports
Teoti Anderson, The Ultimate Guide to Dog Training, (i-5 Publishing)
Dawn Antoniak-Mitchell, Teach Your Herding Breed to be a Great Companion
Dog, (Dogwise Publishing)
Deb M. Eldredge, DVM & Kate Eldredge, Idiot's Guide: Dog Tricks (Alpha)
Denise Fenzi & Deb Jones, Dog Sports Skills, Book 3: Play (Fenzi Dog
Sports Academy Publishing)
39. Behavior, Health, or General Care
W. Jean Dodds, DVM & Diana Laverdure, Canine Nutrigenomics (Dogwise
Marthina Greer, DVM, JD, Canine Reproduction and Neonatology (Teton
New Media)
Mechtild Kaufer, Canine Play Behavior (Dogwise Publishing)
Peggy Swager, Rescue Your Dog From Fear (Lyons Press)
40. Human-Animal Bond
Gail Noreen MacMillan, To All the Dogs I've Loved Before (Wildflower
41. Reference
Lisa Begin-Kruysman, Dog's Best Friend: Will Judy (McFarland & Co.)
Elaine Ostrach Chaika & Janet Croog, illustrator, Humans, Dogs and
Civilization (Book Baby)
Leila Grandemange, A Breeder's Companion, Record Keeping (SunnyVille
John Visconti, Fetch More Dollars for Your Dog Training Business
Dogwise Publishing)
42. Fiction, Young Adult or Humor
Sheila Webster Boneham, Catwalk (Midnight Ink)
Susan Conant, Sire and Damn (CreateSpace)
Rob Snyder, Poker Night: The Real Story of Dogs Playing Poker (CreateSpace)
Linda Johnston, Bite the Biscuit (Midnight Ink)
43. Children
S. Marriott Cook, A Home For Abigail, (Jabberwocky)
Laurren Darr and Florina Boldi, Lipstick On A Pug, (Left Paw Press)
Debby Kay, Sweet Snoopers™ , (Coveran Publishing House)
Lee Wardlaw & Eugene Yelchin, Won Ton and Chopstick – A Cat and
Dog Haiku (Henry Holt Books for Young Readers)
The Adoptashelter.com Adopt a Homeless Dog Award
This award focuses on the plight of homeless dogs, the joy of dog adoption, and/or improving the quality of life of dogs in a shelter environment. Entries judged for quality as well as the ability to persuade the reader. Qualified online only enetries, include single articles, features, columns, series of articles, short stories, websites, blogs, videos, photos, or any other accepted online venue. The award consists of $500 and inclusion in the http://Adoptashelter.com/ online library
Robin Adams, DVGRR 2015 14th Annual Golden Gala
"Because of You" – Delaware Valley Golden Retriever
Rescue - www.YouTube.com
Carol Bryant, "My Afternoon with Oogy" –
Leila Grandemange, "That's What Friends are For" –
Royal Spaniels
Rachel Phelps, "10 Ways to Help Animals" (Petcha.com)
AKC Club Publication Excellence Award
Given to the best article in a national, regional, or local AKC Club publication in magazine or newsletter format. The award consists of a plaque and a $500 cash grant.
Mary Fish Arango, "The Threat of Calcium Deficiency After
Whelping" – Borderlines, Border Collie Society of America
Peri Norman, "In Search of the Perfect Stud Dog" – Belgian
Sheepdog Newsletter
Peri Norman, "It's Not About the Bitch! Breeding a Litter in a
Complex World" – Belgian Sheepdog Newsletter
Fiona Petersen, "Really, Nothing in Life is Free?" – The Corgi
AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Public Service Award
Sponsored by the American Kennel Club, this award goes to the writer of a print or online feature article that best educates pet owners about responsible dog ownership. The award consists of a plaque and a $500 cash grant.
Mary Fish Arango, "The Threat of Calcium Deficiency After
"Whelping" - Borderlines, Border Collie Club of America
Monique Balas, "Veterinarians Already Seeing Increase in
Marijuana Toxicity in Pets" (The Oregonian)
Sally Deneen & Edie Lau, "Facial-recognition Apps Scout Lost
Pets" - VIN News Service
Lori Mauger, "Puppy Chronicle: New Tricks to Tame a Sassy
Pup" - Bark Magazine
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy and Canine Good Citizen Award
Sponsored by the American Kennel Club, this award is given in recognition of the best writing about the AKC Canine Good Citizen Program or the puppy level of CGC, AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy.
Recognized as the 'gold standard' for family dog manners, CGC and AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy focus on teaching good manners to dogs and responsible dog ownership to dog owners. This award is a $500 cash award.
Ranny Green, "Service Dog Snoopy and Little Luke" –
Seattle Kennel Club.org
Nancy Tanner, "City Slicker Puppy" – Blog.Murdochs.com
Nancy Tanner, "My Number ONE Rule For My Puppy" –
Susan Wager, "Puppy Training 101" – Pets and More.
AKC Microchipping Awareness Award sponsored by The AKC Reunite Program
Sponsored by The AKC Reunite Program for the best article on microchips, pet recovery and the microchip database of not for profits vs. for profits. The Award is a $1500 cash grant.
Barbara Magera, "Preventive Measures for Keeping Your
Dog Safe" - The Bulletin of the Cavalier King Charles
Spaniel Club
Sharon Pflaumer, "Mandatory Microchipping Becomes Law in
England" - Dog News
Jen Reeder, "Find Me: Why Microchips Are Important"
-Pets Matter - American Animal Hospital Association
Kim Campbell Thornton, "Dog Theft" – The Royal Dispatch
Angel on a Leash Award
In honor of its therapy dog teams and programs around the country, this award is given for the beset newspaper or magazine article or television news feature about the impact of the use of therapy dogs in health care facilities. The award consists of a $250 cash grant.
Barbara E. Magera, "Playtime" – The Royal Spaniels
Sharon Pflaumer, "The Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow" – Dog News
Victoria Livorney, "What's a Snuggle?" – Home Guardian
Matt Strong, "Training for Love" – Companions at Large
The Captain Haggerty Award for Best Training Book or Article
Sponsored by Babette Haggerty of Haggerty Dog Training in memory of her father, Capt. Arthur Haggerty. Given to the best book or article on training. The award consists of a $200 cash grant.
Teoti Anderson, The Ultimate Guide to Dog Training – i-5
Dawn Antoniak-Mitchell, Teach Your Herding Breed to be a
Great Companion Dog – Dogwise Publishing
Peggy Swager, Rescue Your Dog From Fear - Lyons Press
Jane Young, Dog Teaching: Surviving a Puppy Without Losing
Your Mind - CreateSpace
The Designated Dog Award
Sponsored by www.Designated Dog.com, this award represents the best submission in all forms of media about a service dog going above and beyond for a human companion. This award is a $350 cash grant.
Bud Boccone, "ACE Files: Meet the Dog Who Refused to Die" - AKC Family Dog
Sharon Pflaumer, "Patriot Paws" – Dog News
Bev Thompson, "One Size Does Not Fit All: Small Breeds That Serve" – www.anythingpawsable.com
Marty vanDuyne, "Paws for Purple Hearts – Service Dog Helps Vets Cope – The Free Lance-Star
DWAA Pat Santi Memorial Friends of Rescue Award
Sponsored by Alden Taylor, Fran Pennock Shaw, Ida Estep, Marsha Pugh, Susan Ewing and Elaine Gewirtz. It is given for the best article or book describing the rescue process; adoption, fostering, transporting, home visits or other aspects of rescue. $300 cash grant.
Jennifer Caloyeras, Strays – Ashland Creek Press
Andrei S. Markovits & Katherine N. Crosby, From Property to Family -
University of Michigan Press
Teresa J. Rhyne, The Dogs Were Rescued and So Was I - Sourcebooks,
Meredith Wargo, "Aged to Perfection" – Rescue Me
DWAA Junior Writer Award
Sponsored by Karen Petit for writers under 18 years of age. This award recognizes and encourages young writers who exhibit talent, resourcefulness, dedication, and integrity in their writing about dogs and dog-related topics. The recipient receives a $400 cash grant, a DWAA Maxwell Medallion and a DWAA lapel pin.
Bonnie Brown, "Fluff and Brush" – Natural Grooming
Morgan Humphrey, "Scryer" – Independent Publishing
Heather Johnson, "My New Puppy" – The Acorn
Artis Severn, "Dream of a Lifetime" – Vena Avenue Newsletter
Taylor Wood, "A Beagle of My Own" – Farm and Pet
Dogwise Best Book Award
Sponsored by Dogwise Publishing, a $500 cash grant is given to the author of the best book. The DWAA president selects the winner from the winners of all of the book categories.
Marthina Greer, DVM, JD, Canine Reproduction and Neonatology (Teton
New Media)
James Colasanti, Jr. Poetry Award
For the poetry best exemplifying the unconditional love of a dog. Sponsored by James Colasanti, Jr. this award is a $200 cash grant.
Leila Grandemange, "That's What Friends Are For" – Royal
Jim Lee, "Double Parking" – Royal Spaniels
Lee Netzler, "Merlin" – Scottie Scuttlebutt, Rocky Mountain
Scottish Terrier Club
Wanda Thomas, "Couch Potato" – The Arleta Gazette
North Shore Animal League America Award
For all media which best supports the missions of the League's program, encouraging spay/neuter initiatives as a way of reducing unwanted births and pet euthanasia rates. The focus may include community-wide programs or the individual responsibility of pet owners. This is award is a $500 cash grant.
Monique Balas, "Pet Talk: Spaying and Neutering Keeps
Pets and Pet Population Healthy" – The Oregonian
S. Marriott Cook, "A Home For Abigail" – Jabberwocky
Kelly Cabell Pulley, "Diversity" – Dogster
Kim Campbell Thornton, "Dog and Cat Spay/Neuter Myths
Debunked" – Vetstreet.com
Planet Dog Foundation Sit. Speak. Act. Canine Service Award
For all media, this award is given to the best story promoting and celebrating a program in which dogs serve and support their best friends by highlighting service dogs, therapy dogs, K-9 search and rescue, or police dogs. The award consists of a $500 cash grant.
The Companion (Canine Companions For Independence Northeast
Sharon Pflaumer, "The Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow" – Dog News
Jen Reeder, "Not Your Typical Grandma,"- Modern Dog Magazine.
Bev Thompson, "Homeless Dogs Get a Second Chance as Service
Dogs" – www.anythingpawsable.com
Sponsors of Special Awards are not involved in the judging.
The Dog Writers Association of America is the most recognized professional writing association devoted to dogs. Founded on February 13th, 1935 by a group of editors and publishers invited to the Westminster Kennel Club, the DWAA now includes over 500 members. DWAA encompasses all aspects of the world of dog writing and publishing –showing, performance, behavior, training, health, and the human animal bond. For 81 years, DWAA has helped members share ideas for articles, helped with interviews and discussed fees and contracts. For editors and publishers, DWAA recommends members, helps with topics for articles, and suggests sources and interview subjects. For more information visit the newly relaunched web site www.dogwriters.org, follow us on Facebook at Dog Writers Association of America or on twitter at @DWAA_US.
Susan Ewing, DWAA, Dog Writers Association of America, will stop by to visit Jon and Talkin' Pets 2/13/16 live from Hotel Penn at 7:35 PM EST to discuss the DWAA and their relationship to The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
Susan M. Ewing
Susan M. Ewing has been "in dogs" for over 35 years, and has written eleven dog books, including Bulldogs for Dummies, Poodles for Dummies, and The Pembroke Welsh Corgi: Family Friend and Farmhand. She writes a bi-weekly pet column for The Post-Journal of Jamestown, NY and has written for many national cat and dog publications. Her latest book, American Pit Bull Terrier, won a Maxwell. She is a member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors, the Dog Writer's Association of America and Cat Writers' Association, of which she is president. Her cat flash cards, Cats! Train Your Owner! won a CWA Muse medallion, as well as the coveted President's Award. She lives in Jamestown, NY with her husband, Jim, and two Corgis, Rhiannon and Gael.


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