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Unpredictable Aggression in Dogs – Anger Syndrome – A Neurological Disorder

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Undoubtedly the most dangerous dog that a professional trainer can encounter is the dog with “Rage Syndrome”. Let me first caution the reader not to jump to the conclusion that your dog has “Rage Syndrome” if it displays simple and predictable dominance or pain-related aggression. This would in no way imply that the dog has “Rage Syndrome”. This condition is in fact very rare and is rarely seen. In 28 years of training approximately 700-1000 dogs per year, I have only witnessed a true “Rage Syndrome” about a dozen times. Using these kinds of numbers, one can see just how rare this disorder is. Having stated this fact, this disorder by its very nature is the most dangerous

of all the problems that a trainer or owner can face with a dog.

One such example was a 200 pound Newfoundland brought to us for training ten years ago.

“Samson” had been purchased as a cute, cuddly puppy by a crew member on a ship that specialized in taking church groups and college students for weekend cruises in a local port. The breed had been selected for its reputation as excellent water rescue dogs. Everything was going according to plan on the weekend excursions until Samson was one year old. The owner noticed that on a weekend trip a cheerleader had started cheering for the trip and the dog suddenly became extremely aggressive towards her. Fortunately, the dog had been on a leash and restrained.

The owner had dismissed the incident as a misunderstanding by the dogs towards the girls.

body language and loud voice. He brought the dog to us after the following incident where the dog

after a similar trip, he had walked the gang plank with two girls who caressed him and showed him affection. He explained that the girls’ boyfriends had shown up and as the girls were about to leave, the dog had pounced on one of the girls’ legs with its mouth open and a growl. One of the boyfriends, seeing this, had kicked the dog in the head. The dog then turned and grabbed the groom by the leg dragging him to the ground. The owner explained this by saying that “if I got kicked in the head, I’d bite it too.”

Samson showed up for the consultation wagging his tail and had slobbery kisses for everyone.

He obeyed orders and correction and sought praise and attention. He was very comfortable with himself and showed no signs of shyness or aggression. he was registered

to train and his first ten days were uneventful. Samson willingly learned all the commands from him, including the down command. The down command is usually the one that will be difficult if dominance is a factor, as dogs will see this as a challenge and a subservient position. Samson was more than willing to undergo the training and relished the praise that came with a job well done.

On the 10th day, the Kennel Techs were cleaning the kennels and moving the dogs around as needed to disinfect them. When they got to Samson’s kennel, one of the girls hurried into her kennel on a leash.

and tied him up to move him to another kennel. He was happily wagging his tail. When she

he got to the clean run where she was going to put him he resisted. She had entered the kennel and turned to him saying “come on boy let’s go” in a high pitched tone of praise. The next thing he knew, he was on top of her. He tossed her to the ground and grabbed her leg dragging her to the rear of her run as he jerked her off. The other Kennel Tech reported that it looked like a Grizzly Bear attack.

She was screaming and he was shaking her. The other girl had the presence of mind and the courage to go into the kennel and stick the hose she was washing with up the dog’s nose to get it loose.

He was so focused on his victim that when they released her and he ran for the door to get away, he ran past the girl with the hose and caught her in the door. He grabbed her other leg and pulled her up as she clung to the door. He lifted her face down into the air. The second girl shoved the hose up her nose again, giving them both precious seconds to escape.

The Kennel Tech was taken to the ER where the doctor reported that the injuries to her legs, though severe, were miraculously placed in a place where there would be no permanent damage. This is the worst scenario a coach can face. You can usually judge a dog by the behavior he presents in a consultation as well as the information you get from the client. In this case, the client had explained the assault and, in retrospect, probably withheld some other information.

Unfortunately, hiding information is very common when a client consults with a trainer. The usual excuse for this is that they don’t want to prejudice the trainer against the dog. The unfortunate result of this can endanger personnel.

In another case, we witnessed a woman’s eleven-month-old Doberman attack her right before our eyes. He knocked her to the ground and started biting her around the ribcage area. when we arrived

to her rescue we were bitten several times in the process of saving her. Unfortunately, after the dog was safely crated (after all three of us were bitten nine times), she left saying that her husband would have to make the final decision on what happened to the dog. Instead of taking the dog to a neurologist as we had suggested, she left him with a Doberman rescue group. In this case, the relaxation of her conscience by not euthanizing the dog puts other unsuspecting people at risk.

This is an example of what NOT to do.

The “Rage Syndrome” is in fact an epileptic seizure in the emotional lobe of the dog’s brain. Like other forms of epilepsy (motor or behavioral), the dog behaves normally 98% of the time. is 2%

that’s the problem. This can happen in any breed of dog. I have seen it to date in a Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, Mongrel, the aforementioned Dobermans and Newfoundlands, and about half a dozen Springer Spaniels. Yes, I said Springer Spaniel. This condition is common enough in the breed to be commonly known as “Springer rabies”. Jumpers are more genetically predisposed towards this condition for some reason than other breeds. Again, I must stress that this is extremely rare and therefore just because you have a Springer Spaniel you should never assume that this condition will automatically be a problem.

Like other forms of epilepsy, this condition can be treated with phenobarbital, which has the effect of slowing seizures in the brain. The obvious problem in the case of “Rage Syndrome” is that even one occurrence is too many and therefore dogs diagnosed with this condition are usually euthanized. Because the stakes are so high, it is recommended to seek at least two opinions before making a diagnosis. The best professional opinion you can get is a Neurologist. Your vet can give you feedback, as well as a referral. In the case of a client with a Springer Spaniel, the owner was honest with us and explained that his vet had suggested euthanizing the dog. He said that she would feel more comfortable if we were willing to evaluate the dog and give her a second opinion. In this case we take the dog under observation. It took her about a week to see the normally sweet dog fly into a murderous rage for no apparent reason. The dog would then revert to his normal state with no apparent memory of his actions. Unfortunately, we had to agree with the owner’s vet that the dog should be euthanized.

This condition is also being studied in humans. Almost every condition that can be found in a dog’s brain can be found in a human. These tests may one day explain some criminal behavior in humans. The symptoms of this condition are:

* Unexplained aggression that comes out of nowhere.

*Aggression that appears to be unrelated to dominance.

* A marked change in the dogs eyes, snarling and snarling, lunging.

* The dog seems to stop the behavior as suddenly as it started.

* The dog seems not to remember the previous aggressive behavior.

* Unpredictable moment of aggression.

What to do if you think your dog has “Rage Syndrome”

* Do not try to diagnose it yourself. Owners are often mistaken about the causes of aggression.

*Seek at least two professional opinions (Veterinarians and Trainers) At least one Veterinarian.

*Provide your professional advisors with all the facts you can think of. Don’t hide information!

* Do not put others in danger. If you think your dog has “Rage Syndrome” do not leave it with

children. Remove him from all situations where he could hurt someone.

* Don’t make excuses for behavior that scares you or others. Being afraid of your dog must be

the first indicator that professional help should be sought for diagnosis and/or treatment.

To learn more about the “Rage Syndrome” as well as other causes of aggression, I suggest you read Dog Training 101: The Book That Puts You In Control. You can find this book on my website at: http://www.K-9Companions.com

Health Fitness

I have tried everything. Why can’t I get perfect abs?

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A six pack is the best sign that you are fit and in great shape! Getting a great midsection is not very difficult, but you have to have the right strategy! Modify your strategy and all you have to do is work! This is the simple way to get great abs…

Six Pack Abs is not about strong abs

Don’t get me wrong, having a strong core is very beneficial! But to get perfect abs, doing hundreds of crunches will not be the most effective strategy!

I’ve seen people spend what seems like hours a week doing ab exercises at the gym, but they have beer bellies! In the meantime, I have a six pack but spend 15 minutes a week max working on strengthening abs. Why? Because I’m focusing on maximizing fat loss in every gym session and eating healthy 24/7!

simple fat loss

Here is fat loss demystified. If you understand the science behind what stores fat and what causes you to lose fat, you’ll be able to understand exactly what you need to do to get great abs! That means there’s no more guesswork and all you have to do is strive for a slim stomach!

Principle #1: Cut out the bad foods

The first principle of super simple fat loss is to cut out the foods that make you fat. Foods that are overly processed, oily, fried, full of trans fats, preservatives and ingredients that are generally very fattening. If you eliminate these foods completely, watch your fat loss speed up!

Sodas, fruit juices, and other drinks with a lot of sugar, sweetener, or empty calories are also very fattening! If you drink a lot of flavored and sugary drinks, simply by drinking water you can see massive increases in your rate of fat loss.

Lots of breads and cereals can also be very fattening! Carbohydrate sources that are refined and have their fiber and nutrients removed are fast digesting, raising your body’s insulin and blood sugar levels! When insulin and blood sugar are high, you store fat at a much higher rate!

Foods like breads, pastas, cakes, rice and other starchy white flour based foods are things to cut out of your diet if you want to undergo super effective fat loss! Starchy vegetables like potatoes can be quite fattening, so eat them in moderation!

Instead, eat foods that are absorbed slowly or do not increase insulin, such as fruits and vegetables. Leafy green vegetables are a great source of carbohydrates, but you may have to get used to eating them in large quantities to keep up your energy!

You should also consider fat as a great source of energy! Avocado, olive oil, and vinegar (the least processed variety) are great things to add to a meal to keep it nice and slow-absorbing!

Principle #2: Exercise for Maximum Fat Loss

The second principle for super effective fat loss is to do exercises that promote maximum fat burning! If you’re doing slow cardio or another workout that doesn’t seem to help you burn a lot of fat, you may need to increase the intensity!

Strength training is a great, intense exercise that can help boost your metabolism for days after training! The reason this afterburn effect occurs is because high intensity exercise demands high energy output and oxygen usage! To recover from short bursts of high-intensity exercise, your body actually burns fat to replenish fuel and restore hormones to a normal level.

To get an intense strength training workout, be sure to use compound movements—exercises that use multiple muscle groups! So that’s squats, deadlier, pull-ups, and bench presses to name a few! When you activate multiple muscle groups during an exercise, you activate the maximum number of muscle fibers, and your body needs to burn more fat to help these fibers recover and grow.

Cardio is also a very effective fat loss tool, when done right! If your cardio session is too slow, you won’t burn a significant amount of fat. Your cardio needs intensity, so try to run the same distance or for the same time at a faster pace. If you’re not a big fan of fast cardio, try doing cardio the day after an intense workout like strength training! Your body will burn even more fat while the afterburn effect is on!

That is!

Now you understand how it is possible for you to get ripped abs. It requires a lot of hard work and dedication, but now that you have the right strategy, all you have to do is get down to business! You can do it, now you just have to go do it!

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Condolence Letter Sample – Consider Adding a Personal Touch

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When giving sympathy gifts, consider adding a personal touch with a sincere condolence letter that expresses that you care and sympathize with their grief. A great place to insert your sympathy letter is in sympathy gift baskets. Along with all your other thoughtful and well-timed gifts, you can add a summary of your thoughts and wishes to get the mourners through this sad time in life and move on. It’s hard to say what you feel in person in these hard times, but with a simple letter you can get everything you need so say it out there without any awkwardness.

All sympathy gifts should be accompanied by a thoughtful and touching letter. Include a sympathy letter in all of your sympathy gift baskets. You can create a standard letter that is modified on a person-by-person basis, or you can write an original letter for each person. No matter how you do it, all your cards should have some basic qualities. At the beginning of your greeting, instead of simply saying “Dear so-and-so,” try using a more personalized greeting like “My dear friend.” Then express your sympathy in the first sentence.

The best sympathy gifts are those that come from the heart, so when you write the first sentence, say exactly what’s on your mind. Then move on to the body of the letter and mention some joyful moments you have had with the deceased and the bereaved. Keep it upbeat and designed to evoke smiles. It is always appropriate to use a funny anecdote or a memory of a better time. This will be well appreciated and may very well be the best component of sympathy gift baskets. End the letter with a sentence or two to let your loved one know that you are there for them and that they should not hesitate to call you if they need anything.

These are the basic components of a good letter to hand out with your condolence gifts. The main thing to remember is to keep it sincere and sincere. And remember it doesn’t have to be an epic. Three short paragraphs are perfect, opening, body and ending, that’s all you need. Then surround your letter with great sympathy gift baskets. Get an idea of ​​all the great sympathy baskets available today and find the perfect sympathy gifts

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sex and your ex

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Most of us will have at least one ex. We may even have to see each other from time to time, perhaps for children, work, or a shared social circle. Sometimes it can be painful, uncomfortable, or embarrassing, especially at first. But hopefully we’ll gradually heal and come to terms with what happened, perhaps even becoming a bit cynical or worldly as a result.

But what happens when, once all the acrimony has worn off, and we feel relaxed and more comfortable in their company, perhaps not having been sexually active for a while, we begin to look at them in a more favorable light and think, ‘Why not?’

How tempting it can be after a difficult breakup, followed by a long period of alone time healing your wounds, feeling less and less attractive that you meet to talk about “something important” only to find yourself vaguely attracted to him or her. A glass or two of wine later and they’re in bed together.

After all, we know them very well and they know us. We are familiar with each other’s likes and dislikes, we don’t need to make an effort, we are both consenting adults with needs, wants, and eager for a little sexual attention. There is no confusion; It’s simple, but is it?

If you haven’t been intimate in a while, you may be missing out on closeness and sex, but is sex with your ex just a temporary fix that prevents you from making the effort to move on? While that may be fine as a convenient and ‘safe’ fix, what appears to be a good solution on paper may also beg the question, at what point do you start moving forward?

When they first broke up, they no doubt started making plans, coming up with big ideas that inspired them in their new single life. You were excited to book that training course, look for a new job, become self-employed, tone up, update your image and you couldn’t wait to get started. But ending up in your ex’s arms, even occasionally, can put those plans on hold.

Revisiting familiar territory can dampen our enthusiasm, causing our motivation to stall for a while. It can become too much effort when there is an exciting distraction in our lives, something that puts a smile on our faces!

Not long ago we shared feelings, emotions and dreams. We loved each other, we built a home, maybe a united family. Having sex with our ex can gradually awaken those feelings and trigger the feelings involved, resulting in conversations starting, ‘do you remember when’ and ‘what time’ – all cozy moments that stir deeper emotions.

Problems arise if we gradually start expecting more from the arrangement. It is important to remember that this is not a relationship but rather a convenience for both of you. Yet over time we may find ourselves anxiously awaiting text messages, upset if they don’t arrive, wondering when the next connection will be, dreaming about where our future may lead.

But our ex may well feel very differently about us now. Often things are said or done before a divorce, exchanges of pain and anger that cannot be forgotten. Those feelings that we once described as love may have softened, at best, into a comfortable mutual acceptance due to our history together.

Sex and our ex is not necessarily about making love or rekindling the relationship, but rather about releasing stress and pent up emotions in a familiar environment. We know each other, we feel comfortable with each other’s bodies, we are aware of each other’s likes, dislikes and idiosyncrasies. It’s easy and familiar.

It may even have been that sex was a key part of the relationship, something that continually brought us back together, even in the darkest days of divorce.

So if you find yourself going down that familiar path, perhaps first protect yourself by setting some personal parameters.

– Identify why your relationship failed and remind yourself of those reasons and the personal cost involved. Address any issues and find ways to improve how you feel about yourself, perhaps through education and work toward qualifications, becoming more financially independent, toning up and updating your image, or through therapy, where you resolve any behavioral issues, thus increasing your confidence and self esteem.

– Accept invitations and little by little start to feel better about yourself as you expand your social circle. Build your independence away from home. Find time for the things that interest you; maybe sports, a night class, places where you meet people with similar interests as you. There may be limited options for meeting in person at this time, so get online and enjoy connecting and improving your conversational and social skills.

– Set reasonable goals to move forward at your own pace. Finding a new home, job, circle of friends, or circle of support can take time and cause stress initially, but take the pressure off yourself, accept help, and be careful about seeking solace, solace, or sex from your ex out of loneliness or habit. .

So if you find yourself enjoying each other’s company and end up in bed, it’s genuine, no-fuss fun for both of you. But also remember that your intentions at first can change and result in serious complications later!

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Some California injury victims receive less compensation due to their health insurance

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People who suffer traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, or other serious injuries as a result of the negligence of a third party must receive proper medical care. Victims who do not have health insurance generally obtain medical care on a lien basis, and their liens are resolved after a settlement or judgment is entered in the case. To determine damages based on medical expenses in these cases, the judge or jury must determine whether the treatments were necessary and whether the charges were reasonable. The complete medical bill is presented to the fact finder (usually a jury) at trial.

This procedure is very different from medical expense cases submitted to a health insurer. A victim whose medical bills are paid by an insurance company is only responsible for the copay or deductible. And insurance companies almost never pay medical bills in full. Typically, a large portion of the medical bill is discounted due to rate reductions negotiated by the insurance company.

As the law stands, victims of California personal injury lawsuits who have health insurance receive less compensation than victims who do not have insurance. How do courts assess damages for a personal injury victim who pays for medical bills with private health insurance? The cases that address this issue have emphasized the public policy of not penalizing victims who have health insurance. Less emphasis has been placed on cases where medical bills are written off or heavily discounted due to contracts between insurers and health care providers. The topic is important to victims in cases of traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and other serious injuries where treatment is often lengthy and very expensive.

The California Supreme Court has ruled that medical bills paid by health insurance must be included in the evidence given to the jury. The Court has stated that a victim should benefit from the purchase of health insurance. A victim in a personal injury case may present evidence of all collected medical bills, regardless of how the bills were paid. Those bills provide the jury with evidence of the amount of damages the victim should receive to compensate them for her bills. The bills also help the jury assess the victim’s injuries. Submitting total bills helps a jury or judge determine how much to award a victim for their pain and suffering.

But, after a trial in which the full medical bill is presented, the defense can request a hearing to reduce the amount of damages awarded to compensate the victim for the medical bills to reflect cancellations or reductions due to contract health insurance with medical providers.

The solution that the courts have come up with is to remove medical bills that have been canceled from damages. This is in contradiction to the original justification for allowing insured victims’ medical bills to be presented at trial. The rule was designed to prevent the negligent party from benefiting from the victim’s decision to purchase insurance. The idea was to encourage victims to have insurance. Reducing the victim’s recovery due to insurance cancellations or adjustments benefits the negligent party. If the victim did not have insurance, the negligent party would be responsible for the full cost of treatment. It seems logical that since the victim paid the insurance premiums, she should receive the benefit of contract cancellations or reductions.

Real Estate

Real Estate Investment in Buenos Aires: Buenos Aires, a one-way trip

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The charm of the city is added to the convenient exchange rate that positions Buenos Aires as an ideal city for international tourism and more, a mine for investment. The investment opportunities are multiple and the channels are open for independent developments: real estate, independent businesses, technology, import and many more.

An attractive path for foreign investors is within the real estate market. It is a realistic option for both small investors and large economic groups. The initial investment cost of a property is quite low and the return is surprisingly high, in the short and long term. The cost of property and land begins to rise in Buenos Aires due to the high demand for permanent housing and short-term rentals. In fact, there is a shortage of apartments, which also explains the emergence of a lot of new developments there.

The acquisition of a property entails a series of implicit business opportunities in addition to its personal use as a private home: remodeling and resale, traditional rental, temporary rental, among others.

real estate buenos aires temporary rentals is one of the simplest and most feasible directions for small investors and especially for those who currently do not reside in Buenos Aires. Alojargentina, in addition to selling properties and providing real estate advice, offers a complete “Property Management” service. This consists of renting the property to tourists and companies on a temporary basis and in the maintenance of the property according to the particular needs of each client.

Someone using this service from abroad, for example, may forget to take care of the property as it may remain in the hands of the company. It is a complete service that includes the rental of the apartment, the integral assistance of the guest, the payment of invoices and taxes, the maintenance of the property and the coordination of the necessary repairs. The proposal anticipates the interest of the property owner in being informed of what is happening with her apartment and that is why reports are sent periodically. Clients can choose between a complete management or a temporary rental management only.

Frequent visitors can have their property in Buenos Aires to enjoy during their travels and use it as a source of extra income through temporary rental. So, buying an apartment in Buenos Aires is an opportunity for a double investment: generating profits in the short and long term added to having a vacation home in an increasingly attractive destination like Buenos Aires.

The apartments suitable to be offered for temporary rent have different characteristics but there are certain mandatory requirements such as complete equipment, basic services and required location. The preferred neighborhoods are Recoleta, Centro and Palermo, but guests usually also ask about Las Cañitas, Barrio Norte, Belgrano and Puerto Madero.

The Real Estate Sales area at Alojargentina specializes in this type of investment. The firm sells properties for personal use, but mostly assists in temporary rental investment opportunities. He has extensive experience in managing sales for foreign citizens, so he has the necessary know-how in terms of procedures, procedures and requirements for non-resident buyers.

To see the virtual catalog you can visit THIS LINK [http://www.alojargentina.com/sections/servicios/venta/properties-for-sale.php]

or you can send your inquiries directly to [email protected].

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9 Cold Calling Techniques That Convert

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  1. Have a strong message and a strong product or service that you believe in.

If you don’t believe in the product you are selling, DO NOT sell it. If your message is weak, create a strong message based on facts. Period! You can’t sell lies!!!

  1. Go straight to the point.

When you make a call, you make a call to sell something. You know it, and the recipient of the call knows it. DO NOT TRY TO DISGUISE THE CALL AS SOMETHING ELSE. If the prospect asks you what you want to sell me; Answer: Mr. XXXXX I am calling because I want to sell you this. With this, you can do XXXXX and XXXXXX. It is a fantastic product. Do you have 5 minutes for me?

  1. Be aware of who you are speaking to.

If you’re talking to the secretary, your tone will be different from the tone you’ll use when talking to the decision maker. You can find more information on how to communicate with your prospect by downloading my free PDF.

  1. Use references if you have them.

Mr. XXX I have your contact details for Mr. XXXX. This will give you the 30 seconds you need to grab your prospect’s attention. A super important tool.

  1. never lie

Good salespeople never lie, and those who do lie are poor sales professionals. Besides the fact that it’s unethical, most of the time it’s going to blow up in your face. So… don’t lie.

  1. insist

INSIST LIKE HELL on the product or service you are selling if it is questioned. Do not accept derogatory comments about it. If you believe and trust your product then you will not accept feedback like that.

  1. be persistent

Your persistence is only a reason for someone to listen to you. Most salespeople give up too easily, but don’t be like most salespeople, be persistent. You are persistent because you believe that the product or service you are selling will add value to the prospect you are talking about. But… Also understand when a NO is a NO and don’t waste time with a prospect who isn’t going to become a customer. (Download my cold calling PDF to learn more about cold calling)

  1. religious follow-up

Many sellers are losing sales simply because they don’t follow up, or because they do follow up but are inconsistent and spongy. Don’t be like those people. If the secretary tells her, she should call the prospect back in one hour, call back in exactly one hour.

  1. HAVE CONFIDENCE

It’s the tone of your voice and your confidence that sells. Your confidence is the number 1 factor for success in sales, let alone in phone sales. Your confidence is something that should come naturally because you believe in your product and you believe in yourself. Your trust is more important than the features of your product. You can’t fake your confidence, that’s why good salespeople can’t sell every day because it’s not every day you can have that extra… necessary to be able to be confident and sound confident.

THE FASTEST WAY TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS IS TO MASTER THE ART OF SALES.

Sports

the boys or

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Nothing warms the hearts of Cubs fans more than a record 500 in August and when combined with a White Sox team so deep in the basement that they squint when they see the light of day it makes summer days happy. . But getting to August above 500 and playing not just well, but great, takes a Cubs fan into a rarefied atmosphere. Most years are over by this point in the season and we feast on our memories of the years when it wasn’t, the years that held so much promise for us that it never came to be.

One of my favorites was the 1989 Cubs, patched up with veterans and stars, but whose heroes were usually rookies you’d never heard of before. The team played with heart and emotion once they came back from a 9-0 deficit. Although they didn’t win everything, they showed me that it could happen, that the impossible was possible. That when a team comes together and plays as a team, not only does it win more and play better, but the team members perform better.

Don Zimmer called them a special team and explained that during spring training players were cut not because of what they did on the field but because of what they did in the clubhouse. Does that ring a bell, fellow Cubs fans?

This year’s team reminds me a lot of that roller coaster team from 1989, if that team was the roller coaster this team is the O boys. Soriono, Zambrono, Fontenot, Theriot, Marmol, DeRosa and the most important O of all, Lou. It takes a special kind of baseball man to take on the job of Cubs manager, a herculean task many have attempted and none so far succeeded in untying the Gordian knot of a championship. To take on the best in the national league, as well as the fickle winds of Wrigley.

Lou Pinnella seems to have things right, in the recent series against the Giants with the Cubs tied 2-2, the Giants were threatening a man on third. Lou sang a pitch out smelling a proper squeeze, leaving the runner on third like a dead duck. Lou won that game just as sure as if he’d thrown it himself. How many times have you seen hard-hit balls directly hitting Cubs players? That’s a good workout.

Last week against Saint Louis pitcher Adam Wainwright, the Cubs looked like April’s Cubs with just one hit through the first three innings with six strikeouts. Someone in the Cubs dugout noticed something because the second time in order 5 runs on 8 more hits. Giving Wainwright his first loss since June 30, if he had been a 3-run homer, you could say he might have erred with a pitch, but this rally was made up of singles and doubles, all with 2 out.

The team that started the season as cold as Grandma’s toes but made up for lost time with late-inning heroics. Perhaps the coldness of the early season, which caused so much frustration not only among the fans but also among the players, was a good thing. The team was well aware that they were much better than what they were hitting and Zambrano wasn’t pitching to his potential. Now the long balls start to come with Sorriano and Derrick Lee hitting them in groups along with Aramas Ramirez playing a defensive third baseman that matches his offensive prowess with a .552 slugging percentage and MVP potential.

In the middle are Theriot and Fontenot, most teams would be grateful for just a rookie phenom who plays every day. But these guys don’t play like rookies, they play like champions. Both of LSU’s College World Series champion team brought their awesomeness to town with them. Theriot’s good play earned him the shortstop job every day as June Fontenot came swinging in, hitting over .400. Everyone said she couldn’t keep up with that pace and now she’s cooled down to the human realm of .309 with a .463 slugging percentage on 46 hits in 43 games. Theriot with 88 hits in 92 games plus 32 walks and 18 stolen bases, not bad for a couple of rookies, huh? It’s like finding oil and gold at the same time, you just don’t know which one is worth more.

Mark DeRosa has been a one man bank and one man wrecking crew. Him doing all the jobs he’s been asked to do except selling peanuts and singing the national anthem. A .300 average and led to a 100-RBI season with 28 of his 88 hits for extra-base hits. Lou should sleep well with issues like where to play DeRosa, if only he could catch! Now, with Angel Pagan and Jacque Jones starting to hit, it gets really interesting. After a rough introduction, Jason Kendall is starting to hit as advertised, making the already formidable Cubs lineup that much tougher.

But a good pitch stops a good hit and vice versa, right? The big Z has a Cy Young date if the numbers keep up, can a pitcher win the Cy Young Award and be player of the year again in one season? Big Z turned it around in a big way and seems to be pitching better with each outing. But Zambrano isn’t alone—of the five Cubs starters, only Jason Marquis has an ERA higher than 4. Ted Lilly (11-4) has thrown 132 innings, allowing just 32 walks against 108 strikeouts or averaging two walks per match. Rich Hill has pitched much better than his 6-6 record would indicate.

The bullpen begs the question, are they that good because they get so many innings out of starters or are they that good? They’re that good to me, especially when I look at the beating other bullpens are inflicted by Cub bats. I think Will Ohman is the most underappreciated pitcher on the staff, he has the worst middle relief job. He rarely gets the win, he can’t get the save, but he’s the guy who comes in with men on base and tries to stem the tide. When he succeeds, he forgets, but when he fails, it’s all his fault. Yes, he gave up a home run to Barry Bonds, but he also got him out on the line last night in the same situation. Hundreds of pitchers have conceded home runs to Barry Bonds Ohman does his job and does it well.

Carlos Mármol has become a pitching machine allowing just 7 earned runs in 32 innings and issuing 16 walks while only allowing 2 home runs. He quickly became one of the first closers in the game and then the Cubs have Ryan Demster behind him, allowing just one home run in 32 innings. So the late-inning question for opposing hitters has become “What are you going to do after the game?”

The O Boys have been a lot of fun so far and if they continue to play to their full potential they will bring us all a lot of fun through October. Wildcard? Don’t be silly, this team won’t win with any wild card. The way they play today, they’re the class act of the national league, they’ve got the division winner written all over them. But I’ve been a Cubs fan my whole life, I know that having the best players on a Cubs team isn’t always enough. But my fingers are crossed that I know the O word that scares me and every other Cub fan, the most feared O word in the vocabulary, Oh no.

But I think this team can do it, they have the brawn and the brains, the pitching and the hitting, the power and the speed and the ability to end global warming in our lifetime. Because if these Cubs can go all the way and win the World Championship, hell will surely freeze over. I and millions of other Cubs fans can live the rest of our lives rejoicing in the fact that we live to see the day. But I won’t get too anxious just yet, not until the 27th day of the championship game, but in the meantime, oh boy! This is fun!

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How to book hotels at the lowest prices

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Getting discount hotel reservations when you travel isn’t that hard when you know how.

Booking early is one of the best ways to get a discounted hotel reservation. And the sooner you book your hotel room, the more discount you can receive. Hotels manage their reservations to ensure that they book the maximum number of rooms at the highest possible room rate. And the hotel will certainly make sure that the number of reservations exceeds the hotel’s breakeven point in order to be profitable. Hotels regularly release blocks of low-cost rooms onto the market to encourage people to book. These rooms will only be available for several months in the future. The hotel will have blocks of mid-priced rooms and blocks of high-priced rooms. As the demand for rooms increases, the hotel “sells” the cheapest rooms first, leaving the blocks of more expensive rooms. Additionally, as demand for rooms increases, the hotel will increase room rates to meet demand.

Booking last minute can sometimes result in a significant discount for clients. When a hotel has not received enough reservations to be profitable, then the hotel may release a number of rooms to the market at a discount. However, clients may not be able to book the hotel of their choice. If you’re not too picky about where you stay, booking a hotel last minute can sometimes work in your favor.

Avoid traveling on religious, public or school holidays. There will be a higher demand for hotel accommodation, which will lead to higher room rates. Hotels tend to take reservations many months in advance, giving them the opportunity to maximize their room rates to ensure that the hotel is fully booked well in advance of the holiday period.

Avoid traveling at peak periods, such as mid-summer, when visiting a beach or island resort. Similarly, avoid the middle of winter if you go on a ski vacation. The Greek islands are a very popular destination during the summer months, peaking during August when the Greeks are on vacation. I visited the Greek islands during June; there was plenty of affordable accommodation and the weather was beautiful.

Avoid traveling during a major event like the Olympics. For example, when the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games were being organized, I traveled to New Zealand. The number of tourists visiting New Zealand was at a low point and I booked some great deals and was able to choose hotels. Also, there were no lines at any tourist attraction, which makes your vacation that much more enjoyable.

Booking multiple nights at the same hotel often results in a discount for clients. I can’t count the number of times I’ve booked 3 or 4 nights and received a free night or some other perk like a free breakfast every day. Hotels offer this to encourage customers to stay longer as it saves the hotel money. A hotel would rather check-in one customer for five nights than check-in five customers, one for each night. The hotel would save substantial check-in and check-out costs, administrative costs, cleaning costs, advertising and booking agent fees.

Staying on weekdays and not on weekends can result in a significant discount for customers. This is very evident in entertainment venues like Las Vegas and Macau, where players fly in for the weekend. The hotel rate on Friday and Saturday nights is typically double the rate for Sunday through Thursday nights. Many other international locations also have this premium weekend where travelers arrive for a weekend getaway from the city. For example, many Londoners travel to Paris at the weekend and many Greeks visit the Greek islands on weekends.

Stay a little further from the center of the action. When traveling to major cities and attractions, the closer the hotel is to the city or attraction, the more you’ll have to pay. If you book a hotel in a major city, consider staying in the suburb just outside the central business district. If you’re visiting a major tourist attraction, like Disneyland, consider staying in the next suburb. The downside, of course, is the added cost of travel, but a $10 cab fare can be much cheaper than the added cost of a hotel room.

Booking on the Internet is the best way for customers to compare and buy a hotel anywhere in the world. There is a wide choice for customers, which means a lot of competition for hotels which keeps prices low. Also, many of the best hotel deals are only posted online and are often only available until they are sold out. The Internet allows you to enter your travel dates, check availability, compare prices, view photos of the hotel’s exterior and interior, and read reviews from other travelers.

The reservation is made in real time so you know that once the reservation is confirmed it is complete. Most importantly, by making a prepaid reservation you will get the cheapest hotel rates available. As your credit card is charged at the time of booking, everything is immediately confirmed and arranged.

And once the reservation is complete, the hotel check-in voucher is sent to your email address and can be printed to present to the hotel at check-in. If you lose your coupon, don’t worry, just go to your email and print another one. Reservations can be modified or canceled at any time; however, if the reservation is changed within 72 hours of the arrival date, the hotel may charge an administration fee that will vary from hotel to hotel.

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Angry Birds defines the new trends in the world of video games

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Millions of applications are created every day in the iPhone application development market, but only a few are as successful as “Angry birds”. The entertaining game that has consistently maintained its position among the best sellers is about to reach a milestone of 100 million downloads. The game “Angry birds” has become all the rage and for the creator things could not have gone better.

Speaking at the Game Developers Conference, the CEO of game creator Rovio, Peter Vesterbacka, said that when they set the ambitious goal of 100 million downloads a year ago, people thought they were crazy, but now the time has come to that the Finnish study is close. to achieve the goal.

The game has not only been a bestseller for iPhone, but also for Android devices. It is a popular game played by many and has also been featured in an ad for a Super Bowl commercial.

Such is the popularity of the game that it is believed to have changed the world of video games. According to Vesterbaka, mobile has become the center of gaming activity. New mobile games are developed every day. The gaming market is not where new things happen as smartphones have become center stage for gaming app development.

According to Vesterbacka, the iPhone has changed everything for the gaming business. Mobile game apps are easier to buy today. Updates and additions can be easily made to keep the game interesting and fresh.

In the old days, App Store had strict entry rules, although the system still doesn’t allow much freedom for developers, but things have comparatively changed from what they were before. Rovio had been in business since 2003 developing applications for various platforms. By allowing quality apps to emerge, Apple broke new ground without which ‘Angry Birds’ might not have made it as successful as it is today.

It seems that the iPhone revolutionized the world of video games. The mobile platform is where gaming trends are being defined. Mobile apps are manufactured and sold cheaply and are also readily available. Today’s generation wants easy entertainment and that is what portable devices offer them.

Most of the activity witnessed in the area of ​​iPhone app development has to do with gaming. The success of Angry Birds bodes well for emerging game developers, meaning the roads are open for more gaming sensations.