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			<title><![CDATA[potty training, socialization]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 13:20:10 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hi, <br />
I have a 6 month old male Bichon which we adopted back in Feb when he was about 10-11 weeks old.  To give a bit of back ground I am a dog lover and have owned then for years. We currently have a 5yr old German Shepherd as well. At the time we got our Bichon "Kody" we were also Fostering a 13 yr old lab mix, long story short a peanut butter kong was left out (my fault completely) and the lab attacked Kody resulting in a puncture near his eye and a fractured upper and lower jaw. He is completely healed now (and actually was fine in about 2 days chewing everything even though the vet said he wouldnt for weeks).  The Foster is no longer in our home. He knows almost all his basic commands and get along famously with our resident Shepherd.<br />
On to my questions<br />
1) I was not allowed to socialize him after his jaw fracture per the vets recommendation for fear in play the fracture would turn into a break, and now he seems shy of EVERYTHING AND EVERYONE. Since the vets release we have been taking him everywhere with us, to Petco, any errands and every morning I walk him to school with my daughter where there are kids and adults galore.  When anyone (except a child) tries to bend down and pet him he hides behind me and wont go near them??? I am not forcing him cause I realize that could make him bite, so I started bringing "cookies" to give to them to bribe him but he wants no part of it.  He is the same way at the puppy socialization as well. He may go and sniff but as soon as the other puppy tries to engage he runs behind me.  I am at a loss, he is not like that at home, happy, plays, and even jumps all over our Shepherd?? Any suggestions, more on the people than the other dog issue <br />
2) He is fully house broken (he actually developed an annoying habit of scratching the slider when he has to pee) but my question is during the night, when I first got him I was taking him out every few hours to make sure I didnt leave room for accidents, I slowly extended the amount of time in between to let him out and now he is great except for 2 things A) He is still waking once during the night and if I ignore him he starts crying louder and louder, I get up let him out he pees and does go right back to sleep, how can I break this habit, shouldnt he be able to hold it from about 9pm till 6:30 am <br />
B) During the day sometimes I will let him out I will see him pee and poo and about 30 minutes later he is at the door scratching again. I am worried if I ignore him he will start having accidents in the house any suggestions??<br />
3) Finally (sorry this is so long) the eyes I have been cleaning his eye DAILY with Four Paws Crystal Eye Tear Stain Remover and trimming the hair away from the area with no luck.  Some have recommended the Angel Eyes but my Vet says he strongly recommends not using that product as it contains an antibiotic. I have switched him to strictly bottled water (although do catch him sipping a bit of the Shepherds water) but have not seen any improvment at all. His beard is also a bit discolored which I attributed to him eating wet food for so long while his jaw was broken, but now that he has been on dry for about a month that doesnt seem to stay clean either!!! <br />
Thanks so much in advance and again sorry this is so long!!!!<br />
Cheryl]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi, <br />
I have a 6 month old male Bichon which we adopted back in Feb when he was about 10-11 weeks old.  To give a bit of back ground I am a dog lover and have owned then for years. We currently have a 5yr old German Shepherd as well. At the time we got our Bichon "Kody" we were also Fostering a 13 yr old lab mix, long story short a peanut butter kong was left out (my fault completely) and the lab attacked Kody resulting in a puncture near his eye and a fractured upper and lower jaw. He is completely healed now (and actually was fine in about 2 days chewing everything even though the vet said he wouldnt for weeks).  The Foster is no longer in our home. He knows almost all his basic commands and get along famously with our resident Shepherd.<br />
On to my questions<br />
1) I was not allowed to socialize him after his jaw fracture per the vets recommendation for fear in play the fracture would turn into a break, and now he seems shy of EVERYTHING AND EVERYONE. Since the vets release we have been taking him everywhere with us, to Petco, any errands and every morning I walk him to school with my daughter where there are kids and adults galore.  When anyone (except a child) tries to bend down and pet him he hides behind me and wont go near them??? I am not forcing him cause I realize that could make him bite, so I started bringing "cookies" to give to them to bribe him but he wants no part of it.  He is the same way at the puppy socialization as well. He may go and sniff but as soon as the other puppy tries to engage he runs behind me.  I am at a loss, he is not like that at home, happy, plays, and even jumps all over our Shepherd?? Any suggestions, more on the people than the other dog issue <br />
2) He is fully house broken (he actually developed an annoying habit of scratching the slider when he has to pee) but my question is during the night, when I first got him I was taking him out every few hours to make sure I didnt leave room for accidents, I slowly extended the amount of time in between to let him out and now he is great except for 2 things A) He is still waking once during the night and if I ignore him he starts crying louder and louder, I get up let him out he pees and does go right back to sleep, how can I break this habit, shouldnt he be able to hold it from about 9pm till 6:30 am <br />
B) During the day sometimes I will let him out I will see him pee and poo and about 30 minutes later he is at the door scratching again. I am worried if I ignore him he will start having accidents in the house any suggestions??<br />
3) Finally (sorry this is so long) the eyes I have been cleaning his eye DAILY with Four Paws Crystal Eye Tear Stain Remover and trimming the hair away from the area with no luck.  Some have recommended the Angel Eyes but my Vet says he strongly recommends not using that product as it contains an antibiotic. I have switched him to strictly bottled water (although do catch him sipping a bit of the Shepherds water) but have not seen any improvment at all. His beard is also a bit discolored which I attributed to him eating wet food for so long while his jaw was broken, but now that he has been on dry for about a month that doesnt seem to stay clean either!!! <br />
Thanks so much in advance and again sorry this is so long!!!!<br />
Cheryl]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[New user trying again ]]></title>
			<link>http://eurobichons.com/showthread.php?tid=7702</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 16:44:18 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hi All new to this forum, doesnt seem to want to let me post a new topic anywhere so going to try introducing my self again.<br />
<br />
Cheryl]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi All new to this forum, doesnt seem to want to let me post a new topic anywhere so going to try introducing my self again.<br />
<br />
Cheryl]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hello everyone]]></title>
			<link>http://eurobichons.com/showthread.php?tid=7701</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 16:26:30 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hello everyone,<br />
<br />
I am here to see if some fellow Bichon Lovers can help with me with my new love 6 month old Kody!!<br />
<br />
Thanks, Cheryl<img src="images/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Biggrin" title="Biggrin" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hello everyone,<br />
<br />
I am here to see if some fellow Bichon Lovers can help with me with my new love 6 month old Kody!!<br />
<br />
Thanks, Cheryl<img src="images/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Biggrin" title="Biggrin" />]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Happy Easter!]]></title>
			<link>http://eurobichons.com/showthread.php?tid=7698</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Apr 2012 10:05:22 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Amazing rescue story...]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:58:28 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.lifewithdogs.tv/2012/03/fionas-rescue/" target="_blank">http://www.lifewithdogs.tv/2012/03/fionas-rescue/</a>]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hi]]></title>
			<link>http://eurobichons.com/showthread.php?tid=7694</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 25 Mar 2012 09:38:42 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #000080;"><br />
Hi everyone!<br />
<br />
I am 'mum' to two 9 month old boy/girl bichon frises! And how lovely are they? I got them last September for company as my partner had died 12 months previously and the house was so quiet when I came home. <br />
<br />
I can honestly say that there is never a dull moment now with Bella and Harry, they are so loving and playful (and naughty, of course!).<br />
<br />
So pleased that I found this forum and hope to learn a lot from it.</span></span></span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #000080;"><br />
Hi everyone!<br />
<br />
I am 'mum' to two 9 month old boy/girl bichon frises! And how lovely are they? I got them last September for company as my partner had died 12 months previously and the house was so quiet when I came home. <br />
<br />
I can honestly say that there is never a dull moment now with Bella and Harry, they are so loving and playful (and naughty, of course!).<br />
<br />
So pleased that I found this forum and hope to learn a lot from it.</span></span></span>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK]]></title>
			<link>http://eurobichons.com/showthread.php?tid=7692</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:14:37 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Here are six reasons why you should think before you speak - <br />
The last one is great! <br />
Have you ever spoken and wished that you could<br />
Immediately take the words back.... <br />
Or that you could crawl into a hole?<br />
Here are the Testimonials of a few people who did.....<br />
<br />
<br />
FIRST TESTIMONY: <br />
I walked into a hair salon with my husband and three kids in tow <br />
And asked loudly, <br />
'How much do you charge for a shampoo and a blow job?' <br />
I turned around and walked back out and never went back <br />
My husband didn't say a word...<br />
He knew better. <br />
<br />
SECOND TESTIMONY:<br />
I was at the golf store comparing different kinds of golf balls. <br />
I was unhappy with the women's type I had been using. <br />
After browsing for several minutes, <br />
I was approached by one of the good-looking gentlemen who works at the store. <br />
He asked if he could help me. <br />
Without thinking, I looked at him and said, 'I think I like playing with mens balls' <br />
<br />
THIRD TESTIMONY:<br />
My sister and I were at the mall and <br />
Passed by a store that sold a <br />
Variety of candy and nuts. <br />
As we were looking at the display case, <br />
The boy behind the counter asked if we needed any help. <br />
I replied, 'No, I'm just looking at your nuts.' <br />
My sister started to laugh hysterically. <br />
The boy grinned, and I turned beet-red and walked away. <br />
To this day, <br />
My sister has never let me forget. <br />
<br />
<br />
FOURTH TESTIMONY :<br />
While in line at the bank one afternoon, <br />
My toddler decided to release<br />
Some pent-up energy and ran amok. <br />
I was finally able to grab hold of<br />
Her after receiving looks of disgust <br />
And annoyance from other patrons. <br />
I told her that if she did not start behavi ng <br />
'right now' she would be punished. <br />
To my horror, she looked me in the eye and said in a voice just as threatening, <br />
'If you don't let me go right now, <br />
I will tell Grandma that I saw you <br />
Kissing Daddy's pee-pee last night!' <br />
The silence was deafening after this enlightening exchange. <br />
Even the tellers stopped what they were doing. <br />
I mustered up the last of my dignity and <br />
Walked out of the bank with my daughter in tow. <br />
The last thing I heard when the door closed behind me, were screams of laughter. <br />
<br />
<br />
FIFTH TESTIMONY: <br />
Have you ever asked your child a question too many times? <br />
My three-year-old son had a lot of problems with potty training and I was on him constantly. <br />
One day we stopped at Taco Bell for a quick lunch, in between errands<br />
It was very busy, with a full dining room. <br />
While enjoying my taco, <br />
I smelled something funny, <br />
So of course I checked<br />
My seven-month-old daughter, she was clean. <br />
Then realized that Danny<br />
Had not asked to go potty in a while. <br />
I asked him if he needed to go, <br />
And he said 'No'. <br />
I kept thinking <br />
'Oh Lord, that child has had an accident, and I don't have any clothes with me.' <br />
Then I said,<br />
'Danny, are you SURE you didn't have an accident?' <br />
'No,' he replied.<br />
I just KNEW that he must have had an accident, because the smell was getting worse. <br />
Soooooo, I asked one more time, 'Danny did you have an accident ? This time he jumped up, yanked down his pants, <br />
Bent over, spread his cheeks <br />
And yelled <br />
'SEE MOM, IT'S JUST FARTS!!'<br />
While 30 people nearly choked to death on their tacos laughing, <br />
He calmly pulled up his pants and sat down. <br />
An old couple made me feel better,<br />
Thanking me for the best laugh they'd ever had! <br />
<br />
<br />
LAST BUT NOT LEAST TESTIMONY: <br />
This had most of the state of Michigan laughing for 2 days <br />
And a very embarrassed female news anchor who will, <br />
In the future, likely think before she speaks. <br />
What happens when you predict snow but don't get any! <br />
We had a female news anchor that, <br />
The day after it was supposed to have snowed and didn't, <br />
Turned to the weatherman and asked: <br />
'So Bob, where's that 8 inches you promised me last night?' <br />
Not only did HE have to leave the set, but half the crew did too they were laughing so hard!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Here are six reasons why you should think before you speak - <br />
The last one is great! <br />
Have you ever spoken and wished that you could<br />
Immediately take the words back.... <br />
Or that you could crawl into a hole?<br />
Here are the Testimonials of a few people who did.....<br />
<br />
<br />
FIRST TESTIMONY: <br />
I walked into a hair salon with my husband and three kids in tow <br />
And asked loudly, <br />
'How much do you charge for a shampoo and a blow job?' <br />
I turned around and walked back out and never went back <br />
My husband didn't say a word...<br />
He knew better. <br />
<br />
SECOND TESTIMONY:<br />
I was at the golf store comparing different kinds of golf balls. <br />
I was unhappy with the women's type I had been using. <br />
After browsing for several minutes, <br />
I was approached by one of the good-looking gentlemen who works at the store. <br />
He asked if he could help me. <br />
Without thinking, I looked at him and said, 'I think I like playing with mens balls' <br />
<br />
THIRD TESTIMONY:<br />
My sister and I were at the mall and <br />
Passed by a store that sold a <br />
Variety of candy and nuts. <br />
As we were looking at the display case, <br />
The boy behind the counter asked if we needed any help. <br />
I replied, 'No, I'm just looking at your nuts.' <br />
My sister started to laugh hysterically. <br />
The boy grinned, and I turned beet-red and walked away. <br />
To this day, <br />
My sister has never let me forget. <br />
<br />
<br />
FOURTH TESTIMONY :<br />
While in line at the bank one afternoon, <br />
My toddler decided to release<br />
Some pent-up energy and ran amok. <br />
I was finally able to grab hold of<br />
Her after receiving looks of disgust <br />
And annoyance from other patrons. <br />
I told her that if she did not start behavi ng <br />
'right now' she would be punished. <br />
To my horror, she looked me in the eye and said in a voice just as threatening, <br />
'If you don't let me go right now, <br />
I will tell Grandma that I saw you <br />
Kissing Daddy's pee-pee last night!' <br />
The silence was deafening after this enlightening exchange. <br />
Even the tellers stopped what they were doing. <br />
I mustered up the last of my dignity and <br />
Walked out of the bank with my daughter in tow. <br />
The last thing I heard when the door closed behind me, were screams of laughter. <br />
<br />
<br />
FIFTH TESTIMONY: <br />
Have you ever asked your child a question too many times? <br />
My three-year-old son had a lot of problems with potty training and I was on him constantly. <br />
One day we stopped at Taco Bell for a quick lunch, in between errands<br />
It was very busy, with a full dining room. <br />
While enjoying my taco, <br />
I smelled something funny, <br />
So of course I checked<br />
My seven-month-old daughter, she was clean. <br />
Then realized that Danny<br />
Had not asked to go potty in a while. <br />
I asked him if he needed to go, <br />
And he said 'No'. <br />
I kept thinking <br />
'Oh Lord, that child has had an accident, and I don't have any clothes with me.' <br />
Then I said,<br />
'Danny, are you SURE you didn't have an accident?' <br />
'No,' he replied.<br />
I just KNEW that he must have had an accident, because the smell was getting worse. <br />
Soooooo, I asked one more time, 'Danny did you have an accident ? This time he jumped up, yanked down his pants, <br />
Bent over, spread his cheeks <br />
And yelled <br />
'SEE MOM, IT'S JUST FARTS!!'<br />
While 30 people nearly choked to death on their tacos laughing, <br />
He calmly pulled up his pants and sat down. <br />
An old couple made me feel better,<br />
Thanking me for the best laugh they'd ever had! <br />
<br />
<br />
LAST BUT NOT LEAST TESTIMONY: <br />
This had most of the state of Michigan laughing for 2 days <br />
And a very embarrassed female news anchor who will, <br />
In the future, likely think before she speaks. <br />
What happens when you predict snow but don't get any! <br />
We had a female news anchor that, <br />
The day after it was supposed to have snowed and didn't, <br />
Turned to the weatherman and asked: <br />
'So Bob, where's that 8 inches you promised me last night?' <br />
Not only did HE have to leave the set, but half the crew did too they were laughing so hard!]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Crufts 2012]]></title>
			<link>http://eurobichons.com/showthread.php?tid=7690</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 06:53:56 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Tanika, Karry and Coco on their wins at Crufts yesterday. Your mummies (and grannies) are very, very proud of you!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Congratulations to Tanika, Karry and Coco on their wins at Crufts yesterday. Your mummies (and grannies) are very, very proud of you!]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hello :))]]></title>
			<link>http://eurobichons.com/showthread.php?tid=7689</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:59:42 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hi all, I am a newbie and therefore introducing myself.<br />
<br />
I have been a dog owner forever. All my family are dog lovers and owners of numerous breeds - German Sheperds, Lhasa Apso, Old English, Rotties, Dobermans, Collies, and Heinz 57's to name but a few (lol).<br />
<br />
My last dog was a Lhasa Apso which I had from being eight weeks old to sixteen and a half years old. My husband says the most photographed dog in the world! Loved him dearly and he came everywhere with us.<br />
<br />
Our Lhasa passed away about three years ago and now we feel we would like another puppy.  We have been looking at all kinds of breeds but have felt drawn to the Havanese - so I thought I'd join a forum and learn as much as we can.  <br />
<br />
About me? I work from home, regularly walk, jog three times a week and try not to eat Cadburys chocolate bars (though I seemed to have moved onto chocolate buttons recently <img src="images/smilies/sad.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Sad" title="Sad" />. ). We have a lovely home with plenty of greenbelt land for a set of paws to run around in. <br />
<br />
Looking forward to chatting <br />
<br />
<img src="images/smilies/smile.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Smile" title="Smile" />)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi all, I am a newbie and therefore introducing myself.<br />
<br />
I have been a dog owner forever. All my family are dog lovers and owners of numerous breeds - German Sheperds, Lhasa Apso, Old English, Rotties, Dobermans, Collies, and Heinz 57's to name but a few (lol).<br />
<br />
My last dog was a Lhasa Apso which I had from being eight weeks old to sixteen and a half years old. My husband says the most photographed dog in the world! Loved him dearly and he came everywhere with us.<br />
<br />
Our Lhasa passed away about three years ago and now we feel we would like another puppy.  We have been looking at all kinds of breeds but have felt drawn to the Havanese - so I thought I'd join a forum and learn as much as we can.  <br />
<br />
About me? I work from home, regularly walk, jog three times a week and try not to eat Cadburys chocolate bars (though I seemed to have moved onto chocolate buttons recently <img src="images/smilies/sad.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Sad" title="Sad" />. ). We have a lovely home with plenty of greenbelt land for a set of paws to run around in. <br />
<br />
Looking forward to chatting <br />
<br />
<img src="images/smilies/smile.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Smile" title="Smile" />)]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Alpha Shampoo]]></title>
			<link>http://eurobichons.com/showthread.php?tid=7688</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 04 Mar 2012 08:33:59 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[I recently found a shampoo which is new to me, it is called "Alpha Dog Series" is an antibacterial with a musk scent, lathers very easily and contains conditioner. I bought it from "Home Sense" who import a lot of stuff from USA, this was the only one left. Have searched online etc and can't find it anywhere other than the exporter in Hollywood does anyone know of any outlet in the UK, Hollywood is a bit far to go. lol]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I recently found a shampoo which is new to me, it is called "Alpha Dog Series" is an antibacterial with a musk scent, lathers very easily and contains conditioner. I bought it from "Home Sense" who import a lot of stuff from USA, this was the only one left. Have searched online etc and can't find it anywhere other than the exporter in Hollywood does anyone know of any outlet in the UK, Hollywood is a bit far to go. lol]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[It's a dogs life]]></title>
			<link>http://eurobichons.com/showthread.php?tid=7687</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 04 Mar 2012 07:44:04 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[It's                   just dawned on me.... <br />
                     <br />
My                   dog sleeps about 20 hours a day.                   <br />
       <br />
He has his food                   prepared for him. He can eat whenever he wants.                   <br />
 <br />
His meals are provided at no cost to him.                    <br />
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He visits the doctor once a year for his                   checkup, and again during the year if any                   medical needs                   arise. <br />
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For this he pays nothing and nothing is                   required of him. <br />
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He lives in a nice neighborhood                   in a house that is much larger than he needs and he                   is not                   required to do any upkeep. <br />
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If he makes a mess,                   someone else cleans it up.  <br />
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He has his                   choice of luxurious places to sleep.  <br />
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He                   receives these accommodations absolutely free.                    <br />
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He is living like a king, and has absolutely no                   expenses whatsoever. <br />
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All of his costs are picked                   up by others who go out and earn a living every day.                   <br />
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I was just thinking about all this, and suddenly                   it hit me like a brick...<br />
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                                              I think my dog is a member of                   Parliament!]]></description>
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My                   dog sleeps about 20 hours a day.                   <br />
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He has his food                   prepared for him. He can eat whenever he wants.                   <br />
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His meals are provided at no cost to him.                    <br />
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He visits the doctor once a year for his                   checkup, and again during the year if any                   medical needs                   arise. <br />
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For this he pays nothing and nothing is                   required of him. <br />
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He lives in a nice neighborhood                   in a house that is much larger than he needs and he                   is not                   required to do any upkeep. <br />
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If he makes a mess,                   someone else cleans it up.  <br />
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He has his                   choice of luxurious places to sleep.  <br />
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He                   receives these accommodations absolutely free.                    <br />
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He is living like a king, and has absolutely no                   expenses whatsoever. <br />
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All of his costs are picked                   up by others who go out and earn a living every day.                   <br />
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I was just thinking about all this, and suddenly                   it hit me like a brick...<br />
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                                              I think my dog is a member of                   Parliament!]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[New Member Harn!]]></title>
			<link>http://eurobichons.com/showthread.php?tid=7686</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 09:07:28 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone!<br />
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I'm Harn from Taiwan (Asia). I have a Havanese named Daisy and she travels with me everywhere I go. We traveled together from the US to Taiwan, where we are currently living.<br />
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I am a member of a forum called "havaneseforum.com" where a lot of havanese breeders get together and talk about their experiences and questions.<br />
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I decided to join this forum because I saw a threat about Irish puppy dealers selling dogs for money. Since Taiwan is a rabies-free country, I was looking into breeders located in either Ireland or UK (also rabies-free) for another havanese. <br />
Yet, the forum made me question whether the breeder that contacted me is  another scam or not. I haven't paid the deposit or anything yet, but I hope to find a reputable breeder on this site!<br />
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi everyone!<br />
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I'm Harn from Taiwan (Asia). I have a Havanese named Daisy and she travels with me everywhere I go. We traveled together from the US to Taiwan, where we are currently living.<br />
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I am a member of a forum called "havaneseforum.com" where a lot of havanese breeders get together and talk about their experiences and questions.<br />
<br />
I decided to join this forum because I saw a threat about Irish puppy dealers selling dogs for money. Since Taiwan is a rabies-free country, I was looking into breeders located in either Ireland or UK (also rabies-free) for another havanese. <br />
Yet, the forum made me question whether the breeder that contacted me is  another scam or not. I haven't paid the deposit or anything yet, but I hope to find a reputable breeder on this site!<br />
<br />
Thanks<br /><!-- start: postbit_attachments_attachment -->
<br /><img src="images/attachtypes/image.gif" border="0" alt=".jpg" />&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="attachment.php?aid=2399" target="_blank">daisy 101.jpg</a> (Size: 48.87 KB / Downloads: 0)
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			<title><![CDATA[Difference between Granmas and Grandads]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2012 07:28:06 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Ever wondered what the difference between Grannies and Grandads is?<br />
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5 year old granddaughter is taken to school daily by her grandfather.<br />
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When he had a bad cold his wife took the grandchild. <br />
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That night she told her parents that the ride to school with granny was very different!!<br />
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"What made it different?" asked her parents:<br />
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"Gran and I didn't see a single tosser, blind bastard or dick-head anywhere on the way to school today!']]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Ever wondered what the difference between Grannies and Grandads is?<br />
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5 year old granddaughter is taken to school daily by her grandfather.<br />
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When he had a bad cold his wife took the grandchild. <br />
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That night she told her parents that the ride to school with granny was very different!!<br />
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"What made it different?" asked her parents:<br />
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"Gran and I didn't see a single tosser, blind bastard or dick-head anywhere on the way to school today!']]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Had to share this]]></title>
			<link>http://eurobichons.com/showthread.php?tid=7684</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:56:07 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[We don't                                 know who replied, but there is a beautiful soul                                 working in the dead letter office                                  <br />
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Our                                 14-year-old dog Abbey died last month.                                   <br />
The                                 day after she passed away my 4-year-old daughter                                 Meredith was crying and talking about how much                                 she missed Abbey.   <br />
She                                 asked if we could write a letter to God so that                                 when Abbey got to heaven, God would recognize                                 her.   <br />
I                                 told her that I thought we could so, and she                                 dictated these words: <br />
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Dear                                 God, <br />
Will                                 you please take care of my dog?   <br />
She                                 died yesterday and is with you in heaven.                                   <br />
I                                 miss her very much.   <br />
I                                 'm happy                                 that you let me have her as my dog even though                                 she got sick. <br />
I hope you will play with her.                                   <br />
She                                 likes to swim and play with balls.   <br />
I am                                 sending a picture of her so when you see her you                                 will know that she is my dog.   <br />
I                                 really miss her. <br />
Love,                                 Meredith <br />
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We                                 put the letter in an envelope with a picture of                                 Abbey &amp;                                 Meredith ,                                 addressed                                 it to God/Heaven.   <br />
We                                 put our return address on it.   <br />
Meredith                                 pasted several stamps on the front of the                                 envelope because she said it would take lots of                                 stamps to get the letter all the way to heaven.                                 That afternoon she dropped it into the letter                                 box at the post office.   <br />
A                                 few days later, she asked if God had gotten the                                 letter yet.   <br />
I                                 told her that I thought He                                 had.<br />
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Yesterday, there was a package                                 wrapped in gold paper on our front porch                                 addressed, 'To Meredith' in an unfamiliar hand.                                   <br />
Meredith                                 opened it.   <br />
Inside                                 was a book by Mr. Rogers called, 'When a Pet                                 Dies.'   <br />
Taped                                 to the inside front cover was the letter we had                                 written to God in its opened envelope.                                   <br />
On                                 the opposite page was the picture of Abbey &amp;                                 Meredith and this note: <br />
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Dear                                 Meredith, <br />
Abbey                                 arrived safely in heaven. Having the picture was                                 a big help and I recognized her right                                 away. <br />
Abbey                                 isn't sick anymore.   <br />
Her                                 spirit is here with me just like it stays in                                 your heart.   <br />
Abbey loved being                                 your dog.   <br />
Since                                 we don't need our bodies in heaven, I don't have                                 any pockets to keep your picture in so                                 I'm                                 sending it back to you in this little book for                                 you to keep and have something to remember Abbey                                 by. <br />
Thank                                 you for the beautiful letter and thank your                                 mother for helping you write it and sending it                                 to me.   <br />
What                                 a wonderful mother you have.   <br />
I                                 picked her especially for you.   <br />
I                                 send my blessings every day and remember that I                                 love you very much.   <br />
By                                 the way, I'm easy to find.   <br />
I am                                 wherever there is love.                                 <br />
<br />
Love, <br />
God]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[We don't                                 know who replied, but there is a beautiful soul                                 working in the dead letter office                                  <br />
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Our                                 14-year-old dog Abbey died last month.                                   <br />
The                                 day after she passed away my 4-year-old daughter                                 Meredith was crying and talking about how much                                 she missed Abbey.   <br />
She                                 asked if we could write a letter to God so that                                 when Abbey got to heaven, God would recognize                                 her.   <br />
I                                 told her that I thought we could so, and she                                 dictated these words: <br />
<br />
Dear                                 God, <br />
Will                                 you please take care of my dog?   <br />
She                                 died yesterday and is with you in heaven.                                   <br />
I                                 miss her very much.   <br />
I                                 'm happy                                 that you let me have her as my dog even though                                 she got sick. <br />
I hope you will play with her.                                   <br />
She                                 likes to swim and play with balls.   <br />
I am                                 sending a picture of her so when you see her you                                 will know that she is my dog.   <br />
I                                 really miss her. <br />
Love,                                 Meredith <br />
<br />
We                                 put the letter in an envelope with a picture of                                 Abbey &amp;                                 Meredith ,                                 addressed                                 it to God/Heaven.   <br />
We                                 put our return address on it.   <br />
Meredith                                 pasted several stamps on the front of the                                 envelope because she said it would take lots of                                 stamps to get the letter all the way to heaven.                                 That afternoon she dropped it into the letter                                 box at the post office.   <br />
A                                 few days later, she asked if God had gotten the                                 letter yet.   <br />
I                                 told her that I thought He                                 had.<br />
<br />
Yesterday, there was a package                                 wrapped in gold paper on our front porch                                 addressed, 'To Meredith' in an unfamiliar hand.                                   <br />
Meredith                                 opened it.   <br />
Inside                                 was a book by Mr. Rogers called, 'When a Pet                                 Dies.'   <br />
Taped                                 to the inside front cover was the letter we had                                 written to God in its opened envelope.                                   <br />
On                                 the opposite page was the picture of Abbey &amp;                                 Meredith and this note: <br />
<br />
<br />
Dear                                 Meredith, <br />
Abbey                                 arrived safely in heaven. Having the picture was                                 a big help and I recognized her right                                 away. <br />
Abbey                                 isn't sick anymore.   <br />
Her                                 spirit is here with me just like it stays in                                 your heart.   <br />
Abbey loved being                                 your dog.   <br />
Since                                 we don't need our bodies in heaven, I don't have                                 any pockets to keep your picture in so                                 I'm                                 sending it back to you in this little book for                                 you to keep and have something to remember Abbey                                 by. <br />
Thank                                 you for the beautiful letter and thank your                                 mother for helping you write it and sending it                                 to me.   <br />
What                                 a wonderful mother you have.   <br />
I                                 picked her especially for you.   <br />
I                                 send my blessings every day and remember that I                                 love you very much.   <br />
By                                 the way, I'm easy to find.   <br />
I am                                 wherever there is love.                                 <br />
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Love, <br />
God]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Video link to my TT litter]]></title>
			<link>http://eurobichons.com/showthread.php?tid=7683</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:21:52 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[My Kennel Name is Bayferns.  Here are the litter playing the other day. My husband did it AND chose the music! <img src="images/smilies/blush.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Blush" title="Blush" /><br />
<div class="am_embed"><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/MZfFjna7ft8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
Joanne x]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[My Kennel Name is Bayferns.  Here are the litter playing the other day. My husband did it AND chose the music! <img src="images/smilies/blush.gif" style="vertical-align: middle;" border="0" alt="Blush" title="Blush" /><br />
<div class="am_embed"><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/MZfFjna7ft8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
Joanne x]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Long time no post - had to become new again]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:07:30 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone. I haven't been on here in a long time. Do you remember me? I got Willow (my hav) off Karen 4 years ago. Then 6 months later I got a TT - Honey. Well, my news is that last year I got a male TT and called him Luka, then 4 weeks ago, we welcomed a litter of 7 beautiful Tibetan Terrier puppies - Honey's 1st litter (she's nearly 4 years old). I had Willow spayed so that we didn't have any accidental cross breeds. I made sure I was responsible and spent a fortune on hip scoring, 2 different DNA tests and the BVA eye tests. All were brilliant results, so we now have 7 healthy puppies - 4 girls and 3 boys, all golds and creams - who have just started weaning. I must say I am loving every minute. As I'm a teacher, my Mum and Stepdad are doing it with me, so they come around in the morning after I go to work, then my husband (a postman) comes home in the afternoon, so the puppies have constant supervision. Just 3 of the puppies haven't found homes yet - 1 cream boy, 1 white/gold boy and 1 gold/white girl. I hope everyone is well. Joanne x]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi everyone. I haven't been on here in a long time. Do you remember me? I got Willow (my hav) off Karen 4 years ago. Then 6 months later I got a TT - Honey. Well, my news is that last year I got a male TT and called him Luka, then 4 weeks ago, we welcomed a litter of 7 beautiful Tibetan Terrier puppies - Honey's 1st litter (she's nearly 4 years old). I had Willow spayed so that we didn't have any accidental cross breeds. I made sure I was responsible and spent a fortune on hip scoring, 2 different DNA tests and the BVA eye tests. All were brilliant results, so we now have 7 healthy puppies - 4 girls and 3 boys, all golds and creams - who have just started weaning. I must say I am loving every minute. As I'm a teacher, my Mum and Stepdad are doing it with me, so they come around in the morning after I go to work, then my husband (a postman) comes home in the afternoon, so the puppies have constant supervision. Just 3 of the puppies haven't found homes yet - 1 cream boy, 1 white/gold boy and 1 gold/white girl. I hope everyone is well. Joanne x]]></content:encoded>
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			<link>http://eurobichons.com/showthread.php?tid=7679</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:55:19 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[A B C D E F G H I J K         <br />
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On their thirtieth anniversary, a wife         asked her husband to describe her. <br />
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He looked at her for a while then         said, "You're A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J,         K." <br />
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She asked "C'mon now, what the devil         does that mean?" <br />
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He said, "Adorable, Beautiful, Cute,         Delightful, Elegant, Foxy, Gorgeous,         and Hot.” <br />
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She smiled happily and said "Aww,         that's so sweet, what about I, J, K?"<br />
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He said, "I'm Just Kidding!" <br />
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The good news is, the swelling in his         eye is going down and the doctor is fairly optimistic about saving his         testicles.]]></description>
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On their thirtieth anniversary, a wife         asked her husband to describe her. <br />
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He looked at her for a while then         said, "You're A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J,         K." <br />
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She asked "C'mon now, what the devil         does that mean?" <br />
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He said, "Adorable, Beautiful, Cute,         Delightful, Elegant, Foxy, Gorgeous,         and Hot.” <br />
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She smiled happily and said "Aww,         that's so sweet, what about I, J, K?"<br />
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He said, "I'm Just Kidding!" <br />
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The good news is, the swelling in his         eye is going down and the doctor is fairly optimistic about saving his         testicles.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[crufts]]></title>
			<link>http://eurobichons.com/showthread.php?tid=7678</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:44:16 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[My tickets for Crufts have arrived at long last. Whoo.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[just a little one]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:12:03 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Remember this the next time you have major surgery and need a blood transfusion!! This is good to know!! <br />
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MEDICAL RESEARCH <br />
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Australian Medical Association researchers have found<br />
that patients needing blood transfusions may benefit<br />
from receiving chicken blood<br />
rather than human blood.<br />
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It tends to make the men cocky and the women lay better....<br />
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Just thought you'd like to know.<br />
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BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO ARE CRACKED,<br />
FOR THEY ARE THE ONES WHO LET IN THE LIGHT!<br />
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OK, I'll be going to my room now.]]></description>
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MEDICAL RESEARCH <br />
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Australian Medical Association researchers have found<br />
that patients needing blood transfusions may benefit<br />
from receiving chicken blood<br />
rather than human blood.<br />
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It tends to make the men cocky and the women lay better....<br />
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Just thought you'd like to know.<br />
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BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO ARE CRACKED,<br />
FOR THEY ARE THE ONES WHO LET IN THE LIGHT!<br />
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OK, I'll be going to my room now.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Best Dog Show Ever]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.flixxy.com/dog-show.htm" target="_blank">http://www.flixxy.com/dog-show.htm</a>]]></description>
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