A wet camp.

Late in the afternoon,the boys put up their tent in the middle of a field, as soon as this was done, they cooked a meal over an open fire. They were all hungry and the food smelt good. After a wonderfull meal, they told story and sang songs by the camp fire. But some time later it began to rain, the boys felt tired so they put out the fire and crept into their tent their sleeping bags were warm and comportable, so they all slept soundly. In the middle of the night, two boys woke up and began shouting the tent was full of water! They all leapt out off their slepping-bags and hurried outside. It was raining heavily and they found that a stream had formed in the field. The stream wound its way across the field and then flowed right under their tent.

Jack Russell Training to Prevent Chewing

 by: Richard Cussons

Chewing is common among dogs. They do not chew to purposely destroy your belongings because they are angry or spiteful. A dog's mouth is actually not just for eating or destroying things only. To creatures who don't have hands just like humans do, the mouth is the best tool to pick up and check on things and transport things from one place to another. They also use their mouth to communicate which is very important especially in jack russell training. Chewing therefore is a natural behavior of dogs and you cannot just training them to stop chewing completely.

The best thing to do in order to handle this situation is to train them what they can and cannot chew. Keep your belongings out of your pet's reach. Shoes, socks, books and other things you do not want destroyed should not be left lying around. Even old shoes, clothing and socks should not be given to dogs to chew on because they cannot tell the difference between the old and new.

Since it is not right to totally curtail a dog's instinct to gnaw on things, direct his attention to things that you want him to chew such as chew toys. Your dog should have lots of it and must be appealing in order to keep him interested. If your dog is fond of chewing things with your scent on them, leave the toy in your laundry hamper for days before giving them to your dog. You may also want to rub something tasty or stuff the toy with anything your dog finds rewarding. When you feel like your dog is up to something, remove the item and give him chew toys instead to divert his attention.

When shopping for dog toys, choose toys that are safe for your pet. Toys that are easily broken or with small parts can be dangerous to your pet so beware of these items. There are also washable toys available.

And just like other behavior problems, the desire to chew can be minimized with regular exercise. Dogs that are physically and mentally stimulated are less likely to get bored thus they are also less likely to chew and become destructive. Interesting and fun jack russell training is the way to go!

 

"Kingdom of Heaven" Sought to Be an Epic Film, But Became a Disaster in Production

 by: Ed Bagley

Kingdom of Heaven - 1 Star (Terrible)

Unfortunately for the "Kingdom of Heaven", what started out as an ambitious epic film about a little known time in history, became an almost disaster at its release and was only average at best. There is enough blame to spread around.

First, there is a reason why the immortal "Gone with the Wind", which involved a turbulent love affair in the American south during the Civil War and Reconstruction, took almost 4 hours to see. You apparently cannot make a quality, classic film about the Civil War in less time. Ken Burns' acclaimed documentary film "The Civil War" consisted of 9 episodes and took 11 hours to view.

Second, there may be a market for a film in the Middle Ages about the Christian Crusades, a series of military expeditions by Europeans to recover the Holy Land from the Muslims in the 11th, 12th and 13th Centuries. That market, regrettably, is very small compared to an epic about the Civil War, World War I or World War II.

Third, when 3-time, Best Director Oscar-nominee Ridley Scott ("Black Hawk Down", "Gladiator" and "Thelma and Louise") presented the film to the studio at 194 minutes (3 hours and 14 minutes), the studio execs demanded that it be cut to two hours, believing that moviegoers would not sit through a 3-hour film.

This proved to be a critical mistake in judgment. It was nearly impossible for Scott to tell the Kingdom of Heaven story in 2 hours, and when the movie received really mixed reviews and proved to be a financial disappointment in the United States, the error was clearly noticeable.

Fourth, not only was this film to be an epic story, its production cost was enormous. Most of the filming was in Morocco, and Mohammad VI, King of Morocco, provided 1,500 of his military personnel with accompanying equipment to help in the filming.

In addition, there were apparently 15,000 handmade costumes for the film that also required helmets, boots, gloves, chainmail, belts and scabbards. The flag budget for the film was $250,000. There were 7,500 weapons, 3,000 shields and 20,000 arrows used in the film. In one scene alone, there were 143 extras, 60 military personnel, 125 horses and 60 camels.

A massive replica of Jerusalem was constructed in the Sahara Desert, containing 28,000 square meters of wall that required 6,000 tons of plaster. The front set was 1,200 feet long and the walls were 56 feet tall. Good grief.

Fifth, writer William Monahan's first draft of the script was 186 pages. Executive producer Lisa Ellzey thought Fox would never approve the script because of its length, so she cut it to only 20 pages before submitting it.

Sixth, Orlando Bloom was not ready to play the leading role as Balian of Ibelin, and his performance did not reflect the kind of command and presence necessary to pull it off.

Seventh, I had great difficulty as a moviegoer following the story as its presentation required much more help in context, or from a narrator, to understand what was happening when and why it was important.

Eighth, the sound in the film was terrible. There were times when it was impossible to understand the dialog and, without this essential element, there is no way the film would be rated good by my standards. Sound is too basic of a need to succeed and, when it goes unnoticed because it is well done, it is not an issue.

Ninth, this whole project was sad from start to finish. What could have become a good film could not overcome the obstacles along the way. Two bright spots in the film were the performances of Liam Neeson as Godfrey de Ibelin and Ghassan Massoud as Saladin, the great Muslim leader.

In his quest to be noble, Liam Neeson was able to deliver this dialog as Godfrey de Ibelin: "Be without fear in the face of our enemies. Be brave and upright that God may love thee. Speak the truth always, even if it leads to your death. Safeguard the helpless and do no wrong. That is your oath." (Spoken to his son, Balian, when making him a knight.)

History records that Saladin and his Muslim troops did recapture Jerusalem after defeating the King of Jerusalem at the Battle of Hattin near the Lake of Galilee. When Saladin's soldiers enter the City of Jerusalem, they were not allowed to kill civilians, rob people, or damage the city.

In many ways, the Muslims come out looking better than the Christians in Kingdom of Heaven, and historically, they were.

Funny Questions About Life

 by: Hal Lacious

Ever had one of those funny questions about life? Then please read on. When it comes to funny questions and thoughts about life, every time I think I've seen them all I find one I've never seen before or come up with more of my own. The following are some of the ones I've discovered or written however, I know there's more because thats, well... life. So, if you find while reading these funny questions and thoughts about life make you smile, pass them along. All right, let's get started!

Funny Questions about life - Group 1 Why does Hawaiian pizza also contain Canadian Bacon? Grape Nuts cereal. No grapes - no nuts. Huh? What's the difference between regular ketchup and fancy ketchup? Do Dutch people always split the bill? If you use Miracle Whip on Wonder Bread, do you have to use Heavenly Ham?

Funny Questions about life - Group 2 Is there ever a day that mattresses aren't on sale? They make bullet proof vests, why not bullet proof pants? Why are oriental rug stores always going out of business? Is there any difference between partly cloudy and partly sunny?

Funny Questions about life - Group 3 If it only takes one match to start a forrest fire, why on earth does it take me a whole box of matches and a can of lighter fluid to light my grill? When they ship those styrofoam peanuts, what do they pack them in? How do you know when pickles or sour cream has gone bad?

Funny Questions about life - Group 4 How does one know when their bagpipes need tuning? Allstate Insurance has a disclaimer that reads: not available in all states. What? If Donkey Kong's main character is a monkey, why isn't it called Monkey Kong? Why does the word lisp have an "s" in it?

Funny Questions about life - Group 5 How come you never read the headline, "Psychic Wins Lottery"? The next time someone says, "Now I've seen everything", ask them if they've ever seen a UPS truck parked in a parking space. Has anyone ever really seen a Jolly Rancher? If you get a club soda stain, how do you remove it?

Funny Questions about life - Group 6 Has anyone (besides Donald Trump's wife) ever been fooled by a comb over? Is it really possible to change the direction of a bowling ball by waving your hands? There's senior citizens, so why aren't there junior citizens?

Funny Questions about life - Group 7 They say laughter is the best medicine - so who came up with the phrase, "I died laughing"? Why do doctors leave the room when your getting dressed? After all, they've already seen you naked. What's wrong with the United States? They only have two choices for President, but fifty for Miss America. Any reason they nail down the lid of a coffin? When butterflies get upset or nervous, what do they get in their stomachs?

Funny Questions about life - Group 8 Where do they put price stickers on non-stick pans? If it's called lipstick, why is it always coming off? When they sing, "Take me out to the ball game" they're already there. Why? Who's idea was it to make the word abbreviation so long?

Yes, these are just a few of the Funny Questions about life that try men's -and women's souls. And there's a ton more funny questions about life not listed here. Some of them come to me during the course of a day. For example, why does every shampoo bottle say, lather, rinse, repeat? I'm sorry, did I miss my head entirely the first time or do you just want to sell more shampoo? If you have or have thought up any funny questions of life yourself, feel free to send them along and thanks for wasting a few minutes of your life pondering these funny questions of life. Now get out there and do something good. Like figuring out what people in China call their good plates...

Easiest Ways to Make Authentic Sourdough Bread

 by: Mary Walsh

Sourdough bread is usually included among the favorites of many bread connoisseurs around the world. Novice bakers find it difficult to capture the intense and deep flavor present in Sourdough breads. It also takes considerable practice in creating the perfect sourdough breads.

They say that sourdough bread likely originated around 1500 BC in Ancient Egypt. It became the main bread consumed in Northern California during the Gold Rush period. There are several regions, such as San Francisco, that's known for producing the best sourdough in today's market. In fact, sourdough bread is very much a part of San Francisco's culture. It's the perfect bread to partner with soups such as chili, cioppino and clam chowder, as well as most seafood dishes.

But the thing is, you could make your individual version of sourdough bread right inside your very own kitchen. It's not as hard as it sounds. You'll only need two ingredients, flour & water. Unbleached bread flour is recommended for starting bakers but you also try using flours made of whole-wheat & rye. You could also use organically grown flour if you want. You'll also be needing a clear glass jar big enough to hold in all the mixture.

Here are the directions to creating your very own sourdough starter:

First Day: Cleanse jar thoroughly. Put 1 c of your choice flour & 1 c of water into your jar then stir the mixture. Use a plastic or wooden spoon for this. Don't attempt using your metal spoon. Find any damp clean towel then use this to cover your jar. Store jar in any warm place. Ideal temperature is somewhere around 70 - 80 deg. Fahrenheit.

Second Day: All you need to do is to take care that your jar is still securely in its place. Bubbles may appear inside your jar, but don't worry about this.

Third Day: Open your jar & observe that there might be a bit of a sour smell. Don't be alarmed. This is normal. Now throw away 1/2 of your mixture. Add 1/2 c of lukewarm water and 1/2 c of the flour to your mixture then stir it well. Next, cover your container again then return it to its original location.

Fourth to Seventh Day: Do the third step in Days 4 to 7. Throw away 1/2 of your mixture and add fresh water and flour to your jar again.

By the seventh day, the container should be already filled with bubbles. The expansion in its volume indicates that your starter can now be used. You could now use this mixture for baking your very own sourdough bread, or store it for future use

Softball Coaching Tips – Softball Nutrition Myths Revealed

 by: Marc-Olivier Dagenais

It takes a real nutritionist, or somebody with a degree in this field to really tell you what's good for you when it comes to what you eat.

Sure, there are a lot of them who publish books every year on how you can live a fitter and healthier life by following their advice on nutrition. Many of them provide you with sound advice, although there are still those who continue to perpetuate nutrition myths that may prove harmful to you.

That's why I'm revealing to you these myths in this article so you can save yourself from the frustration and the possible danger that these myths can bring you.

Let's begin.

Myth 1 – Nutrition isn't important in softball

When you compare softball with other sports such as football and basketball, you'll probably notice that softball isn't as intense as the other sports I've mentioned. Because of this, some players and coaches think that nutrition wouldn't be much of a factor when you're playing softball.

Quite the contrary. Just like other sports, you still have to spend more than the usual amount of energy in order to play this game compared to normal activities such as sitting down or walking. That's why you need to have enough fuel to last you throughout the game.

And since softball involves a lot of time practicing, the food that you eat will also help you recover much quickly and help keep you from getting injured easily.

Myth 2 – Eating fatty foods won't affect you

When you're in a game, you can be sure that classic foods such as hotdogs and burgers will always be available in nearby stalls.

That's why it's easy to forget about your health and consume these foods before or after the game. Although I still wouldn't recommend you to eat fatty and greasy foods after a game, the more that I wouldn't recommend you do it before you play ball.

Why? Although fats can be a source of fuel for your body, they are difficult to digest and difficult to burn. That's why you'll notice that you're performance will be severely diminished if you eat fatty foods just before the game.

Myth 3 – You can improve your performance by taking supplements

This statement is pretty tricky because indeed, you can improve your performance by taking supplements. But keep in mind that they're only designed to supplement the nutrients that you're supposed to be taking in from the foods that you eat. Therefore, they're not substitutes to eating healthy.

That said, always remember to eat the right type and the right amount of foods. That helps boost your performance better than simply relying on supplements alone.

I'm pretty sure you've heard of all of these nutrition myths before. Now that I've helped you uncover them, I hope that you'll finally be able to take your path towards a healthier life. And that's what you need, not only because you're playing softball, but because you need to it to live a more fulfilling life with your family.

 

Global IT Security Market Remains Upbeat Despite Recession

 by: Shushmul Maheshwari

Global IT security market, including security appliances, security software and security services, has continued to witness strong demand across all segments, indicating healthy growth prospects in coming years. According to our latest research report, "Global IT Security Market Forecast to 2013", the global IT security market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of nearly 11% during 2009-2013, defying the IT budget cuts amid the current economic slowdown. The rising security concerns from rapidly increasing multifaceted threats among corporate across the world will continue fueling the growth of the global IT security market.

Our research reveals that the current market is dominated by the IT security software, which accounted for an estimated 44% of the global IT security market in 2008. However, major growth will be seen in the IT security services market over the forecast period. Our research foresees CAGR of around 12%, 9% and 13% for security appliances, security software and security services respectively during 2009-2013.

The report further highlights that UTM will remain the fastest growing segment of the security appliances market, with an anticipated CAGR of around 25% during the forecast period. Other segments, such as IPD and VPN, will also grow at a modest pace in near future. Meanwhile, our report identifies SCTM as leading segment of the security software market, followed by IAM and SVM. Growth across all the segments of IT security market will be driven by rising demand for security solutions worldwide, owing to deployment of IT among vertical sectors, such as finance, retail and telecommunication, aimed at cost cutting amid recession.

"Global IT Security Market Forecast to 2013" provides an overview on the current and future scenario of the world IT security market. It studies the global IT security market into three segments: Security Appliances, Security Software and Security Services. The research also studies the market on regional as well as country level and provides forecast for each country's IT Industry. The research also contains various ongoing and emerging trends in the global IT security market, thus helping the IT security vendors to identify opportunities that may prove critical to their growth in the concerned market.

Advice For Those Starting A Small Business

When starting out in business it is usually a prerequisite to open a business account to mange your finances. Unfortunately for many it is uncertain what kind of services your account will need to provide. Here are some of the most common issues that concern small business managers when they are opening an account.

The first issue is the amount of interest your account should provide. More advisable is instead of looking for high interest rates to study the charges that will be applicable to your business account. High interest usually means greater penalties for going into your overdraft, as a young business you may be in and out of the red so try to avoid high interest accounts. If you do however want to pursue high interest rates it is best to look online as internet banks often offer great rates to attract customers.

You may be asking yourself if you will actually need a business account; naturally business is always dependent upon money and ensuring your money is well kept should be a major concern. A business account will help you identify all of your transaction processes and ensure you have clarity. A dedicated account will also provide you with accountability so creditors and the tax man can easily understand your business dealings during audits. It can also give your business some credibility as the bank will usually have to approve your model before managing you finances. That said, it is not crucial to hold a business account. If you are operating as a sole trader there is no need for you to open one, your personal account will suffice.

When you are choosing an account you will be bombarded with services that in reality you will not need. It is best to open a simple checking account that allows you to pay checks and withdraw money. A savings account would be ill-advised as it is unlikely that you will have much to save during the initial stages of starting operations. As a sole trader it is possible to open account that not only presents your name but also the type of business you operate, this can create a far more professional look. As a limited company you will need to open the account in the name of your company rather than your own name.

It is not always advisable to open an account with the bank that controls your personal finances. Shop around as the variety can be amazing; in terms of services, charges and interest. It is also advisable to not give one bank too much control over your finances, if they already manage your personal funds, your company may benefit from using another bank. As a new customer you will also be open to more services than you would be as an existing customer.

When opening an account you will need a number of items. First and foremost the manager will want to see a business plan to see if your chances of success are acceptable. They will also want to know where the start up funds are coming from. Of course a list of signatories will be needed to note who will have access to the finances. While monthly statements are usually sufficient in a personal account, your company will most probably need updates more frequently to assess your financial position accurately. This may carry an added charge but will normally be worth the fee.

By following the advice given in this brief outline it should be possible to find the perfect

Find Checking Accounts That Pay Good Interest Rates

If you are interested in opening a new checking account, you have probably already realized that there are a ton of options available to you. The most obvious option you have is to go with one of the national super-banks that together get 99% of the national media attention due to their huge advertising budgets. Of course, the loudest bank is not necessarily the best one for you - and there are literally thousands of national, local and regional banks that are vying for your business.

With all of these options available to you, choosing the right bank can be a challenge, to say the least. Rather than blindly "interviewing" a couple of banks whose ads you happen to see in the newspaper or on TV, it is a good idea to start by developing a list of the criteria you will need to have fulfilled by the bank you ultimately select.

Of course, you'll want to find checking accounts that pay good interest rates. But, there is so much more than just interest rates to consider. Here are some suggested criteria for your list of banks with attractive checking accounts:

1. Make sure that the bank has plenty of ATM machines set up around the country - and of course in your area. If the bank does not have its own ATM network, at least make sure that they do not charge a fee for using the ATM of another bank or financial institution when you want to withdraw money.

2. Check to see that the bank is insured for up to $250,000 by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. This corporation was created in 1933 by the Glass-Steagall act. For participating banks, it guarantees the safety of your deposit against possible bank failure or other unlikely calamities.

3. If you have been having trouble getting approved for a new checking account, it is possible that your name has been reported to the Chex Systems database. This is a checking account risk assessment database that most banks in the country use. To lower your chances of getting rejected for a new account, find a bank that offers second chance checking. This means that they make it a point to not refer to Chex Systems when considering your application for a new account.

4. Your new bank should offer a checking account with a good interest rate. Make sure to ask the prospective bank about its rates so you can compare.

5. Find a bank that does not charge overdraft fees. Yes - such banks do exist (see, for example: http://www.escape-overdraft-fees.com), although you would never know it, given the rising tide of consumer concern over the overdraft fees being paid by most consumers today. Most banks charge overdraft fees, which can result in hefty fee expenditures throughout the course of a given year. In fact, banks make about $25-$30 billion per year in overdraft fees alone. This represents about 75% of their account maintenance fee-related income!

6. Convenience is a big factor for most people. In addition to the availability of ATM machines near you, make sure that your bank offers an online banking option. This is important, since online banking is a big part of how most people bank today. It allows you to conduct your banking from anywhere with an Internet connection.

So, before approaching just any old bank you come across for a new checking account with a good interest rate, make sure you first create a checklist of your needs and wants that must be met before choosing a bank. Then, as you contact each prospective bank, check each item off, as needed. Soon, the best bank for you will become clear.