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The change has begun! The election of Barack Obama as the first African American as president of the most powerful nation in the world signals the great transformation we have all been waiting for. It took the heretofore selfless youth of America to rally millions to elect this 47-year-old half-black, half-white young leader. Now is the right time to bring together all the young people from all over the world to change global thinking.

I think the first step would be a global competition and recognition event called simply “Yes We Can!” This would be a competition that recognizes all the many achievements that young people can achieve in every area of ​​life with a little effort. These small efforts in many areas of effort, such as service, business, sports, etc. for each gender (male/female) in each age group (under 10, 10-15, 15-20, 20-25), and in each ethnic group (African, Asian, Caucasian, Middle Eastern, Latino, Native American ). For example, an entry might be from a 14-year-old African-American girl who helps out at the local animal shelter in her community.

The entry would be a description in 300 words or less of your efforts. The entry would be downloaded from a global Internet “Yes We Can” website and cost $1.00 payable by the youth who could win the entry fee, or apply for a $1.00 scholarship from a supporting sponsor. The symbolic dollar gives value to the ticket for the young person.

The project could be launched by Barack Obama immediately after he takes the oath of office. A governing board would be established to oversee the submissions. The finalists in each category (area of ​​endeavor, gender, age group, ethnic group) would be invited to Washington, DC from anywhere in the world and the final winners would meet at the White House with President Obama, who would announce them at that time. moment. time the “Yes, We Can” person of the year from all the finalists.

There could be 50,000,000 entries, hundreds of finalists, and one grand winner each year. The content of these entries would animate the world, filling books, the Internet and the media with great stories. In short, everyone’s efforts would touch many and help unite the world.

Copyright 2008 Marv Huss

Naming a cat is no easy task. TS Elliot said that “The naming of cats is a difficult matter” (The Old Possum Book of Practical Cats). You certainly can’t give your cat an ordinary name. The name you choose should capture the essence of your cat’s nature. And of course you and your cat must like the name.

So how do you find that special name that will do justice to your cat’s true nature, personality, and beauty? You have to consider the physical traits and temperament of your cat. Beyond these basics, you can also consider other sources. In fact, there are many sources of inspiration: names of people (Leo, Sophie), names of animals (bear, tiger), names of gods and goddesses (Jupiter, Venus), just to name a few.

If you yearn for a unique, even sophisticated name, consider literature as a source of inspiration. See the names of human and feline characters that appear in famous literary works. In fact, cats have appeared in many novels, poems, and stories. You can also consider the names of famous authors. Below are several literature-inspired cat names to get your creativity flowing.

This is a sample of the cat names that appear in TS Elliot’s The Old Possum Book of Practical Cats: Alonzo, Bustopher Jones, Coricopat, Jellylorum, Mungojerrie, and Quaxo.

Of Tom Kitten’s Tale By beloved author and illustrator Beatrix Potter, here are three fun names: Tabitha, Moppet, and Mittens.

Still need more inspiration? Here are other famous literary cat names for your consideration:

• Crookshanks (Hermione Granger’s cat, who appears in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by JK Rowling)
• Dinah (Alice’s pet cat in through the looking glass by Lewis Carrol)
• cat (The cat with boots by Charles Perrault)
• Thomasine (The three lives of Thomasina by Paul Gallico)

You can also consider human characters, such as: Darcy (one of the main characters in the novel pride and prejudice of Jane Austen), Hamlet (title character, Village of William Shakespeare), Heathcliff (the haunting hero of wuthering heights by Emily Bronte), Oliver (by Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens), Delight (Delight’s murder of Marie Corelli), Lara (the heroine of Dr Zhivago by Boris Pasternak), Ophelia (Village of William Shakespeare) and Thelma (Thelma by Marie Corelli).

Also consider these author names: Ernest (Hemingway), Dickens (Charles Dickens), Henrik (Ibsen), Hugo (Victor Hugo), Marie (Corelli), and Gertrude (Stein).

Hopefully, these literary names have inspired you. This is just a small sample. Have fun choosing the perfect name for your kitten.

Raising alpacas continues to gain popularity among all kinds of people. Some are drawn to the lifestyle of owning a small ranch. Others see alpacas as an investment opportunity (although we would call it a business, No an investment!) Those with a particular fondness for spinning and weaving may be drawn to the idea of ​​growing their own source of beautiful fiber. Whatever the reason, choosing to breed alpacas is not an easy decision. We’ve put together a set of questions and answers that we hope you’ll find useful.

what: What “breeds” and colors do alpacas come in?

HAS: There are two varieties of alpaca: huacaya Y suri. You can see images of each on our website (see the resource box below). Both varieties have very soft fleece, although they look very different.

Huacayas are “fluffy” or “curly” and often “bouncy” to the touch. Suri fleece has a straight fiber, often with a higher sheen, that hangs down and tends to form “dreadlocks”. Both types of fibers are popular in the textile industry, with cria fleeces generally commanding the highest price. Almost all of the 130,000 or more alpacas in the United States are Huacaya. Only about 5% are Suri. You’ll find eight “basic colors” of fleece on alpacas: white, light, fawn, brown, gray, black, multicolor, and “undefined.” What this really means is that there is a wide variety of colors and some patterns as well. Pure white is very popular in the textile industry as it can be dyed to almost any color.

what: Do alpacas spit?

HAS: Oh yeah. But not as often as you might think, and rarely to people. Spitting is both a defense and a way of communicating. Often that communication is about who claims the food or who wants to be “in charge” today.

And… just so you know… spitting in this case is NOT saliva. They are genuine stomach juices, often including partially digested hay. It is a lovely experience.

what: What kind of space do alpacas require?

HAS: Alpacas have 3-chambered stomachs, making them very efficient herders, more so than almost any other farm animal. Grazing density of 6 to 7 alpacas per acre is usually reasonable, although density varies greatly depending on soil conditions, climate, and forage quality. Don’t forget that if you plan to keep breeding stock, you will need multiple fenced pastures to accommodate mixed-sex groups and to allow for pasture rotation. Fencing is required. The good news is that alpacas generally respect fences. The 4- or 5-foot non-climbing horse fence is a cost-effective option. If you don’t have room for alpacas, consider hosting them on a ranch. Many alpaca owners start out this way.

what: Are alpacas noisy? Will my neighbors complain?

HAS: Although we can’t answer the second question (it depends on your neighbors!), the answer to the first is that alpacas are generally very calm. They hum softly, especially when they are a bit anxious. If they see something truly worrisome, they may emit a trill that some describe as a cross between a squeaky toy and a hawk’s cry.

Most of the time, that call means they’ve seen a house cat in the grass…

what: We do not plan to breed alpacas. Are they good grass pets?

HAS: Definitely! Many people feel that the best alpacas for pasture pets are neutered males, often called “fiber boys.” Alpacas are herd animals, so you will need at least 2, preferably 3. Alpacas are not like dogs. They are alert, curious, quiet and quite likely to snoop around when you are working in the garden. However, they most likely spend their time with the pack, not their humans.

what: What do you do with the alpaca fleece?

HAS: Alpacas produce fibers that are, without exception, the best in the world for spinning and weaving. Do you knit? Then you probably already know the exceptional qualities of alpaca yarn. Many small mills will take the fleece, wash it, card it and spin it, with various folding options. Knitting with animal yarn that you have is very rewarding! Do you spin? You can ask the factory to provide you with clean fleece or wicks. If fiber arts aren’t your thing, you can sell your fleece to mills, spinners, or even fiber cooperatives.

what: How big are alpacas, anyway?

HAS: Alpacas are camelids, but small. The babies, called crias, generally weigh between 12 and 22 pounds at birth. Adults generally weigh between 120 and 210 pounds. A good sized adult is around 36″ at the shoulder and you can probably look him in the eye if he is under 5’3″. This means that they are much smaller and can feel less intimidating to some people than their larger cousins, the llamas (who are also very nice, don’t get me wrong!). When you know how to handle them, alpacas are generally easy to work with, even though they may weigh more than you.

what: How long do alpacas live? How much of that time are they actively reproductive?

HAS: Alpacas generally live from 17 to 22 years and are usually very healthy for most of that time. We currently have a 14 year old girl on our ranch who is expecting a calf this summer and she often takes the herd for runs around the perimeter of the pasture! Females may be ready to begin breeding at 18 months of age. Males mature a bit more slowly and are usually ready to start breeding at around 30 months.

what: How long are females pregnant and how long after giving birth before they breed again?

HAS: Gestation periods in alpacas range from a low of around 325 to a high of around 360 days, with an average of around 345 days. Single births are the rule. Alpacas are normally bred again about 3 weeks after calving.

what: What are alpaca babies like?

HAS: So cute. Incredibly cute. Terminally, incredibly cute. They usually stand up within 30 minutes of birth and are actively nursing within an hour. Although a bit shaky on their legs on the first day, they were up and with the pack very quickly. Weight gain for the first two weeks can be around a pound a day. Aside from some basic postnatal precautions and a few vitamin injections and vaccinations, pups generally need little special care. However, Crias nurses for 6 months, so mom will need extra calories and protein to nurse.

what: What kind of care do alpacas require?

HAS: A small herd of alpacas is quite easy to care for. Fresh water, good hay, a small daily grain supplement and a little mineral salt should suffice for feeding. As natural foragers, alpacas will eat almost anything their pasture provides, including (thankfully) blackberries. However, some plants are poisonous to camelids. The bookshelf on our website has a reference to a good book on this topic, and you can find more information online. For shelter, depending on their climate, alpacas need a simple 3-sided covered shelter or barn. Alpacas are generally shorn once a year, often in early May here in the Pacific Northwest. To see some before and after photos, take a look at the news section of our website. Shearing is a job for a professional, but it is relatively easy to work with an established local ranch to participate in your shearing party. In hot weather, especially southern climates, heat stress can become a concern. Special cooling arrangements may be required.

Like other animals, alpacas are susceptible to a variety of parasites, internal and external. Your vet will likely have a management plan that you can adopt. Alpaca hooves need regular trimming (every 3 to 6 months, your mileage may vary), but if your alpacas have been trained to know the “foot” command, trimming shouldn’t be a problem.

what: How do I take the next step?

HAS: First, determine your goals. Breeding? Fiber cultivation? Grass farts? Second, determine your timeline: how soon and in what order do you want to achieve these goals? Third, decide on your budget and decide if you will have your own pasture or if you will perform (accompany) your animals on a ranch. Fourth, take your time to find the animals that will help you achieve your goals. Don’t be in a hurry. Take your time. Talk to people from various breeding farms.

You want to know more? You can start by visiting our website. There you will find several resources to help you determine the direction that is right for you. We also invite you to contact us through the site and if you are not far away, come visit our ranch! If we don’t have what you’re looking for, or we’re too far away to be practical, we can suggest ranches in your area.

Good luck!

Copyright (c) 2009, Inti Gift Alpacas

If I need to read several articles, I always select the title of the article that catches my attention. The same applies to the newspaper. I’ll scan the news headlines and then read what interests me the most. Therefore, research article titles before submitting them for publication.

Benefits of effective article titles

1. Attraction readers.

The title of your article should entice the reader to read the content of your article. Try to use descriptive words or action verbs. Instead of saying “dog grooming tips,” try cheering him up a bit by writing “Top 10 Dog Grooming Tips That Make Your Dog Shine.” this sounds a lot

more exciting and will attract more readers.

2. Attract search engines

The title of your article should contain the most specific keywords. Keywords that get the most searches should be placed at the beginning of the title to be most effective.

Example

If your main keywords are “dog grooming”, include them at the beginning of your title, i.e.

Dog grooming: the 10 best tips to make your dog shine.

The title above shows both visitors and search engines what your article is about. The description will help entice visitors to read the rest of the article.

How to search article titles

1. Visit related forums, blogs, article banks

Visiting these areas often will help get your creativity flowing. You’ll soon see which article titles grab your attention. This will provide you with hundreds of article titles. Don’t copy these titles, use them to create your own attention-grabbing title.

2. Create a list of titles

From your research generate ten or more titles. Each of them can be used to generate separate items. You can even write multiple articles on the same topic if you have different titles to choose from.

3. Generate titles after writing content

If you can’t think of a suitable title, just start writing the content. This will help your creative ideas flow. Based on the written content, it is much easier to generate catchy titles.

conclusion

A highly effective article title will set your articles apart from your competitors. Articles that are read generate more subscribers, produce more sales than an ad in a magazine or newspaper. You also get the added benefit of a faster response rate because you’re marketing online.

People are confused about espionage laws. Espionage laws vary from state to state. This article only addresses the law in Illinois. There are exceptions to the law for police and law enforcement. I represent individuals and small business owners.

For the average person, the law is very clear. Do not record conversations with other people without their consent. That means that all parties involved in the conversation must consent to the recording. If there are four people having a conversation, all four must give their consent for it to be recorded. Two people out of four parties to a conversation cannot give consent for the conversation to be recorded.

There are two very important reasons to get everyone’s consent or not to record the conversation at all. First of all, the non-consensual recording of a conversation will never be admissible in any civil or criminal proceeding. Second, recording without consent is a Class 4 felony (1-3 years in prison) for the first offense, a Class 3 felony (3-7 years in prison) for subsequent offenses, and a felony Class 1 (4 to 15 years in prison). time) if you record a police officer, state attorney, assistant state attorney, attorney general, assistant attorney general, or judge.

The term conversation under the eavesdropping statute means any oral communication between two or more persons, regardless of whether one or more of the parties intended their communication to be of a private nature under circumstances justifying that expectation. Therefore, people do not even need the expectation of privacy. If you want to record the conversation, you need to ask everyone to agree to the recording.

A basic way a person commits eavesdropping is when they intentionally use an eavesdropping device for the purpose of listening to or recording all or part of any conversation or intercept, retain or transcribe electronic communications unless done so with the consent of all parties. the parts. to such conversation or electronic communication.

Remember, you are not helping yourself or your situation by recording a conversation without everyone’s consent.

If you are a stray cat, Malta is the place to be. They don’t catch you and kill you like they do in so many other places. They’ll fix you up so you don’t have kids and then they’ll let you go. It’s not the best life, but the weather is usually quite nice and you can find shelter somewhere when it rains. People sometimes come and give you a pet, if you let them. Even getting a full meal isn’t too difficult. There aren’t many birds or mice, but there is the Maltese Cat Man to feed you.

I met Cat Man selling cat food on Tower Road in Sliema on my last trip in May this year (2005). He was standing in that strange driveway that doesn’t seem to go anywhere within walking distance of the Strand. He was early in the morning and a little chilly and he was wearing a gray suit jacket. Of medium height, slim build, and slightly long hair just beginning to turn gray, he handed me a plastic package. “Feed the cats?” he asked softly. I couldn’t resist and gave him a pound, or the equivalent of 3 dollars, and told him to keep the change. He offered me God’s blessings as I continued on my way.

I didn’t ask her name. I casually mentioned meeting Charlie, the man who works the front desk at the guest house where he was staying, and he said everyone knew him. He was not from Malta, but he probably came from England or the United States and had a flat near the University. He didn’t seem to have a job except the route he had from Valletta to Paceville feeding cats.

I could feel him turning into a novel character and asked some shopkeepers about him. Charlie was right. Everyone seemed to know and like him. He was a lovable eccentric as the bird lady of Trafalgar Square. One man speculated that he was a wealthy heir to a family fortune in London and that he had come to Malta to stay away from people seeking money from him. The general consensus was that he lived off the change from the people who bought him food.

Several days later I was walking through the park in Tigne Point on my way to the Crown Point Hotel where I had an interview. The Cat Man was crouched by a park bench surrounded by what appeared to be fifty crying cats. He had a skinny percale on one shoulder and a hissing black Tom on the other, with dozens of people trying to get into his shopping bag or pushing to rub against his legs. Mick Jagger couldn’t have had a more loving fan base. I was touched. Even more so because many seemed to be malnourished. What amazed me was that some of the skinnier ones seemed more interested in being petted than eating. The shopping bag was finally emptied and Cat Man stood up and sat on the park bench. I watched him pick up an empty bowl and wondered if he would wait until they were done. For the first time he seemed to notice my presence and we exchanged greetings and I made my way to my date.

That was the last time I saw him. I sure look forward to meeting him again.

Having two puppies in the same household is definitely a challenge for their owner, especially when the second puppy has been brought in for a significant period of time, because both pets are likely to experience sibling rivalry syndrome. Sibling rivalry erupts as both pups strive for supremacy. Canine conflicts are quite difficult to prevent as puppies that have already entered into a fight for supremacy prefer to display strength and authority without any outside interference, so owners are advised to make use of some strategies useful for bringing the puppies closer and making them act. as lifelong friends. The older resident will resent his presence as a threat to the care and attention of the owner or to the living space.

The first meeting should be planned in a neutral setting, as the first resident should not feel that their area has been invaded and behave aggressively. In this way, the puppy easily accepts a new partner.

It goes without saying that the canine personality encompasses the innate will of the highest order, therefore the success-oriented dominant personality will reach the top position sooner, so the owner is advised to recognize and reward such achievements unless he can generate new conflicts.

Another useful strategy is individualization. Feeding them together or making them share the same toy or bowl is definitely a big mistake as sharing is too much for them.

All in all, sibling rivalry syndrome should be treated wisely, as conflicts between dogs are a normal reaction, always keep in mind that competition-oriented behaviors are explained by genetic information.

Athletes can greatly benefit from basketball camps as they allow them to perform at their best in the sport and learn the true meaning of teamwork. Athletes will be pushed to the limit physically and mentally no matter what they attend: a basketball camp for a day or one that lasts for a month. In addition to joining different physical activities, a basketball camp allows attendees to listen to motivational talks, encourage themselves and obtain different rewards for their effort. Those who can join the basketball camps range from 5-year-old boys and girls to college basketball players and professional players. Therefore, basketball camps cater to people of all levels and ages.

Building Block Exercises

Building block drills can teach the importance of controlling the ball with one hand. “Forward and backward” is an example of a building block exercise. This is one of several building block exercises that provide a solid foundation, in which players can develop their skills or improve them further, as is the case with a veteran player.

“From the front to the back”

Several players can all participate at the same time in an individual exercise such as “Front to Back”. This exercise will allow the player to have the ball and learn to work it with one hand. Coaches must ensure that a player’s body is facing forward. His head should look up while his eyes look straight ahead. The “Front to Back” drill teaches a participant to control the ball without looking down and allows them to learn to look around and know what is happening in the game. Basically, when he bounces the ball forward, the participant is behind the ball. Then when he dribbles the ball in the backyard, he’s up front. He does this while letting the ball stay close to the ground. His arm movement should be like that of a bowler holding a bowling ball.

pressure games

Although basketball camps can be a lot of fun, they also teach participants how to play well even under pressure. To accomplish this goal, play real pressure drills for kids to learn the proper way to dribble and shoot the ball, making them ideal for all basketball camps. There should be two groups of participants, placing one group at each baseline. Each of the children along each baseline has a number and is standing in front of the corresponding equivalent. When there are 20 children in total, 10 are placed on each baseline and counted from one to ten, from left to right. Then number four from both groups will stand opposite each other on opposite baselines. There will be two basketballs to be used on the half court.

Trainers will call a random number. Participants will not know the number to which they will be called. The two boys that will be called will have to run to the middle of the court, catch a ball and then dribble it towards their baseline. The first child to shoot is the “winner”.

One more way to make this drill more competitive is to place just one ball in the middle of the court. The boy who cannot receive the ball will play defense against the one who dribbles and shoots.

shooting exercises

Shooting drills are also included during basketball slams. An example of a shooting drill is letting the kids line up in the free throw lane area. Children will be able to shoot one at a time. However, if he misses a free throw, he will receive one point and will earn another for each consecutive free throw ahead of him. The group with the most points after a round will be labeled the loser.

Having a criminal record can seriously ruin your life. It can prevent you from having a job, getting into the college of your choice, joining the Armed Forces, or working in certain professions, such as a teacher, child care provider, or lawyer. As far as you have a record and it can be done, it is advisable to delete it as soon as possible.

Juvenile criminal records are not automatically expunged once the offender is no longer subject to the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court. To have the records expunged, the offender files a Petition for Expungement with the Juvenile Court in the county in which the crime was committed. A hearing is then scheduled before a judge to determine whether the cancellation request should be granted. The court will order the removal of the records if:

1. The original charges were dismissed or not proven to be true.

2. Six months have passed since the successful completion of a consent decree (a pre-trial program in which the case will be dropped if the offender successfully completes the terms and conditions established by a juvenile judge or teacher).

3. Five years have elapsed since the offender was released from the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court and no other charges have been filed against the offender.

In addition, the petition may be granted in circumstances where less than five years have elapsed. The court may order records to be expunged when the offender is over 18 years of age and the district attorney consents to the expungement. Before ordering the expungement, the judge must weigh factors such as the seriousness of the crime, the age of the offender, any other adult and juvenile criminal history, the adverse consequences to the minor if the expungement is not granted, and the public interest in have the records kept.

The pain of breaking up a bad relationship takes time to work through. When the person you love leaves you, it feels like the end of the world. You have nothing to look forward to and you have lost all hope of a better life.

You are left with a painful broken heart and feel that you cannot cope with the day to day. When you feel this way, you become terribly depressed and anger flares at the misery it left you in.

Learning to deal with the pain of a bad relationship breakup takes time, patience, and therapy. Heartbreak is the worst painful emotion you will ever experience, making it hard to carry on as if nothing happened. Accomplishing little things every day helps mend a broken heart.

Tips on How to Handle the Pain of a Bad Relationship Breakup

• Get therapy through a mental health clinic or church counselor. Some churches offer counseling to their members. The pastor is a good source of therapy. Open up and tell them everything you’ve been through and how miserable you are. They can advise you and offer moral support.

• Participate in activities and take up a hobby. She passes the time and takes her mind off the breakup by healing her heart a little each day. Do something creative every day. Go see your friends and family and tell them about your problems. They will be understanding and want to help you work through your pain.

• Get out of the house as much as you can. Go out to dinner with a friend and to the movies. Throw away the things that she left behind. It’s a reminder of when you were together and it speeds up the pain. The depression will get worse if you keep the gifts she gave you. Get rid of them or ask a friend to take them to you.

• If you don’t have a pet and you love animals, now is a good time to get one. Their local animal shelter kills them every day for being overworked. You will save their life and they will need you. They are excellent therapy and can tell you that you feel bad. They offer love and companionship and are loyal.

• A singles event is a lot of fun and you will meet new and interesting people. They will help with the healing process. Call your local dating service for the next event. This is not a place to get serious, just to have fun.

• Speed ​​dating events are for people who want a serious relationship. When you’re ready, attend one that’s also done through your local dating service. It is the best form of dating today. You’ll meet several new guys in one night, just enough to find out a little about them, then rate and match them with the one you like the next morning when the wizard gives you their phone number. Couples have met this way, married and had children living a happy life.

It’s hard to handle the pain of a bad relationship, but life goes on. Follow these tips and you will notice that every day you improve a little. It doesn’t happen fast, but it will happen over time. Soon you will meet a new love that will be that special someone.