Visiting Austin in the autumn season is a great opportunity to take advantage of the cool weather, and enjoy several events that are gaining a large national following. While Austin City Limits and Fun Fun Fun Fest are becoming great music mainstays, the art scene in Austin has been growing quickly, and the East Austin Studio Tour provides a unique opportunity to look inside this world.For two weekends each November, Austin's most creative minds...more
Symptoms of Ear Infections Ear infections can affect dogs of all breeds and ages. The earliest signs of ear infection in dogs include attempts to scratch the ear resulting to pain, and frequent shaking of the head. Also, if your dog seems to keep its head at a certain angle, chances are that it is suffering from an ear issue of some sort. Signs of pain and discomfort near the ear or head area can also be telltale signs of dog ear problems. Ear...more
If you are just now starting out thinking about learning to speak French, then you probably love the way the language sounds. This is how we all learn to speak a language, its part of the learning process. I mean, let's face, it, you learned to speak English this way right? By repeating and absorbing? Keep that in mind, and your goal to speaking French will be achieved in no time.People are not built like a computer, you can't upload info to your brain. In our lives, we learn from listening, talking and experiencing things. When you hear or speak words over and over again, you eventually learn it. This is most likely how the experts learned their French skills, so take note? Here's a few tips for you to try out.Listen carefully, not casually. Listen for the familiar words and whenever you are prompted to respond, try your best. Use your French speaking skills all the time. Talk to anything, your friends, your cat, your family. If you don't keep yourself deeply immersed in the language, it is very easy to lose knowledge or focus.Last, you should look into getting some learn to speak French lessons. There are literally hundreds of programs on the market today, but some...more
What are Dog Cataracts? Cataracts are one form of eye problem that breaks down the lens fiber of the eyes. It develops when excess water from the back of the lens overflow to affect the actual lens. Cataracts are one of the common eye problems that affect both humans and dogs as well. There are many different kinds of cataracts in dogs. Also, some...more
If New York Fashion Week was a snowstorm of icy white hues, then the London designers radiated a tropical sunburst of hot pinks, bright tangerines, highlighter yellows, and muted sea tones on the catwalk.Basically, the Spring/Summer 2011 collections on London's runway this week could be described in one word: color. And lots of it. ...more
What is Bloat in Dogs? Bloat, also known as Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus or GDV, is a serious condition that can affect the health of dogs. This is very common and dangerous. Bloat begins with the stomach twisting and eventually trapping air, food, or liquid inside the stomach. This results to swelling of the stomach, which then puts a strain on the abdominal veins and the neighboring organs. Despite being common, however, a lot of dog owners do not know much about bloat in dogs, and that is unfortunate since dog bloat only comes in second after cancer as the top dog health risks that usually results to death. Dog owners should also be warned of fatal dog bloats, which can kill dogs in as little as an hour after developing this particular dog health risk. Which Dogs are at Risk of Bloat? According to various reports, bloat can strike any kind of dog, but tends to affect certain breeds more than some. The top dog breeds that are considered to be at high risk of bloat are Dobermans, German Shepherds, and Great Danes. What are the Causes of Dog Bloat? Bloat in dogs is caused by abnormal air that enters the stomach. Bloat caused by abnormally swallowed food and liquids are also...more
The Dangers of Aggressive Dogs There is no need to reiterate the dangers of aggressive dogs. A number of people have suffered grisly deaths because of aggressive dogs attacking them. A lot of people have died due to dog bites from aggressive dogs....more
Xmas can be a time for giving too as receiving and both are fun. Nevertheless, while many aspects of Christmas are enjoyable, the preparation is frequently a lot more of a headache than you expect, and even though giving the unique...more
How to Throw a Hit Halloween Party Ideas Halloween is one of the only holidays in our society when just about anything goes, so what better way to celebrate this fun and freaky day than with a Halloween party? It seems like there's...more
Ever wondered what to do with those holiday snaps? Putting your photos on canvas is a great way to show off your best images from a trip away.Canvas printing is fast and affordable. It offers a great way to get your travel-inspired art...more
If you have never been to Tenerife previously you would be forgiven for thinking that finding a great holiday deal may be a tricky process however it really is simple as this sunshine Med island is one of the worlds most popular tourist...more
The overall movement toward "going green" has significantly influenced many businesses ranging from construction to printing and it has reached pest management companies now as well. As green pest control services become a preferred...more