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Top Three Reasons to Choose Emirates Business Class

If you have never taken business class flights before, you may be wondering what all the fuss is about - but if you pay the extra money, you will not be disappointed with the service you receive.

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Emirates is one of the world's leading carriers and as such, you can expect any flight with the airline to run smoothly. However, if you choose Emirates business class you will discover a whole new world of luxury when it comes to travelling.

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One of the main reasons to select this option is the extra service you receive. As well as exclusive check-in desks and fast-track immigration at the airport, you will also be offered a complimentary chauffer-driven car to pick you up and take you to or from the airport. Emirates offers this service in 30 cities on its network and all six of the UK airports it flies from are included in this, so you can arrive in style before you even set foot on the plane.

When you board the aircraft, one of the first things you will notice is the extra space and privacy afforded by the business class cabin. Every seat has aisle access and if you want to get up and wander around during the course of your flight, you will find that there is a special lounge aboard where you can enjoy hot or cold drinks and even take a comfy seat if you fancy a change of scene. Of course, long-haul flights can be exhausting, which is why Emirates business class cabins on A380 and selected Boeing 777 aircraft feature flatbed seats that provide you with a 79-inch bed to sleep in. You will also have privacy screens to ensure you are not disturbed and if you just want to lie back and take advantage of the in-flight entertainment, you'll discover up to 1,200 channels are available on your personal big-screen TV.

Airline food often gets given a hard time but if you fly business class with Emirates, you can say goodbye to plastic trays and cutlery. You will receive your meals on china crockery and your tray table will be set up with a linen tablecloth. When it comes to the food, you will have a variety of choices. For breakfast, this will include hot and cold options, all accompanied by fruit juice, tea, coffee, pastries and yoghurt. Meanwhile, dinner or lunch is a real treat, with cold canapes served ahead of a five-course meal.

The airline has also recently introduced a number of healthy eating choices which are ideal if you want to keep an eye on your diet.

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Amenities and Hotel Class - What Can Guests Expect?

Every metropolitan area in the United States offers numerous choices when it comes to hotels and amenities. That's great news for the average consumer as it means they have options to fit their budget and that hotels are vying for their business. When hotels are competing for guests, prices are more competitive and hotel supplies are more abundant so consumers get more for their money. Additionally, stiffer competition means hotels are more aware of their occupancy rates. This usually leaves hotels and their management teams asking themselves how they can attract more guests and which hotel supplies they could add to please hotel guests and affect occupancy rates.

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Even if you only travel occasionally, you've likely noticed that all hotels offer basic amenities. Essentially, you pay for a hotel room and, whether it cost you or ,000, you expect it to have complimentary toiletries, hangers, an ironing board with an iron, an alarm clock and an information binder, among other hotel supplies. When hotels offer you less than the standard basics, it diminishes the perceived value and it affects your opinion of them as well as their occupancy rates. If hotels provide basic hotel supplies but there's an apparent lack of quality, providing them may be for naught. Hotels strive to please their guests, part of which is offering quality hotel supplies.

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Where you can find a decent meal for , so too can you find hotels that provide basic amenities with a twist. The twist is typically plush towels that are softer than the standard bath towels, toiletries with luxury ingredients, high quality plastic tumblers and other hotel supplies that, while basic, are better quality than the basics. Serving trays, glass or ceramic bathroom fixtures, shower curtain rods that bow out for extra room and laundry bags are just a few of the hotel supplies and amenities that convey additional value. Mid-range hotels that are more than rest stops but less than full-service resorts often provide higher quality hotel supplies to their guests, in part as a way to affect their occupancy rates with little additional cost or effort.

The amenities hotels offer will vary depending on the class of hotel. The pricier the hotel, the more and better amenities they'll offer guests. Of course, basic hotel supplies will be offered but ice buckets will be faux leather, serving trays will be wooden or glass, coffee makers will be European or they'll double as espresso makers and laundry bags will be cloth and part of complimentary laundry service. Room service, custom beds and 320-count sheets are just a few of the wide variety of amenities luxury hotels offer their valued guests.

While there's a wide variety of hotels with a spectrum of amenities and hotel supplies, all hotels have the same goal: providing guests an exceptional experience. Guest services are an important part of a guests experience After all, a friendly, helpful guest services attendant can turn a negative into a positive quickly and effortlessly. However, offering guests wealth of valuable, useful amenities not only impresses guests, it also helps occupancy rates. Regardless of where you stay or the hotel supplies offered, the, at the end of your visit, the hotel's greatest wish is that you've enjoyed your stay and that you'll return soon.

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Cyber Monday Winsome Wood Benito Bed Tray with Curved Top, Foldable Legs 2011 Deals

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Tips For Decluttering Paperwork

In college we've had to have mega loads of reviewers to study on. Photocopies of lecture and notes, hand outs, even copies of previous exams. In a year you can accumulate so much paper you'd be afraid to light a match in your room. Then during second year in college I saw a classmate have a very simple but effective filing system, then I went to the extremes of file organization, so to speak.

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1. Envelopes or folders. I got dozens of plastic envelopes to put my files in, I chose envelops to keep those papers protected and in good condition when I need to look them up again.

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2. File Space. All those envelopes went into a main subject file box and put it in a designated shelf.

3. Labelling is key to organization. what the point of organizing it when you cant find something you'll just mess everything up again. They have a lot of new labelling gadgets you can use. back in college I used post-its, stickers, and black ink markers. you can jazz it up with those label doodles they sell in stores. Make sure you are labelling the correct file.

4. Pick an accessible spot for your files. what I did is I had a shelf built for my files. You can put your files in a file box and keep them under your bed next to each other, stack them up or get a filing cabinet. What ever suites you.

5. Paper tray, This has been very useful, I put mine on my desk, whenever I come home from work paperwork I have to read goes right in the tray. Just dump it there. and you know exactly where and what it is you have to read. You can also set one up for outgoing files or mails.

6. Trash it. Files that don't go into my filing system go directly into my trash. Maybe you would like to go and get a shredder too for junk files that contain personal information. I had an office mate who burned his junk files every two weeks.

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Bathing Aids For Disabled People - What Are Some Commonly Used Bath Aids?

Bathing aids for disabled people are an investment in safety. They prevent accidents in the bath mainly caused by slippery and wet surfaces. It is common to hear of such accidents which cause serious injuries and can prove to be fatal at times. Broken bones, sprained ankles, injuries to the back, cuts, bruises and so on are common in the bathroom even to those who are able.

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Bathing aids for disabled people come in a number of design, shapes and types that have important safety features. They offer better grip, help people get in and out of the bath easily and safely in addition to making the bath comfortable.

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Among the bathing aids for disabled people that is very popular is the shampoo hair washing tray. Its design is such that it is easy and comfortable to use. The tray fits the neck of users comfortably in addition to resting nicely on their shoulders. It takes the mess out of hair washing for the disabled.

How else does the shampoo hair washing aid help? As the tray is light and compact, it reduces awkward bending for the disabled. Water spillage is minimized by the raised edges of the tray which can be wrapped around the arm of the disabled person thus providing more stability and assurance.

Another aid that tops the list of bathing aids for disabled people is the portable bath. This is for the disabled who are unable to use a regular bath. The great thing about the portable bath is that it allows the disabled to have a thoroughly enjoyable and safe bath without having to move to the bathroom. It can be placed on the bed itself as the portable bath is designed to fit all beds.

The portable bath comes with a durable wet and dry vacuum. It inflates, deflates and dries the tub quickly and easily. All that the disabled person has to do is to roll onto the portable bath. Once they are in it, the tub is inflated around them using the vacuum. The tub is deep enough to prevent spillage and splashes thus making the need for cleaning up the bathing area less of a chore.

The portable bath even comes with a hand-held shower. It can be connected to a tap that may be as far as 25 feet away. Need a long and consistent shower? No problems.The drain hose can be turned off just for this purpose. The portable bath offers options for bathing and shampooing the disabled in bed. In terms of aids for the disabled, we can appreciate why the portable bath rates very highly.

There are many more bathing aids for disabled people. The important thing is that those who care for the disabled, including family members, need to be aware of what is available. They need to realize the fact that bathing aids for disabled people are above all, a safety consideration. What are some of the other bathing aids for disabled people? You will be pleasantly surprised by the range of bathing aids for the disabled that are so readily available and affordable.

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Black Friday Simply Bamboo Extra Large Bamboo Bed Tray 2011 Deals

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Cat Litter Mats - Keeping Your Floors Free From Litter

If you have a cat, no doubt one of the problems you face it is having your pet track cat litter from his or her litter box throughout the rest of the house. This can be especially harmful to carpeting or flooring, since not only can soiled litter make a mess, but litters can scratch hardwood or tile flooring, increase carpet wear and tear, and in general cause disrepair for flooring materials. It can also be hard on furniture and make it necessary to professionally clean upholstery more often, since kitties can jump on furniture with soiled paws. Cat litter mats are one way to control this problem.

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Just as you wipe your feet at the door when you come in your house after being outside, litter mats go directly in front of your cat's litter box, and serve as a way to keep tracked litter at a minimum and close to the box. They are generally textured rubber mats that "wipe" your cat's feet as he or she leaves the litter box, so that litter that normally would be tracked throughout the house is "wiped off" on the matting and stays in that area. This not only saves flooring, but also makes cleanup much easier, since litter is contained to one area. It also is generally healthier for cats to have this type of matting as well, since the cat will then not lick this soiled litter off its paws but will leave it on the mat so it is not ingested. Litter residue can be harmful. Of course, it also keeps other materials in your home much cleaner, such as clothing, bedding, or furniture.

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If you can't afford or don't want to buy a commercial cat litter mat, you can buy a simple rubber bathmat that will do a lot of the work for you. You can cover the bathmat with old blankets or area rugs that have seen better days. Old "loop" rugs are especially useful for this, since their rough texture helps wipe cats' paws off. Old carpeting remnants are also a good substitute. Whatever you buy, these mats should be washable or at least frequently replaceable, since they will pick up smells from the litter boxes themselves and will become soiled over time.

Whether you buy a commercial cat litter mat or make your own by using old area rugs, blankets, bathmat, etc., using these can be a very good way to keep tracked litter contained near the litter box and keep it from being carried throughout your house. This, in turn, helps keep your entire home much more fresh and clean. It will also help protect flooring and carpets, and make them last longer without the type of wear and tear tracked litter can cause. In addition, you'll find life much more pleasant if your kitty does not jump on your bed or furniture with soiled feet. This, in turn, keeps the rest of your family, as well as your pet, much healthier.

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Mother's Day in Jail - Charleston, SC

The banging doesn't stop. The talking does not cease. The noise levels are deafening. Night and day make no difference in this place, except in the amplification of noise.

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The androgynously masculine guards joke and guffaw, inmates the brunt of their jokes. If they ever knew what it was like to be thoughtful or considerate, they do not show it. Several hundred female inmates attempt to sleep behind locked doors in the cacophony of harsh sounds. Sacred space is not to be found here. As they joke and swear, telling stories in deep voices, the sounds bounce off the cinderblocks, reverberating through the walls.

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Under normal circumstances, these are people to I would avoid when walking down a darkened street, the last group I would turn to for help. They are the heyenas of this jungle, keeping everyone in line by pouncing on weakness. Their callousness leads me to wonder to the time in their lives when someone treated them with such distain and shame that they would enjoy this kind of job. The cycle of pain continues here, metered out with a different kind of victim.

It's 4:00 AM on Mother's Day and as this particular holiday goes, it's the last place I ever expected to spend it. As far as surprises go, this one is a doozy; far above and beyond anything my children could have envisioned for their Momma.

I've just arrived. Tired, and in shock over the chain of events that led here. For the first time in five hours, I'm able to rest and contemplate.

I daydream of previous Mother's Days, each one different and yet the same. Of two cherubic cheeked, blue eyed little boys proudly bringing breakfast to their Momma in bed, accented with freshly picked wild flowers. There is no breakfast in this particularly confining resort, no chocolate French toast with whipped cream, no orange juice on today's menu. Remove generosity or acknowledgement for the hardworking, sometimes exasperated young mother that I was. No praise for the mother of two self-propelled boys that I am today. None of that found in this particularly confining resort.

Surrounded by cold cement walls, only a thin sliver of 3 inch wide window gives any indication of a world outside. Two inches of stiff vinyl-covered 'mattress' separates my sore body from the cement floor. Ignoring the pain shooting through my limbs, I lay on the mattress in the only way possible, counting the dozen inches between my feet and the open commode. Although my preference would normally be to lie where I can see outside, the close proximity to the toilet intervenes. For now I prefer to face the steel orifice, my head 3 inches from one of two permanently placed steel stools. The irony is not lost here. My life is in the toilet.

The bedding ensemble is as harsh, perhaps left over from the Civil War. A dark scratchy gray blanket absent of flowers, fluffiness, or softness is my covering. A small hand towel rolled up under my neck serves as a pillow, the cement wall behind me supports my back. I lay sideways, close my eyes and rest in an attempt to acclimate to this environment and sleep in such a place. A thin gray blanket, and a sewn together sheet resembling a huge pillow case completes the ensemble in this bare place. The comfortable nest I normally sleep in is far away from here, yet I too far to climb into. Instead, I bring it to mind, sinking down into soft pillows, the sound of the ocean and sleep.

To drown out the deafening noise, I let my dreaming take me to previously happy Mother's Days. Longing for home, my imagination takes me to a bathtub filled with hot water, Epsom salts and essential oils. My children are respectful, quiet, tiptoeing around the house as I sit in my womb-like room. Candles burn, instrumental music plays. I savor this, knowing that at any moment a dimpled little hand will knock lightly on the door, and a sweet baby boy voice will say, "Mommy, breakfast is almost ready!" Closing my eyes, gratitude for sweet moments as these begins to flow and I am able to doze.

Other Mother's Days flood my memory. I savor the sweetness of golden moments held forever in time. My mind sifts through each one like a lost treasure. I smile, remembering my first, the joy of knowing a belly full of new life, fluttering about like a lost bumblebee in my womb. The sweet moments when tiny hands reached for my face, laughing blue eyes reaching into my heart while a rosy mouth pulled the milk from my breast. Of misshaped pancakes made by busy little hands, fresh picked wild flowers adorning a tray brought to the bedside. Of awkwardly wrapped presents and lovingly scribbled cards scrawl-signed in bright crayon. Of the most recent, when my grown boys/men drove two hours alone to award me with the gift of time out of busy school schedules to present me with an inflatable raft. None of us had a clue that the journey I would take would bring me to this place.

At 6:30 am, the noise levels increase markedly. Dawn in jail is not celebrated with a quiet change from dark to light, only by an amplification of noise. My cellmates sigh and toss in their beds, getting ready to rise. Mary heaves herself down from the top steel bunk, scratches, stretches and peers eagerly out the window of the closed door. In white boxer shorts and sports bra sans underwire, her femininity is about gone. It's hard to be polite first thing in the morning, but she is. She both introduces herself and excuses herself for having to use the commode. As she lowers herself to the seatless commode, she nods at me, sizing me up in two words, "First time?"

I nod, looking away to give her a semblance of privacy. "What are you in for?" she asks. "Suspended license." "How'd they get you?" "I didn't use my turn signal on Sullivan's Island." I reply. Incredulous, she counters with, "Vultures." I am relieved that she is as bewildered as I am. She informs me that breakfast will be soon. Moments later, the buzzer sounds, doors unlatch and swing out as women begin lining the halls waiting their turn.

Mary cranes to see out the door what today's breakfast is. "Looks like oatmeal today," she says just before leaving the cell. Both cellmates leave the cell, and I take advantage of the moment of privacy to use the commode before venturing out to see what lies in store.

The line of women forms around the top floor and weaves down the stairs. Like a flock of gray, weary geese, they move forward toward breakfast, plastic shower shoes shuffling on the concrete floor. Talking in low voices, some of the women at the back of the line nod to me briefly, without pausing their conversations. Social moments are precious here, so I observe in silence. I want to remember this long enough to write about it later.

The brief moment of privacy has cost me, for I am last in line as it snakes down the stairs. I take a moment to absorb the surroundings, noting the less hardened faces, the wan smiles among the bunch. Some look as if the life has been drained from them; others wipe sleep from their eyes. A few hardened ones appear to be in their natural environment. Again, I retreat to my imagination, pretending we are in a spa dressed in fluffy, soft white robes, sipping mimosas, waiting for breakfast and coffee. Instead, we are lined up like grey geese, waiting for our share. Finally it's my turn to accept a tray, and begin the search for a table. Most are filled. This is worse than high school.

The food is as appetizing as dog vomit. Whatever smell it may have begun with, now is gone. I wouldn't give this stuff to anyone, but then I'm a raw foods connoisseur who associates serving a great meal with loving those it's served to. Anything cooked in my book is devoid of nutrient value, but this stuff is truly awful. Mushy, without form or texture, it can only be eaten with a spoon. "Breakfast" is oatmeal and something that seems like ground mystery meat, served with potato chunks swimming in lukewarm water. Maybe it's an attempt at hash browns, but it looks more like congealed potato glop. Doughy, dense cake/bread and milk are the remaining components of the meal. All jokes aside, there is not a single school cafeteria lunch that could ever be this bad. The employee rejects from the cafeteria must work in the jailhouse kitchen. It's so far from my usual diet of yogurt, granola and fruit - also food that can be eaten with a spoon - yet light years ahead in nourishment value than what I'm faced with eating now.

Hot coffee is noticeably absent, although the guards all have a huge cup. They know the aroma taunts us. Perhaps the really good cooks here can make the coffee taste something close to the real thing, but I'm comforted by the fact that they probably don't make the coffee any better than the rest of the meal. I picture my plastic, 6 ounce cup of water as a steaming cup of hazelnut coffee with the perfect blend of hazelnut cinnamon creamer and a dash of sugar. I have a great imagination, but this leaves a lot to be desired. Jesus turned water into wine. I was really hoping to make that work with water into coffee.

As I take my tray to the table, the other women are shoveling this stuff into their mouths as fast as possible. There are 10 minutes to complete the process of standing in a long line, finding a table and eating Stomach growling, I push food around on the thick plastic tray. I wonder how many people have been forced to eat this pitiful excuse for a meal. The digestive consequences of eating this glop will far outweigh the short term hunger of the moment, so I decline to eat most of the meal. Two bites of doughy cake and a sip of water is all I can stand. I can't seem to stomach the idea of it. Just as I work up the courage to take a bite, the 20 something girl looks right at me and asks if I'm going to eat what's on my tray. I am relieved to let her have my share. I hand her my tray, but another girl cautions me to just spoon mine out into hers, for if the guards notice the absent tray, its back to the cell early for my generosity.

Heaven forbid I have to return to the cot on the cement floor for even one minute longer than absolutely necessary.

The 20 something girl has finished eating my oatmeal. She thanks me, mouth brimming full of it. I want to throw up at the way these women are reduced to less than animals in this place.

I watch the other women and find myself filled with gratitude for my ability to choose fresh fruits and vegetables on a daily basis. My active imagination kicks in, taking me from women shoveling gruel into their mouths to the finest ladies enjoying high tea. I listen to women around the table and glean their stories. One by one, I make eye contact, break the rules and ask their names. They are helpful, matter of fact, and full of information as to what to expect. We have 10 minutes to shovel this slop into our mouths, stand in line at the water fountain to refill our plastic coke bottles and get back to our cells. As we line up at the water fountain, the androgynous guards yell at us to hurry up. Evidently, their joking is important, and we're interfering. It's acutely clear that if we don't hurry and get into our 'rooms', there will be trouble.

We line up, taking the trays back, and filling up water bottles at the fountain. Any dawdling or talking or social activity is seen as misbehavior. A woman coughs violently as she holds herself over the trash can; her meal coming up with flem. A guard berates her for not making it to the toilet in her cell. She coughs with the deep hacking of someone with pneumonia. There is no compassion from the 300lb guard, only ferocity and hate. I wonder what cruelty s/he endured as a child to bring job satisfaction in this moment.

I don't belong here, yet here I am. Thanks to a lack of providing a turn signal.

After breakfast, we talk in the cell. My cellmates are confident that I'll be released today or tomorrow. I notice a Bible in Mary's stash, and ask for pen and paper. A golf pencil is removed from a hidden compartment in a deodorant container. I write, so I can remember this later.

"Mary" begins by telling her story, one that has been told repeatedly. My curiosity is growing by the minute about these women I'm confined with. What I discovered is that there is more kindness in jail between inmates than there ever is coming from those in the jail's employ. The ones who are locked up are the ones who are the most polite and considerate. Imagine that.

Mary ends with a vehement vow to never return to the Holy City. Her bitter perspective is a reflection of her experience in the system. She mentions that more women are in South Carolina jails for Domestic Violence, Mental Illness, and Substance Abuse than for anything else. The combination of all three is her downfall. Mental illness is tough enough to deal with (depression), combined with alcohol (a depressant) and a man with a penchant for communicating with his fists rather than his words. She has been her 20 times in 22 years. According to her statistics, when she calls the police for domestic violence, both parties are always arrested, because she no longer allows him to wail on her. She fights back.

Her cell mate, Vanessa, age 21, is here for leaving her 8 month old son in the car while she paid for gasoline on a 50 degree overcast day. I've done that with my own kids without needing jail time. In fact, my oldest son was accidentally locked in our running van at the post office for an hour on a 40 degree day in Atlanta. I shudder to think what could have happened if there weren't people to assist me with breaking back into my own van. Perhaps she is in need of a parenting mentor instead of jail time away from her baby on her first Mother's Day. Her eyes speak of longing for her baby, a precious little bundle of energy and joy who undoubtedly wonders where his mother has been for the last two months.

As for my reasons for spending time in the jailhouse spa, surely you're wondering. It's like this: Unbeknownst to me, I was driving with a suspended driver's license. It was suspended as of 6 days prior to the date of the arrest. I had no idea that it was even in jeopardy of being suspended. This harkened back to a speeding ticket (10 miles over) in Wahalla, SC on a trip from Dahlonega to Flat Rock, NC. The state doesn't give a damn if you can pay the fine or not.

So after the bluegrass gig on Sullivan's Island, the vultures with badges were waiting. I was unclear on which direction home was when the blue lights came on. Failing to use a turn signal, is what started this whole mess. When Officer Mast ran my license and discovered the suspension six days prior, I had no clue how much trouble that meant.

Ignorance is not bliss when it comes to tickets. I've not received a speeding ticket in 15 years, so the chain of events that spawned this reality was a rude awakening. Never in a million years did I imagine spending Mother's Day in jail, but here I sit.

The moment an officer pulls you over, he is checking the list in his head of all the possible things that you are already doing wrong. It's his job to cast the widest possible net so he can bring you in.

Reading Orwell and experiencing it in the flesh are two different things. Technology is keeping tabs on us, yet modern day technology does not come with this attitude. You are a non-person the moment you are in handcuffs. Finding you at fault is their job.

When the officer asked for my license and registration, he was as nice as could be. When he asked me to step out of my car, he was any Southern gentleman, opening the door for a lady. That was the end of it however, because the moment the handcuffs were on, in his mind I was guilty. They did not rough me up, but they did not want to hear anything out of me, either. When my legs wobbled, and I stumbled, standing against the car, I was gently escorted to the back seat of a cruiser. It was that simple, and that fast.

I have spent the last seven years healing from Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue. My body is in constant pain all the time, and that level of pain increases markedly in stressful situations. If being arrested isn't the most stressful situation I've been in, I don't remember what was. I'd spent the last seven years of my life on disability, making ends meet with selling art.

I'd spent the better part of nine months traveling between Gainesville and Asheville, staying with friends or house sitting to regain my financial balance. The ticket in Wahalla, SC for 10 mph over the speed limit was a foreshadowing of what was to come.

That's what brought me to the back seat of the cruiser. There I was, shutting down in the officer's car. My mind is focused on attempting to meditate and relax the muscles that are crying out for relief from this stuck position with my arms handcuffed behind me. The banjo picker knows my physical dilemma and pleads with the officers to allow me to be re-handcuffed from the front. His request is ignored. They say to hang on, we'll be there soon enough. And take an eternity to get through the paperwork.

There is no one in Charleston that I know to call to help me. My cell phone is in the car. I am so out of luck here. Unless I can remember at least one person's phone number, it's likely that I'll be in jail awhile.

My car is loaded with inventory, art and CD's of my online radio show. A week prior, I'd just made the trip back to Georgia in to restock inventory to sell it at the City Market. Friday night's sales netted exactly . Not enough to pay for the booth. But I digress. To say I was in the hole financially would be an understatement.

At this point, my inventory is being sniffed over and walked upon by a German Shepherd, who is not leaving any nooks or crannies uninvestigated. He steps on all the paper art, putting weight on things that are supposed to stay protected in plastic containers in the car. These cops have turned a simple thing into a complete circus, at the expense of my livelihood. The inspirational cards I create are being trampled by the dog, his handler, and the other over zealous cops that surround us. Instead of protesting, I make myself small and still in the back seat of the police cruiser.

One of the officers asks his captain over the radio, "Aaaah, Sir? How are we going to inventory this?" Inside, I am frustrated about their total ignorance of how to handle art, and crying over my misfortune simultaneously. My hand made cards are being destroyed here and now, because these guys are bored. I want to scream with frustration at their flagrant violence of my sacred space, and my livelihood. I am humiliated, in pain, and now a good portion of my worldly possessions and means of income are being destroyed by a police dog. He's in places that Cisco has never been allowed to be in, for his place is only in the front seat, away from paper that can be crushed or stepped on and ruined.

Welcome to Sullivan's Island. Boredom must be high here in the Sullivan's Island PD. I learn that they are in position by 10:00 pm, lying in wait like hyenas on the hunt for weaker target. I'm determined to never return to this place except on official business.

A trip across the Ravenel Bridge, brings us to Leeds Avenue. New to Charleston, I'm normally eager to look out the window when crossing this beautiful work of architectural wonder, especially at night. Tonight is a different story. Bent forward, I attempt to ignore the bumps in the road and the pain shooting up my arms, shoulders, and back. I'm imagining being on a sailboat, free, off the proverbial grid of the watchful eye of Big Brother. I'm not a criminal; I just enjoy the freedom of privacy. It has been violated in every way imaginable on this night.

Privacy is not something one has in jail. At best, when you are handed a 'new' set of clothes, and a few moments and a small space to change, with someone watching at all times. The toilets are never behind a wall - only open, with no seat or paper to speak of. It's either get familiar with the porcelain, or hang low. I suppose in the sewn up sleeping sheets, one could have privacy, you could wiggle a toe without anyone knowing. But for someone who relishes sacred space and respect of others, this is quite a rude awakening.

I can't remember how many times I've told a domestic partner, "Look, no matter how bad it is, I will never 'go' in front of you." Even with a history of kidney stones, I keep my dignity and privacy there. In jail, this rule goes out the window. The privacy I get is while my other two inmates have gone outside the cell for breakfast; sacrificed for a long wait in line for blended slop.

For someone with a heart for those in prison, it's most ironic to find myself here. A few inmates in Gainesville, GA considered Tribal Vibe (my radio show) the best spiritual food available. Now I know why they liked it so much, and it was not because of my midnight radio voice, although I'm sure in this rough place, any softness or kindness is appreciated. I can only imagine how it must be for the men if the women are treated this way.

Actually, I've never wanted to hear my own radio show so much myself. I am thankful for this experience, for it gives me a glimpse of what they live in on a daily basis. Most of the listeners are in for DUI related crimes, and I wonder how much recovery can actually occur in this place. How many people actually belong here? How many were contributing members of society, working for their families? How many lives were put on hold to come to this place? Jail is not a place for recovery, of that I am now certain.

At lunch, it's the same routine of grey geese lining up to see what's on the tray. Good nutrition is just not here. I take my tray and sit beside a woman who is eating a vegetarian meal. When I ask how she got it, she says, you have to be here 36 hours to place an order for it. She shares her navy beans with me, and we talk. She is an artist too, a painter. While she waits for her trial, her husband is at home doing the work of two parents and supporting the family at the same time. It may arrive in 3 months or 6, she does not know. Her children are not making a pancake breakfast for their mommy today, either.

At 1:00 pm, "Bell" comes clanging through the speakers. "Go see the guard," Mary says. An officer is here to take me to a bond hearing. Shaking with cold in the over sized gray garb, my silk slip is the only thing that helps me stay warm. I am to be taken to the hearing. At least this guard is a true male, and he is actually showing signs of humanity as we walk down the hall. Still, I must walk quietly on one side of an orange painted line. I am so sore it is difficult to walk, like trudging through 10 foot high dunes of sand, yet I know that each step brings with it a possibility of freedom.

Others wait in the hearing room. It's a video hearing, with the judge in another place. Smart man, as this jail is most depressing. Anyone who would be here on purpose must have questionable sanity. My name is called, and I step up to the camera. The judge is kind. He releases me on my own recognizance, and sets a hearing date. I am to report to court on Sullivan's Island.

As I wait back in my seat for the guard to drum up paperwork I hear the stories of other women as they talk with the judge. One is here for shoplifting peanut butter, presumably to feed her children. Another is here for crack cocaine, still another for domestic violence. She has no one to call, she was totally dependent on her boyfriend when she chose to fight back. She will stay in jail awhile, as will the others. I feel lucky to have been let go.

The stories are all similar, despair bringing people to do things they otherwise would not do. I'm the only one here that is different, or so it seems, yet I am human as they are.

An hour later I'm riding in a cab. Heading to a party on John's Island, held by the backers of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra. The less than private jail shower at 4 am had to serve as preparation, for there is no time to change or prepare for meeting the highest class of Charleston society. They don't seem to notice, for they welcome me with open arms, offer a glass of chardonnay and show me a fabulous Low Country boil buffet.

This is more like it for Mother's Day. My children are still miles away, but at least there is good food to be had and a party atmosphere. Sunshine and blue sky with a hint of thunderstorm on the horizon, I'm in a beautiful garden on a lovely John's Island estate. I marvel at the ability to see all this beauty, to breathe fresh air, to inhale the scent of flowers and delight in the blooms. I am grateful for my release and appreciative of the simplest things as never before.

As I shoot photos of the event, I do my best to blend in. Forever changed after this experience, I am never to be the same. I am free, and wondering about how to make payment of 4 bail. Perhaps my articles will sell, or my art. According to the paperwork from the jail, my hearing is set for August 14, at 5:30 pm, so there may be time amid day to day survival to create the income. I am a survivor, learning more about my own ability the longer I stay in this state. Now I leave behind a sorority of women who are doing their best to survive and keep their dignity in a place where there is none. The best I can do is write about it, write to encourage my former cell mates and pray they are released soon.

I've only spent one Mother's Day away from my children, and that was my choice. I'll never knowingly spend it without them again. Last year, the boys gave me a raft, a yellow and blue, sunshine and blue water boat, an indicator and foreshadowing of the journey I was about to undertake for the next year.

Next Mother's Day, I plan to be on a sailboat. My kids will have to come visit me wherever I'm anchored. Secretly I'll delight in their presence, and make up for time lost. We'll have chocolate pancakes and OJ for breakfast, and go snorkeling afterwards.

For hundreds of women behind bars, there won't be a Mother's Day. Only more of the same life with no hope, no way of getting out, no chance to see sparkling baby blue eyes and dimpled cheeks, no honoring the tireless job of mommies all over the world. I will not forget these women, for spending Mother's Day with them has been an experience I will remember forever.

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Master Bedroom - Place to Relax

The Basics...Bed

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The first decision to make is the size of the bed. A small/medium sized room will look less cluttered with a queen-size bed. A king-size bed is apt for a large bedroom. Choose the design of the bed that you are comfortable with. Decide on a theme like traditional, formal or modern and shop accordingly. Wooden beds favor traditional or formal look. Stylish beds of wrought iron, brass or chrome make for a modern look. There are options like a four-poster bed, a platform bed (with or without headboards), a spindle bed (with ornate railings in the headboard and footboard) or a divan bed. If these sound mundane, indulge in a lascivious water bed.

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Nightstand

Nightstands are smart and functional. Look out for nightstands that reinforce the style of the bed. It should be able to hold basics like a table lamp, clock and a few books. A nightstand with drawers can store some essentials that you might need for the night.

Dresser

A dresser usually comes with a storage option of four to six drawers. A chest of drawers can double up as a dresser with a mirror on it. Alternately, you can have a dressing table with a full-length mirror. If space is a constraint, you can mount an elegantly framed mirror, with built-in drawers, on the wall. The shutter of a cupboard can also be mounted with a mirror with shelves inside for storage.

Storage Units

One way to create an uncluttered look is to have plenty of storage options. If your master bedroom is large, place a wooden chest or a storage bench with upholstered seats at the end of the bed. They are functional and charming. Armoires look elegant and can be used to store clothes. Some have pull-out trays that can hold a computer or a television.

Built-in cupboards with lofts provide plenty of storage. The look of the cupboards can transform the room. Full length mirrors mounted in cupboard doors give an illusion of space. Or, the design on the headboard can be replicated in the shutters to unify the theme. Wooden shutters should match the color of the bed for uniformity. Cupboards with frosted glass shutters give a colorful look to the room.

Furnishings

Carpets, curtains (or blinds), bed linen and cushions must complement each other and brighten the room. Accessories like vases, family pictures, ornaments, wall hangings and paintings must reflect your personality. Just remember - less is more...

Color and Lighting

Usually, light colors are used in the bedroom. For interest, you could have a textured finish or a contrasting color on one of the walls. Natural light works wonders in here. Have a picture window or French doors for an impressive effect. Mood lighting, sconces on either side of the mirror, up lighters with dimmers, and table lamps are some lighting options for the master bedroom.

And More

A comfortable seating area is essential. If the bedroom is small, a corner is enough for a reading nook. A rocking chair or a pair of armchairs will be perfect. A large bedroom or an alcove can have a grander arrangement. Make sure to have a phone line and suitable power sockets for a phone, television, music system and to plug in your laptop. Wall mounting is a good option for the television, home theatre or the music system. Remember to conceal the wiring. An alcove or a small portion of a large bedroom can be converted into a walk-in closet. A writing table, and armchair and a bookcase arranged in one corner of the room can become a study or a place to work. The master bedroom is your sanctuary; make it a peaceful one.

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Moving Into Your Own Place - What You Need

So you've made the decision to move away from Mum and Dad and set up house on your own - or at least with flatmates. Congratulations! But what are you going to need to set up house?

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Kitchen: Flats usually come with an oven. Bare necessities are two dinner plates, bread-and-butter plates and bowls per person (visitors, multi-course meals and times when you don't wash dishes happen to everyone), plus two or three teaspoons, two knives, a dessert spoon, a soup spoon and a couple of forks per person. For drinks, you will need about two mugs and two tumblers per person.

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You also need:

· at least one large kitchen knife and one smaller one;

· a chopping board, preferably wooden;

· about three saucepans, one of which should be biggish;

· a frying pan;

· a roasting pan with a grill rack;

· a tin opener, preferably one that has a bottle opener attached;

· a grater;

· tongs;

· wooden spoons - at least one;

· a ladle for soup and serving up casseroles, mince, rice and other sloppy, runny food;

· a fish slice for frying stuff and dishing up cake and pizza;

· salad spoons (but you can make do with regular spoons at a pinch);

· A mixing bowl that can double as a salad bowl (preferably several, but one is bare minimum);

· a jug or decanter for liquids;

· a baking tray, preferably one that has a rim;

· an ice cube tray for the freezer;

· a kettle;

· a dish rack, a brush for washing dishes, several tea towels and loads of dishcloths;

· a fridge-freezer.

Optional extras for the kitchen include blenders, cake mixers, cake tins, muffin tins, microwave ovens, toasted sandwich makers, etc. etc. For storage containers, you can wash out and keep ice cream container and the like, but stop saving them when you've got enough.

Bedroom: A bed (obviously), two sets of sheets (top and bottom), a duvet or bedspread, several blankets, at least one pillow plus two pillowcases for each pillow, a hot water bottle, one chest of drawers and a mirror OR a dressing table with drawers and mirror, and an alarm clock.

In a flat, personal computers and stereos should also be kept in bedrooms to prevent them becoming common property (which will happen if you keep them in the living room or other shared space). The same goes with other personal possessions such as hair dryers, razors, guitars and sewing machines. A desk and a chair for hobbies, writing letters, etc. in privacy is a must in a flat bedroom, especially a student flat (but these can go elsewhere if you're living alone).

Living room: A sofa and armchairs, enough for every bottom in the house to sit on (guests can be accommodated on dining chairs). A television and a stereo are nice to have but not essential for living. A bookshelf is handy, but make sure you know whose books are whose. Nice but not essential items include coffee tables and beanbags.

Dining room: a table and enough chairs for everyone in the flat to sit on, plus an extra in case of guests. Tablecloths are nice but not essential.

Bathroom/laundry: a bathmat per person, two or three hand towels (sneaky hint - some bathmats can double as hand towels, but you'll need about five in total), at least two towels and facecloths per person. Everyone should provide their own soap, toothbrush, razors, shampoo, etc. A washing machine is usually essential, but if you live near a laundrette, you can do without one. You can also do without one if you have time to wash by hand, but this is a long, hard job.

Cleaning: a vacuum cleaner, a broom, a dustpan and brush, loads of cloths, a toilet brush, a mop, a bucket (or several), a scrubbing brush. Various domestic cleaning products, including baking soda, vinegar, vodka or other alcohol, disinfectant, dishwashing liquid, washing powder and soap. Also make sure you have a supply of loo paper and lightbulbs.

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Smithfield Inn Is The Perfect Spot For A Romantic Weekend Getaway

It was our 15th wedding anniversary, so it HAD to be a special place. But of all the romantic inns, which one did we choose for our special night?

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The Smithfield Inn, in Smithfield, Virginia.

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I'd toured the rooms several years earlier, and I knew just which one we wanted: The Annie Mae Sykes Room. It's truly like spending the night in Versailles. Lush silks, elaborate brocades, a canopied bed, and a decadent day bed. Truly heaven!

We started our evening with dinner in the dining room. The cuisine was delicious-- we tried the Beef Tenderloin with twice-baked potatoes, and the Seafood platter, which included two HUGE scallops and two petite crab cakes (perhaps the best I've tasted--all crab!), accompanied by sweet potato fries. Delicious.

Somehow, we managed to make room for "Heather's Chocolate Passion" for dessert...a cheese cake with white chocolate over an amaretto brownie, topped by Hershey's Symphony bar pieces. Yes, I finished it all.

After dinner, we sat on the veranda in front, relaxed in the comfy rockers, and watched the world go by.

After a sound night's sleep, we awoke to a fresh coffee tray outside our room, and went down for a hearty breakfast. You can choose from the Traditional Country Breakfast (eggs, maple sausage, Smithfield ham, grits and toast), Granola with fruit and yogurt, cinnamon French toast, or their famous Smithfield Ham rolls.

Want seconds? Just ask. Breakfast is served from 8:30 am until 10 am.

Lavishly furnished with antiques, this best of romantic inns dates back to 1752. George Washington slept here! The inn has five suites, all with sitting rooms and private baths, plus a garden house, with three more rooms. The beautifully landscaped garden is available for dining during summer (they had live music playing when we were there), and often hosts wedding parties and luncheons.

During your visit, make sure you tour the downtown area of Smithfield (it's right out the front door!) and its antique stores, art galleries, and boutiques.

Room rates (including the full breakfast) are 5 Sunday-Thursday, and 5 Friday-Saturday. Corporates are a bit lower.

They also offer AAA, Military, and Senior discounts.

Contact: Smithfield Inn Bed & Breakfast/ Restaurant & Tavern
112 Main Street, Smithfield - 757-357-1752 - http://www.smithfieldinn.com

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Bar Harbor Maine Bed and Breakfasts

Bar Harbor is a historic tourist town tucked in between Acadia National Park and Frenchman Bay on Mount Desert Island in Maine. It is a popular vacation spot for boating, whale watching Acadia National Park tours, hiking and horseback riding. Other thing to do include visits to lobster hatcheries and wines tasting events. Details can be found at the Hull Cove Visitor Center or the main tourist information office at the ferry terminal.

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In Bar Harbor, there are several Bed and Breakfast places where old world charm and modern amenities blend. Some are 19th century Victorian and Tudor mansions with romantic names, built on large landscaped plots and listed as genuine landmarks on the National History Register. Each has its own character and ambiance.

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Facilities often offer air-conditioned rooms, gourmet breakfasts, early morning tea trays and afternoon tea and cookies. Types of accommodations includes single rooms, double rooms and suites. Most have private baths.

Those who want solitude can opt for a studio cottage for two, atop a cliff with a great view.

Prices usually start at (for single) upwards with seasonal variations. A 7% Maine sales tax may be added on. Certain places stipulate a minimum stay. A deposit may be required on reservation (refundable after deducting charges if cancelled well in advance), and full payment is due on arrival. Some are open during certain months only. Check in/ check out times vary from place to place. Complimentary passes and special occasion discounts are available at certain establishments. There are packages available featuring a two night stay during off-season rate and some offer 50% off for a third night. Verify rules regarding children, credit cards accepted, smoking and pets.

Bar Harbor is dog friendly except on the beaches. Dogs are allowed at Acadia National Park. Be sure to have a six-feet leash for your pet. If your lodge does not allow pets, there are local pet care facilities.

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What is the Best Way of Growing Roma Tomatoes in Containers?

If you love tomato pastes and salsas you might as well choose growing Roma tomatoes at home. It is certainly better tasting and fulfilling to pick out your own homegrown tomatoes directly in your garden for making sauces and ketchup. I will share with you how to grow Roma tomatoes seed in containers for your gardening leisure. You may buy Roma tomato seeds at any local reputable stores or nursery. Normally, we start growing Roma tomato seeds indoors for about 6 to 8 weeks maximum before transplanting growing Roma tomato plants outside. The planting usually takes place in February. Here are some useful tips:

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1)Use a starter tray, place your hydrated peat pellets inside together with the seeds planted at least 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep and then cover the hole. Hydrated pellets means it has been combined with water. Starter trays and peat pellets are available in stores that offer vegetable or fruit plant products.

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2)After which place your tray near a window sill or any area in your house that allows your tomato seeds to gain sunlight penetration.

3)Just like with other tomato seeds sprinkle your growing Roma tomato seeds with water fairly enough to provide moisture that may stimulate faster germination.

4)After 7-10 days you will see your determinate Roma tomato seedling starting to sprout and grow taller. Generally, we let the plant grow taller to help us conveniently transplant the growing Roma tomato seedlings in bigger containers. Transplanting may be scheduled another 7-10 days after the plant started to sprout.

5)Before transplanting your tomato plants you must gradually exposed tomato plants to the outside conditions for a few days. This is what you call hardening off. You must bring your plants outside during the day and return it inside during the night until such time that your tomato plants have adapted to the outside temperature and can be left outside permanently.

6)You may use 3 - 4 inches peat pots. Make sure to drill a 3/8 inch hole in your container to allow drainage.

7)Planting your Roma tomato plants deeply empowers strong root foundation and also to grow with vigor.

8)Always make sure to expose your plants to sunlight every day. Allow 6 - 12 hours of sunlight penetration to the plant.

How to grow Roma tomatoes in pots the right way? This is a question I get asked a lot. First of all make sure to use high quality compost soil combined with regular soil and peat moss. Mixed well, place your compost soil in a 5 gallon container and start the transplant preparation.

Be cautious in digging a deep hole as it must allow the roots of the growing Roma tomato plants to develop a sturdy and strong base. To care for your Roma tomatoes you may try staking the plant to avoid blossom end rot Roma tomatoes. Frequently prune excess leaves of your tomato plants to ensure deep penetration of sunlight and airflow.

Pruning also eliminates bacteria from affecting other tomato plants. If you can diligently do these steps, be inspired to successfully grow your own Roma tomato plants in containers. Once you have tried growing Roma tomatoes in your garden you would not want to miss the chance of more of the luscious Roma tomato sauce for dinner.

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Cat Behaviors and What They Mean

Cats behave in certain ways because it is instinctive for them to do this. They are not doing it to upset you. Cats don't understand the concepts of revenge or spite. They just do things which they believe are 'normal'.

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Scratching Furniture

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Cats love to scratch at things as they need to sharpen their claws. They will also dig their claws into the carpet or a tree when they want to stretch their muscles. We love to stretch and so do our cats. They also scratch at furniture to 'mark' it or leave their scent. It is their way of saying 'I'm here, this s my spot'.

Spraying on Vertical Surfaces

When cats 'spray' small amounts of urine on walls, doors or other vertical surfaces, they are 'marking' their territory. Unneutered male and female cats are more likely to spray to mark their territory than those that have been altered. Marking can also be a way of showing sexual readiness in your cat. Multi-cat homes are more likely to have problems with spraying to mark territory.

Not Using the Litter Tray

Sometimes cats will urinate in inappropriate places such as on your bed or clothing, or on the floor somewhere. When this happens, don't scold the cat and never rub their noses in it. Cats will urinate to mark their territory, especially in multi-cat homes. In the wild, this is how cats mark the boundaries of their territory. As another cat wanders into these marked out boundaries, they are alerted to the fact that this area 'belongs' to another cat. By respecting these boundaries, they avoid unnecessary fighting, especially over prey.

Faecal Marking

Cats normally bury their faecal matter. This is an ancient drive whereby the cat 'hid its identity and location' from predators. If your cat starts eliminating faecal matter on the floor or clothing, it is sending a very strong message that something is not right with it. This could be something medical, it could be a reaction to something the cat ate, stress or a very powerful way of marking or reclaiming its territory.

Eating Plants

Cats will eat greens or vegetable matter for what appears to be no reason. In the wild, they will consume all parts of their prey including the stomach contents. It is thought that the partially digested vegetable matter could provide the cat with vitamins and minerals not found elsewhere. Sometimes they will eat plants so make themselves vomit up a hairball or something else they have eaten.

Excessive Meowing

Some breeds of cats are noisier than others. The Siamese, Burmese, Abyssinians and Tonkinese can be fairly vocal. Individual cats can be noisy as well. Some meow to get attention or when they are stressed. Excessive noise in a normally quiet cat could be a sign of illness or injury or be due to the fact that the cat is on heat and/or looking for a mate.

Begging for Food

Cats can beg for food if they are being underfed. It could also be a reaction to a time where the cat had to struggle for food, either as a stray or if it was the runt of the litter. This will cause a 'high food drive' which will trigger the begging behavior.

Biting

Some cats will bite to stop whatever it is you are doing. This will usually be a gentle nip. Sometimes, you may have tried to stroke a particularly sensitive area such as the neck or the rump. Make sure your cat has not been injured or in pain.

Aggression

As cats are by nature predatory animals, aggression is part of their natural behavior. They will be very aggressive in defending their territory from other animals. Cats are normally very gentle with humans unless they are frightened or in pain.

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Creating the Perfect Cheese Tray

Creating the perfect cheese tray can be a daunting task for a new party hostess but with these tips, I think you will find it easier than you think. Plan to serve five to six cheeses, selecting distinctly different styles, flavors and textures.

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With an abundance of artisan crafted cheeses produced worldwide, you can focus on cheeses from a single country or region; select by mild, medium or strong flavors; or you can select from categories such as soft, firm, hard and blue.

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Soft Cheeses: Brie, Camembert, Feta, Colby

Semi-Soft Cheeses: Mozzarella, Havarti, Monterey Jack, Brick, Muenster

Medium Cheeses: American

Semi-Hard Cheeses: Cheddar (mild, medium and sharp), Provolone, Gouda, Jarlsberg, Colby Jack

Hard Cheeses: Parmesan, Asiago, Romano, Gruyere

Blue Cheeses: Stilton, Roquefort, Gorgonzola, Maytag

Cheese is best served at room temperature, which means it's a good idea to remove it from the refrigerator one hour before serving. Be sure to keep it covered to prevent it from drying out. Serve your cheese tray with tasty sides like crusty French bread and fresh fruits.

Fresh Fruit Ideas: green grapes, red grapes, strawberries, raspberries, black berries and blueberries all make nice presentations on cheese trays.

Additional Ideas: cherry tomatoes, green olives and black olives.

Presentation: Choose an oval or round serving platter. Place a bed of fresh lettuce leaves down onto your platter and layer your cheese in sections on top. In between your cheese sections, add some small fresh fruit, cherry tomatoes or olives. You can also garnish the tray even further by using some fresh sprigs of mint or your favorite herbs.

In the center of your cheese tray you can add a container of dip or salsa. I personally like adding Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce into a small dip container and placing it in the center of my cheese tray.

You should have a different serving knife for each of the different cheeses on your cheese tray. You can put the cheese knifes on the tray or just lay them beside the tray, either way is acceptable.

Cheese Quantities: You should plan to serve 2 ounces of cheese per party guest.

The most important part of making a cheese tray is to offer a nice variety of cheeses.

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