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In a bid to help businesses access foreign markets, the European Commission is organising a number of missions to fast growing countries.
Commission Vice President Antonio Tajani, responsible for industry and entrepreneurship, and the Director General of DG Enterprise and Industry Daniel Calleja Crespo - who is also Europe's Small Business Envoy - are currently visiting growth regions in the world to help EU enterprises better profit from fast growing emerging markets, such as those in China, South East Asia and Latin America.
Accompanied by business delegations composed of forty to fifty representatives of European companies and industry associations, the visits aim to:
Antonio Tajani underlined: "With the missions for growth we contribute to creating the conditions for win-win situations. European companies benefit from easier access to external markets while local actors and authorities have a concrete chance to lure foreign investment.
Mr Calleja added: "There is a direct link between internationalization and increased SME performance. International activities reinforce growth, enhance competitiveness and support the long term sustainability of companies. Yet European SMEs still depend largely on their domestic markets, despite the opportunities brought by the enlarged single market and by globalization at large."
Typical issues being discussed during visits include enhanced co-operation in the following areas:
Reduction of SME administrative burden via closer co-operation
The aims are to improve the business environment, promote entrepreneurship and help partner countries and European SMEs grow, do business together and compete in the global economy. Such cooperation usually identifies the main obstacles in the regulatory and administrative environment for SMEs, as well as finding appropriate solutions to overcome them.
Standardisation - Removing technical barriers to trade
The objective here is to remove technical barriers to trade, improve economic, scientific and technical relations, ensure the compatibility and interoperability of supplied products and to work towards:
Discussions have already led to concrete results, such as the successful EU China standard web portal CESIP (see page ..). Moreover, options for reinforced co-operation on intellectual property rights (IPR) are also being discussed.
Raw materials - Supply of raw materials to downstream industries
The EU and fast growing emerging economies should strive to provide a comprehensive response to questions linked to the supply of raw materials to downstream industries. They should also cooperate to ensure the sustainability and long-term competitiveness of the phosphate rock industry — due to the presence of cadmium and other heavy metals in the phosphate rock being used as an input material for the production of food additives, feed additives and fertilisers. This should help limit risks to human health and the environment. Communication channels should also be established to strengthen information exchange. For example, a dialogue will also be conducted as part of the EU-Tunisia Action Plan on European Neighbourhood Policy, to promote mutual understanding, enhance bilateral cooperation and the exchange of information on raw materials and mining policies.
Co-operation in tourism policy
The aim here is to establish consultation mechanisms to promote cooperation and a common understanding of tourism issues. This could be achieved by holding regular dialogue between senior officials and exchanging best practices on subjects of mutual interest, such as sectorial economic growth and job creation, sustainable development and reinforcement of socio-economic knowledge.
Satellite services – Co-operation on satellite-based augmentation services
The EU satellite navigation system Galileo, the earth observation for environment and security programme GMES, as well the satellite-based augmentation EGNOS also offer options for reinforced cooperation with partner countries.
In order to explore and take advantage of these possibilities, Vice-President Tajani visited Morocco and Tunisia at the end of November 2012. Mid November he visited Egypt accompanied by the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs Catherine Ashton. In May 2012, Tajani chaired a delegation of EU businessmen in Mexico and Colombia. In 2013 he will go to Peru, Chile, Russia, China and India.
In 2013, SME Envoy Daniel Calleja will further develop and deepen the agreements made by Vice-President Tajani during recent Missions for Growth, namely by revisiting Mexico and Colombia in April 2013.
High power photovoltaic power generation in mining sector in Chile
A concrete result of a 2012 'mission for growth' was cooperation between a French-German company and Chile. The EU company is now deploying its high energy efficient photovoltaic power stations (which are more than twice as efficient as current Asian models) in Chile's mining sector, which is taking advantage of Chile's natural resource of strong direct sunlight. The first solar power plant in the El Tesoro mine in northern Chile will start to deliver electricity in January 2013.


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Redwinger wrote:Karen/NoCA wrote:along with our family stuffed baked potatoes.
Sometimes, I too would like to stuff my family into a baked potato
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Newspapers Beijing This Month City Weekend Beijing Review China Daily Tourist information Xuanwu Bureau 3 Hufang Road +86 10 6351 0018 Beijing: Nowhere else can you find so many historic sites so close to each other. The famous Forbidden City and nearby Tiananmen Square, mark the centre of Beijing. North, lies the popular Qianhai Lake, where locals cool down in the hot summer months. The Chongwen district to the south of the Forbidden City, houses the Temple of Heaven, while the Chaoyang district in the east is well-known for its trendy restaurants and bars. Preparing the Chinese capital for the 2008 Olympic Games saw many old buildings getting refurbished and new skyscrapers erected. New restaurants, clubs and bars have also sprouted up and made the city more vibrant. Yet, Beijing is still managing to retain its traditional charm. A stroll alongside the city's old shopping streets with its many silk, antique and tea shops give visitors a unique insight into Chinese culture. And of course, Beijing is also a culinary capital. From traditional Chinese dumplings to the original Beijing Duck, Beijing's hundreds of restaurant and food stalls are sure to stimulate your taste buds. Beijing is heaven for sightseeing fans. The city boasts well-known historic sites as well as many temples that attract thousands of visitors every year. The nearby Great Wall of China is clearly a must-see. Below is a list of some of the city's major tourist attractions. Tiananmen Square The 400 000 square metres large area is a key historic centre of Beijing. It was here that the former Communist Party leader, Mao Zedong, declared the founding of the People's Republic of China on 1st October, 1949. Today, thousands of visitors come here every year to see Mao's remains in the mausoleum. Visit the Great Hall of the People that houses the country's National People's Congress and admire the 15th century Qianmen City Gate, which once divided Beijing's ancient inner city and the suburban areas. Address: Tiananmen Dong, Beijing Subway: Tiananmen Dong The Forbidden City Built by Emperor Yongle in the early 15th century, the 720,000 square metres of Forbidden City was home to the imperial household. It was opened to the public in 1949. The well-preserved area boasts more than 800 buildings and 9,999 rooms. The Hall of Supreme Harmony, beautifully decorated with thousands of Dragons, was used to celebrate the Chinese emperor's birthday. The Palace of Heavenly Purity served as the emperors' living area and features several bedrooms. Address: Tiananmen Dong, Beijing More Info: North of Tian´anmen Square Subway: Line 1 to Tian´anmen Dong, Tian´anmen Xi Summer Palace The Summer Palace was once used by the imperial family as a retreat from the stress of Beijing city life. 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Address: 7 Tiantan Nei Dongli, Beijing Phone: +86 10 670 226 17 Web: www.templeofheavenbeijing.com More Info: Chongwen District Subway: Qianmen Yonghegong Lamasery (Lama Temple) Originally built in 1694 as the residence of the future Yongzheng Emperor, this complex of beautifully designed buildings was transformed into a Tibetan Buddhist Temple in the mid-18th century. The Falun Dian, the temple's teaching and assembly hall, features a large bronze statute of Tsongkapa, the founder of the Buddhist Yellow Hat sect. Address: Yonghe Gong Dajie 12, Beijing Subway: Yonghe Gong/Lama Temple 798 Space This well-known art centre is based inside a defunct, 1950s concrete factory. It features photographic exhibitions, video installations and other art themes. Address: 2 Jiuxianqiao Road, Beijing Phone: +86 10 597 891 8 Web: www.798space.com Liulichang This street is a must for antique-hunters: be it Chinese paintings, ancient books, calligraphy brushes or ink stones you are sure to find it on Liulichang. A favourite among calligraphers and scholars in the old days, the 750 metres long street was restored and expanded in the late 1980s. Address: Liulichang Street, Beijing More Info: Xuanwu District Subway: Hepingmen The Great Wall Of China Undoubtedly one of the world's top tourism destinations, the Great Wall is a stunning monument stretching over 5,000 kilometres and is even visible from space. When in Beijing, the most convenient place to view the wall is from Badaling in Yanqing County, situated around 70 kilometres from the Chinese capital. Take one of the Tourist Buses leaving from Qianmen Station or Bus 919 departing from Deshengmen Station. Other sights open for tourists to explore the wall are Mutianyu, Huanghuacheng, Simatai and Jinshanling. Address: The Great Wall Of China Web: www.greatwall-of-china.com Chaoyang Theatre Acrobatics Show Enjoy a performance of acrobatics at Chaoyang Theatre which was built in 1984. The program contains tricks with cycling, with chairs and other magical Chinese stunts. The show last for one hour and it is much appreciated among tourist. Address: 36 Dongsanhuan North Road, Beijing Phone: +86 10 650 718 18 Web: www.bjcyjc.com More Info: Chaoyang District Beihai Park Beihai Park is one of the oldest and largest ancient imperial gardens in China which is located in the city centre, also one of the best-preserved parks. It has over 1,000 years of history and located just behind the Forbidden City. This is a nice quite park with a relaxing atmosphere. Address: 1 Wenjin Street, Beijing More Info: Xicheng District Happy Valley Beijing For adrenaline-pumping rides, head over to this theme park which opened its doors in 2006. It consists of 6 themed zones, in total 40 rides, an IMAX theater complex and a shopping complex. This is a very popular amusement park among tourist and locals alike so it can get crowded on weekends. Address: Xiaowujibei Road, Dongsihuan, Beijing Phone: +86 10 673 833 33 Web: http://bj.happyvalley.cn More Info: Chaoyang District National Museum Of China National Museum of China (NMC) is focusing on both history and art. You will find NMC at the east side of Tiananmen Square and you can easily spend a whole day here. Do not miss the Buddha statues which are amazing. Address: 16 East Chang'an Street, Beijing Phone: +86 10 651 164 00 Web: www.chnmuseum.cn More Info: Dongcheng District Beijing Aquarium (Beijing Haiyangguan) Beijing Aquarium is the biggest inland aquarium in the world and located inside the Beijing zoo. It consists of seven exhibition halls with 1000´s of marina species, presenting also endangered creatures. In addition there are shows with adorable animals like dolphins and seals. This is a great attraction for both adults and children. Address: 18 Gaoliangqiaoxie Street, Beijing Phone: +86 10 621 766 55 Web: www.bj-sea.com More Info: Haidian District Back Lakes (Hou Hai) Take a stroll around this lake and around the narrow streets behind the lake where you will find interesting shops with Chinese art crafts. There are plenty of restaurants around the lake where you can have a relaxing dinner and at the same time enjoy the beautiful views. You can also rent a boat or bike and explore the area in a fun way. Address: Shicha Lake Scenic Resort, Beijing More Info: Xicheng District Beijing Capital Museum Beijing Capital Museum was formally open to public in 1981 and the Confucian Temple was its original site. In order to accommodate a larger collection a new museum was built in December 2001. There are totally 5,622 pieces of cultural relics here like porcelain ware, calligraphy works, paintings, coins, jades, seals and Buddhist statues. Address: 16 Fuxingmen Outer Street, Beijing Phone: +86 10 633 704 91 Web: www.capitalmuseum.org.cn More Info: Xicheng District Chinese cuisine is no doubt one of the most popular across the globe - and it is not surprising that you'll find the best Chinese food in China! A visit to Beijing is not complete without having sampled the local speciality, the crispy Beijing Duck, which is served with pancakes, spring onions and fermented bean paste. However, Beijing also has a lot of fabulous international restaurants - from Brazilian to Japanese cuisine plus American-style fast food. Brian McKenna @ The Courtyard This elegant restaurant offers great views of the Forbidden City. It specialises in fusion cuisine, combining Mediterranean and Asian flavours, and boasts a very comprehensive wine list. Address: 95 Donghuamen Dajie, Beijing Phone: +86 10 6526 8883 Web: www.bmktc.com Fangshan Restaurant Set up more than 80 years ago by royal chefs, the Fangshan serves Chinese dishes such as Beijing Duck. It is based inside a grand mansion in a beautiful location alongside Lake Beihai. Address: 1 Wenjing Jie, Beijing Phone: +86 10 6401 1879 Web: www.fangshanfanzhuang.com.cn More Info: Beihai Park, Xicheng District China Grill China Grill serves international cuisine with the best products of meat, fish and seafood. Here you will find a great wine selection and 360 degree views of Beijing. The restaurant is located inside the hotel Park Hyatt Beijing. Address: 2 Jianguomenwai Street, Beijing Phone: +86 10 856 718 38 Web: www.beijing.park.hyatt.com More Info: Chaoyang District Nobu Beijing Nobu Beijing serves a new style Japanese Cuisine with South American flavor. Try their marvelous signature dishes or local specialties like rock shrimp tempura with cream spicy sauce or sashimi salad with matsuhisa dressing. Address: 83 Jian Guo Road, Beijing Phone: +86 10 596 969 88 Web: www.noburestaurants.com Yu Restaurant If you want luxury this is the place to go to. Yu restaurant have seven designed private dining chambers and a tea bar served by a tea master as a complement to a delicious dinner. Address: 83A Jian Guo Road, Beijing Phone: +86 10 5908 8111 Web: www.ritzcarlton.com More Info: The Ritz-Carlton Black Sesame Kitchen This popular and small restaurant is located in an alley that may be difficult to find, but definitely worth to seek for. It features an open kitchen where you can watch the chefs cook good Chinese food. Be sure to come here with an empty stomach, they serve a 10 course menu. Due to the high demand and its popularity it is advised to book in advance. Address: 3 Heizhima Hutong, Beijing Phone: +86 13 691 474 408 Web: www.blacksesamekitchen.com More Info: Dongcheng District TRB- Temple Restaurant Beijing For contemporary European cuisine and high quality service, head over to restaurant TRB. This is a real gem, a beautiful courtyard restaurant with elegant decor. The wine list has a huge selection of wines from different regions for a reasonable price. Address: 23 Shatan Beijie, Beijing Phone: +86 10 840 022 32 Web: www.temple-restaurant.com More Info: Dongcheng District The Taj Pavilion If you are craving for authentic Indian food, this is the place to go to. The restaurant is located in the heart of commercial area near the China World Trade Centre. The waitress serves typical Indian food (inspired from all over India) in a cosy ambiance. Address: 8 Guanghua Dong Li, Jianguomen Wai Avenue, Beijing Phone: +86 10 6505 5866 Web: www.thetajpavilion.com More Info: North Tower, 2nd Floor, F2-03 The Cut Steakhouse Enjoy the finest slices of Wagyu beef at this award-winning steak restaurant. On the menu you will find the finest organic steaks and seafood dishes which are carefully prepared by the high skilled chefs. This restaurant stands out and offers high quality food in an elegant atmosphere and comes with outstanding customer service. Address: 8 Yong An Dong Li, Jian Guo Men Wai Avenue, Beijing Phone: +86 10 850 736 17 Web: www.fairmont.com/beijing More Info: Fairmont Beijing Hotel, Chaoyang District Vineyard Cafe Vineyard Cafe is a restaurant and bar situated near "The Lama Temple" and serves a wide selection of home-style European cooking. It also provides an extensive beer, wine and cocktail list. This is a place where you can eat dishes like pizza, pasta and burgers. Address: 31 Wudaoying Hutong, Dōngchéng, Beijing Phone: +86 10 640 279 61 Web: www.vineyardcafe.cn Haidilao Hot Pot This restaurant is known for its good services and for the tasty food but it is also a great place to have hotpot. The atmosphere can be described as vibrant and warm. There are plenty of varieties here from the meat, fish and vegetable section. Very popular place so it might be crowded. Address: Mudanyuan, Beijing Phone: +86 10 620 331 12 Huang Ting The restaurant is very beautifully decorated with a genuine ´hutong´ feeling and is located at the bottom of the Peninsula Hotel. The professional staff serves high class Cantonese food like dim sum and other classical regional dishes such as Szechuan Chilli prawns and the famous Beijing Duck. The price is a bit higher than other restaurants in the area but well worth the money. Address: 8 Goldfish Lane, Wangfujing, Beijing Phone: +86 10 65 106 707 Web: www.peninsula.com/Beijing More Info: Peninsula Hotel Annie's Cafe (Guomao) At this chain restaurant you can eat tasty Italian food. One of the restaurants is located in the heart of the busy CBD. The menu is very varied, from classical Italian pasta and risotto to soups, salads, seafood and meat. In addition the children can even make their own mini pizzas. Annie's Cafet is open for both lunch and dinner and serves food for a reasonable price. Address: 2 East Third Ring South Road, Beijing Phone: +86 10 656 858 90 More Info: RUISAI Business Building Baoyuan Jiaozi Wu Baoyuan Jiaozi Wu is a simple but popular restaurant and has a great selection of steamed dumplings for a reasonable price. On the menu you will also find tasty classical dishes. However, it can get crowded but the wait times are usually pretty short. Address: North of 6 Maizidian Jie, Beijing Phone: +86 10 658 649 67 More Info: Chaoyang District Mosto Whether you are looking for a business lunch, weekend brunch or a romantic dinner, you have come to the right place. The restaurant provides an international menu with dishes like grilled beef, grilled tuna steak, braised duck leg and dessert like tiramisu. Address: 3F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Beijing Phone: +86 10 520 860 30 Web: www.mostobj.com More Info: Chaoyang District Airport The Beijing Capital International Airport is located around 27 kilometers north of Beijing´s city centre. At present, the airport consists of three terminals. The cheapest way to into town is to take CAAC´s comfortable airport shuttle bus. The ride takes between 40-90 minutes, depending on traffic and origin/destination. The shuttles leave the airport from outside gates 11-13 in the arrival level of Terminal 2. Buses depart every 15-30 minutes.There is also an airport express train called ABC or Airport to Beijing City. The airport express covers the 27.3 km distance between the airport and the city in 18 minutes, connecting Terminals 2 and 3, to Sanyuanxiao station in Line 10 and Dongzhimen station in Line 2. Web: www.bcia.com.cn Public Transport The subway is the best way to move around the city and avoid traffic jams in Beijing. Currently, there are 8 lines in operations, including the newly-opened ABC, or Airport to Beijing City airport line, Line 10 and the Olympic Branch line. The five existing lines are, Line 1, Line 2 or the Loop Line, Line 5, Line 13 and the Batong Line. The subway runs from 5 am to midnight daily. Subway stations are marked by blue signs with a "D" (for Ditie or subway) in a circle. Route signs are in Bilingual. Web: www.ebeijing.gov.cn www.bjsubway.com Taxi Taxis are the default mode of transportation for most foreigners in Beijing. As many as 3 million people take the cab everyday so fear not, you will never ran out of taxis in this city. There are at least 70,000 cabs in Beijing. Have your destination written down in Chinese. Beijing taxi drivers are generally honest and friendly. Expect to get your change and tipping is discouraged. Taxi from the airport to the city centre takes approximately around 50 minutes, depending on the traffic. Ask for your receipt by saying "Fapiao." The Beijing Bureau of Communications takes complaints concerning taxis, minibus or other vehicles. No operator, but an English recording that gives instructions for faxing your complaint—which of course will mitigate your anger right away. Tel No. +86 10 6835 1150. 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An Emmy award-winning anchor and correspondent, Thomas moved back to the Philadelphia area from across the country, where he was an anchor at KTXL-Fox 40 Sacramento, CA, since 2002.
Prior to KTXL, Thomas served as weekend morning news co-anchor/reporter at KMGH/Denver. He held anchoring and reporting positions at KTVA/Anchorage, KTWO/Cheyenne and KXRM/Colorado Springs.
Thomas spent part of his childhood in the Delaware Valley, attending Marcus Newcomb Middle School in Pemberton Township, NJ, while his father was stationed at Fort Dix. He later attended Pepperdine University where he earned a B.A. in Telecommunications.
Recognized for his excellence in reporting, Thomas has received numerous awards and honors including the National Association of Broadcasters' Awards for Outstanding News Anchor, Outstanding News Producer, and Outstanding Investigative Reporting. Other accolades include NAACP Recognition for Leadership and Commitment to the Community, National Association of Black Journalists Award for Outstanding News Reporting and Associated Press as well as ten Emmy nominations.
Working with various non-profit organizations, Thomas supports numerous projects including working with families in need and individuals living with H.I.V./ AIDS. He founded three academic scholarships for underserved children in the community. He previously served as the Sacramento Vice President for the National Academy of Arts and Sciences, where he founded an additional academic scholarship for minority students who are interested in a broadcasting career.


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Three World Trade Center construction workers have been charged with possessing and selling marijuana at the site in Lower Manhattan.
The arrests Friday are part of a seven-month investigation by the site's integrity monitor and the Port Authority inspector general.
Port Authority spokesman Steve Coleman says the IG's office made several undercover drug buys from the three workers at the transportation hub.
The men who were arrested have been identified as Brian McDermott, 34, of Brooklyn; John Fama, 30, of Jersey City and Cesar N. Rivera, 25, of The Bronx.
The workers were employed by Sorbara Construction Corp. of Lynbrook, Long Island. The drugs were sold to other workers, reported the NY Post.
Port Authority Executive Director Pat Foye says such behavior won't be tolerated. He says anybody who tries to get away with it will be caught, prosecuted and "permanently tossed off the site."
Controversy at the site is nothing new.
The Post has reported about construction workers drinking alcohol during the work day at the site.
And, once dubbed the Freedom Tower, 1 World Trade Center was filled with offensive graffiti aimed at several races and religions.
According to the NY Daily News, the graffiti in the men's bathrooms reported in early January included the N-word, sexist slurs and ethnic insults written on plywood.
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From the frigid waters of Lake Michigan to land, a Golden Retriever mix became trapped on the ice before being saved by 37-year-old Dave Kehnast.
AirFOX spotted the dog over the ice, hoping from one piece to another. A kayaker saw the same thing happening and decided to go in for the rescue.
"I was up on the fire escape there on the seventh floor up there and I saw him way out there and so I grabbed the kayak over here and I know that the lake is only a couple of feet deep all the way out to where the ice shelf ends so I knew I'd be fine," Kehnast explains. "And so I grabbed the kayak and went out there."
Then, as people watched, the dog went in the water.
"I just kept encouraging him, 'here boy, here boy, here boy'" Kehnast says. "I got really close to him and he wanted to bite me so I just stayed on me and at that point I could get into the water and just hustled him along."
"We responded and found the dog quite a distance offshore, maybe close to half a mile off shore, running around on the icebergs out there and falling through to the open water," Chicago Fire Department Deputy District Chief Ron Dorneker says." We used a helicopter to try and move the dog a little closer to shoreline, we brought a boat in."
But even after falling in near freezing water several times, exhaustion had not set in for the dog just yet and the rescue mission continued for at least an hour.
"The dog moved closer to shore where it actually made it in, ran up on the shoreline and then took off running," Dorneker says.
The dog ran around buildings and homes, sometimes stopping for a breath and other times running.
Animal Care and Control eventually picked it up.
"I wanted the dog to live just like any other person out here watching him," Kehnast says. "I have the gear, I have the equipment, I would have been beating myself up if I had just sat there."
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(RNN) - The kind of homemade bomb used at the Boston Marathon has been used by terrorists in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nepal according to an unclassified document released by Homeland Security in 2010.
That same year, instructions on how to construct the bombs were published in an online magazine with Al-Qaeda ties.
A simple Google search also reveals multiple websites with information on how to build and detonate such a bomb.
The Homeland Security document warned the bombs were portable and easy to transport and conceal.
"Terrorists can exploit the innocuous appearance of easily transportable items such as pressure cookers to conceal IED components. Placed carefully, such devices provide little or no indication of an impending attack," the document said.
Similar bombs were used in the Mumbai train explosions that killed about 200 people in 2006. The same sorts of bombs were used in the 2010 attacks on Times Square and on World Vision International in Pakistan.
In Boston, investigators found a circuit board that they think may have triggered the bomb, according to the Boston Globe. CNN has said a timer set the bomb off and it was unlikely that a cell phone was used.
The Associated Press said a person briefed on the probe said 6-liter pressure cookers filled with ball bearings and metal was hidden inside duffel bags.
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There were 57 people from Hawaii signed up to run the Boston Marathon. They are all said to be safe, although still in disbelief.


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Have you heard of ThunderShirts before?
Pretty sure their intended for pets that get anxiety during thunderstorms.
Hearing loud booms can frighten animals, and ThunderShirts claim to somehow comfort them when they get scared.
I don't know the science behind it, but apparently there's a calming effect created when dogs (and I guess cats too) feel something gently pushing on their bodies.
Might need to turn down the 'calming effect' on this one. :)
YouTube Description: Hilarious hypnotized cat in shirt - What happens when you put a thunder shirt on a cat.
Soon moms everywhere will be buying ThunderShirts for their kids. :)
Funny stuff!
Seeing some YouTube commenters were afraid they were harming the cat, but another one clarified this concern with, "In case you people didn't know, it's a natural instinct to having something around its neck. It's pretty much there so they don't flail around when their parents pick them up by the neck when they're kittens."


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This girl was asked to leave a gym because her outfit was inappropriate according to the gym's dress code. I looked and I can't figure out what's wrong with it. Honestly- I have seen so much worse than this... what is she supposed to wear????
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This listing has two Gurley bunny shaped candles! They measure 3" tall and have the original Gurley cardboard bases/labels. The pink bunny has had a broken ear (repaired) and is included at no charge – pricing is base on one bunny candle.
All Items : Pottery and Stoneware : McCoy : Vases : Pre 1970 item #1228996 (stock #3912)
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Another pair of excellent condition McCoy vases – these are swans! Gorgeous vases are matte white, measure 9" tall (at tallest), and are marked McCoy. They have a few typical production McFlaws – glaze irregularities, etc. and one swan has a teeny glaze pop on her head. It is not a ding, it's simply a popped bubble, teeny and of no consequence. Super neat vases!
These little birds are so cute! There are two with Napcoware stickers, 3 with Hong Kong, and 1 without a tag. The ones with Hong Kong stickers have wire covered feet. All 6 birds have feather wings. Neat!
All Items : Pottery and Stoneware : Pre 1970 item #1217046 (stock #M4359)
From my collection of animal planters, this is a pretty blue deer planter! Measures 6 ¾" tall (at tallest) and is in excellent condition.
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This little launder sprinkler is not your everyday find – it's an elephant with upraised trunk! The trunk holds the metal sprinkler/top that appears to be the original. Measures 7 ¼" tall (at tallest), 4 ¾" wide (at widest), and is in excellent condition. Super addition to a collection!
All Items : Pottery and Stoneware : McCoy : Pre 1950 item #1199793 (stock #3866)
This excellent condition McCoy bookend has been in my collection for many years. It's a Love Birds bookend in beautiful matte aqua color and has the overlapping NM mark. The mold detail is crisp, clear, and very detailed. Perhaps you have a single bookend to match or just wish to use for display as I have.
These neat cat shaped earrings are marked "Laurel Burch"! The cats measure 1 1/8" x ½" and are gold-tone metal. Cute!
All Items : Pottery and Stoneware : McCoy : Planters and Flower Pots : Pre 1950 item #1169486 (stock #3852)
This little McCoy pig planter is cute and in super condition! Planter is unmarked, was produced in 1946, and still retains the majority of his cold paint. Neat item that is becoming more and more difficult to find!
This little mouse pin is so cute! It's silver tone metal covered with sparkly clear rhinestones and has a black rhinestone eye, measures 1 ½" long and ¾" wide (at widest). Excellent condition!
This is the cutest, silliest spaghetti dog I've ever seen! He's white with pink puffs on his shoulders, hips, and tips of his ears. Has pink trim around his rear ankles and on tips of his ears. He has a red nose and red tongue and is "wearing" a green hat. He measures 4 ½" long, 3" tall (from back foot to tip of his tail). He looks like a goofy dog – goofy but happy! You can't keep from smiling when you see him...
This white spaghetti mouse figurine is so cute! He measures 5" tall (at tallest) and is in super condition. His nose has a small amount of missing red paint, the paint is missing in a couple of his whiskers, and there's a teeny place on the back of one ear that I just don't know what it is...
All Items : Wall Decor : Pre 1970 item #1156880 (stock #M4301)
This listing has a cute chalk yellow dog wall plaque! Doggie is nice size – measures 6 ¾" from head to front toes and 6 ½" long (at longest). It is in very good condition with a few teeny flecks of missing color. Neat and unusual item!
All Items : Pottery and Stoneware : Shawnee : Pre 1970 item #1141544 (stock #M4294)
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I've grouped these Shawnee figurines in one listing but they are priced individually. Shawnee mini animal figurines are rather difficult to find – these have been in my collection for many years. There is a burgundy color pony, a yellow color pony, and a burgundy color deer. The little ponies measure 2 5/8" tall (at tallest) and the little deer is 2 ½" tall (at tallest). The ponies are in excellent condition...
This spaghetti poodle family is a little different – Mama has an attitude! She has two cute babies with her and she appears to be more than a little proud of them. Mama measures 5 ½" tall (at tallest) and babies measure 3" and 2 ½" tall (at tallest). They have red "Made in Japan" labels/stickers and are in excellent condition – cute!
These little candles are in excellent condition! They are Tavern Candle Company productions and there are 2 little ducks and 2 little bunnies. The ducks measure 2 ½" tall (at tallest) and the bunnies measure 3" tall (at tallest). All are super clean and unused condition with lots of detail (the bunnies even have belly buttons!). they are in a Tavern Candle Company box that was for "4 small bunnies"...
This hanky is so cute! There are 3 embroidered dogs on a white hanky with flower accents. It appears that the lady dog has been leashed to a tree while she waits for her owner to return and – uh oh! – she has been spied by two little boy doggies! Hanky measures 10 ¾" x 10 ¾". It has a small (1/8") area where the machine stitched hem is coming loose – that's it!
This listing has an adorable spaghetti poodle family! Mama measures 4 ½" tall (at tallest), babies are 2 ¼" tall (at tallest). All 3 pieces are in super condition with only "use" evidence being the missing "leash" that keeps babies with their mama. This is an easy repair – just use an old necklace/chain.
Cute white spaghetti poodle planter! Measures 4 5/8" tall (to top of poodle's head), planer is 2 ¾" tall and opening measures 2 ¼" x 2 ¼". There are no manufacturer's markings but I would surmise this is a Lefton production. Planter has been used as intended and there is some interior staining that probably could be removed (with Scrub Free or something of that nature). Neat item!


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Pai Pai Circus School & Backpacker Resort
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Pai Circus School & Backpacker Resort is a backpacker's paradise with a 180 degree view across the beautiful valley; this stunning location is one of the most special areas in Pai.
NEW SWIMMING POOL AND POOL TABLE OPENED 12TH jULY 2014 :)
Please watch our video on the left next to our photos to see the great fun that is always being had at our guesthouse.
The video was taken before the swimming pool and pool table room was installed. new video coming soon.
Pai circus school and backpackers resort really is the talk of the town, opened in December 2012 and fast became the most popular place to hang out and meet new people while enjoying great facilities and an amazing view.
Close to the heart of Pai, Pai Circus School & Backpacker Resort offers guests a warm Thai welcome, friendly service, and a relaxing atmosphere for you to enjoy yourself.
Now offering FREE cooking class for every guest
Our large reception area has a cozy lounge, bar and restaurant with an amazing view, and here you can find free tourist information, rent motorbikes, attraction bookings, free WIFI, TV, DVD player and games.
The on-site restaurant offers traditional Thai and Western food, as well as fresh fruit and yogurt shakes all at low prices.
Our Circus bar offers some of the best cocktails in Thailand, come and try.
In the centre of the resort you can jump around on our extra large trampoline and at the same time take in the wonderful views of the surrounding area.
Towards the side of the resort you can relax in our view point hall, great for reclining in a hammock or enjoying dinner with a beautiful view.
There is a very large grass area for many games to be played.
The circus school is open from 3pm everyday and a great way to learn some fire dancing or juggling skills.
The circus school building is also a very popular hangout area with music and very comfortable seating.
We also have a Yoga school onsite and lessons at sunrise and sunset.
We offer four types of accommodation.
Large bungalow with private bathroom, TV, balcony with hammok and bench and luxury mattress
Large bungalow with three single beds, private bathroom, TV, balcony with hammok, bench.
Bungalow with shared bathroom
Four bed dorm with shared bathroom, priavte balcony, hammok and bench.
12 bed dorm rooms.
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Hidden Gems Revealed in the Box Files of the Celebrated Photographer
An Amazonian Cindy Crawford and Olympian Naomi Campbell feature alongside Johnny Depp, David Bowie and Karl Lagerfeld in this selection of previously unpublished shots from the late photographer Herb Ritts courtesy of Trunk archives. With an instinctive California-bred approach to light, expansive use of natural landscape and sculptural eye, Ritts set the tone for more than two decades of fashion, celebrity and art photography. "I think he had an extraordinary sense of classicism that you don't often see," says Ivan Shaw, Photography Director at American Vogue. "At the same time he brought a modernity to it." With an upcoming exhibition of Ritts's work at the Getty Museum in Los Angeles and the release of a new book, his continuing influence on a new generation of photographers is ensured. "People will remember his photography for his eye, his image, for his graphics," says Charles Churchward, a close friend and former Design Director at Vogue. "It will come back in a strong way and be very influential." To celebrate Ritts's work, NOWNESS culled the memories and reflections of his colleagues, friends and muses.
Richard Gere: His purpose was always to make you look good. He had an extremely elegant aesthetic. Some photographers are working so hard to be elegant that they pummel you with it, but to Herb it came effortlessly. Some photographers embalm their subjects, but he enlivened them.
Anna Wintour, Vogue Editor-in-Chief: He would call a lot. He would call when an issue came out and want to go over it even if he hadn't contributed to it, or he'd call to see how his covers sold.
Cindy Crawford: I think he photographs women the way they want to look… Herb would always get you naked. You knew that's the way it went, you are going to look good.
Calvin Klein: His sense of light, outside or in the studio, is very strong and very graphic. When you turn a page and see one of his photographs, it's aggressive. You stop.
Naomi Campbell: All of us experienced pain with Herb, but the pain was worth it. You want one of those photographs in your lifetime of modeling.
Graydon Carter, Vanity Fair Editor-in-Chief: I think of Herb when I'm near the sea and the sun is beginning to go down. That's Herb Ritts light. It's warm and flattering and it became his signature. He loved people and it shows in his photos. I miss him like crazy.
Mark Findlay, Ritts's muse: There was a chemistry between us when we worked together. Our minds seemed to work alike creatively to make the most powerful images. We knew what we wanted and I could physically create that and maybe, between us we would stretch the dynamics further. There was a harmony to our work, a dance between photographer and model.
Bryan Appleyard, art critic: Ritts suited the emerging taste of the time, the gay-inspired, high-concept Hollywood and fashion culture that venerated the perfect body and the celebritous face. It is difficult to say which came first, Ritts or the gym cult––but they are the same thing.


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So this is the play that literally EVERYONE is talking about today in sports. It's to the point where I'm not sure what I'm more impressed by, the fact that what happened happened, or the fact that Carlos Gomez made the Braves/Brewer game the #1 topic on Sportscenter. If we're being honest I didn't watch much of the game last night because AMC has a Breaking Bad marathon on that has made it a virtual certainty that I do nothing from now until Sunday (so pretty much a normal week), but when I woke up and turned on the 4am Sportscenter and saw 'Brewers/Braves' as the lead topic I legit thought someone must have been murdered at the game.
Now as far as the actual brawl itself, I dunno. I guess there's a ton of history between Gomez and Maholm and Maholm has beaned him intentionally more than once. So after Gomez Haduken-ed a monster bomb he was obviously showboating a little bit and rounded the bases like Maximus screaming 'Are You Not Entertained?!' So if you're one of those old school 'unwritten' rules type of dudes then Gomez is probably in the wrong here. But if you don't live life like Statler and Waldorf, you can probably see Gomez having a point given the context. And I've always been a subscriber to the 'if you don't want to get shown up then don't serve up gopher balls.' And it's not like we're talking about showing up Clayton Kershaw here. This is friekin' Paul Maholm. He of the 76-95 career record and 4.41 career ERA. And Brian McCann can stop with the tough guy blocking home plate act. Throw a swing or shut up.
All that said, the opening series of 2014 just got a little extra juice! Watch out for in your ear Carlos.
PS: You know what the real travesty is? That the Braves have as many wins as fans. I mean I thought I was watching a Marlins game out there. Wake up Atlanta! You've got the best record in the NL and we're a week from October baseball! Bust out the Cleveland Wave.


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Education "vouchers" solve the fiscal crisis, and also lead to economic recovery?
Simply open up K-12 education to the market place, with government only playing a role by financing the students with a yearly education check of $8000.
*www.usagovernmentspending.com shows American local governments spending $458.3 billion for K-12 education in 2012.
*(Sir Ken Robinson says this education system is a complete failure)
*The new education cost of $8000 education check to 50 million K-12 students is $400 billion per year
*This saves $58.3 billion
*(a $6000 check would save $158.3 billion)
*The yearly education check allows students(and their parents) to choose how, when, where, and what they learn, and also who teaches them
*The yearly education check of $8000 opens up a $400B/year market to entrepreneurs, teachers, and creatives
*($6000 check opens up a $300B/year market to entrepreneurs, teachers, and creatives)
State fiscal crisis solved, federal fiscal crisis solved, and the new education market leads America's economic recovery.
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Aw, that is sweet, Myles! I love when people open up like that unexpectedly.
Aw, that is sweet, Myles! I love when people open up like that unexpectedly.
Myles, that's nice. She sounds really sweet.
I'm a 6 too. I like rituals. I actually really miss the spiritualism of church sometimes.
I see a little of the anti-theist in myself too, though, because I get so frustrated with the way religion asks people to interfere in other people's lives and beliefs. Most of both mine and dh's extended family is religious, so we have to deal with it a lot and I know my reaction can come across as antagonistic.
I am between 5 and 6. Savana and Kai are sitting behind me watching Wild Kratts and they saw Danielle Radcliffe on that page and were like, "HARRY POTTER!" lol. I got to tell them he is an atheist (Dan not Harry) and they were excited. In our circle, we are the only ones. I have some cousins who are but they are for sure in the 1 category and they act like anyone who believes is a total idiot.
True dat, Chrissy. True dat. I look at it as evolution. We either evolve, or we destroy ourselves.
I'm somewhere between a 5 and a 6 too. We celebrate the holidays, but make them our own. I don't spend a whole lot of time thinking about it in general though. I figure that I can't stand when people preach about or push their religion on me, so I avoid doing the same with my non-religion.
I'm glad you were able to make her feel a little better Myles, it's nice when people open up like that.
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DH is traveling, and their flight had to land in Birmingham (AL) for a sick passenger. Then, they couldn't take off again, because of engine trouble. A flight is supposed to arrive from Philly to take all the passengers to their destination. Upshot is that he has pretty much missed ALL his meetings from this morning (starting at 10:00). At least the plane didn't develop engine trouble when they were 30,000 ft. high.
Yes, it's a blessing that it was just an inconvenience and not a disaster, Suja! Hope he can find a way to circle back to all those meetings he missed without his whole calendar taking a huge hit. I too, would like to know how he's doing.
He came back in a better frame of mind than he went in. I know that he took a lot of solace in the company of his sisters especially, and it bothers him that he can't find that with me. When we talked a couple of days ago, that was one of the things we talked about. I cannot offer him the same sort of commiseration that his sisters can. I didn't grow up with his father, I didn't know him *that* well, and I didn't like him as much as they obviously did. That last part, I kept to myself.
Things are a little crazy, but I'm loving every minute of it My Blog
So, can I just whine for a moment about how annoying it is trying to learn to eat gluten free and living with a man that can't stop himself from making comments about how gross my food looks/smells?!?! Ugh. I mean, he's always been like that so I don't know why I didn't expect it. But seriously. It's hard enough, I don't need reminders that I can't eat anything "easy" anymore! I keep telling him, but I don't think he understands how hard it really is for me. He's always thought my eating habits were weird because I don't eat much processed/pre-packaged food.
Plus, I collect cookie jars. And I ALWAYS had cookies in them. I love baking cookies. It's my thing. Or was. Ugh. I just want a freaking cookie right now. That's probably why it's bothering me so much. haha.
Yeah, if you don't have celiac's or a gluten sensitivity, there really is no benefit. But I'm not going to complain about people using it as a fad diet and getting the benefit of larger food producers making gluten free foods that are at regular grocery stores and not just in health food stores!
I tried going gluten free in '09 when I was diagnosed, but it didn't last. Maybe like 3 months, I think? But it was so frustrating and difficult I just didn't feel like it was worth it. Unfortunately, now I may have miscarried because of it. So I've got to be more serious about it.
You can make a peanut butter cookie! What kind of cookie are you craving? Have you tried Pamela's mix? It's great for most baked goods although I never did get the hang of gluten free bread.
I've never even heard of Pamela's mix. I live in barely not rural Indiana. I'm lucky to find anything besides Chex that's gluten free. haha. I've made peanut butter cookies that are the whole 1 cup peanut butter, 1 cups sugar, and an egg. But I only like the taste of them when they're warm. Once they cool the taste changes and I'm not a fan.
I did find some Bob's Red Mill gluten free pancake mix (that I intend to use for making cookies or muffins or something, I don't like pancakes) and I got a small thing of soy flour. I have a thing of brown rice flour coming in the mail. So hopefully I'll be able to come up with something.
We were gluten free for about a year as I thought my son was intolerant. He was rashy and stomach achy. And not growing. He stopped being rashy and started growing so I thought I had it all figured out. But the tummy aches persisted and he HATED the gf diet. He'd pretty much eat a box of starchy gf crackers for dinner so I put him back on gluten and had him tested. It came back he was not allergic, though homeopathic dr says differently. I am bascially letting him decide. If it makes him feel yucky, then he can decide not to eat it. Feeding him has always been really, really difficult. I did lose like 8 lbs on the gf diet but that was because I hated the bread and the cereal was so expensive I refused to eat it but save it for him and those were 2 main cravings to eat when I wasn't really hungry. I wish I'd not just brought my leftover gf stuff to the food pantry so I could send it to you. I got everything off amazon.
I've gotten my sister to send me some stuff (she lives in Portland, OR) but that's mostly already made baked goods and a thing a xanthan gum. The two big things that have been hardest on me is that I used to eat King's Hawaiian rolls all the time when I would get an upset stomach or had issues with acid reflux, so that's been rough trying to find something else to soak up the acid that I like the taste of. And flour tortillas. We eat tacos at least once a week and I would have a quesadilla for lunch probably twice a week. I've switched to some good white corn tortillas that are actually cheaper and I don't mind the taste of, honestly I don't really remember what flour tortillas taste like anymore so I'm really starting to actually LIKE the taste of the corn ones. But you can't roll up a corn tortilla. It just doesn't work. We've switched taco nights to nacho nights, and I just make my bowl of beans and such and use chips while DH has a burrito. And we've made enchiladas a few times. But yeah. Those are the two big parts of my diet that were the hardest to cut out.
I feel like I already have a hard enough time getting enough calories in my diet and now it just got harder. Because I don't bother buying gluten free versions of a lot of foods, I just use more produce and that means even fewer calories. But that's a whole other issue.
But yeah, if you have any good tips or recipes I would love them. I feel like I'm living on lentils, sweet potatoes, and refried beans lately.
I did some research when I was considering trying it and found a lot of postive reviews for this http://www.cup4cup.com/
The author of this has some good looking cookbooks on amazon that are pretty cheap. http://glutenfreeonashoestring.com/t...en-free-flour/
Amazon sells this pasta and they have a number of shapes. It's actually pretty decent freshly cooked...and the price isn't much more than pasta at the store. I didn't like it so much as leftovers but I'm BIG on pasta. http://www.amazon.com/Sam-Mills-Glut...ten+free+pasta
This is gluten free long as you do gf taco seasoning. And it's really good. It's a BIG pan though so I have at times made it halved. But my DH likes it so much and he loves leftovers that I make it and we just eat it twice in a row and he's got a snack. It's one of his new favorites.
Along with that, this is super good. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/p...ipe/index.html
Really when I made the two above together, my DH thought it was better than mexican food at a restaurant, especially the rice.
Another meal you could do is stuffed peppers. Or different kinds of roasts with veggies. Just use corn starch as a thickner instead of flour.
OH this is another we do. Chicken...cook and cut up or cut up and cook. Olive oil in the pan with garlic and onions. Once those are cooked, throw in bell peppers cut into chunks or strips. I usually do 4 peppers...green, orange, red, yellow and once that is cooked to taste, top off with parm cheese. We eat that on a bed of rice....so really it's a stir fry.
I have been trying to move away from pasta because if I had my way, I would eat it probably 5 nights a week.
I went sort of gluten-free not long ago for health reasons (not because of a gluten problem, more an issue with the iron content of wheat) and I've gotten so used to rice pasta that it seems normal now. I find the types with some texture, like rotini, hold up better. When I was having trouble finding enough I could eat, that was an important food source - I made pasta or pasta salad a couple of times a week at least.
Can you have tacos with corn tortillas? I only use corn tortillas too and that's how I do it - I like to fry the tortilla for a few minutes in a little olive oil to get it hot and a little crispy, but not enough to make it hard, and then fill it with good stuff and it's just like the tacos from the taco truck. Tostadas are good too. We only use corn for quesadillas - I like to fill mine with grilled onions, salsa, cream cheese and fry until nice and crisp. gooey good!
Do you eat eggs? Egg scrambles and crustless quiche were really big for me when I had a limited diet. Also corn flakes and puffed rice. For a baked goods treat I would bake mochi - I get mine from whole foods, this brand - http://www.grainaissance.com/mochi.html -- I wonder if you can order it? You just cut them apart and bake and they puff up and are all chewy and delicious. I like filling mine with cream cheese and dates, but a little cinnamon sugar is just as good.
I'm sorry you're dealing with a restricted diet, and I'm sorry for your loss. I know it's so frustrating sometimes to try to figure out what you can eat -- you're just hungry, and it seems like everything good is off-limits, and it's wearing to have to constantly think about it while everyone else seems to stuff their face. I hope you can get into a better routine soon so you feel you have more choices. That really helped me - to get a good roster of foods that I liked and that I could eat, with at least a few that were really quick and easy to prepare so I'd have something I could eat that was actually appealing and not too time-consuming. If I think of anything else that worked for me, I'll post it.
Thanks for all the tips!!! I actually just made a stuffed pepper/cheeseburger thing for lunch the other day. It was really good. I'm not really a fan of most breads/pastas and I don't like pizza, so thank goodness there. But I was craving a cheeseburger for some reason, and I was planning on making a stuffed pepper, so I stuffed the pepper with hamburger, rice, tomatoes, and mustard and then cooked it just long enough to make it all gooey (topped it with cheese to hold everything in) but left the pepper pretty stiff still. Cut it in half and it was delicious. Oh, and that's what DH was complaining about looking gross. Because he doesn't like rice. Or peppers. Or mustard. Or anything that's not a pizza product. Seriously, it's like he's 8. lol Okay, maybe that's an exaggeration. But still, it really seems that way sometimes.
Also, since I'm just cooking for myself 90% of the time I find it hard to make smaller portions. So I either get frustrated, or I make it anyway and end up eating the same thing for every meal for a few days so it doesn't go bad. I tried freezing some stuff, but our freezer is so small it just isn't really an option. But cooking for one is just hard in general, GF or not.
I can't imagine trying to do this and have to worry about needing to feed a child or something. I get so overwhelmed with it all sometimes.
I caved and turned on the a/c. The thermostat was reading 89.
I'm impressed that you were only 89! I think we are mid-90's outside with indexs about 100.
I love AC. I mean if you want to be warm go outside. But at least you have a cool place to sleep or relax. Plus Cosmo cannot handle the heat. she wants in faster than in the middle of winter (though she's awfully quick out there too when it's below zero).
It is hard if only you are changing the diet. I was going to suggest freezing but again hard with a small freezer.
It was hotter than that outside, just 89 in the house. It was so hard for me to even think about cooking. I even have a fan on the chickens! When I let them out yesterday, they dug holes in the garden and lay inside. It was actually really cute.
I only own one fan. LOL We didn't do ceiling fans either when building...didn't like how they look as much and well we know that with me....I turn the air on if it's getting more than 73/74 inside the house. LOL and after 9.5 years of living with me, Cosmo doesn't do heat either. She is the little Princess afterall. LOL Molly likes the heat much more.
I'm a champion whiner when too hot. Plus it's one the times I notice the asthma.


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Favorite Sport/Team
Football/ Florida Gators and Atlanta Falcons
Favorite Movie/Actor
Wedding Crashers/ Ben Affleck
Go-to karaoke song
I do not sing! For everyone else's sake!
My first job
Legal Assistant
Piercings/Tattoos (How many? Where?)
No tattoos and only my ears. I went nuts and got several piercings but took them out.
Mac or PC?
Mac. I am an Apple junkie! Macbook, iPhone, iPad, iPod. Steve Jobs changed technology forever.
Nintendo, Xbox 360, PS3, or don't game?
I don't play any games but I enjoy Dance Central on Xbox 360 ccasionally!
What fun fact, talent or superpower of yours should guys know about?
I can usually eat and drink more than a lot of guys. ;) I love to make everything a competition and I usually win. I am great at most things! haha!
What's the most memorable pick up line you've ever heard?
"I love every bone in your body - especially mine." Slapping a guy never felt so good!
What's the craziest thing you've ever done?
I don't tell my secrets ;)
What's in your purse or pocket right now?
Everything. I keep anything and everything. Better safe than sorry!
What do you feel most comfortable wearing?
I love wearing cute bras and panties when I clean house but when I am with friends or lounging around I love wearing booty shorts and HUGE hoodies.
Would you rather have boring sex all the time or an amazing romp once a year?
Amazing sex once a year! Why would you want boring sex every day? They make toys for that! ;)
If you could do a shot of Jose Cuervo with anyone -- dead or alive -- who would it be?
Johnny Depp. He is so unbelievably hot. But he MUST be dresses like a pirate!