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Born in Ashfield, Massachusetts, in 1826, William Smith Clark graduated from Amherst College in 1848 and went on to teach the natural sciences at Williston Seminary until 1850, when he continued his education abroad, studying chemistry and botany at the University of Goettingen, earning his Ph.D in 1852. From 1852 to 1867 he was a member of Amherst College's faculty as a Professor of Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology. As a leading citizen of Amherst, Clark was a strong advocate for the establishment of the new agricultural college, becoming one of the founding members of the college's faculty and in 1867, the year the college welcomed its first class of 56 students, its President. During his presidency, he pressured the state government to increase funding for the new college and provide scholarships to enable poor students, including women, to attend. The college faced economic hardship early in its existence: enrollment dropped in the 1870s, and the college fell into debt. He is noted as well for helping to establish an agricultural college at Sapporo, Japan, and building strong ties between the Massachusetts Agricultural College and Hokkaido. After Clark was denied a leave of absence in 1879 to establish a "floating college" — a ship which would carry students and faculty around the world — he resigned.
The Clark Papers include materials from throughout his life, including correspondence with fellow professors and scientists, students in Japan, and family; materials relating to his Civil War service in the 21st Massachusetts Infantry; photographs and personal items; official correspondence and memoranda; published articles; books, articles, television, and radio materials relating to Clark, in Japanese and English; and materials regarding Hokkaido University and its continuing relationship with the University of Massachusetts.
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Governor Hassan asks Fuller Oil to pay more than $20,000 for hotlineBy KATHRYN MARCHOCKI
New Hampshire Union Leader
January 24. 2014 12:35PM
Gov. Maggie Hassan wants Fred Fuller Oil & Propane Co. Inc. to "do the right thing" and reimburse the state nearly $21,000 for running an emergency telephone hotline to ensure the oil company's customers didn't run out of oil during a bitter cold stretch this month.
"Given that the state was forced to come to the assistance of those in an emergency situation due specifically to Fred Fuller Oil Co.'s difficulties, it is appropriate for the state to seek repayment from the company for overtime costs. The governor is hopeful that Fred Fuller Oil Co. will do the right thing for New Hampshire taxpayers," the governor's spokesman Marc Goldberg said in a statement.
In a letter to Fuller Oil Co. dated Thursday, state Homeland Security and Emergency Management Director Perry Plummer said it cost the state $20,972.44 in regular and overtime hours to staff the hotline around-the-clock for nearly six days beginning Jan. 6.
The governor opened the emergency hotline to "protect the health and safety of Fred Fuller Oil customers who were running low on heating oil during some of the coldest days of the winter," Goldberg said.
The call center handled 3,832 incoming calls and 1,862 different cases involving Fuller Oil Co. customers whose oil tanks were either at or near empty, but couldn't reach the Hudson-based company to order more oil, Plummer said. The call center also made 2,745 follow up calls.
Fuller Oil Co. has blamed its problems on a failed telephone system and the media for inciting panic among its customers.
Attorney Simon C. Leeming, who represents Fuller Oil Co., said he could not comment on the matter Thursday night because he had not received any information. He was not immediately available Friday.
The state Attorney General's Office is reviewing Fuller Oil documents detailing how many gallons of oil the company agreed to provide customers under prepaid heating contracts it entered into during this and next year's heating season, Senior Assistant Attorney General James T. Boffetti said. The state will determine if Fuller Oil got futures contracts with its supplier in which it commits to buy at least 75 percent of the oil it contracted to provide customers.
Boffetti, who heads the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Bureau, said Fuller Oil provided the documents to his office late Wednesday and he is reviewing them. He said he asked for additional information and that Fuller "has been responsive."
Boffetti said the documents will show whether Fuller Oil complied with state law governing prepaid home heating contracts by entering into futures contracts with suppliers. Violations are considered unfair or deceptive business practices.
While Boffetti acknowledged the company had legitimate telephone system problems, he noted that doesn't adequately address what happened.
"They should have quickly come up with an alternative way for customers to reach them," Boffetti said. For instance, Fuller Oil could have bought a number of cell phones to replace the failed telephone system. Instead, the state had to step in and set up the emergency hotline.
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Controversial BearCat vote expected tonight in ConcordBy DALE VINCENT
New Hampshire Union Leader
September 08. 2013 10:59PM
CONCORD — City councilors are expected to vote tonight on whether to accept a nearly $260,000 federal grant for the purchase of an armored vehicle to replace one a city councilor said had to be towed the last time it was called upon.
The grant proposal for the BearCat (Ballistic Engineered Armored Response Counter Attack Truck) initially cited three groups, Sovereign Citizens, the Free State Project and Occupy New Hampshire, as examples of domestic terrorist groups whose activities might require use of the vehicle.Police Chief John Duval has acknowledged citing the Free State Project and Occupy New Hampshire was a poor decision, blaming the hasty writing of the application for the Department of Homeland Security grant.
The wording of the application has since been revised.Members of the Free State Project have said the grant should be returned and warn that the vehicle is an example of the increasing militarization of the police.
Opposition testimony at the August city council meeting, as well as councilors' desire to get input from constituents, contributed to the tabling of the matter last month.As of Sunday afternoon, 1,532 Concord residents had signed a petition urging city councilors to vote no; organizers say they will be turning in the petition to City Hall today at 4 p.m.
Ward 8 Councilor Dick Patten said he's heard from close to 100 of his constituents, most of whom oppose accepting the grant. But he said most of them didn't realize it isn't just for the city of Concord, but for the Central New Hampshire Special Operations Unit. The unit consists of nearly 20 communities, plus the Merrimack County Sheriff's Office and Plymouth State University.
Patten said: "Why aren't they coming to the plate, the other communities?" Patten is also concerned about the cost. While it may be a grant, he said: "The taxpayers are still paying for it." He said he spent many years as a police dispatcher and can appreciate the value of protection, but he also needs to heed the wishes of the people who elected him.
At large Councilor Dan St. Hilaire, who suggested tabling the issue at the August meeting, said Friday: "I haven't made a decision at this point."
He's found in speaking to constituents that the majority thought the vehicle was just for Concord and said he's seen some shifts in opinion "when they realize there are a lot of communities."
He said some people are still hesitant, fearing "the federal government is pushing it on us."
Keith Nyhan, who represents Ward 7 on the city's South Side, said he received a book about the militarization of police from BearCat opponents. "I don't buy into the conspiracy theory," he said.
He, too, said that many people argue Concord has its own armored vehicle and there are two others in the area: New Hampshire State Police have one based in Concord and Manchester has one just down Interstate 93. But Nyhan said the Concord Peacekeeper is 30 years old and the last time it was needed, he said: "It had to be towed."
Nyhan said he is concerned about taxpayer money, but he is also supportive of the police department.
"It should be an interesting discussion," he said.
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Shaheen's choice: Her Obamacare albatrossEDITORIAL
November 02. 2013 4:28AM
Despite his promises, President Obama knew all along that Obamacare would pressure your health insurer to change or cancel your coverage, or your employer to drop it. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen knew it, too, at least since late 2010, if not earlier. And she voted back then against a bill that would have let you keep your coverage if you liked it.
Obamacare mandates that all insurance plans issued after the law took effect contain a series of specific benefits. Plans in place before the law took effect were "grandfathered" in - as long as they were not significantly changed. Here is the catch: Administrative rules defined those changes so broadly that most grandfathered plans would be eliminated.
Insurers make alterations to plan coverage every year. They might drop a particular drug or procedure, raise a premium, or make any number of modifications. This is standard practice. The administrative rules on grandfathered plans were written so that many of these standard changes would trigger removal of the "grandfathered" status.
NBC News reported last week that as early as July of 2010 the Obama admninistration was fully aware of what would happen.
"Buried in Obamacare regulations from July 2010 is an estimate that because of normal turnover in the individual insurance market, '40 to 67 percent' of customers will not be able to keep their policy. And because many policies will have been changed since the key date, 'the percentage of individual market policies losing grandfather status in a given year exceeds the 40 to 67 percent range.'
"That means the administration knew that more than 40 to 67 percent of those in the individual market would not be able to keep their plans, even if they liked them."
Republicans saw those rules and tried to prevent the catastrophe that everyone knew would come. They proposed a bill in the U.S. Senate that would block the implementation of the rules, thus allowing people to keep their plans. As CNN reported on Friday, every Democrat in the Senate, including Jeanne Shaheen, voted against it.
Shaheen voted for Obamacare, then voted against letting you keep your insurance plan if you liked it. On the opposite page, former Democratic state Rep. Susan Price of Barrington explains in an illuminating column how Obamacare is affecting her family coverage for the worse. Price's story is just one of what will end up being millions. Every one of them was predicted. Jeanne Shaheen ignored the predictions, choosing to side with her party over her constituents. What do you think should be the consequences of such a choice?


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Rotherham striker Danny Hylton has signed for Oxford United and declared: I can't want to start.
United unveiled what is manager Gary Waddock's first signing this morning.
Hylton spent time on loan at AFC Wimbledon and Bury FC last season and after failing to establish himself in Steve Evans's first-team plans was allowed the opportunity to seek a move elsewhere.
He said: "It has been a frustrating time at Rotherham and I am really pleased to join Oxford on a permanent basis. I have played against them a number of times and know it's an ambitious club with good players and I am really looking forward to it.
"I enjoyed working with Gary Waddock at Aldershot and I played some of the best football of my career under him. His sides work hard for each other and play good football and I can't wait to be part of that next season."
Waddock said: "Danny has a great attitude and wants to show what he can do again. He maybe has a point to prove and is hungry to do well here.
"He scores his fair share of goals but he also links things together and brings others into play. He is versatile, can play all across the front line, has pace and I believe he will do well for us."


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College Hockey: UNH's late, late show ends with a pointBy ALLEN LESSELS
New Hampshire Union Leader
March 01. 2013 10:56PM
DURHAM - Massachusetts senior forward Eddie Olczyk scored a late goal to give Massachusetts a lead over No. 5-ranked New Hampshire.
UNH senior forward John Henrion scored one even later to tie it again.
Olcyzyk's fourth career goal made it 2-1 with 1:05 left in the third period.
The Wildcats pulled their goalie for an extra attacker and Henrion sent it to overtime with a shot off a rebound with 3.7 seconds left.
A wild ending with great chances on both sides decided nothing and Friday night's clash in front 4,805 at the Whittemore Center ended 2-2.
"Eric Knodel had a great shot on the ice and the goalie actually made a nice save on it but the rebound came right out to me," Henrion said. "I kind of dove at it and took a swing. Just barely made it in, but we'll take it."
The teams go back at it again tonight in the Whitt at 7 p.m.
"The point we got tonight was huge," Knodel said. "We couldn't take a loss there."
The pressure is on tonight.
"It's a big two points out there tomorrow," said UNH coach Dick Umile. "That's for sure."
UNH is 17-8-6 overall and 12-7-5 in Hockey East and slipped out of a tie for the league lead.
The Wildcats went into the night locked in a four-way tie with Boston College, UMass-Lowell and Providence. BC and UMass-Lowell won their Friday night games and remain tied for the top spot.
UNH is in third place, a point behind the top two teams. Providence and Boston University are tied for fourth.
UMass is now 11-17-3 overall and 8-14-2 in Hockey East.
The Minutemen went into the night holding down the eighth and final league playoff spot by a point over Maine. Maine beat Northeastern, 3-1, on Friday night leaving UMass and the Black Bears tied for eighth.
The Minutemen killed off three power plays in the third period, including 1:21 of a UNH two-man advantage early in the period.
Sophomore Steve Mastalerz made his fourth start in the last five games and made 32 saves.
He smothered a shot from John Henrion in the slot with 5:25 left in the third period to keep it 1-1.
Then he stuffed UNH's leading scorer, Kevin Goumas, on a breakaway with 2:50 left in overtime and Casey Thrush when he shot on a two-on-one with 15 seconds to go.
Casey DeSmith stopped 35 shots for UNH and also had some highlight-film saves, including a series with 1:20 left in overtime.
"There was some great goaltending by both goalies," Umile said. "It was a battle of goalies."
Umass Junior forward Michael Pereira knocked in the rebound of a Conor Sheary shot for the only goal of the first period with 7:41 left.
Mastalerz stopped all 15 shots he saw in the first period and caught a break late in the frame when a Kevin Goumas shot on a rebound with just over a minute left went off the inside of the post and bounced away.
UNH sophomore Matt Willows got the goal back when he deflected a Knodel shot from out front into the net for a power play score with 9:16 left in the second period.
Through two periods, the game mirrored the contest the teams played in Amherst on Nov. 2.
UNH scored in the first period in that game, UMass in the second. The Minutemen ended up winning it on a Darren Rowe goal 3:08 into overtime. It was the only game UNH lost in the first two months of the season.


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Nashua pharmacy robbed at gunpoint, drugs takenBy KIMBERLY HOUGHTON
Union Leader Correspondent
March 25. 2013 1:50PM
NASHUA - Police are searching for a man who robbed a downtown pharmacy at gunpoint early Monday morning while demanding prescription drugs.
Authorities say a man wearing a mask and displaying a gun walked into the CVS pharmacy at 242 Main St. around 5:45 a.m.
"He was armed with a firearm, walked to the pharmacy area and demanded that they give him controlled drugs," said Lt. Michael Moushegian of the Nashua Police Department. "He was able to obtain a quantity of drugs."
Moushegian said the masked man asked for specific drugs by name, but police would not elaborate on what type of medications the robber was seeking. The gun was never fired, and no one was injured during the robbery, said police.
Moushegian said he was unsure whether any customers were inside the all-night pharmacy at the time of the incident, but there were several employees who were present.
The gunman is believed to have fled the area on foot after obtaining the drugs, and a canine unit responded to the scene to assist in the investigation and track any potential scents. The store was temporarily evacuated to allow authorities to secure the crime scene and process the evidence, including dusting for fingerprints, said Moushegian.
Aside from displaying the weapon and demanding drugs, Moushegian said authorities are still investigating the circumstances and trying to determine whether any personal threats were made to employees. He stressed that no one was injured during the robbery.
"We interviewed a few people and are continuing to investigate," he said. Police remained on scene until about 10 a.m. Monday, and the store planned to reopen.
Authorities said they are not prepared to release a description of the alleged robber or seek the public's help at this time. Moushegian would not comment on whether any video surveillance from the pharmacy or nearby businesses was being utilized to help identify or apprehend the gunman.
"It is a pretty active investigation right now, and I don't want to put anything else out there," Moushegian said Monday afternoon.


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K. Christian tops Constantine
After taking a big first quarter lead, Constantine lost a heartbreaker to Kalamazoo Christian 54-51 in overtime Friday night.
The game, a tale of two halves was led th Falcons 35-16 at the break.
At the end of the first quarter Constantine led 20-5.
The second half saw the Comets battle back, outscoring the Falcons 30-16 in the second half.
Kalamazoo won the battle of the extra session 8-5 to sneak home with a win.
Justin Bontrager led Constantine with 19 points.
Perry White scored 11 and Mike Harris added eight.
Payton White and Cody Ley each had four, Luhk Mullendore added three and Joey Steiner had two.
Harris had 10 assists, seven rebounds and four steals.
Mendon 71, Cassopolis 54
Mendon blew open a close contest in the third quarter and defeated Cassopolis 71-54 Friday.
With the score 32-27 at the half, the Hornets poured in 27 third quarter points to build a 59-35 lead. The Rangers never threatened.
Joe Gales led Mendon with 27 points and 13 rebounds.
Andy Brueck added 14, Zach Darmofal had 10, Marcus Craft had nine, Erik Batten scored six, Derek Zagon had three, Kaleb McCarroll and Robert Riley each added one.
Northridge 51, Lakeland 36
After leading 12-10 after the first quarter, Lakeland was outscored 41-24 in the next three quarters.
Northridge upended the Lakers 51-36 Friday night.
Northridge led 25-20 at the break and held a 37-22 lead entering the fourth quarter.
Spencer Mortola led Lakeland with 15, followed by Brant Betts with seven and Mitch Herber with four.
Daemyn Priestley and Eric Herber both scored three, while Todd Knote and Marco Olivares each had two.
Bronson 53, Niles Brandywine 40
Bronson doubled up Brandywine in the second quarter and went to claim a 53-40 non conference win Friday.
After taking a 9-8 first quarter lead, the Vikings scored 16 to take a 25-16 lead at the half.
Bronson outscored the Bobcats 28-24 in the second half.
The Vikings had three players in double figures, led by Mark Robinson with 13.
Eric Toledo and Jake Gallup both had 12.
Chase Carpenter and Blake Fox both had six, Robert O'Rouke and Sean Kenny each had two.
Gallup led Bronson with 10 rebounds, while Robinson had three assists.
South Haven 67, Three Rivers 46
Statistics were unavailable at press time Friday night, but Three Rivers fell to South Haven 67-46 in Wolverine Conference basketball action Friday.
Burr Oak 50, Tekonsha 43
Burr Oak's boy's basketball team topped Tekonsha 50-43 Friday.
"We played good team basketball tonight," Bobcat coach Dave Brackett said. "Our defense was tough for four quarters. We shared the ball well on offense tonight."
Kenny Walston led with 12 points and four rebounds.
Also scoring for the Bobcats was James Saylor added 11 points and nine rebounds.
Chantz Owens had six, Christian Eckert had six points and six steals while Wendell Hughes tossed in five points.
Cole Summey had four points and Alex Munoz, Brian Saylor and Justin Mullins all had two points.


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Double Dose of Good News for Team Jack
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Wednesday presented a double dose of good news for Jack Hoffman, the 7-year-old brain cancer patient who became Rex Burkhead's little buddy and a big part of the inspiration behind the Nebraska football team establishing its own chapter in the Uplifting Athletes organization.
First and foremost, the Hoffmans received news from Jack's Boston neurologist that his tumor was stable to slightly smaller compared to his last MRI in October. That was especially encouraging when Wednesday's MRI was compared to Jack's April 2012 MRI that showed his tumor had grown. The significant shrinkage of the tumor made the doctor's words "very heartening," said Andy Hoffman, Jack's dad. "She said the MRI looks fantastic."
That surprising development helped reinforce the second part of Wednesday's good news when Andy and his wife, Brianna, joined Executive Director for Uplifting Athletes Scott Shirley and Christine Bork, Chief Development officer for CureSearch for Children's Cancer, in presenting a $275,000 check to pediatric brain cancer researchers at Boston's Dana Farber Cancer Institute.
The check represents money raised in 2012 through Team Jack t-shirt sales, private fundraisers, University of Nebraska student fundraisers, plus donations to CureSearch and Uplifting Athletes. The anonymous $100,000 donation made to Nebraska's Uplifting Athletes Chapter is included in the $275,000 contribution.
The award to the Cancer Institute targets specific pediatric brain cancer research designed to improve drug delivery methods to the tumor. The goal is research that might someday treat the disease with chemically engineered "smart drugs."
The research will begin later this month..
"Nebraska should be very proud of what we've accomplished in the fight against pediatric brain cancer," said Nebraska Associate AD Keith Zimmer, who connected the Hoffman family with Burkhead and that, in turn, forged a relationship with the entire Husker program. "Our fans showed this past fall that when they get behind a team, they get behind a team. Their unending loyalty to the cause and the campaign of pediatric brain cancer has put the disease in a position to be further researched by one of the world's most accomplished cancer research centers."
Jack's dad finds it difficult to describe the impact of that relationship. "It's incredible," he said, "when you stop and think about how one college football player (Burkhead) made one little boy (Jack) battling brain cancer feel so important."
Because of the notoriety created by that relationship, including ABC national television coverage and a poignant Big Ten Network feature centering on Jack's battle with a deadly disease, pediatric brain cancer was given a national platform that spurred successful fundraising.
"Rex winning the Rare Disease Champion Award (presented by Uplifting Athletes) really kicked everything off for Nebraska supporting this cause," Jack's dad said. "When Rex won that award, pediatric brain cancer was given a voice, and from there, our support for battling the disease kept growing and growing. The ripple effect created from that powerful visit to Lincoln in September of 2011 made it all the way to Boston and one of the leading cancer research institutions in the world. That's why it still hasn't fully sunk in for us. It's been such a remarkable sharing of support and hope, and we thank Husker fans everywhere."
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The pollution survey collection contains reports for six major watersheds in New England — the Blackstone, Hoosic, Housatonic, Merrimack, Nashua, and Ten Mile — measuring the impact of both civic and industrial waste on regional water resources.
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Alcohol is a drug which leads to a whole host of disqualifying areas: fighting, driving under the influence, and poor judgment. All of these actions may disqualify you from a career in law enforcement. Don't let it influence you or your actions and control your future.
An officer MUST have a good driving history. Driving a vehicle is necessary for a peace officer. Being reckless and lacking good judgment while operating a vehicle is strongly frowned upon. Agencies look at the number of tickets you have received, failure to carry proper insurance, vehicle accidents, and license suspensions. Drive smart!
Law enforcement is a strenuous job. Your safety may depend on being healthy and physically fit in a law enforcement career. Start now, don't wait.
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Law enforcement officers must be of the highest moral character. Integrity, honesty, and trust is what is expected of an officer; no less. If a person is not honest, he/she should not consider becoming an officer.
People underestimate how important writing is to a law enforcement officer. Learn and know your writing skills, grammar, punctuation, and spelling. It can make a difference.
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A law enforcement officer needs to be assertive, self confident, outgoing, personable, and be able to interact well with all people. As an officer of the law, you will come into contact with many people. You must be comfortable with yourself to be controlled. These factors are directly related to your self-esteem; take the time to strengthen it
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Depending on what inaccurate blog post you may have read, you would think that TSA has checkpoints set up all across Tennessee's highways. That's just simply not the case. In fact, it's really startling to see how off base some of the claims have been.
As part of an ongoing terrorism prevention and response program, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security hosted a statewide exercise on October 18-20, 2011. TSA participated through its Visible Intermodal Prevention and Response program. The exercise focused on improving the communications and operating relationships of state, local, and federal agencies when responding to any type of homeland security situation.
TSA VIPR personnel participated at multiple locations in the Tennessee exercise, supporting state and local personnel as they inspected vehicles to identify potential security threats.
In addition, Transportation Security Officers were in attendance to provide information including a leaflet to truck drivers at weigh stations about TSA's First Observer program that encourages drivers to report potentially suspicious activity or items they see on the road.
TSA officers did not physically screen drivers during this exercise as erroneously reported. The actual vehicle inspections were conducted by the Tennessee State Highway Patrol just the same as they are done every day.
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BACK Fighting Cancer golf tourney
The Swinging for a Cure golf tournament is being replaced by a new tournament, the BACK Fighting Cancer golf tournament to be held at the Chiefland Golf and Country Club.
Proceeds will benefit BACK Fighting Cancer which in turn supports families in the Tri-County area who have a child who has been diagnosed with cancer.
Grief Support Group
Haven Hospice will hold a Grief Support Group for all interested persons at Christ Episcopal Church, SR24 and 5th St., Cedar Key, on Wednesday, June 13, from 6 - 7 p.m. Call 352-328-9848 for more information.
Volunteer Advocates Needed
Florida's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program needs volunteers to join its corps of dedicated advocates who protect the rights of elders who live in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and adult family care homes. The program's local councils are seeking additional volunteers to identify, investigate and resolve residents' concerns. Special training and certification is provided.
All interested individuals who care about protecting the health, safety, welfare and rights of long-term care facility residents — who often have no one else to advocate for them — are encouraged to call toll-free 1-888-831-0404 or visit the program's website at http://ombudsman.myflorida.com.
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Summer art teachers needed
The Cedar Key Arts Guild's Summer Art Program Coordinators are wondering if there is anyone among you who might be interested in teaching a 2 1/2 hour (9-11:30 a.m.) workshop to children (either elementary or secondary level or both groups at different times) during the weeks of July 16-27. We still have six time slots to fill (three teachers if they will do both groups) and there is a small stipend involved.
Please call Donna Bushnell for more information on how to be a part of this fun opportunity. Donna can be reached at 352-493-1807.
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Important reminder — adult coed volleyball registration is quickly coming to an end.
Let's do a little musing shall we. Important reminder — adult coed volleyball registration is quickly coming to an end. Registration ends on Monday at 8 p.m. The sign-up is being accepted at the registration desk of the Riverfront Community Center at 123 South Esplanade. The team registration fee is $220 residential teams and $245 for non-resident teams. The season will begin on Feb. 27 and will be a 10-game season. No late registrations will be accepted. It isn't too late to sign-up and participate in the City of Leavenworth Indoor Ironman competition. The activity runs through the month of February and rewards anyone completing the Ironman distances of: 2.4 miles swimming, 112 miles biking and 26.2 miles running. Registration is $25. The registration fee provides an individual access to the Riverfront Community Center aquatic center, cardiovascular area and running track during the month. We had another great week of youth basketball. This week, I want to recognize all of our 1st-2nd grade coaches: Katie Campbell, James Colston, Derek Denney, Brandon Hildebrandt, Tremaine Miller, Walt Montgomery, Jeff Piche, Amy Potter, Jim Sloan, Greg Stone, Shawn Terry and Stacy Yeaton. These individuals have donated many hours of their time to work with our children. It has been amazing to observe the weekly improvements of each team. Huge kudos to each and every one of you for your patient efforts to make a child's life enjoyable. Anyone who enjoys volleyball, would enjoy our adult women's volleyball league. We had two more awesome matches this past Monday. Diggin' It pushed the undefeated Drillers more than they have all year losing 25-13 and 25-6. Boom and Six Pack battled in two tough struggles with Boom surviving 25-22 and 25-23. As you can see, these are some great matches. I would encourage all of you volleyball lovers to get out to watch some of these exciting matches. The women play every Monday evening beginning at 6 p.m. and typically there are two matches per night. In Tuesday night adult men's basketball, the Bomb Squad hit 15 3-pointers — 12 in the second half — as they cruised to an 88-65 victory. Mark May had 22 points and Harry Burton with six 3-pointers for 18 points led the Bomb Squad scoring while Aaron McLauren had 20 and Josh Fitch 19 for Zeck Ford. LV Street Elite, behind 15 points from Justin Crutchfield defeated Oh Yeah! Sam Kenyi scored 28 points in Prime Time's 65-58 loss to Studdard, who was led in scoring by Justin Cathy's 18. Check out the standings for Thursday night adult men's basketball. Mutual Savings has one loss and the other five teams only have two losses each at the midpoint of the season. Talk about exciting. This past Friday, in the first game of the evening, Young Sign Company edged the Wheaton Warbirds 67-65 in overtime. Jake Kavanaugh (Wheaton Warbirds) led all scorers with 36 while Joe Thorne paced the victors scoring with 20. 2711 defeated the Angry Ewoks 55-45 behind the 17 points of David Billard. Jordan Glenn scored 28 points in defeat. I want to take this one last opportunity to reach out and thank Coach Derek Zeck, his staff at Leavenworth High School and all of the players on the girls' basketball team at Leavenworth High School. They were absolutely phenomenal with all of our children in the Bitty Basketball program. Our little ones had the time of their young lives. The program was structured and well organized. I also want to thank the Leavenworth School District for allowing us to utilize David Brewer Elementary for the last two weeks of the program. The staff was extremely accommodating and the facilities were top-notch. Thank you all. Just a reminder, every Thursday, the Leavenworth Times publishes the standings of our adult leagues in their Scoreboard section of their sports page on B2. Be sure to check it out. I appreciate the support Brent Lager and the Leavenworth Times have provided our program since I came into this position. Calling all ladies — come join us and learn more about the sport of triathlon. This informational session is geared for the beginner ladies and ladies brand new to the sport. Our initial organizational meeting for the TRI 4 FUN group will be at the Riverfront Community Center. We will meet on Feb. 27 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the women's waiting room. For additional information, e-mail Jolene Hodge at email@example.com. Tabor Medill is the recreation supervisor for the Leavenworth Parks and Recreation Department.


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It is the 21st century. The never-ending war of the Transformers had once again shifted its stage to outer space, and it seemed as if a moment of peace had returned to the Earth. Yet even then, the Autobots were preparing themselves for the possible threat of a Decepticon attack, working together with the scientists of Earth to develop new armaments.
The system known as "Power Core Combination" was a new method designed to allow one Autobot to combine with four drones possessing a range of abilities, forming artificial limbs around the "core" of the Autobot's body. The prototype Energon Matrix installed within them would regulate and unify this power, effectively creating a new warrior. The first candidate for the process was an Autobot born on Zone. A covert operations specialist who had become recognized for his stealth capabilities, upon successfully combining with the drones and achieving Prime Mode, he was given the codename "Jetmaster."
It was the first day of field testing. Combined into Prime Mode, the sight of Jetmaster effortlessly defeating the training Novabots evoked recollections of Optimus Prime's might in battle with the Decepticons.
"Not bad! This power puts me right up there with Optimus! I was right when I figured you Earthlings knew what you were doing."
Jetmaster's cheerful banter seemed forced as he tried to mask his actual amazement.
"Enough sneaking around, already. Any 'Cons show up, I'll take the lot of 'em down myself!"
The development team marveled at the success of the project…
"The results of the experiment are just as we'd hoped. But knowing the Decepticons, I'm concerned that this power may be too great for them to overlook."
As Professor Chase spoke, he considered the grave situation that could result from a single error in the use of this immense power, and felt a moment of uncertainty pass over him.
Function: Spy
Strength: 5 (9)
Intelligence: 7
Speed: 9 (10)
Endurance: 4 (8)
Rank: 6
Courage: 6 (8)
Fireblast: 6 (9)
Skill: 9 (10)
Total: 52 (67)
A spy from Planet Zone who excels at reconnaissance with his stealth abilities. His jet mode boasts impressive speed.
Zone Drone:
A spy jet drone capable of flight even in space. Transforms into an arm.
Feminia Drone:
A helicopter drone specializing in rescue functions. Transforms into an arm.
Micro Drone:
A combat helicopter drone that can spin up whirlwinds. Transforms into a leg.
Tenth Drone:
A fighter jet drone that can fire a rainbow-colored beam. Transforms into a leg.
Jetmaster Prime Mode:
The warrior formed from the first successful Power Core Combination. Designed based on data from the Aerialbots, its combined form is so swift and mobile that its movements appear as a blur to the naked eye.


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We are connected to Crystals and a step from the casinos, but in our hotel you'll find an oasis of serenity. Our rooms are a model of contemporary design with subtle oriental touches and breathtaking views.
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Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas has 2 restaurants and also features a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/café, and a poolside bar. High-speed wired and wireless Internet access are complimentary. Business amenities at this 5.0-star property consist of a business center, a technology helpdesk, and limo/town car service. In addition to a full-service spa, Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas features a sauna, a steam room, a health club, and 2 outdoor pools. Event facilities include conference/meeting rooms, small meeting rooms, a ballroom, and banquet facilities. This Las Vegas hotel also offers valet parking, spa services, and a concierge desk. Business services, wedding services, tour/ticket assistance, and translation services can be provided.
Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas is a smoke-free property.
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Number of outdoor pools - 2
- Babysitting or childcare
- Number of spa tubs - 2
- Elevator/lift
- Full-service spa
- 24-hour front desk
- Poolside bar
- Business center
- Conference space
- Turkish bath/Hammam
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Porter/bellhop
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Meeting rooms 3
- Year Built 2009
- Coffee shop or café
- Free pool cabanas
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Free WiFi
- Steam room
- Sauna
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Health club
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Computer station
- Smoke-free property
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Spa services on site
- Luggage storage
- Hair salon
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Number of restaurants - 2
- Concierge services
- Laundry facilities
- Total number of rooms - 389
- Number of floors - 23
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Wedding services
- Multilingual staff
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Languages Spoken
- English
- Arabic
- Chinese
- Danish
- Dutch
- Filipino
- French
- German
- Hindi
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Spanish
- Turkish
- Ukrainian
- Vietnamese
Valet parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Premium TV channels
- DVD player
- Video-game console
- Pay movies
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Premium bedding
- Free newspaper
- Air conditioning
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Phone
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free bottled water
- Daily housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Designer toiletries
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Separate bathtub and shower
- In-room massage available
- Slippers
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- Cable TV service
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- iPod docking station
- Number of bathrooms -
- Room service (24 hours)
- Down comforter
- Egyptian-cotton sheets
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Heating
- Wheelchair accessible
Where to Eat
MOzen Bistro - This bistro offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner in a contemporary setting.
Twist by Pierre Gagnaire - Enjoy French cuisine at this sleek restaurant on the 23rd floor.
SkyBar - Guests can sip a signature cocktail or snack on a unique dish in this sophisticated bar.
Tea Lounge - Looking out onto the Strip, guests can enjoy a cup of afternoon tea at this stylish lounge.
Pool Café - Serving modern American dishes and drinks, this 8th floor café rests poolside.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna, a steam room, a health club, and 2 outdoor pools.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Pilates classes on site
- Ecotours nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Skydiving nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
Spa Services
Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas has a full-service spa featuring massage/treatment rooms, facials, body treatments, and beauty services.
- Sauna in spa
- Steam room in spa
- Number of treatment rooms 17
- Couples treatment rooms
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Massages
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per day.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- Resort fee: USD 45.00 per accommodation, per night
- Fitness center access
- Fitness/yoga classes
- Internet access
- Newspaper
- Phone calls
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: between USD 9.00 and USD 39 for adults, USD 6.00 and USD 16.00 for children (approximately)
- Valet parking fee: USD 30.00 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per day
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Chic on the Cheap: Pet Bed Step by Step
I started off with this vintage suitcase I bought for $3.
Our cat seems to just love to sleep in our suitcases, so I figured it would make a perfect place to sleep. Since Big Cat has discriminating tastes, some upgrades were in order. First off, he needed a cushion.
I used some fabric pieces I bought at Micheals. I just happened to be shopping there for another project so these jumped right out of me. For a more wallet friendly alternative, use leftover fabric or old clothing.
I cut a template of the interior shape and size out of newspaper.
Cut to size. Washed, dried and ironed.
I didn't have a pattern but using my experience making a box pin cushion, I winged it. Its essentially the same concept but larger.
Sew. Sew. Sew. (Don't forget pin, iron, futz with machine, iron, pin, etc..)
I made the pillow using three different fabrics but you could easily make it out of one or two.
Thats right, its reversible!! For a cat of many moods.
I handed the empty pillow to Mr. L to stuff and fluff while I worked on other embelishments.
I've often mentioned how I love photo gallery walls but I don't have the cajones to make so many holes in my plaster. So who better to give one to than our feline friend?
If you are pressed for time, try to resist the urge from spending way too much time pouring over cat photos and retelling cat history with your husband.
I clearly violated this tip. Do you see its dark out in the next photo?
Here is where I really blew the budget by committing a mortal sin of cheap chic projects. I paid retail for 4 squat wooden legs at Home Depot. At nearly $6 each, they were a splurge. Rest assured, you can find these for much less by scavenging furniture or improvising with other bits that work just as well.
I glued my legs to the bottom with gorilla glue because thats what I had on hand.
Finally, it was time for the unveiling.
Yea, thats right. You see a tiny reversible pillow there. I had the fabric and the machine was already warm - who can you blame me?
I was so pleased with how it turned out. If I could fit, I would have curled in there myself. Down it went on the living floor for his majesty's inspection. Turns out, Mr. Cat wasn't so happy with my upgrades. Do you see what is missing?
Thats right - the cushy pillow I spent most of my time on!
Surely if that suitcase would have been fitted with a black sweater that he wasn't supposed to lay on, he would be rolling around on it happily. All I can do is shake my fist as the pet gods and confirm that we have the world's most ingrateful cat. At least he liked the itty bitty pillow I made.
In the expectation you have more appreciative characters in your house, hope you found this tutorial helpful.
132 comments:
- Anonymous11:21 AM
What an adorable project! Thanks so much for sharing. I have to say, Big Cat's distaste for the pillow doesn't surprise me. I'm convinced that cats feel like they need to sleep down inside of something - mine prefers a drawer, weird, I know. But you're right, had your nicest black cashmere been lining the suitcase, he would've been all over it.ReplyDelete
that is hilarious!!! Love the photo wall and the itty bitty pillowReplyDelete
Too cute! Maybe if you took out a little of the stuffing, the pillow would sink down more and become more cat pleasing?ReplyDelete
- Anonymous12:02 PM
This is too funny! Doesn't this just typify a cat's personality.ReplyDelete
As I type this, I'm looking at one of my cats (I only have 2; I'm not some crazy cat lady!) that insists on sleeping on a stack of hanging files that I pulled out of my desk drawer during my office clean-up. I don't have the heart to move them, thus removing the perch. (Or at least that's my story and I'm stickin' with it!)
So creative and cute!!! I may have to give this a try!ReplyDelete
That is so adorable! I wonder if my cat would leave his windowsill if I made him a lovely suitcase bed. I especially love the photos you framed in there!ReplyDelete
HIlarious. Maybe the kitty would like the pillow if it were less fluffy...I think it's all about having the walls of the suitcase to hold them in. At least that's how it was with my old cat. He'd even wedge himself into shoe boxes and homeboy was a major fatty!ReplyDelete
I love this! The suitcase bed is so cute! And your cat is presh too! I should do something like this for our kitten -- he is outgrowing his little bed and his little foot hangs over the edge.ReplyDelete
My cats would adore this! I cannot wait to go thrift store shopping for a suitcase to duplicate your idea - I LOVE IT!ReplyDelete
CA-UTE!!!! What a splendid idea!!!ReplyDelete
Thanks everyone.ReplyDelete
Just for the record, the pillow does flatten down a bit. Its just my cat refuses to even give it a try so he doesn't know that. Oh the humanity!
Wow! What a great idea! I thought it was adorable enough with just the suitcase and the cushion but when you added the pictures I could not contain myself!ReplyDelete
Isn't it just like a cat to not even consider all the time and effort that went into a project for them! :) I have had plenty of pets who would do the same thing as your cat, so don't feel bad.
Fantastic! As a cat owner, not only do I see the need to create a project for kitty, but also understand the frustration at spending money and time on something they just don't appreciate! The pillow is so cute and I love the old suitcase. When I left for work, my furry friend was sleeping in an empty Piperlime box. :)ReplyDelete
This is so cute! And I love how your cat modeled it too ;) My cat also loves to climb into my suitcase....as well as other random boxes.ReplyDelete
What an excellent idea and execution. This is really fantastic. My cats, especially Iki (the youngest at 15 months old) loves to sleep in boxes or bags, under our covers wherever he can find a hiding place.ReplyDelete
You are right though, they prefer to be in something that is meant for YOU, not them.
Great post, and thanks for sharing.
Anon - I printed the gold frames and the photos on card stock and then cut out. Only took a few minutes.ReplyDelete
I guess I shouldnt' complain. He does like it overall, he just snubs the pillow. Im going to see if I can trick him into laying on it though. We'll see if I can defeat his pea sized brain with my own slightly larger one :)
This is so perfect! I went on a studio tour of Creative Suitcase in Austin, TX and they had a pet bed made out of a suitcase too and I thought it was such a clever idea. I LOVE the way you added legs and the frames are perfection. I'm going to have to do this!ReplyDelete
There is a store called Creative Suitcase???ReplyDelete
I love it! How creative you are - and how did you ever find a suitcase for $3? I guess those things are slim-pickins here in the South because they're at least 10 times that in trash piles.ReplyDelete
As for ungrateful furry children, I made a dog bed for our den and NEITHER sleeps in it! Make that 2 snubs! I think I've caught my little one in it twice in the past 8 months. One day I'll coax them into it...one day!
This is so cute! I would have never thought of this!ReplyDelete
Ha...too funny. Perhaps you'll find a use for the cushion elsewhere...JanellReplyDelete
Oops - let me clarify - Creative Suitcase is a design studio. They've branded their little agency with suitcases. I have a few photos (but none of the pet bed) on my Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/26427663@N06/3658526332/in/set-72157620327581549/ReplyDelete
I remember when Big Cat was missing, too! Adorable, ungrateful little bugger. =]ReplyDelete
He can have my black cashmere sweater if I can have his awesome bed you made.
P.S. I don't own a cashmere sweater....it's actually a black synthetic blend sweater. Shhhh don't tell him that.
I love Big Cat! What a great project, you inspirational blogger you!ReplyDelete
this is such a cute idea~~~ReplyDelete
love it!
Too funny! My diva princess Cavalli probably would do the same thing if I tried making this fantastic project. You know your cat used the tiny pillow just to humor you too! :) Cats are a riot!ReplyDelete
Huh. I have an old suitcase almost exactly like that, and the most creative thing I've used it for is lugging The Kid's transformers back and forth to his dad's place. I guess it's serving a purpose, but I'm sure it'd prefer to be serving a more fabulous one. ;)ReplyDelete
Adorable and sadly my cat would have knocked the little pillow off, sniffed the bed, turned his nose up and gone to find my nicest suit jacket to lay on.ReplyDelete
A woman after my own heart. Spoiled fuzzy babies are the best! Well done!ReplyDelete
As one of my friends sons says, we provide a home and nourishment for our cat, in return he leaves presents in the form of you know what. Teenagers.ReplyDelete
Typical cat love. Fantastic idea on the suitcase, though. Could you use the cushion as a travel pillow? Just a thought????ReplyDelete
I love, love, love the pictures on the bed!!ReplyDelete
How genius!!
I just became a follower and will definitely be back!
Oh...mah...gawd. That is so fantastic. I wish my dog were smaller...I'd need a full on Samsonite deluxe to contain her! :-) Great job...right down to the teeny kitty pillow. You totally need to send to design*sponge.ReplyDelete
Aren't you sweet to spend that much time customizing a bed for your cat! I would too if I had any skill at all when it comes to sewing.ReplyDelete
Your cat is just being a cat. One of my cats always sleeps on hard surfaces. She sleeps on top of her carrier!
You are so crazy brilliant with that idea. I would never have thought of that in 100 years. Now pet lovers all across tis nation will be rethinking their old luggage. Amazing.ReplyDelete
And I know what you mean about being foiled in the end ... why is it the detail you spend the most time on turns out to be the one ignored?
At least your kitty cat is happy. And I just love love love love the idea. I'll be thinking about this one for days !
Hilarious that he doesn't like the cushion! Awesome job though, what a great project.ReplyDelete
Cute overload!!!! Why oh why do cats love freshly washed laundry, black sweaters, and (in my case in particular) a white sofa when there are plenty of other cat friendly lounging options in the house? Gotta love 'em.ReplyDelete
Ah, this totally makes me think of my cat...everytime we pack our bags to head out of town, sure enough, Cleo has to go and sit in the suitcase as if she's thinking "go ahead leave, but you're taking me with you this time".
Argh! That is fabulous! I love the photos of Big Cat! I'll be linking.ReplyDelete
CC - The suitcase doesn't close unless you push on it hard and specifically snap each lock. Not to mention that if my cat were in it, it would never close anyway. In other words, its a not an issue unless you are using a really big suitcase or one that just happens to lock without effort (which I've never seen before).ReplyDelete
That's the cutest thing! Thanks so much for the tutorial!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous4:55 AM
From the South:ReplyDelete
Lovely work, can't wait to make one. Any suggestions as to how to hold the lid of the case safely open while pet inside? Another pet might accidentaly knock the lid into closed position while pussy slept! Obviously it's useful to be able to close the lid for moving the empty case/bed around.
I have just finished mine! Brilliant idea, thank you.ReplyDelete
Wow! Yours looks great! I made one close to yours a few months ago: http://www.thepurplepea.net/2009/07/how-to-make-pet-bed-out-of-suitcase.htmlReplyDelete
This is tooooooo cute, I will definitely have to make one for my cat b/c I just saw some cheap suitcases at my fave antuque store. And the little legs on it are a good call since cats like to be elevated! I am thinking that I will create a thin little pillow/surface of fabric covered platic bags or newspaper since my cat likes that material... Thanks for the idea!!ReplyDelete
Nice cat, I ♥ the pillow that you made, beautiful fabric!ReplyDelete
This is one of my FAVORITE projects EVER!!!! H0w do you stop the top from accidentally closing? We have 2 boxers and this would suit our DIVALICIOUS little female to perfection but, being a rescue she's skittish and I'd worry the top would collapse and she'd never go near it again with a ten foot pole. I CAN NOT tell you how much I'm in LOVE with this project, thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
So cute! Seriously lol, regarding the black sweater. My kitties love laying of fresh laundry and seem to always find the darkest item first!ReplyDelete
- mypricelesscreations.etsy.com9:40 AM
Just found your site and I love it!! Put it on FB and I've trying to encourage the Younger Folks to make lovely things for their homes. I make Jewelry and have a blog and Etsy shop so the Creative juices are flowing and especially after seeing your Cat Bed I think I'm on to the Thrift store next. The best to you am now Following YOU!
If you sold these on Etsy I WOULD BUY THEM!!!!!!ReplyDelete
OMG If you sold these on Etsy I WOULD BUY THEM!!!!!ReplyDelete
- Gladys Olea Terry9:30 PM
Muy original, me encantó. Tengo un par de gatos como mascotas y ya sé como hacerles su cama, especialmente para el invierno que se avecina. Por favor les pediria que traduzcan las instrucciones al español. Les envio las gracias anticipadas.ReplyDelete
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Thanks. I don't have a clue about translating this tutorial into Spanish but my guess is that the photos are self explanatory.ReplyDelete
What a great n sweet thought! I shared it on facebook! You'll probably will make a bigger one for another room :) Beautifull photo idea.ReplyDelete
What a great and sweet thought! the photos in place is just too cute, you will probably make a bigger one for another room :) this should be published in a MAGAZINE!!!ReplyDelete
- Janetmcormier2:18 PM
I took your idea and made one for myself.. well not for me persay.. lol we have 2 small Rat Terrior/Chichua mixed. I had a blast finding the suitcase and findinig the right materials to use and get in there.. thanks for sharing yours... I have found more hard case suitcases so I have more to make now lolReplyDelete
- Anonymous7:52 PM
What a great idea, I can see my cats taking the fluffy bed out because they would feel too exposed, if I make it with a pillow 1/4 as high I think it would work. I also may venture to remove the top from the bottom and make two beds, we have 13 cats so if we can get two out of one suitcase that would work. I have suitcases from when I was a teen, those old hard ones lke in your picutre. Have one even more antique also LOL that one would fit my fattest cat. I think I would add some cat nip to the inside of the pillow to make him more inquisitive, I know they love every box that comes in the house, one of my cats puts holes all away around the entire box within one day.ReplyDelete
- Welllie6:33 PM
Love this project! but I knew your cat would rather do without the pillow which I thought was wonderful nonetheless. I have found my cat sleeping in a bathroom sink! a salad bowl! and a fabric bun warmer...you know, the kind that has the corners tied up..very small. I watched him settle in, it was a riot but he managed to snuggle in and go to sleep. Same cat would seek my cashmere sweater and nurse it to the point of putting a small hole in the sleeve. Perhaps they all want to go back to the womb!ReplyDelete
the cutest thing ever !!!!!ReplyDelete
I absolutely love this! Better than a throne for a cat, I am sure. You are brilliant.ReplyDelete
Awesome! I have to admit, as I was looking at the pillow sewing pics, I thought to myself that our cats would totally not appreciate that part and the suitcase itself would be the draw. Glad to see that they aren't the only ones! Beautiful pillow though, and a very charming cat bed!ReplyDelete
There is a lady claiming she 'invented' this bed in 2012 and she now has a patent on it and is asking all pet bed makers to pay her royalties.ReplyDeleteReplies
Question: how do you keep the top from slamming shut on your cat?ReplyDeleteReplies
As you can tell from the multiple times this has been asked above, its a popular question but not a problem for the suitcase I used. It never once came down. I would think generally suitcases are designed to stay open unless you are intentionally closing them but best to check the suitcase you are planning on using to be sure. If its more of a hair trigger close, you could remove the hinges and replace them with brackets that dont close at all.Delete
I love these, but how do you keep the top from closing on your cat?ReplyDelete