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Bellevue Hiking Trails

Bellevue, Washington sunset

Visitors to the state of Washington often quickly become enamored with the beautiful landscape that traverses this part of the country. Hiking trails abound in and around Bellevue, Washington, and there is enough diversity for hikers of all levels to find plenty to satisfy their lust for the outdoors.

Popular Bellevue Hiking Trails

Whether you're searching for a backpacking adventure or you simply want to spend a leisurely day with your family, Bellevue, WA has just what you are looking for. With trails categorized from easy to difficult, you're sure to find the perfect hiking adventure. Check out the following popular hiking trails in and around Bellevue.

Easy Hiking Trails

  • Cedar River Trail: With the trailhead located in the Landsburg Park area, the Cedar River Trail is approximately three miles in length and is classified as easy. Plan on spending one to two hours on this trail.
  • Coal Creek Falls Trail: Another easy hiking trail near Bellevue, the Coal Creek Falls Trail can be accessed from Cougar Mountain and is 2.5 miles in length with an elevation gain of 350 feet.
  • Mercer Slough and Bellefields Trails: Just minutes from downtown Bellevue, the Mercer Slough and Bellefields Trail is a little more than two miles in length and is classified as an easy hike. To access the trail, take I-405 to SE 8th Street exit, and turn west. Then, turn left on 118th. You'll see the Bellefields Trailhead on the right before crossing under I-90.

Moderate Hiking Trails

  • Anti-Aircraft Peak Trail: Classified as a moderate level hiking trail, the Anti-Aircraft Peak Trail is six miles in length. The trail offers plenty of scenery along Cougar Mountain, and you'll find breathtaking views along the way, particularly when you reach the peak and witness Puget Sound basin far below.
  • Wildside Trail De Leo Wall: This Cougar Mountain trail is approximately four miles in length and is categorized as moderate in difficulty. The trail can typically be accessed year-round.
  • Wilderness Peak Trail: Located just minutes from Cougar Hill, this Cougar Mountain moderate level hiking trail offers plenty of variety along its four mile trek. The trail is dog-friendly and features an elevation gain of 1,200 feet.
  • South Tiger Mountain: Classified as moderate to difficult, this 7.3 mile trail can be expanded to include a 16 mile loop which ventures over or near six peaks on Tiger Mountain. Because of this expanded loop, hikers might view this trail as difficult. It's accessible year-round.

Difficult Hiking Trails

  • Tiger Mountain Trail: Those who want something a bit more challenging often head to Tiger Mountain near Mirrormont. The trail is 16 miles long with an elevation gain of over 2,000 feet, so it is classified as difficult. This trail is only open from March to November. The trail is long, winding, and beautiful.
  • West Tiger Railroad Grade Trail: This 10-mile trail is also located on Tiger Mountain and follows the old rail line into some of the most remote areas of the mountain. The trail is accessible year-round and features an elevation gain of 1,600 feet. Stop along the way, and take in the spectacular views.

More Bellevue Hiking Information

The above trails are just a select few of the many trails available in the Bellevue, Washington area. For more information on hiking trails in this part of Washington, check out the following websites:

  • Check out the many hiking trails in and around Bellevue at this website.
  • This site lists its 15 favorite hiking trails in the Bellevue, Washington area.
  • Find out information on forests and parks in the Bellevue area, and access printable trail information at
  • Not all trails are dog-friendly, but you can find out which ones are at this site. Check out easy-to-use maps and read trail reviews by fellow hikers.
  • Find out what outdoor enthusiasts really think of the hiking trails in the Bellevue area by reading the reviews and insider tips on this website.
  • Washington Trails Association: Read trip reports and hiking blogs to find out the latest information from the Washington Trails Association.

Enjoy Hiking in Bellevue

Continue to visit the above sites for updated information or read travelers' blogs to gain a more personal look at fellow hikers' adventures in the Bellevue, Washington area. Each trail has something special to offer, so whether you are searching for a fun day trek or you seek a more intense, backpacking adventure, you're sure to find something that is suitable for your outdoor needs.

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    PetroChoice, a leading distributor of lubricants, oils, fluids, and greases is currently recruiting warehouse associates for our Defiance, PA facility due to growth.

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The Department of Botany and Plant Sciences at UC Riverside is seeking a Travel Coordinator/ Accounting Assistant to assist with accounting functions for 6 department codes. This position will independently prepare travel vouchers and entertainment reimbursements and ensure adherence to associated policies and procedures. Process recharges on a monthly basis for multiple Sales and Service activities. Process payroll and non-payroll transfers as directed. Act as Petty Cash custodian. Perform all receiving functions. Act as Key Custodian. Responsible for departmental mail and office supplies. Provide "front-office" customer assistance. UCR is the premier research University in Inland Southern California and we are seeking the best to join us. The department administrative staff is committed to service excellence, honesty, integrity and an optimal work environment. Within this exciting environment, rich with growth opportunities, this position will perform duties to include accounting, purchasing, and administrative responsibilities..

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Meet the Author: A.M. Deese

Time to meet another author friend of mine whose DEBUT NOVEL is coming out in just a couple weeks, on March 27th!

I am so excited for this AND I’ve been able to read the book but…. YOU will have to wait to see what I think about it until next week. I know, bummer huh?

So, grab a drink and get to know A. M., or as I know her, Alexis.

Where did you grow up and do you live around there still? What drew you to where you live now?
I was born in Tampa, Florida but we moved around a bunch until I was ten because my father was in the Army. Eventually we settled back in Tampa (the majority of my family still lives there) but I currently live in Dallas, Georgia with my husband.

Dogs or cats?
Definitely dogs. We both had one coming into the relationship and got a third just a few years ago. We love our fur babies! Koda, Bentley and Riley.

Morning person or night owl?
I consider myself a night owl because I love to sleep in and I can literally spend the entire night on my couch binging on Netflix. But, I do my best writing first thing after I wake and find it difficult to motivate myself at night.

Coffee or apple cider or hot chocolate?
You know, I didn’t even try hot apple cider until a couple years ago (I loved it) but I’m going to have to remain loyal to hot chocolate.

City or country or ‘burbs?
Currently we live in the ‘burbs. I suppose it’s a happy medium for us because we’re not too far from Atlanta and yet we live in a quiet neighborhood. My husband is probably grateful we don’t have more than an acre because A.) he hates mowing the lawn and B.) if we had the land I would fill it with livestock. There would be pigs, horses, goats, a grumpy donkey…

Favorite music to write to? (or silence?)
I MUST have silence!

Favorite movie? (It’s okay if there’s a few… I’m not sure I could narrow down to less than 10, haha!)
Probably a tie between The Princess Bride and Beauty and the Beast (cartoon version, duh). A close second would be Reservoir Dogs.

What do you do when you’re not writing?
I work at a restaurant and that occupies more of my time than I would like. When not working the “day” job (the majority of my shifts are at night) I like to read (duh) and cook. I love making meals completely from scratch and I’m fortunate my husband isn’t a picky eater. I’m a big couch potato, if the T.V is on I’m probably watching the Food Network or the CW.

Top 3 MUST READ books?
I hope you didn’t want me to put my babies in any particular order! Kushiel’s Dart by Jaqueline Carey (this series is underrated and if you haven’t read you simply must!) Treason by Orson Scott Card- the world building is nuts. A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Mass this trilogy gave me the worst book hangover, it was hard to read anything else, I wanted more Feyre! Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson although I’m still not sure if that’s my favorite of his because I absolutely love everything he’d ever written. Lastly I’ll say the Harry Potter series and I know that’s a series but you only gave me the option to write five and this was really hard!
When did you first know you were a writer? Was there a specific moment when you thought “yes, I want to be a writer” or has it always been part of you?
I have always wanted to be a writer. I began writing stories before I could even spell, I would scribble on paper and then tell my parents long elaborate stories made up on the spot. It wasn’t until high school that I began to think of writing as a possible career.

When did you decide to pursue writing as a career? How did those closest to you respond?
Oops I sort of jumped the gun in the last question. To elaborate, I have my writing career due to a few English teachers who encouraged my writing. After a college professor noticed my passion for writing I changed my major from education to Creative Writing and I haven’t looked back.

What is your general writing process?
I just wing it. I have a general idea of what sorts of things need to happen but for the most part I just try to take it chapter by chapter. For instance, in this chapter the two characters need to establish a connection. The interpretation of how that happens is decided during the process of actually writing it. I do have a problem with skipping around however. I like to write the book in chronological order as the events happen and starting at chapter one but sometimes an idea will pop up for something that doesn’t happen until a later chapter and I’ll have to write down the scene before I forget. I’m currently finishing up the sequel for my debut novel and when I started writing it, I only had an ending. I actually think the following books in a series are more difficult to write than the first because at this point there is a pressure to meet certain expectations, I’m feeling cautiously optimistic about this one though.

What is your general editing process? How long do you wait between finishing the first draft and starting to edit?
I like to forget about it for a month or two and start my next project. Since I’m writing a series, the next project is usually something new altogether- whether it be a short story or a new book. During this time I send my draft out to my trusted team of beta readers and after I begin to get some feedback I finally go back for a thorough line edit with my notes. Then I harass my editor friend until she’s annoyed enough to give me some free editing and then I send it off to my publisher.

Do you use alpha/beta readers? How do you find them?
My sister is my alpha reader and she is amazing. She’s had to endure hours of discussion on world building and character development and she’s the only person who knows all the spoilers as they come to me. She’s basically my developmental editor. My beta readers are more like critique partners- fellow writers who read it in exchange for my reading their current project. It works out great because they can look at it as both someone in the business but also as a reader. Lastly I have two to three friends I pull who enjoy the genre and are willing to give me some basic feedback.

How many times do you edit your manuscript before sending it off to your editor/publisher?
Ignited was edited about four or five times and has a total of 25,000 words added to it before it was ready to send off to the publisher. So far I’ve only gone through one round of edits with its sequel but there is still plenty of time for more.

In Ignited, you had a number of excellent subplots. How do you determine which subplots you want to follow?
The Dance of the Elements series is all about showing how different people fit together to make a grand story. Each character contributes to the plot in some way and yet each also has their own goal. I enjoy showing the same event from different perspectives.

What is your character development method?
I try to ask myself questions about my characters as I notice things in everyday life. If I have an experience I consider what Jura would do if she was in my shoes, or Kay. I don’t really have a list of specific questions or anything, I just try to know the basics and focus on remaining consistent.

How do you work your writing/research? Do you write a bit first and then research? Research and then write? Some other combination?
I write and add the research bit as I need. I don’t enjoy research and while I enjoy creating worlds I’m terrible at fine tuning the more detailed aspects of it. That’s why I’m grateful for my thorough alpha reader; she’s always asking annoying questions that need to be explained and pointing out plot holes.

What is the best piece of writing advice someone gave you?
Write everyday, no matter what.

Do you have a writing mentor? How did you find this person?
No but I have a writing bestie who keeps me motivated! We went through USF’s creative writing program together and still keep in touch to swap stories and lives.

What does your personal writing community look like?
Aside from my sister and alpha I have a network of friends online, mostly found from the Author’s Tale forum on Facebook.

What are your go-to ways to overcome writer’s block?
I go outside and call my sister. I like to pace while I think so I’ll pace my deck or take the fur babies out for a walk while I talk out my issue. The change of scenery and my sister’s questions usually clears things up for me.

If you could give starting out writers a piece of advice, what would you most want to tell them?
Don’t give up! Write everyday and never give up.

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  1. I thought your comment about skipping around being a “problem” interesting since that’s how I write all the time. I write whatever scene a particular set of characters wants to talk about at any given moment. That might be chapter 2 or 22, or the last one. It seems to work for me, but I typically write from dialogue first.

    1. I love how everyone’s writing styles are SO different! What works for one is DEFINITELY a problem for another and vice versa!

      Dialogue is something I tend to add later once I’ve gotten the meat of the plot written out. In my novel, I’ve added 60 pages total, I think, since starting to edit. I wouldn’t be surprised if 50 of those pages were dialogue.

      I am curious to see how my writing develops as I get further and further into this journey. Currently, I’m a total and complete pantser. I wonder if plotting will ever enter the equation. I don’t know!

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Westmore: Betrayal

I’m happy to announce that Westmore: Betrayal, the fifth volume in the Westmore series is finally here. Betrayal is the theme as Westmore’s couples and families face the aftermath of being betrayed by their loved ones.

*The secret of their mother’s death and Andrew’s involvement in the cover-up threatens to destroy The Braxtons.

*Jacob and Alicia’s engagement is put on hold due to the reappearance of his ex-fiancée, Courtney. Jacob finds himself torn between two women and must make a difficult choice, which will leave one woman heartbroken.

*After a brief separation, Scott and Melissa are reunited. With a baby on the way, life couldn’t be better for the couple. Their happiness is soon shatter when Scott’s rival, Wayne Braxton starts meddling in their lives and reveals a shocking secret.

What other secrets and adventures await the characters, find out in Westmore: Betrayal.

Andrew walked into his bedroom and saw that Elizabeth’s clothes and other possessions were gone, the realization his wife had left him sunk in. He thought she was bluffing and in a few days she’d be back, but judging from the emptiness of her side of the closet, he knew she was serious. Unable to stay in the room, Andrew turned off the light and proceeded downstairs. What have I done? I’ve lost everything.
       Even though he regained his position as CEO, the one thing he treasured most, he lost two of the most important people in his life, his brother and his wife. Based on their reactions, he knew they didn’t want anything to do with him ever again.
       He poured a glass of whiskey to ease his sorrow, then he heard the door open. Thinking it could be Elizabeth, he ran into the foyer; however his mood dampened when he saw his son.
       “What the hell are you doing here?”
       “I thought I’d come by and check on you and mom.” After the showdown at the office, Wayne drove around to clear his head. He realized he made a horrible mistake and because of it his family was in turmoil.
       “Well, you’re wasting your time. Elizabeth’s left me.”
       Although it shouldn’t have come as a surprise, Wayne was still shocked by the news. “Do you know where she went?”
       “No, he angrily replied.
       “Did she say when she’d be back?”
       “I said I don’t know,” Andrew shouted. “She didn’t tell me anything other than she was leaving.” He collapsed onto the couch and covered his face with his hand.
       “I can’t believe this.” Wayne sat on the arm of the couch and tried to come to grips with everything that transpired within the last few hours.
       Andrew looked at his son with hatred in his eyes. “You should’ve expected this all along. It’s your fault this is happening.”
       The accusation caused fury to erupt inside Wayne. “Don’t you blame all this on me, Father Dearest.” He pointed his finger in Andrew’s face. “I admit it was wrong of me to blackmail you and expose your secret. But what you did is far worse.”
       “Don’t you start you little punk.” Andrew jumped from the couch. “I’ve had a bad day and I suggest you keep your mouth shut.”
       “No way.” Wayne stared at his father. “You’re the one who helped conceal you mother’s murder. You’re the one who lied to the police. And you’re the one who kept the secret and watched as it caused a feud with Caroline. So in my eyes, you’ve committed much worse deed than I have.
       Andrew didn’t say a word; instead he pursed his lips together and turned away as Wayne continued his taunting.
       “That’s the way it’s always been with you Andrew. Thinking you’re Mr. Perfect.” Wayne made quotation marks with his fingers. “Then when something goes wrong you blame others for your problems. Well, not this time. I’m not taking the wrap for what’s happened to you.” His face became flush as he unleashed his anger. “You know, I’m happy this happened. Now, everyone can see what a bastard you are.”
       Andrew balled his fist as he faced his son. “Shut your mouth or…”
      “What are you going to do? Hit me?” Wayne motioned for his father to swing at him. “Come on I dare you.”
       He continued clutching his fist as Wayne goaded him; there was nothing Andrew would love more than to knock out his son. But he couldn’t go through with it; he unraveled his fist and looked at Wayne.”
       “I knew you didn’t have the guts.” Wayne sneered.
       Andrew’s anger resurfaced with every word that escaped his son’s mouth. Unable to take anymore, he took Wayne’s arm and twisted it behind his back.
       “What the hell are you doing?”
       “Something I should’ve done a long time ago.” With a tight grip on Wayne he led him to the frong door, where he proceeded to throw him out. “I don’t want you anywhere near me or this house ever again. As far as I’m concerned you’re no longer a part of my life.” Andrew then slammed the door in his son’s face.

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Feline Toe Amputation Statement- Robin Downing, DVM MS, Clinical Bioethics Diplomate, Academy of Integrative Pain Management

Feline Toe Amputation Statement
Robin Downing, DVM
MS, Clinical Bioethics
Diplomate, Academy of Integrative Pain Management
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner
Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner
Hospital Director, The Downing Center for Animal Pain Management, LLC
Amputating the last phalanx (P3) of the toes of cats was once considered a “commodity” procedure, commonly performed by well-intentioned veterinarians. As time has passed and our understanding of feline pain, biomechanics, and quality of life has evolved, we now recognize many downsides to this procedure and truly NO upside.
For the purpose of this position statement, there are three distinct perspectives within which the issue of feline toe amputation shall be considered:
Clinical bioethical perspective Pain perspective Biomechanics perspective
Clinical Bioethical Perspective
Cats are sentient beings with moral agency who, it has been recently argued (Andrews 2011; Copp 2011; Downing 2016; Nussbaum 2015; Panskeep 2012), should be approached with the same consideration as nonverbal children. As beings with moral agency, it behooves us to consider them within the context of the foundational principles of clinical bioethics.
The four cornerstone principles of clinical bioethics have been described and defined by Beauchamp and Childress as:
Respect for autonomy
Justice (Beauchamp & Childress, 2012)
Let us consider each of these in turn as we examine the clinical bioethics of feline toe amputation.
To respect the autonomy of cats, we must consider their preferences. Given a choice between being subjected to multiple toe amputation versus maintaining intact feet, one can easily make the case that they would prefer intact toes and feet, avoiding the pain and disfigurement associated with multiple toe amputation.
Feline Toe Amputation Robin Downing, DVM, MS, DAIPM,

Nonmaleficence means “do no harm” or “avoid harm”. Considering feline toe amputation, the question then becomes, “Does amputating all of a cat’s front toes (P-3) cause harm?” Amputation is painful, potentially for the rest of the cat’s life, it forever alters the way a cat walks, it prevents natural (scratching) behavior, and it forever prevents the cat from being able to defend itself by escaping (climbing) or fighting. Clearly toe amputation causes harm.
Beneficence means to act in a being’s best interest. Can we truly argue that amputating all of any cat’s third phalanges of the front toes is ever in that cat’s best interest? It appears that the answer to this question is a self-evident ‘no”.
Finally, the fourth cornerstone principle of clinical bioethics is justice. Translating this for application in veterinary medicine focuses on fairness. The relevant question to ask is if amputating the third phalanx of each a cat’s front toes could ever constitute fairness to the cat within the context of its life and lifestyle. Considering all of the compromise that toe amputation creates, I respectfully submit this does not reflect fairness.
Pain Perspective
Considering feline toe amputation from a pain perspective, multiple studies have demonstrated that most cats receive woefully inadequate pain prevention and management for procedures like spays and neuters – – procedures far less traumatic than multiple toe amputations. The pain literature clearly demonstrates that acute pain poorly managed at the time of the trauma often leads to the establishment of permanent pain states. This means ongoing, perpetual, self-sustaining chronic maladaptive pain that constitutes lifelong torture (AAHA/AAFP 2007; WSAVA 2014; Costigan 2009; Dahl 2011)
The few studies that have evaluated either the presence of leftover bone fragments following toe amputation, or the regrowth of sharp bone spurs following amputation, demonstrate that an embarrassingly large number of cats suffer from this extra boney tissue. These sharp shards perpetually poke at the underside of the skin at the end of each toe stump, making every single step like walking on needles or nails.
Finally, we know from pain physiology that when we sever a nerve there is a very high risk of creating an ongoing, self-perpetuating pain state called “neuropathic pain”. Humans most commonly develop neuropathic pain as a result of conditions such as amputation, direct nerve trauma, shingles, and diabetes. People who develop neuropathic pain can describe how it feels, so we know quite well the unremitting torture they endure each and every day – – tingling, burning, electric-like pulsed pain, pins and needles. We also know quite well that once chronic, maladaptive, neuropathic pain is in place, these people report ongoing challenges to relieving pain (Sandkuhler 2006; Woolf 2006; Woolf 2004).
We know from pain and neurology research that companion animals are “wired” precisely as we are. When nerves are cut – – as they are in feline toe amputation – – the probability that the cat will develop neuropathic pain is exquisitely high. These cats can go on to develop many different aberrant behaviors. These may include:
reluctance to walk on certain surfaces
reluctance to jump onto or off furniture, window ledges, etc. over-grooming of feet and/or legs
Feline Toe Amputation Robin Downing, DVM, MS, DAIPM, DACVSMR, CVPP, CCRP
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These cats must walk on their painful feet!
Biomechanical Perspective
The third context within which to consider feline toe amputation is the forever altered biomechanics of the patient.
When a cat is subjected to toe amputation, in addition to having the last bony phalanx removed, all of the surrounding tendons and ligaments that attach to that bone are severed. This changes the architecture of the feet, thus changing the biomechanics of how the feet work. Because approximately 60% of the cat’s body weight is carried on the front feet, altered biomechanics changes the way the entire body moves. If we superimpose chronic, maladaptive, neuropathic pain in the feet onto altered front foot biomechanics, we amplify the downstream implications of the cat moving in an abnormal fashion. The altered biomechanics can significantly interfere with the cat’s ability to exhibit normal cat behaviors.
We also know that the vast majority of cats 10 years of age and older suffer from degenerative osteoarthritis (OA) in at least one joint (Kerwin 2010; Lascelles 2010). The majority of cats who develop OA in later life have it occur in their equivalent of the human lower back – – where the spine and pelvis come together. When the biomechanics of movement are altered, so are the forces generated throughout the body’s joints – – in particular the joints of the spine. The repetition of ergonomically unsound movements creates over time micro-traumas to these joints which can contribute to the development and progression of OA. OA, then, provides these cats with ongoing chronic maladaptive pain.
The bottom line is that amputating the last phalanx of the toes of cats violates those cats on many levels – – bioethically, from an acute pain perspective, from a neuropathic pain perspective, from a biomechanical, movement, and lifestyle perspective, and from an OA/chronic maladaptive pain perspective.
Respectfully submitted.
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Copp D. 2011. Animals, fundamental moral standing, and speciesism. In: Beauchamp TL, Frey RG (eds). The Oxford Handbook of Animal Ethics. New York. Oxford University Press.
Costigan M, Scholz J, Woolf CJ. 2009. Neuropathic pain: A maladaptive response of the nervous system to damage. Annu Rev Neurosci. 32: 1-32
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Dahl JB, Kehlet H. 2011. Preventive analgesia. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol. 24: 331-338.
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(eds). The Oxford Handbook of Animal Ethics. New York. Oxford University Press.
Panskeep J, et al (eds). 2012. Low P. Cambridge declaration of consciousness. Presented at the Frances Crick Memorial Conference on Consciousness in Human and non-Human Animals at Churchill College, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK, July 2012.
Sandkuhler J. 2006. Spinal cord plasticity and pain. In: McMahon SB, Koltzenburg M (eds). Wall and Melzack’s Textbook of Pain, 5th ed (e-book). London. Elsevier.
Woolf CJ, Salter MW. 2006. Plasticity and pain: Role of the dorsal horn. In: McMahon SB, Koltzenburg M (eds). Wall and Melzack’s Textbook of Pain, 5th ed (e-book). London. Elsevier.
Woolf, CJ. 2004. Pain: Moving from symptom control toward mechanism-specific pharmacologic management. Ann Intern Med. 140:441 – 451.
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X-Rays Tell The Story! What Really Happens To A Declawed Cat! Margarte Tompkins, KC Pet Project

X-Rays Tell the Story !! What Really Happens to a Declawed Cat!!

Shelters all over the country are seeing more older owner surrender declawed cats coming their way. Some of these cats have behavior problems and/or litter box issues which are likely reasons for their surrender in the first place.
I volunteer at KC Pet Project, one of the largest no-kill open admissions shelters in the country. It’s located in Kansas City, MO. They looked for reasons behind that behavior and found that many of these cats had bone fragments in their paws as leftovers from declaw procedures that were causing t hem extensive pain. Can you imagine walking every step on shards of glass? That’s what these cats were feeling. KCPP now routinely X-rays the paws of all declawed cats. If the damage is severe, they do reconstructive surgery on the paws of the cat.

Bone fragments are often left as the result of a declaw procedure making it difficult and painful for the cat to walk, use the litter box, and just be a cat! At KCPP, there is a small bulletin board display that contains an X-ray of a declawed cat and some informational material. Counselors helping adopters select a cat, can lead them by the display and discuss why they shouldn’t declaw their cat. The X-ray is the focal point for an educational discussion that isn’t judgemental. In a previous post Rick Andrius requested that X-ray so here it is and I’ll try to explain it.

X-rays look beyond the fluffy paw of a cat to reveal the devastating damage this is underneath in the paws of some declawed cats.

IMAGE 1: This is the X-ray that is on display. It shows the paws of Precious, a KCPP cat. Those little triangular pieces at the ends of the toes are P3 remnants. P3 is the bone the claw grows out of that is cut out when declawing. These are the bone fragments that are causing such pain for the declawed cat.

IMAGE 2: shows (on the right) a normal paw with claws, and (on the left) a declaw with no P3 remnants.

WHY IS DECLAWING LEGAL? Good question and many have asked. It’s illegal in these countries: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Ireland, Italy, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, Slovenia, Portugal, Belgium, Spain, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonia, Bosnia, Malta, and Israel.

WHAT ABOUT THE US? Declawing is now prohibited in eight California cities: West Hollywood, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Burbank, Santa Monica, Berkeley, Beverly Hills and Culver City. There are bills proposed in 4 states trying to ban declawing: New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and West Virginia.

HOW YOU CAN HELP: Spread the word that shelters receiving declawed cats should X-ray their paws. If reconstruction surgery is needed, work to help raise funds for the procedure. It’s an investment in the life of the cat!! Work with a compassionate local veterinarian who will perhaps donate one such surgery per month.

IMAGES 3 & 4: Things to look for in your declawed cat. Meet Candy Corn, another KCPP cat. Her paws had become bent and sort of deformed due to being declawed. Also, when she sat, she’d often held one paw up.

IMAGE 5: Meet Beauford. This story has a happy ending but wow!! It breaks my heart! Beauford was a declawed cat resident at a local animal shelter and I believe he was owner surrendered. He bit people!! After being on multiple bite holds for 10 days each, he was going to be put down for his bad behavior. A wonderful good samaritan stepped in and took him to HELP Humane Society – A True No Kill Animal Shelter, in Belton, MO. They immediately accessed the situation and thought that bone fragments could be in his paws causing great pain and hence his biting behavior. He soon went to the vet for X-rays which confirmed the need for reconstruction surgery. He received the procedure and it was life changing for Beauford. He no longer bit people!! He purred his heart out!! After a period of recovery, he was adopted by a loving family.

IMAGE 6: This is the little bulletin board in the KC Pet Project cat adoption area. It contains the X-rays and other information about cat declawing. It provides adopters with a focal point that counselors can use to discuss declawing in an educational and non-judgmental way.

MESSAGE TO SHELTERS EVERYWHERE: Please X-ray the paws of your declawed cats especially those who are having behavior or litter box issues. Get them the life saving reconstruction surgery if needed.

SPECIAL THANKS to Sally McCampbell for the X-rays and research information for this post.

Penny’s Paws Are In Constant Pain-She Was Going To Be Euthanized-Please Donate For Her Paw Surgery

My name is Penny and I’m a very pretty blue Snowshoe kitty and I’m about 3 1/2 – 4 years old but I have a really awful history. Despite that, I’m a sweet girl and I am quite affectionate.
My previous caretaker chose to have me declawed on my front feet and it was done very badly. My poor front feet hurt so badly ALL THE TIME so I don’t like the litter box. Hey it feels like walking on sharp pieces of glass! It turns out I am totally faithful to a pee pad in or out of a litter box (I have never missed at my foster home).
My caretaker passed away recently and her daughter decided that since I am not good with the litter box and she didn’t really want to be bothered with me, so she took me to the shelter and ask that they put me to sleep.
Instead, since I am such a young kitty, the shelter had her sign me over as an owner-surrender. That’s when Austin Siamese Rescue came to my aid and I came to Killeen to stay with my new foster family.
At the vet I had an x-ray of my feet which showed shards of bone were left in three toes of my left paw and one in the right paw. If you watch me I am constantly lifting my paws due to the pain and sometimes I even lick them because they hurt. I was immediately put on some anti-inflammatory pain meds to make me more comfortable but I need surgery to take out those shards so I’ll be more comfortable.
Austin Siamese Rescue is asking for help to fund my surgery and in the meantime foster mom is making me as comfortable as possible and loving on me a million times a day (I’m in the bathroom ).
If you can donate to help me get my surgery to fix the bad declaw please either use the “PayPal Donate” button on the ASR home page and note that it is for Penny’s surgery OR you can donate directly to the vet clinic by calling Firehouse Animal Health Center in Leander, TX, at (512) 980-2080 (you can use a credit or debit card with both) or you can mail a check or money order to Austin Siamese Rescue, P. O. Box 13474. Austin, TX 78711-3474.
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This 4-day track originates from the article “8 Surefire Ways to Build Trust with Your Team Today” by Matt Walker.

As leaders, one of our greatest assets is the ability to be trusted by our team. Trust is hard to gain. Like my dad used to say, “Trust takes years to build and seconds to destroy.”

Many business people, especially executives in the C-suite, are inherently distrustful. This has been helpful for them because it has been a safeguard against poor business decisions and less than favorable partnerships.

Yet, if you are a leader of any sort — business, ministry, non-profit — your first priority is to gain the trust of those on your team and maintain that atmosphere by continually setting the tone of one who can be trusted. Here are some things you can begin today that will build trust with those on your team, your congregation, and anyone else you come into contact with.

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DAY 1 – Know Your People

Know them (and use them). People love to know that they are not invisible and that they are known. In a world that constantly promotes self-centered pursuits and relationship, you can be the one person who actually knows people by their name, uses it, and makes them feel noticed.

Ask how they are doing (and actually listen). What do people like to talk about most? Themselves. I’m sure you’ve been the victim of the check-and-walk — where someone asks you how you are and continues to walk away.

They didn't truly want to know how you are but were rather just saying hello. If you check-and-listen, you'll be one who stands out as a caring person in their lives. This will pay big dividends because not only will they feel heard and cared for, they will buy into you, and not merely your mission. After all, people want to know that you care before they care about what you know.

This week, if you don’t know someone’s name that you work with, find out what it is! Whether it’s sending them a note, or saying hello to them in the hallway, find a way to communicate that you remember it. If you already know everyone’s names, make a point of asking someone how they are doing.

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understands the power of visuals. In 2013 she graced the world with an entire visual album and forever changed the way artists release music. So when she prepared Saturday, February 6, 2016, to be the day she’d return to scalp the globe with her pro-black anthem she knew she would need a video to capture the track’s grit and gutter. It would only make sense that she’d turn to Melina Matsoukas, the woman whose directed over 10 of Bey’s visuals.

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Formation' is an homage. As Beyoncé sits in a sparse room in a corset, twirling an umbrella, pictures of her ancestors behind her, Melina has expertly woven generations together illustrating the shoulders upon which Beyoncé, Blue, and all black women stand. One of the most powerful moments is the performance scene in the middle of the home’s hallway. Beyoncé and her dancers are clothed in maroon leotards with deep necklines and dancing fiercely as Bey declares:

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While managing to insert her signature vibrant color schemes Melina continues to push the envelope as she makes some of her boldest statements yet. As the black boy in his hoodie dances before the line of SWAT officers, and the NOLA squad car submerges, and the graffiti demanding “stop shooting us” pans across the screen, we see Melina brilliantly tackling police brutality and the incessant violent assault on black lives and bodies. This is not solely Melina’s boldest move, it is also Beyoncé’s. For a woman who is so calculated and strategic with her image Beyoncé needed a vision she could trust to handle the most controversial moment of her career with grace. Melina is who Beyoncé trusts. Time and time again these two forces prove that when combined they are nothing short of Magical.

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Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Collin Sexton has been taking a lot of heat lately, with some coming from the direction of his own teammates. Cavs head coach Larry Drew came to the defense of his young stud, reminding his team’s veterans to give the kid some leeway.

Speaking to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, Drew shared how he took some of his veterans aside to ask that they take it easy on the youngster:

“I didn’t read the article, what was wrote, but I was told what was in it, and I just didn’t think that was fair at all to go at a 19-year-old kid like that,” Drew said Wednesday night. “As I told a couple of the guys, hey, you were 19 at one point.”

Sexton has been identified by some as one of the main reasons why the Cavs have had a miserable start to the new campaign. According to some reports, there are a number of players on the team who have grown increasingly frustrated with the former Alabama standout and his alleged attitude problems.

To try and address this growing concern, Drew reminded his players that they too were young once. There’s already a ton of pressure on Sexton as the team’s anointed point guard of the future, and instead of adding to his burden, his teammates ought to help him get through these growing pains.

“He turns the ball over, I don’t want him thinking about what his teammates think,” Drew said. “And I’ve expressed that to the team. We’re going to live with some mistakes, we’ll correct him, but we cannot get down on this kid just because he makes mistakes.”

For his part, Sexton appeared to have gotten the message loud and clear. The rookie was outstanding on Wednesday in his first NBA start, scoring a team-high 15 points en route to one of his best games of his young career. Hopefully, we see more of the same from Sexton as the Cavs try and get themselves out of the deep hole they’re currently stuck in.

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Chokos are in season (late autumn) in Auckland!

Chokos are in season (late autumn) in Auckland!

20160521_100028The small ones are the ones we eat [like those lower left in the photo].

Steam a few minutes for the tiny ones whole or sliced medium-sized ones. Sweet and delicious.
Large chokos develop a tough skin and are flavorless compared with the tiny ones. We spice large ones to make them worth eating. They are kept in a cold place until we have no more small ones on the plant. Then we use the large ones [unless we’ve given them away].

Large chokos are usually the ochoko vine over cherry guava treenes available in shops. If you see small ones, choose them for flavor.
Chokos grow on a rampant vine. Our’s covers the back fence and a tree. It will die back as cold winter weather and frosts arrive.

The roots remain in the ground to re-sprout next spring. Covering the roots with mulch for protection in winter helps this short-lived perennial plant last longer.

The choko seed will sprout from the large end into a whole new plant. It first grows a new shoot and begins to grow small rootlets.

20160522_171032It can be now planted into a garden bed in a frost free zone, or into a pot, large end down, of good potting mix [or at least the growing rootlets covered with soil for protection]. Plant out into garden on a trellis or other support after all frosts and freezing weather has past in spring.20160522_171117

Recipes for delightful chokos:

[1] For small chokos, about thumb-length

tiny chokos gently cook in little water for few minutes

Place in saucepan or steamer with a small amount of water.
Simmer gently until cooked [a knife pierces the flesh easily, like going through butter]
If you like, add a small amount of cracked black pepper, and/or salt, and or butter [not oil].
Or do as we do and enjoy their fresh, buttery flavor ‘as is’.

[2] For large chokos, about hand-sized – spiced and diced

spice mix for cooking large chokos

Peel, remove the large central seed and dice into cubes, about 1 cm [1/2 inch] size; or slice as you prefer.
In a heavy-based saucepan create a spice mix to flavor chokos however you like it.
Our spice mix is often:
1 teas cumin [ground]
1 teas coriander [ground]
1 teas turmeric [ground]
1 tiny pinch asafoetida/hing [optional]
salt and cracked black pepper as you prefer
add chilli if you like it hot

Gently heat 1 tblspn oil [olive is what we use] in the pan and add the dry spices. Gently cook for 1 minute.

chokos and tromboncino squash in spice mix
chokos and tromboncino squash in spice mix

Add choko pieces.
We usually add other vegetables with the choko – beans, marrow, whatever is available to make a mixed vegetable dish which forms the basis of a vegetarian meal.
Stir all veg to coat with spices.
Cover pan and cook over a very low heat until soft. Stir frequently.

Serve and enjoy.

[2] For large chokos, about hand-sized – baked in cheese sauce

choko and cauliflower bake in cheese sauce
choko and cauliflower bake in cheese sauce

Dice chokos and cut other vegetables similar sizes.
Steam until just cooked.

Make a white sauce [eg melt 1 tblspn butter in a saucepan; add1 tblspn flour; mix well; cook gently 1 minute; add 1/2 cup milk and whisk constantly over heat until thickens and bubbles]
Transfer veg into an oven dish and pour white sauce over.
Grate cheese over the top.
Place in oven at 200C until hot and the cheese melts and browns.

[2] For large chokos, about hand-sized – soup!

Peel and chop 1 large choko
Slice equal amount of 1 small marrow/tromboncino/other veg

Cook until soft [we use a soup maker which is wonderful]
with 1 teas oil
1/4 teas turmeric
3/4 L strong, flavorful stock [as the veg are pretty bland!]
garlic, chilli, salt and pepper or other spices to taste

Blend. choko and tromboncino marrow soup

Serve with your preferred garnish [this one has chopped parsley, rocket, milk thistle and Herb Robert], home-made bread, a legume dish [our preferred is peanut butter on the bread!] and a salad.

4 thoughts on “Chokos are in season (late autumn) in Auckland!

  1. I’ve never seen small chokos. They’re so cute! When you say they have more flavour, now I’m trying to imagine the flavour of chokos but not really sure. Do you think they taste somewhere between a cucumber and a courgette? I peel the large ones with a vegetable peeler, cute into cubes and stir fry with a some sliced garlic and a splash of soy sauce towards the end.

    1. Small ones taste sweet and buttery – without any additions! A special treat, and only available at the right season. I think you have to grow your own as I’ve not seen any in shops.
      I too peel large ones and stir fry or curry them.

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Google Chrome about Voice Search

Google ChromeAudio listeners stealthily installed on Chrome

The Findings

It was recently discovered that Google has been dropping audio listeners on every Chrome user. This can enable the company to record all of the conversations that take place in the room you are in. What is more, users are completely uninformed that this is happening. The eavesdropping capabilities were discovered by a Chromium (the open-source version of Chrome) user. Initially, it was listed as a bug report. The user simply discovered that Chromium had downloaded some extension completely on its own. Then, some status information appeared with the following contents:

  • “Microphone: Yes”.
  • “Audio Capture Allowed: Yes”.

As you can see, without the user consenting Google’s code managed to install an extension that can serve as a black box, collecting any and all sound in the room. This is a severe privacy issue.

Open-Source Audit System

As we already mentioned, Chromium is the open-source version of Chrome, and it runs on systems like Debian and Ubuntu, for instance. All software that is released for these operating systems is peer-reviewed beforehand. This method allows for multiple users to “chip in” with developing the final product, so that everyone is satisfied with how it works, and nothing is hidden from future users of the program.

Chromium Circumventing the Audit

It was discovered that Chromium can bypass the audit system. This is done by downloading additional code after the program has been installed. What is more, the so-called, extension that enables Google to listen in on your conversations is not even listed in the extensions menu. So the tech-giant is really trying to hide it, and good luck with uninstalling it. There is no telling when this “black box” is operational. And there is no telling whether it records or not, and how much of it is sent out and to whom exactly.

Google’s Position on the Matter

This extension’s supposed purpose is to help the “Ok, Google” voice search. In order to use this function of Google, you definitely will have to have your microphone turned on at all times, which leaves the door open for potential eavesdropping.

After, this “bug” was discovered, many Chromium users wanted to opt out of the module that enabled their microphones. Google did oblige with providing a build-time flag for those who want to develop Chrome without the hotwording module.

Google admitted that there Chromium was indeed installing the hotwording module by default, but stated that it was not being activated. This would only happen if users opt in to using “Ok, Google.” This, however, sounds quite fishy as the module was downloaded without consent, so why would anybody trust that it was not being operational, as well?

Google also refused to take any responsibility for this as they do not distribute Chromium and Chromium is not one of Google’s official products. It was stated that it was up to Debian, as distributor of Chromium, to keep an eye for such things.

What about Chrome?

It should be pointed out that with Google Chrome, you don’t get a choice whether you’re eavesdropped or not. Once you install the program, the two options shown above will be automatically activated. If you want to check for yourself, type chrome://voicesearch in the address box of Chrome and see for yourself. I just did, and they both say “Yes.”

Audio capture is not something you would expect from a browser. What is more, it doesn’t seem like there is a way to disable this on Chrome unless you disable your microphone. And once Google has access to your microphone, who’s to say that it can’t use it at any time. If you’re someone who values their privacy you should seriously think about what browser you should use.


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Enter the magical world of LEGO® Juniors | Disney Princess™ with Cinderella's horse-drawn carriage, plus a castle with a ballroom, Cinderella's puppy, the dashing Prince Charming and lots of accessories. LEGO Juniors is an age-appropriate building experience for ages 4-7, with easy-to assemble models. Includes mini-dolls: Cinderella and Prince Charming, plus puppy and a horse.

  • Includes mini-dolls: Cinderella and Prince Charming.
  • Includes puppy and a horse.
  • Features Cinderella's carriage, with rolling wheels, a seat, and space for her beauty chest.
  • Includes castle with a ballroom and bigger pieces that make building easier.
  • Step inside the horse-drawn carriage and journey to the castle.
  • Dance with the dashing Prince Charming in the castle ballroom.
  • Feed the puppy by the dog house.
  • Includes easy-to-follow building instructions.
  • Accessory elements include a pumpkin, magic wand, bowl, bone and a beauty chest with brush and lipstick.
  • Castle measures over 5” (13cm) high, 2” (6cm) wide and 3” (9cm) deep.
  • Dog house measures over 1” (5cm) high, 1” (3cm) wide and 1” (3cm) deep.
  • Carriage with horse measures over 3” (9cm) high, 7” (18cm) long and 1” (5cm) wide.


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Church celebrates 325 years

Brandywine Baptist Church on Route 1 in Chadds Ford is celebrating its 325th anniversary.

Brandywine Baptist Church is celebrating it's 325th anniversary this year with two special events, one including Victoria Wyeth next Sunday, Sept. 24.

Wyeth will give an oral history of her famous artistic family's life in Chadds Ford at 10:30 a.m. One of the topics will be an N.C. Wyeth painting, "In Naaman's House" that N.C.'s wife Carolyn gave to the church in 1964. According to the story, Carolyn Bockius Wyeth said giving the painting to the only church in Chadds Ford is what her late husband would have wanted.

After her presentation, Pastor Marcos O. Almonte will explain the biblical story behind the painting.

Drawings depict the original church building that started as a Quaker meeting.

There will be two special services on Oct. 8. The first, at 10:30 a.m. will include Terry Wolver, a nationally known Baptist historian as a guest speaker, and a music program including a-cappella hymns. Mezzo-soprano Charlotte Daw Paulsen will also perform Vivaldi's "Gloria in D Major."

That same afternoon, at 2 p.m., Larry Denver, president of the Faith and Freedom Coalition Pennsylvania, will speak on the future of religious liberty in America and Paulsen is scheduled to give a second performance following Denver.

The church will hold a luncheon, open to the public, between the two services. Visitors will be able to see a visual timeline of the church featuring the land deed from 1719, and early drawings depicting the original stone building constructed in 1718. One photo shows the church used as a hospital for WWI soldiers.

Brandywine Baptist Church began as a Quaker meeting in 1692. The meeting became a Baptist congregation in the 1800s after the Keithians — followers of George Keith — had a falling out with the Friends.

In a 2002 interview, the former pastor, the Rev. William Scott said the split was due to the Keithian claim that the Quakers were moving toward "heterodoxy as opposed to orthodoxy." He explained that the Keithians were saying the Quakers preached that salvation was possible through the human soul, rather than through Jesus, as is the orthodox Baptist belief.

Scott also said at the time that there was no disruption after that, though there was some controversy. There was a time in the mid-1800s when members of the church accused the pastor of performing baptisms in private as opposed to doing so publicly. The pastor was confronted, and he promised not to do it again. Scott said.

An early photograph of the stone building.

The current stone building was erected in 1808 and renovated in 1869. The exterior has remained the same since then, but there have been modifications to the interior, according to Almonte, who took over as pastor from Scott in 2013.

During the 2002 interview, Scott reflected on the changing attitudes toward religion and worship, saying people felt less secure after the 9/11 attacks of 2001 and were more willing to explore their faith. He also said religion was becoming less formal and more personal.

Almonte, too, has seen changes, but the relevance of faith remains.

"The church continues to be historic and relevant," he said. "We don't want to forget our history, but we need to continue being relevant while providing a place for Christian fellowship and where the truth can be told unapologetically."

Brandywine Baptist Church is on Route 1 adjacent to the Brandywine Battlefield Park at 1463 Baltimore Pike, in Chadds Ford.

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Rich Schwartzman has been reporting on events in the greater Chadds Ford area since September 2001 when he became the founding editor of The Chadds Ford Post. In April 2009 he became managing editor of ChaddsFordLive. He is also an award-winning photographer.

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Adventures in Sri Lanka

Escape to the beautiful tropical island of Sri Lanka. It has something for everyone – palm-fringed golden beaches, cool hill stations, tea plantations, lush rainforest, wildlife, ancient cities, Buddhist temples and colourful festivals.

This year we have not one but two Sri Lankan hotels for you – one at the beach and one in the city.

Hemas Leisure has generously donated a four night stay at the Lantern Boutique Hotel.

Lantern is located along the white sandy beachfront and turquoise waters of Mirissa. It features an outdoor pool and the restaurant serves local and international delights.

We also have three nights courtesy of the Hilton Columbo Hotel.

Hilton Columbo

The hotel is five minutes walk from the beach and overlooks the Indian Ocean.

Guests can relax with an award-winning cocktail by the outdoor pool bar or enjoy the hot tub after an active workout at the fitness centre or tennis courts.

Dining highlights include local specialities at the open-air Curry Leaf restaurant and Sri Lanka’s only trattoria, Il Ponte, offers home-made pasta.

Hilton Colombo Hotel is within walking distance of the shopping and dining options at Fort District and Pettah Bazaar.

Prize summary:

  • Four night stay at the Lantern Boutique Hotel, superior room with breakfast
  • Three nights at the Hilton Columbo, double room with breakfast
  • Valid from 1.5.18 to 31.10.18

Find out more about this fabulous getaway in the Silent Auction on Saturday night.

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Robert Costa; North Korean Missile Tests

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Tuesday 09/05/2017

An update on the Trump administration's plan to end DACA with Robert Costa of the Washington Post. A look at North Korea's latest rounds of missile tests with David Ignatius of the Washington Post, David Sanger of The New York Times, Lionel Barber of the Financial Times, and Nicholas Burns of Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government.


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51 Peases Point WayChilmark, MA 02535MLS Number 21714629

  • Sale Price: $2,200,000
  • 309 Days Since Sale
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Federal 30-year interest rate: 4.94% last updated on Nov 8, 2018
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  • 3Bedrooms
  • 1.1Acreage
  • 2Bathroom
  • 1961Year Built

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A stunning portal into the most exquisite and unspoilt pond-front landscapes on Martha's Vineyard. The 180-degree view encompasses the fishing village of Menemsha, the long and protected Lobsterville dunes, and the backdrop of Vineyard Sound and the Elizabeth Islands. The irreplaceable water's edge location provides an intimate view of wildlife, fishing flats and memorable sunsets. Behind the house is the only fresh-water pond contiguous to the tidal Menemsha Pond; an avian magnet. A fifty-percent ownership of adjacent conservation meadows, shared with two neighbors, provides 1,800 feet of Menemsha Pond shoreline; swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, shellfishing and shallow-water striped-bass fishing. The 1,990-square-foot modernist house was designed in 1961.

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  • List Price$2,470,000
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  • Sale Date01/08/2018
  • MLS Number21714629

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  • Exterior FeaturesDeck, Garden, Outdoor Shower, Patio, Tennis Court
  • Roof DescriptionShingle
  • Property StyleContemporary
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  • Convenient ToBike Path, Golf Course, Marina
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  • Number of Photos24
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Meaning of Design / Name: Dhyana is sanskrit for meditation. Meditation can reintroduce you to a part of yourself that’s been missing, the quieter you become the more you can hear.


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A New Ingredient For Getting Rid Of Man Boobs

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I’ve lately been playing around with this powerful new ingredient for losing man boobs.

There are hundreds, if not thousands of different types of foods and supplements out there that can help you get rid of your man boobs.

I’m constantly on the lookout for the most powerful foods, ingredients and exercises that will help get rid of your man boobs.

I’m pretty sure I’ve come across one that’ll totally blow you away.

In the near future I’ll do a detailed write-up about this ingredient for you to read on my website. But for now, seeing as you are a valuable member of my newsletter, I’m going to let you in on this ingredient before I tell everyone else about it.

It’s a special type of vinegar that has long been known to work WONDERS for weight-loss.

I’ve known for a while that vinegar in general, helps to boost testosterone levels by improving insulin sensitivity.

What I didn’t know until fairly recently, is how damn powerful this PARTICULAR type of vinegar is at boosting those T-levels.

Men of all age ranges – from their teens to their late sixties, have reported almost uncontrolled boosts in their libido after taking this type of vinegar regularly for several weeks.

They’ve also noticed harder erections, more energy and vitality, improved confidence, better mental focus, better sleep, and a HUGE list of other benefits – including both muscle growth and weight loss.

So I decided to give some of my clients a 6-week trial on this vinegar – including myself of course.

After 6 weeks, everyone, including me, noticed some remarkable benefits from consuming the vinegar. Most of us noticed significant body fat reduction and improved general health – more energy for exercise, improved libido, reduced susceptibility to coughs and colds, healthier hair, skin and nails, etc.

Around 60% of us noticed a powerful chest-tightening effect.

The 40% of guys who didn’t notice any chest-tightening, were all very much overweight.

Now here’s my take on why these bigger 40% of guys didn’t notice much change in their chests.

With the bigger guys, the vinegar is still having an effect, but since these guys have multiple layers of fat on their chests, their bellies and all over their bodies, the changes just aren’t as noticeable as in the smaller guys.

Think about it.

0.5 pounds of fat loss from a huge guy who has 4 pounds of fat on his chest, compared to 0.5 pounds of fat loss from a guy who has just 1 pound of fat on his chest. You’ll notice very little change in the first guy, while the second guy would be completely transformed.

Interestingly enough, all of the 40% of the bigger guys, reported notable reductions after 12 weeks.

So! What are you waiting for! Give this vinegar a whirl, and see how it works for you.

Oh, almost forgot to tell you what type of vinegar it is – it’s called apple cider vinegar (ACV).

Remember though, like all natural remedies, it takes time for the ingredient to really take effect. It has to get in there and change your body chemistry first – this can take several weeks.

Though there are some reports where guys have noticed a powerful chest-tightening effect, huge increases in libido, strength, muscle growth, and fat loss after their very first dose of ACV, this is the exception rather than the rule.

Most people will notice nothing at first, and wonder whether it’s all just a hoax. But trust me, the science confirms ACV is no hoax. Take it regularly for a few weeks, and you’re almost guaranteed to notice some major health benefits.

I should also warn you not to expect miracles.

The first time I tried ACV (years ago), it didn’t work. That’s because I was stuffing myself on a diet full of carbs. No supplement or single ingredient in the world can make up for a bad diet.

So if you want ACV to work, make sure you are eating right at the same time.

Just eating right itself will transform your physique, but adding ACV will accelerate the process.

I hope that makes sense.

How To Take ACV

I advise you mix 3 tablespoons of ACV in a glass of lukewarm water. Drink this mixture 2-3 times per day – just before, during, or just after a meal.

Which Brand Of ACV Should You Get?

Whichever brand you go for, make sure that it’s organic, raw, unfiltered, and contains “the mother”.

The mother is made up of strand-like enzymes of connected protein molecules with living nutrients and bacteria.

The mother may look horrible, but its presence shows that the best part of the vinegar has not been destroyed.

Vinegars that DON’T contain the mother, are usually overprocessed, and have been filtrated and overheated.

Here’s the ACV that I purchase myself. It has all the qualities mentioned above. The mother is invisible at first, but you see strands of it appearing and growing as the vinegar ages.

Right, so give it a whirl and let me know how it goes.

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  1. Hi Gary,

    I was wondering if any ACV supplements/pills could also work? If you travel a lot, carrying a big bottle if not more could be kind of hard. And if so, how many per day? And with food or before/after?

    • Hi David. None that I know of I’m afraid. When traveling, I transfer my ACV to a small glass jar or an empty ceramic cream container.

  2. I think using organic apple cider vinegar is great, thanks for sharing. I think this should work great for females too. I only have ACV from American Garden – it says natural but not organic. I guess the latter’s most effective huh?

    • Forgot to ask – any data on how taking ACV on a regular basis affects females since this particular vinegar boosts testosterone levels? Thanks.

    • Organic is generally better than non-organic, but non-organic isn’t a deal-breaker. Most of the studies out there extolling the benefits of fruits’n veggies, are based on non-organic produce. If you have non-organic ACV, use it. Organic is more important in animal produce, because hormones and chemicals accumulate in the animal over many months/years.

  3. Awesome Garry, Im definitely will try this out. I have heard a lot of good things of ACV in the past. And all of your suggestions have worked for me. I tried your Paleolithic HIT and have seen the results 😀 Just wondering if ACV has any kind of side effects…

    • Hey Mario. Being a natural whole-food, ACV has no known side-effects, as long as you don’t overdo it. Anything in excess can be harmful, even water.

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3 Top Selling High End Luxury Beverage Refrigerators: Is Higher Better?

Danby Silhouette Niagara
Danby Silhouette Niagara

Note: I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

Sometimes you just want a little more class. It doesn’t have to be a lot, but a bit more is what you need. When it comes to beverage refrigerators, classiness might not be the first quality that comes to mind, but there are definitely high end luxury beverage refrigerators in the market.

This review will point you to three of the top selling models available today (in 2017). You might not find them as top sellers at Amazon, but they are each among the most popular at other sites that carry them.

Obviously, this may change over time. Another existing model could overtake them, or a new model could emerge that has all the class and even better features. For now though, these three are worth more than a passing glance.

If you’re in a hurry and just want to check the pricing and availability of these mini fridges at Amazon, you can click the links in the list below.

If you want to skip ahead to a particular section of the review, you can click a link in the box below. Otherwise, you can simply keep on reading and scrolling as usual.

Notes about These “Beverage Refrigerators”

Using the phrase “beverage refrigerator” to describe each of these machines is a little deceiving because you can store much more than drinks in them. You might like to call them “mini refrigerators” or “compact fridges” instead because you can keep most kinds of food in them, in addition to the beverages.

Also, even though I will mention it again later, those who require a Sabbath mode refrigerator should be aware that, of these three, only the U-Line model has a Sabbath mode and is Star-K certified.

How Do the U-Line, Summit, and Danby Models Compare?

Usually, the best way to compare similar items is to arrange them side by side. It’s no different with these beverage fridges, so let’s look at the features and specifications in the table below.

Manufacturer U-Line Summit Danby
Model 1224RS-00B CL68ROS DAR055D1BSSPR
Volume (cu. ft.) 5.2 5.6 5.5
Capacity 123 bottles / 185 cans n/a 123 cans
Temp. Range (deg. F.) 34 – 45 36 – 50 35 – 50
Lighting LED LED (white) LED
Shelving 3 adjustable glass 3 adjustable glass 3 stationary
Reversible Door? Yes Yes No
Built In / Freestanding Built in; freestanding requires kit Both Both
H x W x D (in.) 34.125 x 24 x 23.25 34.5 x 23.88 x 24.13 34.44 x 23.82 x 25.88
Sabbath Mode? Yes No No
Door Lock? n/a Yes n/a

Even though no information about can or bottle capacity is available for the Summit model, you can figure it will be close to the same amount as the others, based on volume.

Speaking of the volume, the Summit’s volume is sometimes specified as 5.5 cubit feet and sometimes as 5.6. That 0.1 cubic foot difference probably won’t matter to you in the long run. I would consider it virtually the same as the Danby fridge.

One final item to note about the table above is the door lock. I would assume that, if a refrigerator had a door lock, the manufacturer would let us know about it. Since that information is not available for either the U-Line or the Danby, I think it’s safe to say that neither of them come with a lock.

The U-Line 1224RS-00B Beverage Refrigerator

U-Line Mini Fridge
U-Line Mini Fridge

You can get U-Line model 1224R in any of 4 finishes: stainless, integrated, black, or white. (The characters after the “R” in the model number indicate the type of finish. Thus, the model above is “stainless”.)

The “integrated” version is sometimes called “panel ready”. Initially it comes as a very plain looking door. For an additional cost, you can get a wood grain front panel that integrates with the rest of your kitchen cabinetry. This panel is not provided by U-Line. I believe this means that you would shop elsewhere to try to get a panel that matches the finish of your surrounding doors and drawers.

Black finish
Black finish

Integrated paneled
Integrated paneled

Interior filled
Interior filled

If you don’t like the basic door handle, you can optionally get a “commercial” handle that is ⅞ inch in diameter or a “professional” handle that measures 1 ¼ inches in diameter.

See the U-Line 1224RS-00B Compact Refrigerator at Amazon now.

The Summit CL68ROS Refrigerator

Summit Compact Refrigerator
Summit Compact Refrigerator

You can use the Summit model outdoors. Here is the manufacturer’s description of the unit in this regard.

“Specially designed for weatherproof use and user convenience, the CL68ROS is the ideal refrigerator for outdoor kitchens. The cabinet and seamless door are fully wrapped in 304 grade stainless steel to stand up to the elements, with a sealed back for added safety and easy cleaning.”

The CL68ROS comes with 2 alarms. One sounds if you accidentally leave the door open. Normally, this shouldn’t be a problem, if you have it leveled properly. The other alarm lets you know if there is a problem with the temperature. If it gets too warm or too cold, the alarm will sound. If the temperature is out of its normal range, you probably have a mechanical problem to look into.

Find your Summit CL68ROS refrigerator at Amazon.

The Danby DAR055D1BSSPR Silhouette Niagara

This model is part of Danby’s Silhouette Series. You may see it simply called the Silhouette Niagara, with no reference to Danby at all.

As mentioned above in the table, this compact refrigerator does not have adjustable shelves. You may at first see this as a negative for this model. But if you think about it, you probably wouldn’t adjust them that much even when this feature is available. Danby probably has the shelves set where most people would use them anyway.

A curious point about this Silhouette model is that, even though it is a popular seller, it is not currently listed at the Danby site. It may be that Danby no longer manufactures it, but it is still readily available in the marketplace (as it is at Amazon).

Check out the Danby DAR055D1BSSPR at Amazon now.

Conclusions about These Luxury Mini Fridges

As I stated at the top, sometimes you just want a little more class. I think all three of these compact fridges provide that for you, but of course, you’ll have to pay a little more to get it.

If the added cost is worth it in your mind, you should have no worries about the U-Line, Summit, or Danby models. Pick a color and a style and go for it.


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At this point, the author introduces information about how people receive and transmit information, using it to demonstrate the difference between big-picture buyers and detail-buyers.  The difference resides in what is called chunking.  People who chunk up see the big picture.  People who chunk down perceive detail.  Big picture buyers want to know what impact the sales person’s product will have on the company.  Detail buyers want to see the separate steps to the solution. Image courtesy

Seidman does not provide a specific question to aid sellers in identifying between the two types.  Instead, he suggests sales people come right to the point:  “Would you prefer a big picture or do you want all the details?”  Big-picture buyers want to hear general descriptions of the product and its cost, along with an overview of how it will benefit the company.  Detail buyers want to hear the specifications of the product and how it will integrate into the company.  The seller then provides information pertinent to the buyer’s inclination, either a summary or a vast amount of detailed information.

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