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Trace Adkins suggests viewers of Sunday’s 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards watch closely when he performs his new song “‘Til The Last Shot’s Fired.’ “

“I’ve never performed the song live,” Adkins says. “I’m doing it with the West Point Glee Club on television - and I may never do it again.”

The song, a look at the military, is being used to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.

If you haven’t already,please go to ITunes and buy this song.

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1. Doctors that don’t know how to shedule properly, or wait for it, make you go back to their office when a phone call would have done the job!

Being on Tricare Prime, my doctor is an hours drive away. Recently I have had gallbladder trouble and had an ultrasound so they could see if I really did have gallstones. So that was one trip to my doctor to get the ultrasound scheduled. One trip to the Medical Mall, which is forty five minutes away, for the ultrasound. Then back to the doctor for the diagnosis. I know I have gallstones or at least we are pretty sure so why not tell me over the phone and save me a trip! I’ll tell you why, because they don’t get to bill Tri-care for an office visit if they call me.

2. Streamlining in the medical industry or lack there of!

That’s right. They really need to learn how to do that. They also need to get the billing in order. Yes I know about price fixing issues but there should be some kind of standard! Take the Medical Malls that are popping up all over. Do you know why they are becoming so popular? They have everything in one place and know how to move people through their system. They even have their own pharmacy.

3. Gas Prices creaping back up.

Do you not notice because they are only going up a few pennies at a time? Wake up! They are still going up. I drive a Beetle and when the gas prices were at their highest, it cost me $55 to fill it! I’m talking a Volkswagen beetle! Then right after the presidential election, it cost me $20 to $25 to fill it. Now it is creeping up on $30! What the hell?

4. No where to bitch to the Army!

Yeah, like when they f*#k up our family plans or travel itinerary. Recently my son was headed back after his leave. We got to the airport 2 hours early as it was an international flight. He barely made the plane. The Army had put the wrong flight time on his orders! If he had missed that plane he would have been in serious trouble even though it was their fault. I know, we should have doublechecked the flight details ourselves. We certainly will from now on but I want someone to listen to me when I need to bitch! They need a liason office for just that.

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Troops get peek at ‘Star Trek’

This is an excellent thing for the movie company to do. More of them should give this early preview to our troops. Star Trek is going to be a good movie I think. I have grown up with the series then all the movies and as soon as I saw the first previews for Star Trek, I knew I wanted to see it. Giving our troops a first look is awesome. No matter what your political beliefs are, you gotta know this is very cool.

Politics can affect our system both ways that is negatively as well as positively. It can affect negatively because many times people leave their jobs due to politics at their workplace. Yeah just not now as jobs are scarce and we need to hang on to everyone of them. So don’t get all hung up in that disaster, just enjoy the fact that our guys will get to see the movie and meet the actors. Yup, they will be there!

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In  all parts of the world traces of  indigenous canine relatives are found. The only exceptions being the West Indian Islands, Madagascar, the eastern islands of the Malayan Archipelago, New Zealand, & the Polynesian Islands, where there is no sign that any canine, wolf, or fox has existed as a true aboriginal animal. In the ancient Oriental lands, and generally among the early Mongolians, the canine remained savage & neglected for centuries. Prowling in packs, gaunt and wolf-like, as it prowls today through the streets and under the walls of every Eastern city. No attempt was made to turn it into human companionship or to make it  docile. it is not until they come to examine the records of the higher civilizations of Assyria & Egypt that they discover any distinct varieties of canines.

In the  earliest period of man’s habitation of this world they made a friend and companion of some sort of aboriginal representative of our modern canine. In return for its aid in protecting him from wilder animals and in guarding his sheep and goats, they gave it a share of his food, a corner in his dwelling and grew to trust it and care for it. Probably the animal was originally little else than an unusually gentle jackal, or an ailing wolf driven by its companions from the wild marauding pack to seek shelter in alien surroundings.

The canine was not greatly appreciated in Palestine, and in both the Old and New Testaments it is commonly spoken of with scorn and contempt as an “unclean beast.” Even the familiar reference to the Sheepdog in the Book of Job “But now they that are younger than I have me in derision, whose fathers I would have disdained to set with the dogs of my flock” is not without a suggestion of contempt. It is significant that the only biblical allusion to the canine as a recognized companion of man occurs in the apocryphal Book of Tobit (v. 16), “So they went forth both, & the young man’s canine with them.”

Different breeds of canines and the vast differences in their size, points, and general appearance are facts which make it difficult to believe that they could have had a common ancestry. The difference between the Mastiff, the Japanese Spaniel, the Deerhound, the fashionable Pomeranian, the St. Bernard and the Miniature Black & Tan Terrier makes it hard to see the possibility of their having descended from a common progenitor. Yet the disparity is no greater than that between the Shire horse and the Shetland pony.

Their structure and habitats are pretty much the same. The wolf’s natural voice is a loud howl, but when confined with dogs they will learn to bark. Although they is carnivorous, they will also eat vegetables, and when sickly they will nibble grass. In the chase, a pack of wolves will divide into parties, four following the trail of the quarry, the other endeavouring to intercept its retreat, exercising a considerable amount of strategy, a trait which is exhibited by plenty of of our sporting dogs and terriers when hunting in teams.

It has been suggested that the  incontrovertible argument against the lupine relationship of the canine is the fact that all domestic dogs bark, while all wild Canidae express their feelings only by howls. But the difficulty here is not so great as it seems, since they know that jackals, wild dogs and wolf pups reared by bitches readily acquire the habit.

Well all but the African Basinji. I had a friend with one of those and I love that breed.

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Known for producing quality electronics, Sony is also one of the pioneers and the best producers of digital camera. Using a Sony digital camera is embracing perfection.

Indeed, one of the best ways to capture your memories forever is with photos and what better to do it than with a Sony digital camera. Quality photos are exactly what a Sony digital camera offers.Equipped with the best optics and imaging technology available, the Sony digital camera line ensures its consumers that a Sony digital camera will only capture more detail, more color and more brightness imaginable.

Armed with the Real Imaging Processor (RIMP), any Sony digital camera allows high digital processing that reduces picture noise and delivers smoother and more detailed images. All Sony digital cameras are furnished with Carl Zeiss lens. Carl Zeiss lenses are world renowned for their quality brilliance, outstanding accuracy of colors and enhanced definition with almost zero distortion.

For those who are serious about taking photos, the right Sony digital camera is a must. I recently purchased the Sony DSC-H50 and love it. You can see the quality of the photos it takes here.

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Hiking is one of the most popular recreational activities in the United States. While different individuals have different reasons for enjoying hiking, it is easy to see that hiking is loved by many. In the United States, most cities and towns have at least one hiking park or hiking trail and many have more than one.

One of the many reasons why hiking is such a popular recreational activity is because it is easy and free.  Yes, playing a game of basketball or a game of baseball can be fun and exciting, but there isn’t much out there like hiking.  Even if you choose to hike the same hiking trail multiple times a year, you will still likely find surprises and changes.  That is what is nice about nature. Nothing stays the same forever. If you like photography like I do, don’t forget your camera.

Hiking is also popular because it can be done a number of different ways.  For instance, hiking is a recreational activity that you can do alone or with a group of your friends or even with your family. Most hikers prefer hiking with someone that they know.  If you would prefer to hike independently but be sure you take a few extra steps to ensure your safety. Let someone know where you will be hiking and when you can be expected back, dress properly, and bring your cell phone with you.

Another reason why hiking is such a popular activity is because it is a workout. There are many individuals who enjoy hiking as a form of exercise. Hiking trails are known for their vast array of landscaping. When going hiking, you could walk up steps, climb over small rocks, climb down hilly slopes, and much more. The varied landscape is perfect for workouts, as it really tests your body and its strength. It’s also great for teaching your Yorkie how to handle different terrain if you are going to do Dog Agility together. I am seriously thinking of taking that up with my Yorkshire Terrier, Sweets.

If you would like to go hiking, you should give it a try. As a reminder, most cities and towns in the United States have hiking trials or hiking parks so you shouldn’t have any problem finding a hiking trail to get started on.

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1. People that love objects! Are you freakin serious! Can you say, whack jobs! Have you seen the new BBC show. Wow, the  first one was people that loved the Eiffel tower and a carnival ride. I’m talking actually wanting to have sex with them! Next one is about loving cars. It’s like a scary freak show that you just can’t look away from. Get help already and if you don’t think you need it, you really do.

2. Spam when you opt-in for a mailing list. I join lists that I really want the information about and right after that, the spam count in my Gmail filter goes way up. It doesn’t matter which one of these lists you join either. They all talk a good game but still I get spam.

3. Discountinuing Products right after you buy them. What the hell is that all about. I unserstand they come out with new models or upgrades but don’t stop making parts for the item I just bought! Plugs, chargers and batteries are the biggest problems.

4. Yorkshire Terrier breeders that advertise Toy Yorkie’s for sale!  They do belong in the Toy group and the standard for a Yorkie is 4 to 7 pounds but there is no such thing as a toy yorkie in regards to it’s size .

AKC Standard for the Yorkshire Terrier

General Appearance
That of a long-haired toy terrier whose blue and tan coat is parted on the face and from the base of the skull to the end of the tail and hangs evenly and quite straight down each side of body. The body is neat, compact and well proportioned. The dog’s high head carriage and confident manner should give the appearance of vigor and self-importance.

Head
Small and rather flat on top, the skull not too prominent or round, the muzzle not too long, with the bite neither undershot nor overshot and teeth sound. Either scissors bite or level bite is acceptable. The nose is black. Eyes are medium in size and not too prominent; dark in color and sparkling with a sharp, intelligent expression. Eye rims are dark. Ears are small, V-shaped, carried erect and set not too far apart.

Body
Well proportioned and very compact. The back is rather short, the back line level, with height at shoulder the same as at the rump.

Legs and Feet
Forelegs should be straight, elbows neither in nor out. Hind legs straight when viewed from behind, but stifles are moderately bent when viewed from the sides. Feet are round with black toenails. Dewclaws, if any, are generally removed from the hind legs. Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed.

Tail
Docked to a medium length and carried slightly higher than the level of the back.

Coat
Quality, texture and quantity of coat are of prime importance. Hair is glossy, fine and silky in texture. Coat on the body is moderately long and perfectly straight (not wavy). It may be trimmed to floor length to give ease of movement and a neater appearance, if desired. The fall on the head is long, tied with one bow in center of head or parted in the middle and tied with two bows. Hair on muzzle is very long. Hair should be trimmed short on tips of ears and may be trimmed on feet to give them a neat appearance.

Colors
Puppies are born black and tan and are normally darker in body color, showing an intermingling of black hair in the tan until they are matured. Color of hair on body and richness of tan on head and legs are of prime importance in adult dogs, to which the following color requirements apply: Blue: Is a dark steel-blue, not a silver-blue and not mingled with fawn, bronzy or black hairs. Tan: All tan hair is darker at the roots than in the middle, shading to still lighter tan at the tips. There should be no sooty or black hair intermingled with any of the tan.

Color on Body
The blue extends over the body from back of neck to root of tail. Hair on tail is a darker blue, especially at end of tail.

Headfall
A rich golden tan, deeper in color at sides of head, at ear roots and on the muzzle, with ears a deep rich tan. Tan color should not extend down on back of neck.

Chest and Legs
A bright, rich tan, not extending above the elbow on the forelegs nor above the stifle on the hind legs.

Weight
Must not exceed seven pounds.

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