What Footsie taught us !
We have just inherited a rag, tag and bobtail of a dog called 'Footsie'. She was found three weeks ago wandering around outside a local restaurant for a couple of days looking for food. Paula, a woman who takes responsibility for stray animals in this part of the island, took her in and started to look after her. She soon found that, Footsie has such a quiet, loving nature but is definitely not a ?looker'. She wouldn't win any awards at Crufts.
Pure white coat, almost albino type eyes but a protruding bottom set of teeth which means she always has the canine tooth on the left and several of her other teeth showing. But, as we said, a lovely temperament. Very playful, loving and peaceful. Paula took her to the local vet for a check up and found that Footsie is about 12 to 13 months old and had recently, within the last three weeks or so, had puppies. The vet gave the appropriate medicines to help her during the whelping period.
But otherwise was in good health. She also had a chip in her ear but when they checked the computer system found that the registration had not been completed properly and only an out of use phone number was registered. So: no chance of finding the original owner.For the next few days you could see Paula and Footsie walking around the village and after a couple of days it became more and more obvious that Paula was getting very attached to ?Footsie and Footsie to her. After all, Paula had taken her off the street and shown her a lot of love and affection. The only problem is that Paula specialises in cats.
Wild street cats; and so there was no room in the apartment for Footsie. The result: Footsie spent the nights in Paula's car and the days in her office.It wasn't long, no more than a couple of days before people in the village began to notice Footsie. About a week later a young guy approached Paula and asked if he could take her for his parents. Their dog had recently died and so he thought she would be an ideal replacement. An ideal loving dog, especially for an older couple.
Footsie loves sitting on people's laps!The deal was done. Paula agreed and Footsie was taken by the young man, placed in his car and taken on the local ferry to the next island where his parents live. Unfortunately his father did not like Footsie. For whatever reason he said he did not want her in the house. Although his mother quite liked her it was an impossible situation.
So she had to make the return journey. All was not lost though because the young man had fallen in love with Footsie and decided to keep him. He took Footsie home and he and his wife immediately fell in love with her. Unfortunately their female dog didn't. She played hell.
She gave Footsie a very hard time and did not like the invasion of her space and territory. So after a night of constant fighting and quarrelling between the dogs the young couple decided, regrettably, Footsie had to go back to Paula.So, four days and many experiences later, Footsie returned to Paula. She was so happy to see her and back to the office and the car at night.When Paula was explaining the experience to Julie on the telephone, guess what! Julie said, Oh! She's such a sweet thing, we'll have her. We have had her for all of 18 hours now and what an animal. She walked in as if she had always lived here, put her footmarks everywhere, ate some supper, watched the football match whilst sitting on my foot cushion and has carried on as though she has always been here.This made us think of us human beings.
Would we have behaved in this way? Or would we be bitching and slating people and telling everyone what a bad world it was and how terrible people are. Footsie taught us three things:1.how important it is to keep your self respect, no matter what, and respect others, no matter what. 2.live in the present. It's no good being wedded to what you told yourself you were going to do at the beginning of the day.3.the way to people hearts is through giving. In her case, giving love.
Just give love and don't expect anything in return and you will gain all the benefits.It's a Doggy story but Footsie has taught us all, and we're sure there's more to come. Good LuckGraham and Juliewww.desktop-meditation.com.
Newest Porsche Cayman: Cheap But Thrilling Nonetheless
The automotive world is wondering why Porsche is sending out a newer and cheaper Porsche Cayman. After all, with the Porsche Cayman S running almost double in sales than what has been expected for the vehicle, some business and marketing analysts claim that perhaps it might not be a good thing for Porsche to send out a thrilling and cheaper Porsche Cayman on the road.
The very first Porsche Cayman was produced only this year. And it took the spot that was previously owned by the Porsche 968 in the Porsche line up of exemplary vehicles. This sports car is known to be a coupe that holds two doors.
It also has got two seats in its cabin. According to Porsche, the Cayman idea actually came from the inspiration of the Porsche Boxter. However, the difference is that this new vehicle now makes use of modified flat-6 engines which makes its performance and handling better and smoother compared to its idol.
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Will Your Real Estate Rental Property Survive The Real Estate Bubble Bust?
(ContentDesk) July 21, 2006 -- This free online Real Estate Property Analyzer includes the 7 major reports that you need to determine how financially strong your real estate rental property really is, including: Amortization Table, Yearly Income Versus Expenses, Yearly Cash Flow, Property Appreciation Versus Debt, Cash on Cash Return, Net Operating Income (NOI), and Debt Coverage Ratio. In addition, when calculating these reports, the analyzer will take into consideration user inputted variables such as the property appreciation rate, income and expense growth rates, and vacancy rates.This is the most in-depth and comprehensive free real estate property analyzer available anywhere on the internet. To purchase a similarly advanced software application or online service could easily cost you over 100- 300 per license.Founded in 2003 and based in Ottawa, Canada, LandlordMax Software Inc. (http://www.LandlordMax.com) provides the...
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Screeching Brakes Saves Lives
When the anti-lock braking system was brought to the automotive world, everybody seemed quite amazed by it. Really, even at present, many people are continuously surprised by what this whole invention does. And many car makers are now offering this feature as a standard option in the vehicles in their stables.
Would you imagine? Such a breakthrough in the automotive industry now gives drivers and passengers the chance to feel safe while driving. After all, just imagine that while you drive and you encounter a situation where it might lead you to a crash or collision, the anti-lock braking system, or commonly dubbed as ABS, would now prevent the wheels to lock up while you are braking.
This has been created as such so that the driver would still have control of the steering wheel. That way, you can still steer clear of that big old oak tree that seems to have suddenly appeared on your path. And you would not have to rush to the nearest auto parts dealer...
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Imagine Life Without Property Insurance? How Would You Sleep at Night
Copyright 2006 Geoff Morris
Imagine going through life with no insurance at all'Must be a bit like driving car without a seat belt in place.
For most people, insurance is a necessary aspect of life. It is the safety net that protects you from a crushing fall or an imminent disappointment during hard times.
Nothing is worse than an unforeseen natural or man-made disaster that unfortunately removes earnings capacity or assets from you or your business.
There are many types of insurance available, such as life, auto, workman's compensation, liability. And, sometimes it would seem that we can 'over-insure' ourselves.
But perhaps the commonest type that is really necessary is property insurance. Whether you are a homeowner or a business operator, property insurance is the one area you should not neglect. So, what is property insurance?
Property Insurance ' A Definition
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Gas Prices are on the Rise Again
In recent weeks, gas prices have risen to a national average of over $2.00 per gallon.
As we've learned from decades of experience, when crude oil prices continue to skyrocket, gas prices invariably follow.With the holiday season upon us and busy lives that must go on, driving less may not be an option for most people.
We can spend tens of thousands on new gas-electric hybrid cars, or we can find ways to make our current vehicles run more efficiently.To help Americans get more out of their fuel dollar, Extreme Research introduces Enviro-Max Plus, a revolutionary fuel catalyst that can increase fuel efficiency by up to 35%.
Enviro- Max Plus is endorsed by Johnny Rutherford, three-time winner of the Indianapolis 500. It is one of only a few automotive products in its category to have received a US Patent.
"It benefits drivers, the environment, and it's available only through Extreme Research," says Jerry Moore, representative of the company.Drivers who...
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Screeching Brakes Saves Lives
When the anti-lock braking system was brought to the automotive world, everybody seemed quite amazed by it. Really, even at present, many people are continuously surprised by what this whole invention does. And many car makers are now offering this feature as a standard option in the vehicles in their stables.
Would you imagine? Such a breakthrough in the automotive industry now gives drivers and passengers the chance to feel safe while driving. After all, just imagine that while you drive and you encounter a situation where it might lead you to a crash or collision, the anti-lock braking system, or commonly dubbed as ABS, would now prevent the wheels to lock up while you are braking.
This has been created as such so that the driver would still have control of the steering wheel. That way, you can still steer clear of that big old oak tree that seems to have suddenly appeared on your path. And you would not have to rush to the nearest auto parts dealer...
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The Apes of Gibraltar
The Barbary Apes of Gibraltar ,Macaca Sylvanus, are actually tail-less
monkeys and are an unusual and delightful attraction
for anyone visiting Gibraltar or the Costa del Sol.
No one is really sure how the only wild apes in Europe arrived in Gibraltar and legend has it that were they to leave The Rock then it would fall to the Spanish. The two most popular explanations as to the appearance of the apes of Gibraltar
is either that they crossed via a subterranean tunnel from their native
Morocco or British sailors introduced them having picked them up on their travels. Whatever the explanation
they readily adapted to their new habitat and have lived, bred and been an integral part of Gibraltar for some centuries now.
During the second World War their numbers went into a decline and Sir Winston Churchiil, taking a personal interest in the Gibraltar Apes, arranged to have some more imported from Morocco.Since then...
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Falken Industries Ltd Announces Award of 'Best Car Mechanics Buy' for its Design and Formulation of Revolutionary New Professional Hand Soap
Paris, France (ContentDesk) November 16, 2005 -- Falken Industries Ltd today announced that its affiliate company AUXI CHIMIQUE S.A. had received the much coveted Best Car Mechanics Buy for a revolutionary new professional hand soap it had developed and currently manufactures in Private Label, for a leading and respected multi-national corporation.This is the sixth time in less than a year that Falken Industries new product development team is objectively rewarded with top ratings for quality, performance and price advantage on a product, defeating much larger competing muti-national brands. Falken Industries, also operates as an independent division, the world renowned Clean Plus? Product Group see www.cleanplus.com. Clean Plus? hand wipes are a best selling world leader and are uniquely impregnated with a proprietary SN10? solution which is lipo-protective, hypoallergenic, and antibacterial.Car Mechanics, a leading publication...
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Cause Of Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis may affect people of all ages. It is an inflammation of the tough, fibrous band of tissue (plantar fascia) that runs from the heel bone to the base of the toes. Plantar fascia is elastic in nature; it stretches and contracts with movement. In addition, a significant amount of shock and pressure from physical activities such as running and jumping or long hours of standing and walking are all routinely absorbed by the plantar fascia. The overload of such activities leads to the...
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Interest Only Loan Refinance
Refinancing of interest only loans simply means swapping one loan for another. It is an effective way to decrease the debt on existing loans. This is especially beneficial if the current interest rates are lower than the interest rates you are presently paying on the loan. Refinancing would enable you to convert your high interest debt into a low interest debt, as the amount of monthly payment would decrease. The extra money saved can be reinvested in something more lucrative like real estate...
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Effective Stock Rotation Increases ROI
Every year is the same. Even leap years are the same as other years. Each January is followed by a February. There is always a November before December. Tuesday arrives after Monday.
There are always twelve months to a year and three months to a quarter. There are four seasons: winter, spring, summer and fall.Since each year is the same it offers a retail business the opportunity to plan for ROI (Return on Investment). An effective policy to have is to never have the same merchandise in...
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Latino Keynote Speakers Network to Share Their Message.
Redondo Beach, CA (ContentDesk) September 22, 2003 ? "The time has come for Latinos to share their stories and we welcome that", says Leonor McCall-Rodriguez, President and founder of the Latino Speakers Bureau. The new Bureau, founded in June, 2003, brings together for the first time top keynote Latino Speakers who are best-selling authors, experts in diverse professional areas and inspirational voices in their communities.The Latino Speakers Bureau portfolio includes Louis Barajas, Dr. Camilo...
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Computer Performance Tips
IntroductionIn this article I will clearly spell out the most effective steps you can take in order to increase the performance of your computer and enhance your computing experience.More Memory (RAM)If your computer has less then 256 MB of memory you may want to consider adding more. If you don't know how much memory you have: right click my computer, go to properties and look towards the bottom of the dialog box. Memory is where the computer stores open files or programs in order to give the...
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