Archive for April, 2009
April 18th, 2009 at 08:58am
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Great Summer Vacations for You and Your English Bulldog
Vacation places for you and your dog.
Has summer’s furnace breath turned your formerly fun-loving dog into a lazy, tongue-lolling couch potato who refuses to venture outdoors? Of course you know the best antidote, at least for any water-crazy canine: an emergency trip to a place where your pet can plunge into cool, crystalline waters after a stick or ball. In fact, you’d like to do the same, sans stick. Unfortunately, it’s getting harder to find waterside havens that allow dogs during summer or outside of limited early morning and late afternoon hours. Many ban pooches entirely. But don’t despair or wilt: Here are four refreshing destinations that welcome dogs to their shores.
First Landing State Park
Virginia Beach, Va.
Lucky canines can cavort year round along the sandy shore of this popular East Coast jewel set on the Chesapeake Bay. Here, where our country’s first colonists landed 400 years ago, leashed dogs and their people have the opportunity to swim together. The nearly 3,000-acre park features 19 miles of dog-friendly hikes, including a boardwalk swamp trail beneath trees dripping Spanish moss. Visitors can fish, crab, and launch canoes and other small craft at the Narrows boat ramp.
“Almost everyone who works here has dogs, so it’s very pet-friendly,” says employee Brenda Mueller, who swims at the park with her water-loving Labrador Retriever mix, Daisy.
Take proof of your pet’s rabies shot, be aware that no lifeguards patrol the beach, and watch for jellyfish.
Parking and swimming fees: to . Reserve two-bedroom cabins with decks, grills, air conditioning, and more for 8 a week during summer, Virginia residents; 3, non-residents.
Info: (757) 412-2300; www.dcr.state.va.us/parks/1stland
Guadalupe River State Park
Spring Branch, Texas
Thirty miles north of San Antonio, dogs find cool sanctuary from the fierce Texas heat along the Guadalupe River’s cypress-shaded banks. At this almost 2,000-acre park situated amidst the ruggedly beautiful Hill Country, leashed dogs accompanied by their bipedal companions can swim in the river’s clear waters, hike five miles of trails, and camp. You can enjoy fishing, canoeing, tubing, and outdoor nature programs on Saturday nights, and your dogs are welcome, too.
“We love having dogs here as long as their owners obey the rules,” says Bill Beach, assistant office manager. That includes keeping your dog on the appropriate length leash, cleaning up after him, and preventing Blue from lifting a leg on someone’s beach towel. Be sure to carry proof of your pet’s rabies vaccination and look out for rattlesnakes. Entrance fee, per person. RV camping with hook-ups, ; regular tent sites, ; for walk-in tent sites. Make advance reservations at (512) 389-8900.
Info: (830) 438-2656; www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/guadalupe_river/
Kohler-Andrae State Park
Sheboygan, Wis.
On the southern edge of Sheboygan, this busy, 1,000-acre state park lets leashed dogs play in Lake Michigan’s brisk waters along a lovely segment of white-sand beach that stretches about half a mile from the nature center north to the park boundary. Canines can also join their humans on several hikes through sand dunes and wetland areas rich with bird life.
“It’s amazing how many pet owners come here,” says Mary Kultgen, a visitor services associate who has three Shetland Sheepdogs, including one ambitious dog who enjoys “herding” waves. “We see a lot of Labs and [other] retrievers.” Be aware that the lake can get rough on windy days. Entrance fees: for residents; for non-residents. The park’s campground (/state residents; /non-residents) and several Sheboygan hotels offer dog-friendly lodging.
Info: (920) 451-4080; www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/parks/specific/ka
Long Beach Peninsula
Long Beach, Wash.
Chasing seagulls and Frisbees, digging in sparkly sand, sniffing out crab shells: what more could a dog ask for? For humans, too, breezy beach fun abounds along this finger of land jutting nearly 30 miles north between the Pacific Ocean and Willapa Bay, from kite-flying and lighthouse-gazing to festivals like July’s SandSations, featuring a sandcastle contest and pet parade. Dogs can even enjoy supervised, leash-free play on beaches outside the five state parks and city of Long Beach — where they can also visit, but must be on an 8-foot leash.
Rip tides, sneaker waves, and floating logs pose dangers here: Don’t swim or wade deeply — ditto for your dog — and stay alert at the water’s edge. Watch out for cars; people are allowed to drive on most of the beaches in this area.
Many peninsula hotels allow pets; my family — including Treeing Walker Coonhound mix Pippin — loved our relaxing, spacious accommodations. A short dune trail led us to a doggie paradise where Pippin sent sand and water flying as he raced across an uncrowded expanse of silvery beach.
Info: (800) 451-2542; www.funbeach.com
What’s left for your re-energized dog to do after cooling his paws in a river, lake, or ocean? Well, there’s always that most popular and attention-grabbing canine waterside activity: a good, vigorous roll on a decomposing fish. So remember to pack a towel and some fragrant shampoo in your beach bag, just in case!
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By Conference Herald
April 16th, 2009 at 08:33pm
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The hottest sandal shoes
Summer is here and you need sandals. But with so many selections of sandals, what are you going to do? However will you choose a pair? In the following article, we’ll discuss the most up to date sandals. We rate hotness on how beautiful the shoe looks, as well as the price. So do not worry, you can still look great with 2 the most recent sandals while not needing to sell your car to pay for them.
Wedged sandals are one of the most comfortable and hottest looking sandal, particularly for shorter ladies. Your foot is continuously raised, and doesn’t cause you be walked around on your toes like with lots heeled shoes. Wedged sandals regularly look fancy and feminine, but you can stay comfortable while walking round the beach, or spending the day shopping on a hot summer day.
The Gladiator Sandal is an example of the freshest sandal to re-emerge onto the fashion landscape, last seen in the late 70s. The common factor is the gladiator sandal has many crisscross straps that buckle up over the ankle appearing like a horny ankle boot with your fave skirt. They are gorgeous, female, and cosy. The issue with these is you do not need to spend too much time in the sun with them on, or else you can finish up with awkward tan lines going up your feet and ankles.
An best-ever favorite of many girls, particularly those that were youths in the chunky platform sandal. It isn’t important how out-of-style some people may claim that these are. Many celebs and ladies still sport these sandals because they are so comfortable and they make you taller. Your foot is flat all the way across, with perhaps only a slight increase of height in the heal. Over all, these sandals are light-weight and flat which makes them intensely cushty and the perfect sandal for any girls dying to look taller with comfort. A pair solid white or black ones would be ideal.
A great brand to point out is Candies. Candies come in a wide selection of colors and styles, so you can wear them with just about anything. Prior to Britney Spears promoting Candies, the brand featured ad campaigns with other starlets like Hayden Panettiere, Hilary Duff, and Kelly Osbourne to help in promoting these juicy and ultra-sexy brands of shoes. Candies’ sandals come in all styles and colors. A pair of these really attractive sandals can range in price from -0, depending on where you buy them from and what style you are looking for. Other brands like Roxy, Delicious Couture, and Baby Phat also have a line of highly fashionable sandals which can be adequately priced depending on where you purchase them. Possibilities are, should you are going to buy them online you can get a better deal than at their tangible stores. You can always find the best costs for the most up to date sandals online.
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April 15th, 2009 at 06:19am
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April 14th, 2009 at 04:05pm
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April 14th, 2009 at 09:00am
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April 13th, 2009 at 11:06am
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Question by tango_mill: What is the technique to do smooth back sacadas in tango argentino ?
For starters, say you are pivoting on the right foot and doing the sacada with the left one. How do sart the pivot. Is it the leg firs and the legs momentum that turns the torso or the other way round ? I think its the leg first. Next as you are turning around where should your shoulders keep facing ? in the same dir. (of the giro) ? at the same speed. Towards the end, when your leg is about to enter the followers leg should the turn slow down. Finally when you walk onto your right foot should you keep turning ? Boy learning by just describing is tough!
Best answer:
Answer by world_gypsy
Don’t know the technique, but these sites have some videos that might help:
www.amazon.com
www.tejastango.com
www.thetangoshop.com
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April 12th, 2009 at 02:20am
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Question by bobbygirl: swimsuites?
does anybody know of any swimsuites that are fitted and are actually pretty like ith a nice print or something not just a color please help
Best answer:
Answer by miss j
Try Von Maur or Dilliards or Aeropostale or a small boutique near you! They usually have cute patterned ones. You just have to do a little hunting =]
Add your own answer in the comments!
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April 11th, 2009 at 09:11pm
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Question by Dylan Bern: Anyone heard anything about outside lands 2010 in san francisco? lineup etc.?
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I hadn’t heard a thing about this
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By Conference Herald
April 10th, 2009 at 05:23pm
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6 Smart Moves to Keep You Sizzlin’ This Summer
Summer is here and that means that there’s no better time for your derrière to be firm than now. The following tips and tricks will keep you slim, trim and turning heads the next time you bare all at the pool or beach.
Eat healthy. You’ve heard it once and you’ll hear it a million times. Cut out the crap and starting eating more fruits and vegetables. If you want to stay trim, you’ve got to burn more calories than you eat – it’s not rocket science – either work out more, or eat less.
Early to bed and early to rise. The average adult needs about 7-8 hours of sleep every night in order to function at full capacity. Note, these numbers can fluctuate on an individual basis. Getting the sufficient amount of sleep will not only give you more energy during the day, but it can keep you healthier than individuals whose sleep patterns are irregular. If you need an extra jolt of energy come mid afternoon, try Akavar 2050 to get you through the rest of the day.
Try a new exercise routine. All the rage now is the 400-year-old Brazillian martial arts called Capoeira (pronounced “cap-WEAR-ah”). Once used as a defensive art form, it is now the hot new thing when it comes to toning your glutes and strengthening the upper body, legs and abs. Click here to see a workout video that teaches you a few Capoeira moves that will get you lookin’ good in a matter of a few weeks.
Drink more water. Especially during the summer months, drinking lots of water is a crucial element to staying healthy and hydrated. Drinking water will also help flush your system of toxins and will give your skin a healthy and radiating glow. Aim for drinking at least 8 glasses of water every day.
Protect Your Skin. Drinking enough water can only help your skin out so much. It’s important to keep your skin properly protected during the hot summer months. Apply generous amounts of sunscreen whenever you’ll be out in the sun (at least SPF 15) and reapply often. Also, don’t forget lip balm with sunscreen to keep your lips protected from the sun’s harmful rays.
Sunglasses and beach hats are a must. Summer accessories are not only fashionable, but they’ll keep you looking younger longer. Sunglasses will protect your eyes from the sun’s damaging UV rays and a beach hat will protect your face and will keep your skin from aging sooner than you’d like.
Summer is a freelance health and beauty writer from California. She loves spending time outdoors with her family, running on the beach and of course, writing.
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