Are microwaves dangerous?
I've heard both sides, and I want to know whether they're dangerous. I found on a website (http://www.relfe.com/microwave.html) that: "MICROWAVE COOKING is Killing People! By Stephanie Relfe B.Sc. (Sydney) Microwave cooking is one of the most important causes of ill health. It is certainly one of the most ignored. There was a lawsuit in 1991 in Oklahoma. A woman named Norma Levitt had hip surgery, but was killed by a simple blood transfusion when a nurse "warmed the blood for the transfusion in a microwave oven!" Logic suggests that if heating is all there is to microwave cooking, then it doesn't matter how something is heated. Blood for transfusions is routinely warmed, but not in microwave ovens. Does it not therefore follow that microwaving cooking does something quite different? A little evidence of the harm caused by microwaving cooking was given by the University of Minnesota in a radio announcement: "Microwaves ... are not recommended for heating a baby's bottle. The bottle may seem cool to the touch, but the liquid inside may become extremely hot and could burn the baby's mouth and throat... Heating the bottle in a microwave can cause slight changes in the milk. In infant formulas, there may be a loss of some vitamins. In expressed breast milk, some protective properties may be destroyed.... Warming a bottle by holding it under tap water or by setting it in a bowl of warm water, then testing it on your wrist before feeding, may take a few minutes longer, but it is much safer". There have been very few scientific studies done on the effect of eating food microwaved food. This is rather surprising when you think about the fact that microwaves have been with us for only a few decades - and that in that time the incidence of many diseases has continued to increase. Two researchers, Blanc and Hertel, confirmed that microwave cooking significantly changes food nutrients. Hertel previously worked as a food scientist for several years with one of the major Swiss food companies. He was fired from his job for questioning procedures in processing food because they denatured it. He got together with Blanc of the Swiss Federal Institute of Biochemistry and the University Institute for Biochemistry. They studied the effect that microwaved food had on eight individuals, by taking blood samples immediately after eating. They found that after eating microwaved food, haemoglobin levels decreased. "These results show anaemic tendencies. The situation became even more pronounced during the second month of the study". Who knows what results they would have found if they had studied people who ate microwaved food for a year or more? The violent change that microwaving causes to the food molecules forms new life forms called radiolytic compounds. These are mutations that are unknown in the natural world. Ordinary cooking also causes the formation of some radiolytic compounds (which is no doubt one reason why it is better to eat plenty of raw food), but microwaving cooking causes a much greater number. This then causes deterioration in your blood and immune system. Lymphocytes (white blood cells) also showed a more distinct short-term decrease following the intake of microwaved food than after the intake of all the other variants. Another change was a decrease in the ratio of HDL (good cholesterol) and LDL (bad cholesterol) values. Each of these indicators pointed to degeneration The results were published in "Search for Health" in the Spring of 1992. How was this research greeted? A powerful trade organisation, the Swiss Association of Dealers for Electroapparatuses for Households and Industry somehow made the President of the Court of Seftigen issue a `gag order'. Hertel and Blanc were told that if they published their findings they would face hefty fines or up to one year in prison. In response to this, Blanc recanted his findings. Hertel, on the other hand, went on a lecture tour and demanded a jury trial. FINALLY, in 1998 the Court `Gag Order' was removed. In a judgment delivered at Strasbourg on 25 August 1998 in the case of Hertel v. Switzerland, the European Court of Human Rights held that there had been a violation of Hertel's rights in the 1993 decision. The Court decided that the `gag order' prohibiting him form declaring that microwaved food is dangerous to health was contrary to the right to freedom of expression. In addition, Switzerland was sentenced to pay compensation of F40,000. RUSSIANS BAN MICROWAVE OVENS After the World War II, the Russians also experimented with microwave ovens. From 1957 up to recently, their research has been carried out mainly at the Institute of Radio Technology at Klinsk, Byelorussia. According to US researcher William Kopp, who gathered much of the results of Russian and German research - and was apparently prosecuted for doing so 1. Heating prepared meats in a microwave sufficiently for human consumption created: * d-Nitrosodiethanolamine (a well-known cancer-causing agent) * Destabilization of active protein biomolecular compounds * Creation of a binding effect to radioactivity in the atmosphere * Creation of cancer-causing agents within protein-hydrosylate compounds in milk and cereal grains; 2. Microwave emissions also caused alteration in the catabolic (breakdown) behavior of glucoside - and galactoside - elements within frozen fruits when thawed in this way; 3. Microwaves altered catabolic behavior of plant-alkaloids when raw, cooked or frozen vegetables were exposed for even very short periods; 4. Cancer-causing free radicals were formed within certain trace-mineral molecular formations in plant substances, especially in raw root vegetables; 5. Ingestion of micro-waved foods caused a higher percentage of cancerous cells in blood; 6. Due to chemical alterations within food substances, malfunctions occur
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it all depends how you use them . but i can see how , if used wrong, there is a great potential for getting seriously hurt maybe not killed, but hurt
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Friday, May 28, 2010
Friday, May 14, 2010
I've posted this question Before. Is this a good beginning to my book? It's a very rough draft. I'm only 15
I've posted this question Before. Is this a good beginning to my book? It's a very rough draft. I'm only 15.?
13 Vale Street Chapter One Two boys sat on the stony gray curb of Vale Street. One was obviously bigger, his belly sat contently on his meaty thighs. He was nursing a badly scabbed knee that was bleeding considerably. The clotted blood looked like an over ripened tomato mashed up on his knee. Blood dripped from his mouth in a slow stream. The other kid who was sitting next to him. Mitch was in stark contrast to the other boy Albert. He had a thin pale face that looked like Swiss cheese. His chicken bone arms lay quietly together in his lap. His sandy fine hair was stuck to his scalp in a sticky mess of soda pop that one of the kids had thrown over him. The two friends now sat, Mitch was chewing gum like a cow chewing its cud, which he had bought down at the corner store. They had tried to avoid the kids on their way back. The ones that teased them calling them ‘gay’ or ‘fatty pork chops and stick figure boy’ and other obscenities which were the normal for the two boys each day. They had met Jacob and his crew outside the shop, he was the leader of the gang that bullied and harassed them, he was a greasy teen with rotten teeth that looked like they were covered with some exotic green moss. Him and his thuggish friends sat smoking and drinking soda pop, most likely purchased from the very shop Albert and Mitch had just left. “Why look who it is†Jacob had said mockingly. “It’s Porky Pig and Pencil boy, out on a little stroll†Jacob said sitting up. He pitched his cigarette into the grass where it lay still peacefully burning. The smoke rising listlessly into the air where it then disappeared. “C’mon†Mitch said as he grabbed Albert’s shirt to guide him away. “Oh look boys, Mitchy wants to be alone with the pig†Jacob laughed at his joke. His friends behind him laughed to, and made vulgar oinking noises. Mitch turned around quickly as if stung. Jacob flinched momentarily he didn’t expect the hate and defiance in Mitch’s dull brownie hazelnut eyes. He quickly gained his composure and he used his snake like tongue to deliver more criticism. “This little piggy went to the candy store to buy some candy†Jacob said mockingly. Mitch had to bite back a smile at Jacob’s immature and out dated taunts. “Don’t you mean this big piggy?†Jacob’s best friend Zach said stepping forward. Albert stared shyly and fearfully at the ground as if he saw something of out most interest there that he couldn’t take his eyes off for nothing. “What you got to say, huh?†Zach said. As he walked arrogantly over to Albert. Zach bent down to look at Alberts sweaty red face that looked like a lovely big red shiny apple. “Talk to me fatty†Zach said with menace. He started poking Albert repeatedly with his free hand, the other was holding his can of soda pop some of the drink sloshed onto his forearm. Albert flinched at the touch of Zach’s fingers digging into his meaty belly. After every poke their was a slight pain in his belly because of Zach’s sharp finger nails. It felt like Zach was prodding him with a sharp pencil rather than his fingers. Zach’s ambition was to incite Albert into taking action. Albert murmured something that was to low to hear even with Zach pressing against his face. “What was that fatty?†Zach inquired gleefully. Standing upright once again. The crowd of boys made a semi circle around Albert and Mitch. There was silence. A far off car backfired down the block. It’s echo sounded like pistol shot in the still afternoon air. Mitch stared intently at Albert. He felt his friend’s mind churning for a comeback. Something that would break Zach’s cheeky dog like grin. Albert let a long sigh of hate or maybe it was fear. Mitch didn’t know which and he didn’t care. Because Albert’s neck craned agonizingly slowly upwards. He finally stared into Zach’s eyes with bitter and weary contempt. Like he had just lost a card game for the umpteenth time against the same opponent. Albert then licked his lips and spoke strongly, “If you are so tough†Albert paused momentarily and quickly scanned the scene. Four older boys smoking and all with bad reputations grinning like Cheshire cats right back at him. Waiting for him to falter, to fall to his knees pleading like a worshipper to his God. He did neither. Instead he continued still in that political strong tone. “Why don’t you clip your nails? Are you trying to be a drag queen or something? When you going to paint them, is your mummy going to help?†After Albert finished his small speech. Mitch let out a strangled laugh. Albert smiled radiantly at his friend. The two were in it for the long haul now. Zach stood stunned, he stared blankly at Albert. Never in his life had any one talked back to him or insulted him. A bitter rage began to build up in his body. His face began to take on the colour of a bright strawberry. “I’ll kill you†Zach said quietly through pursed lips. It was a wonder that he could even speak. His free hand was mechanically clenching and unclenching. His hand that wa holding his soda pop jerked out and it’s contents spewed all over Mitch’s hair. The action was robotic. His arm still was out stretched in the air like someone had hit the pause button and that this was a movie. Eventually his paralysis broke. “Quick Jacob make him pay†Zach said and then he spat a mixture of sticky sweet soda pop and salty saliva into Albert’s face and eyes. Albert was temporarily blinded by Zach’s spit. Jacob lumbered towards Albert like an ape. Albert had time to see, a large figure collapse on top of him. The wind was knocked from his lungs and he lay gasping for breath on the warm pavement like a fish out of water. Then all at once the gang of boys took advantage of Alberts defenceless state and they began to kick him repeatedly. There was a splintery snap as no doubt Zach’s raw hide boots connected brutally with Alberts gaping cave like mouth. Albert let out a cry of pain. “Hey what do you think your doing?†Mr McGrath yelled as he ran out of his shop. The door b There's more to it. But i can't put in. Oh well. Yeah. I haven't edited that well. Also it's not a childrens book. I did say that there's way more to this than what is there on the screen. I just can't put it all on. I do go to school. And I'm good at it! You cant judge people like that. Jeez.
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It is true that i can't help you to answer your question, however, i want to express to what a great degree it is primary that you attend school.
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The detail is pretty good. But what is this a children's book? And how does someone talk when their lips are pursed? I'm baffled.
3 :
usually, at the start of a novel, there would be descriptions when you're introducing something new. i applaud you that you've done that for most of the people, except jacob and his gang. tell us what they look like or perhaps, just jacob and zach. you should also describe what vale street looks like - does it look environmental? or is it more of an urban setting where there are street gangs and whatnot? what else? umm... when it comes to dialogue, you move to the next line whenever a new person is speaking. it doesnt matter how much room you've got left on that line - go to the next line regardless if there's a new speaker. that way, it doesn't seem bunched up and thats one of the reasons why i didnt read it first - it was too confusing but i eventually did read it. :) check for punctuation and some grammatical errors as well; there's bound to be some. since this is going to be the first chapter of your novel, the first sentence has got to be gripping. a sentence that motivates me to read on. you havent realli done that, but i still read it anyway. i gave it a chance. anyway, clean this up; theres still a lot you need for improvement but i think you've got a potential to write more. you certainly have the determination and the persistence to write. good luck! :)
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13 Vale Street Chapter One Two boys sat on the stony gray curb of Vale Street. One was obviously bigger, his belly sat contently on his meaty thighs. He was nursing a badly scabbed knee that was bleeding considerably. The clotted blood looked like an over ripened tomato mashed up on his knee. Blood dripped from his mouth in a slow stream. The other kid who was sitting next to him. Mitch was in stark contrast to the other boy Albert. He had a thin pale face that looked like Swiss cheese. His chicken bone arms lay quietly together in his lap. His sandy fine hair was stuck to his scalp in a sticky mess of soda pop that one of the kids had thrown over him. The two friends now sat, Mitch was chewing gum like a cow chewing its cud, which he had bought down at the corner store. They had tried to avoid the kids on their way back. The ones that teased them calling them ‘gay’ or ‘fatty pork chops and stick figure boy’ and other obscenities which were the normal for the two boys each day. They had met Jacob and his crew outside the shop, he was the leader of the gang that bullied and harassed them, he was a greasy teen with rotten teeth that looked like they were covered with some exotic green moss. Him and his thuggish friends sat smoking and drinking soda pop, most likely purchased from the very shop Albert and Mitch had just left. “Why look who it is†Jacob had said mockingly. “It’s Porky Pig and Pencil boy, out on a little stroll†Jacob said sitting up. He pitched his cigarette into the grass where it lay still peacefully burning. The smoke rising listlessly into the air where it then disappeared. “C’mon†Mitch said as he grabbed Albert’s shirt to guide him away. “Oh look boys, Mitchy wants to be alone with the pig†Jacob laughed at his joke. His friends behind him laughed to, and made vulgar oinking noises. Mitch turned around quickly as if stung. Jacob flinched momentarily he didn’t expect the hate and defiance in Mitch’s dull brownie hazelnut eyes. He quickly gained his composure and he used his snake like tongue to deliver more criticism. “This little piggy went to the candy store to buy some candy†Jacob said mockingly. Mitch had to bite back a smile at Jacob’s immature and out dated taunts. “Don’t you mean this big piggy?†Jacob’s best friend Zach said stepping forward. Albert stared shyly and fearfully at the ground as if he saw something of out most interest there that he couldn’t take his eyes off for nothing. “What you got to say, huh?†Zach said. As he walked arrogantly over to Albert. Zach bent down to look at Alberts sweaty red face that looked like a lovely big red shiny apple. “Talk to me fatty†Zach said with menace. He started poking Albert repeatedly with his free hand, the other was holding his can of soda pop some of the drink sloshed onto his forearm. Albert flinched at the touch of Zach’s fingers digging into his meaty belly. After every poke their was a slight pain in his belly because of Zach’s sharp finger nails. It felt like Zach was prodding him with a sharp pencil rather than his fingers. Zach’s ambition was to incite Albert into taking action. Albert murmured something that was to low to hear even with Zach pressing against his face. “What was that fatty?†Zach inquired gleefully. Standing upright once again. The crowd of boys made a semi circle around Albert and Mitch. There was silence. A far off car backfired down the block. It’s echo sounded like pistol shot in the still afternoon air. Mitch stared intently at Albert. He felt his friend’s mind churning for a comeback. Something that would break Zach’s cheeky dog like grin. Albert let a long sigh of hate or maybe it was fear. Mitch didn’t know which and he didn’t care. Because Albert’s neck craned agonizingly slowly upwards. He finally stared into Zach’s eyes with bitter and weary contempt. Like he had just lost a card game for the umpteenth time against the same opponent. Albert then licked his lips and spoke strongly, “If you are so tough†Albert paused momentarily and quickly scanned the scene. Four older boys smoking and all with bad reputations grinning like Cheshire cats right back at him. Waiting for him to falter, to fall to his knees pleading like a worshipper to his God. He did neither. Instead he continued still in that political strong tone. “Why don’t you clip your nails? Are you trying to be a drag queen or something? When you going to paint them, is your mummy going to help?†After Albert finished his small speech. Mitch let out a strangled laugh. Albert smiled radiantly at his friend. The two were in it for the long haul now. Zach stood stunned, he stared blankly at Albert. Never in his life had any one talked back to him or insulted him. A bitter rage began to build up in his body. His face began to take on the colour of a bright strawberry. “I’ll kill you†Zach said quietly through pursed lips. It was a wonder that he could even speak. His free hand was mechanically clenching and unclenching. His hand that wa holding his soda pop jerked out and it’s contents spewed all over Mitch’s hair. The action was robotic. His arm still was out stretched in the air like someone had hit the pause button and that this was a movie. Eventually his paralysis broke. “Quick Jacob make him pay†Zach said and then he spat a mixture of sticky sweet soda pop and salty saliva into Albert’s face and eyes. Albert was temporarily blinded by Zach’s spit. Jacob lumbered towards Albert like an ape. Albert had time to see, a large figure collapse on top of him. The wind was knocked from his lungs and he lay gasping for breath on the warm pavement like a fish out of water. Then all at once the gang of boys took advantage of Alberts defenceless state and they began to kick him repeatedly. There was a splintery snap as no doubt Zach’s raw hide boots connected brutally with Alberts gaping cave like mouth. Albert let out a cry of pain. “Hey what do you think your doing?†Mr McGrath yelled as he ran out of his shop. The door b There's more to it. But i can't put in. Oh well. Yeah. I haven't edited that well. Also it's not a childrens book. I did say that there's way more to this than what is there on the screen. I just can't put it all on. I do go to school. And I'm good at it! You cant judge people like that. Jeez.
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It is true that i can't help you to answer your question, however, i want to express to what a great degree it is primary that you attend school.
2 :
The detail is pretty good. But what is this a children's book? And how does someone talk when their lips are pursed? I'm baffled.
3 :
usually, at the start of a novel, there would be descriptions when you're introducing something new. i applaud you that you've done that for most of the people, except jacob and his gang. tell us what they look like or perhaps, just jacob and zach. you should also describe what vale street looks like - does it look environmental? or is it more of an urban setting where there are street gangs and whatnot? what else? umm... when it comes to dialogue, you move to the next line whenever a new person is speaking. it doesnt matter how much room you've got left on that line - go to the next line regardless if there's a new speaker. that way, it doesn't seem bunched up and thats one of the reasons why i didnt read it first - it was too confusing but i eventually did read it. :) check for punctuation and some grammatical errors as well; there's bound to be some. since this is going to be the first chapter of your novel, the first sentence has got to be gripping. a sentence that motivates me to read on. you havent realli done that, but i still read it anyway. i gave it a chance. anyway, clean this up; theres still a lot you need for improvement but i think you've got a potential to write more. you certainly have the determination and the persistence to write. good luck! :)
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Friday, May 7, 2010
What kind of dog should I get
What kind of dog should I get?
I am a full time nursing student at the moment, so I am not planning on getting a puppy just yet...But I am trying to do plenty of research to find out what breed of dog is best. Of the surveys/dog breed selector quizzes I have taken, they keep pointing to Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Anatolian Shepherd, German Shepherd, Mastiff... Here is what I am looking for: A dog that I can leave alone while at work, with access to the outdoors and indoors. I plan on exercising the dog with walks and playing. And I plan on taking the time needed when I first bring the puppy home in order to form a bond with it. A large dog that can will be a deterrent to strangers, yet not be very aggressive or overly friendly. One that will get along with my small Chihuahua and my cat. I do plan on taking any breed I get to obedience classes for socialization and proper training. Among working with the dog in general. Above all else, I want an excellent companion. I will be an RN, in my own home with a large fenced in yard, and more than likely single. Any help you can provide me will be most appreciated. Also, I have owned a german shepherd/chow mix, lab, cockerpoo, chihuahua, poodle, bloodhound...just to give a little insight on my dog ownership background.
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I think you really need to check out a SMOOTH COLLIE. They are the same as the Rough Collie, just short hair. A Smooth Collie will meet and exceed all your requirements. Most people are not familiar with the Smooth Collie, I think they are the best kept secret. Here are some links.... This link shows the difference in coat between Rough and Smooth and the colors they come in http://www.collieclubofamerica.org/cfd/01Varieties.pdf and this link "The Collie as a family dog" http://www.collieclubofamerica.org/cfd/index.html PS. I have a friend that raises Anatolians, they are a VERY protective breed of dog, and not one that I would ever have. They can be very aggressive with people they do not know well and animal aggressive as well.
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Sounds like you know dogs, but if you want my advice...I would get a German Shepherd, or a Shepherd mix. I have 3 Shepherd mixes and they're all awesome!! Two are puppies that we rescued- they're sisters :) The reason I like GSD's so much is because they are loyal, smart, easy to train, independent and friendly at the same time, cautious, protective, and wonderful with my kids and any company I have over. They instinctively know when someone is a stranger, versus someone I know. They bark to let me know something isn't right, or that someone is on our property, but when I give the ssshhh!! command...they listen. They feel like they've done their job & all is ok in the world. Don't get me wrong though, they would attack if necessary- to protect me or my family. As a general rule, all dogs have individual personalities. Your best bet is to "meet the parents", ha ha. No, really though. That will tell you a little about how needy the puppy could potentially be as an adult. Sounds like you know what you're doing- I don't think you'll have a problem. I'm glad you're leaning towards a large breed dog- small breeds can't hang out alone for hours and hours. They'll go nuts!! Good luck whatever you choose~ remember to spay or neuter.
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hi, The results of your Matchup will suggest certain breeds, but far more important is the list of qualities we think you might like in a canine companion. http://dogtime.com/matchup/start hope this helps.
4 :
As a complete Anatolian addict/breeder/owner since 1987, I really do NOT think you should get an Anatolian. They do much better in a rural environment than in a suburb or city. They also tend to be barkers and world class diggers. Anatolians are also probably the most work intensive dog you could get and require a lot of "hands on", especially the first three years. If they do not get what they need, they can become a major liability for you .. since you will be working a full time job, you really cannot provide for the needs of this unique breed. I would recommend dogs that do well in the type of environment you will be living in ... and that does not fit the Anatolian mindset at all. Sandie King Alaturka Anatolians http://alaturka.org]
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I am a full time nursing student at the moment, so I am not planning on getting a puppy just yet...But I am trying to do plenty of research to find out what breed of dog is best. Of the surveys/dog breed selector quizzes I have taken, they keep pointing to Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Anatolian Shepherd, German Shepherd, Mastiff... Here is what I am looking for: A dog that I can leave alone while at work, with access to the outdoors and indoors. I plan on exercising the dog with walks and playing. And I plan on taking the time needed when I first bring the puppy home in order to form a bond with it. A large dog that can will be a deterrent to strangers, yet not be very aggressive or overly friendly. One that will get along with my small Chihuahua and my cat. I do plan on taking any breed I get to obedience classes for socialization and proper training. Among working with the dog in general. Above all else, I want an excellent companion. I will be an RN, in my own home with a large fenced in yard, and more than likely single. Any help you can provide me will be most appreciated. Also, I have owned a german shepherd/chow mix, lab, cockerpoo, chihuahua, poodle, bloodhound...just to give a little insight on my dog ownership background.
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I think you really need to check out a SMOOTH COLLIE. They are the same as the Rough Collie, just short hair. A Smooth Collie will meet and exceed all your requirements. Most people are not familiar with the Smooth Collie, I think they are the best kept secret. Here are some links.... This link shows the difference in coat between Rough and Smooth and the colors they come in http://www.collieclubofamerica.org/cfd/01Varieties.pdf and this link "The Collie as a family dog" http://www.collieclubofamerica.org/cfd/index.html PS. I have a friend that raises Anatolians, they are a VERY protective breed of dog, and not one that I would ever have. They can be very aggressive with people they do not know well and animal aggressive as well.
2 :
Sounds like you know dogs, but if you want my advice...I would get a German Shepherd, or a Shepherd mix. I have 3 Shepherd mixes and they're all awesome!! Two are puppies that we rescued- they're sisters :) The reason I like GSD's so much is because they are loyal, smart, easy to train, independent and friendly at the same time, cautious, protective, and wonderful with my kids and any company I have over. They instinctively know when someone is a stranger, versus someone I know. They bark to let me know something isn't right, or that someone is on our property, but when I give the ssshhh!! command...they listen. They feel like they've done their job & all is ok in the world. Don't get me wrong though, they would attack if necessary- to protect me or my family. As a general rule, all dogs have individual personalities. Your best bet is to "meet the parents", ha ha. No, really though. That will tell you a little about how needy the puppy could potentially be as an adult. Sounds like you know what you're doing- I don't think you'll have a problem. I'm glad you're leaning towards a large breed dog- small breeds can't hang out alone for hours and hours. They'll go nuts!! Good luck whatever you choose~ remember to spay or neuter.
3 :
hi, The results of your Matchup will suggest certain breeds, but far more important is the list of qualities we think you might like in a canine companion. http://dogtime.com/matchup/start hope this helps.
4 :
As a complete Anatolian addict/breeder/owner since 1987, I really do NOT think you should get an Anatolian. They do much better in a rural environment than in a suburb or city. They also tend to be barkers and world class diggers. Anatolians are also probably the most work intensive dog you could get and require a lot of "hands on", especially the first three years. If they do not get what they need, they can become a major liability for you .. since you will be working a full time job, you really cannot provide for the needs of this unique breed. I would recommend dogs that do well in the type of environment you will be living in ... and that does not fit the Anatolian mindset at all. Sandie King Alaturka Anatolians http://alaturka.org]
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Saturday, May 1, 2010
I've started writing a book. Could you tell me if its a good start
I've started writing a book. Could you tell me if its a good start?
13 Vale Street Chapter One Two boys, Albert and Mitch sat on the stony grey curb of Vale Street. One was obviously bigger, his belly sat contently on his meaty thighs. He was nursing a badly scabbed knee that was bleeding considerably. The clotted blood looked like over ripened tomatoes mashed up on his knee. The other kid who was sitting next to him. Mitch was in stark contrast to the other boy Albert. He had a thin pale face that looked Swiss cheese. His chicken bone arms lay quietly together in his lap. His sandy fine hair was stuck to his scalp in a sticky mess of soda pop that one of the kids had thrown over him. The two friends now sat chewing gum, which they had bought down at the corner store. They had tried to avoid the kids on their way back. The ones that teased them calling them ‘gay’ or ‘fatty pork chops and stick figure boy’ and other obscenities which were the normal for the two boys each day. They had met Jacob and his crew outside the shop, he was the leader of the gang that bullied and harassed them, he was a greasy teen with rotten teeth that looked like they were covered with some exotic green moss. Him and his thuggish friends sat smoking and drinking soda pop most likely purchased from the very shop Albert and Mitch had just left. “Why look who it is†Jacob had said mockingly. “It’s Porky Pig and Pencil boy, out on a little stroll†Jacob said sitting up. He pitched his cigarette into the grass where it lay slowing burning. The smoke rising listlessly into the air where it disappeared. “C’mon†Mitch said as he grabbed Albert’s shirt to guide him away. “Oh look boys, Mitchy wants to be alone with the pig†Jacob laughed at his joke. His friends behind him laughed to and made vulgar oinking noises. Mitch turned around quickly as if stung. Jacob flinched momentarily he didn’t expect the hate and defiance in Mitch’s dull brownie hazelnut eyes. He quickly gained his composure and he used his snake like tongue deliver more criticism. “This little piggy went to the candy store to buy some candy†Jacob said mockingly. Mitch had to bite back a smile at Jacob’s immature and out dated taunts. “Don’t you mean this big piggy?†Jacob’s best friend Zach said stepping forward. Albert stared shyly and fearfully at the ground as if he saw something of out most interest there that he couldn’t take his eyes off for nothing. “What you got to say, huh?†Zach said. As he walked arrogantly over to Albert. Zach bent down to look at Alberts sweaty red face that looked like a lovely big red shiny apple. “Talk to me fatty†Zach said with menace. He started poking Albert repeatedly with his free hand, the other was holding his can of soda pop. Albert flinched at the touch of Zach’s fingers digging into his meaty belly. After every poke their was a slight pain in his belly because of Zach’s sharp finger nails. It felt like Zach was prodding him with a sharp pencil rather than his fingers. Yeah, i thought so to. That using the names up front wouldn't look good. It was just an after thought. It's gonna be a sort of horror story, i'm just setting the back ground. i do have an idea on how it's gonna pan out actually.
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Some type-o's and grammar problems, but sounds ok. Could use some polishing, but I figure this is a rough draft. What audience are you writing this for?
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The use of the names in the very beginning is a bit of a turnoff and also it sounds a bit like "Freak the Mighty". It's always good to have the whole story written in your head before you actually start writing.
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13 Vale Street Chapter One Two boys, Albert and Mitch sat on the stony grey curb of Vale Street. One was obviously bigger, his belly sat contently on his meaty thighs. He was nursing a badly scabbed knee that was bleeding considerably. The clotted blood looked like over ripened tomatoes mashed up on his knee. The other kid who was sitting next to him. Mitch was in stark contrast to the other boy Albert. He had a thin pale face that looked Swiss cheese. His chicken bone arms lay quietly together in his lap. His sandy fine hair was stuck to his scalp in a sticky mess of soda pop that one of the kids had thrown over him. The two friends now sat chewing gum, which they had bought down at the corner store. They had tried to avoid the kids on their way back. The ones that teased them calling them ‘gay’ or ‘fatty pork chops and stick figure boy’ and other obscenities which were the normal for the two boys each day. They had met Jacob and his crew outside the shop, he was the leader of the gang that bullied and harassed them, he was a greasy teen with rotten teeth that looked like they were covered with some exotic green moss. Him and his thuggish friends sat smoking and drinking soda pop most likely purchased from the very shop Albert and Mitch had just left. “Why look who it is†Jacob had said mockingly. “It’s Porky Pig and Pencil boy, out on a little stroll†Jacob said sitting up. He pitched his cigarette into the grass where it lay slowing burning. The smoke rising listlessly into the air where it disappeared. “C’mon†Mitch said as he grabbed Albert’s shirt to guide him away. “Oh look boys, Mitchy wants to be alone with the pig†Jacob laughed at his joke. His friends behind him laughed to and made vulgar oinking noises. Mitch turned around quickly as if stung. Jacob flinched momentarily he didn’t expect the hate and defiance in Mitch’s dull brownie hazelnut eyes. He quickly gained his composure and he used his snake like tongue deliver more criticism. “This little piggy went to the candy store to buy some candy†Jacob said mockingly. Mitch had to bite back a smile at Jacob’s immature and out dated taunts. “Don’t you mean this big piggy?†Jacob’s best friend Zach said stepping forward. Albert stared shyly and fearfully at the ground as if he saw something of out most interest there that he couldn’t take his eyes off for nothing. “What you got to say, huh?†Zach said. As he walked arrogantly over to Albert. Zach bent down to look at Alberts sweaty red face that looked like a lovely big red shiny apple. “Talk to me fatty†Zach said with menace. He started poking Albert repeatedly with his free hand, the other was holding his can of soda pop. Albert flinched at the touch of Zach’s fingers digging into his meaty belly. After every poke their was a slight pain in his belly because of Zach’s sharp finger nails. It felt like Zach was prodding him with a sharp pencil rather than his fingers. Yeah, i thought so to. That using the names up front wouldn't look good. It was just an after thought. It's gonna be a sort of horror story, i'm just setting the back ground. i do have an idea on how it's gonna pan out actually.
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Some type-o's and grammar problems, but sounds ok. Could use some polishing, but I figure this is a rough draft. What audience are you writing this for?
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The use of the names in the very beginning is a bit of a turnoff and also it sounds a bit like "Freak the Mighty". It's always good to have the whole story written in your head before you actually start writing.
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