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.