http://www.swvoice.com/home/RecentPostComments Recent Post Comments on The Southwest Voice en-us http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/82033 <p><img vspace="5" hspace="5" align="right" alt="" style="width: 91px; height: 123px;" src="http://sk1.yt-thm-a03.yimg.com/image/50d0f768f3d445d8" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>It's so exciting that the holidays are here and my favorite traditions will begin! I'm so sad to have missed this event at Barnes and Noble!</p> <p>Great photos!</p> http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/81262 I'm sorry that you are so resentful and you seem to be a very unhappy person. I've been around a long time and the one thing I've learned is things don't always go my way. I'm not pleased with some of the election, but from the time I was young I knew The United States of America has always been, MAJORITY RULE. http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/81381 I got my vaccination on Friday!!! http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/81985 I wrote that!!! Old River may be a new school, but we're strong in spirit!!! http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/77252 Yes; he is very cool! I am on the iTEAM and I know for a FACT he is an EXTRAORDINARY funny teacher! http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/81406 <p>Update from PT...Mister has repeatedly tried to ask out Miss again (at least five times). He is still progressing in the realization process.</p> http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/71474 I'll comment since no one else commented. Imagine if you-know-who saw this picture.:) Chemical#84 LOL! http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/81450 Nice article, Mrs.Whitson! I hope I'll be in the Warren band soon! Chemical #84 :) http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/81407 Happy Birthday everyone! Leigh does NOT look scary in the picture! Chemical #84:) http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/81450 We hope you will take time out of your busy day and join us as we salute the men and women who have served our country in times of war. -------------------------------- Jennysmith <a href="http://www.addictionlink.org/drug-rehab-center/pennsylvania">pennsylvania drug rehab</a> http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/81450 And I was part of the band :) http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/81407 i look scary there... hahahha:] http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/80597 How serendipitous - you even share that same middle names! Almost like having a twin. Good to hear your both take all the excess communication in stride. http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/80586 Ha! Didn't expect the photo to be sideways - wish there was a rotating feature :{ http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/78780 Someone was courteous enough to correct my misunderstanding that a ruling had already been given. In fact, the plaintiff submitted the summary ruling for the judge to sign, but he has not done so yet. I will keep an eye on this and report back any major updates. http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/78726 How nice it must have been in New Hampshire this time of year! I can imagine warm cups of cider and crisp, cool air. Big difference from Bakersfield! http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/78780 Dude, you are joke right? Document 27 from the case is a motion for summary judgment filed by Berg who is quite obviously a real wingnut. Here's a more useful link: http://www.factcheck.org/elections-2008/born_in_the_usa.html http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/78780 <p>Lets get ready, I don&rsquo;t want scare anyone but remember Gods in control, Yes the main stream media will not report on this case, Please take the time to click on the link below and remember to keep our nation in prayer, God Bless.http://www.renewamerica.us/columns/hank/081023</p> http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/78780 <p>Well, I just found the courts ruling on this matter. As of October 22, 2008 The court declared that Senator Obama is not a &quot;natural born&quot; or &quot;naturalized&quot; United states citizen and is inelligible to run for president.To read about it follow this link: http://dockets.justia.com/docket/court-paedce/case_no-2:2008cv04083/case_id-281573/</p> <p>read document 27 to see the verdict.</p> http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/78780 Obama was born in Hawaii. Since when Hawaii NOT in the United States? Being sued for a false claim isn't newsworthy. Examples of more important news: - Iraqi forces have assumed control of the province of Babil. - Number of American suicides is climbing due to economic stress. - Somali pirates have threatened to kill the crew of the Ukrainian ship they hijacked if NATO forces attack. - A fire broke out on the Sepulveda Pass. Firefighters won the battle after nearly eight hours. Traffic on the 405 flows just fine today. http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/78780 What is the Truth, Still waiting to hear from Fox News in Toledo, wile looking around on the Internet i found a link of interest, The Fox News Story and more and so much more, I think that the information in this link will get around quick and the main stream media will have something to say, The link is listed below, We all must remember that God is in control We must Pray for a good out come. God Bless http://www.restoretherepublic.com/elections/obama-dnc-admit-all-allegations-in-berg-v-obama http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/78780 Dear Admin, Thanks for your update on this matter. Unfortunatley, Snopes does not decide the outcome of the current court case. They claim that "simular law suits" have been filed against John McCain and Dick Cheney but were not successful. While this may be true, the outcome of Obama's lawsuit has not been determined. So, as it stands the courts are still investigating. It will be their assessment of this that will matter. So the question still stands... Why has the main stream media not been covering this? And when will they begin? http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/78780 This is very interesting and it seems to have sparked a lot of discussion all over the web, proving just how important this election is to the people of America. When I googled the words "Obama" and "citizenship" the first hit took me to Snopes.com - a website dedicated to debunking urban myths & rumors. They found allegations that Obama is not a natural citizen to be false. Go to http://www.snopes.com/politics/obama/citizen.asp Think Snopes.com is right? http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/78780 Wow, just a few hours ago I emailed Fox New in Toledo asking the question that Jay have asked then i see that I'am not alone, here is what i wrote to Fox News, Hello, Bruce here from Augusta, Maine, just can't find the real truth about the lawsuit filed by Philip Berg, there so many people waiting to here a news story on a update. We the people find so much information on the Internet but no news on TV or radio, your story aired about Philip Berg was the only story on TV news, witch I found on the Internet. Really would like to know the truth and here more about Barack Obama and his Citizenship on the Mainstream news, good luck on that one, here it more on Fox News and Fox News out of NY and others Fox networks around the nation, We all wait, Please reply to my email and let me know what you think, PLEASE!!! or if you have the time, please give me a call.Please click on link below to show you a example of some of the stories we find on the Internet http://www.rightsidenews.com/200810212289/editorial/on-matters-of-october-surprises-and-media-malpractice.html Thank You: Bruce Pagliaroli Augusta, Maine http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/78102 And stay tuned for Kevin Morrison's newest children's book, "I Can Speak Bully," coming in 2009! http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/69348 Thanks! We appreciate the kind words! http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/69348 <p>One word: COOL. I watched the GALA 2008 and it was awesome. I think dance is cool now.</p> http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/50335 I miss having Scriv for my GATE teacher. She is the best teacher anyone can have. Fifth-grade GATErs who read this...prepare for an unforgettable year! NOTE: Mr. Cushine is awesome, too. He's the sixth grade GATE teacher for PBVUSD. http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/61880 Great article! We-Leigh's friends-are so lucky to know Mrs.Whitson!GATE is indeed awesome. I considered myself unfortunate not having been able to go participate in the Invention Convention. NOTE: 1st one to comment. COOL article! http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/66682 Yes, music conservatory rocks! I especially liked playing Dover Patrol (conducted by Mr. Pickett from Warren JHS) on the flute. Trust Mrs. Whitson to keep you informed! http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/75487 Amen to the "Christmas in September" post. Shoppers need to ban together and boycott buying anything related to Christmas at least until after Halloween. Let's send a message to these store owners that we're tired of them commercializing Christmas. http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/75450 I discovered Etsy about a year ago and LOVE perusing the virtual marketplace. It's a great place to find really unique jewelry that you can bet no one else has because so many of the pieces are really mini art projects that are one of a kind. It's also a great site to shop for gifts. I'm going to visit the other sites right now and check out our local talent! http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/75546 Gaby is a very fierce fighter, but she wasn't always. She has worked very hard to get to the level she is now. Her team is very proud of her! http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/74744 <p>Luck is not a consequence of hard work. I wish we could have heard&nbsp;Jefferson actually say the words to hear the intention behind them, which I choose to take as a tongue-in-cheek knock on relying on luck alone.My children are both smarter than their age would indicate and I do (proudly) tell them that. It's not as much praise as it is accountability, although praise is definitely a part of it. They are smart enough to KNOW that they are smart without me telling them. They know, because of conversations we have had about it, that they need to use that head start they've been given to excel even further. If I don't acknowledge that they are smart, they might just skate by in mediocrity, knowing they don't have to try as hard as everyone else. It also is a reminder on days when they don't feel as successful as other days. &quot;Hey, son, you're a smart kid. You'll figure this out.&quot;</p> <p>Everyone is gifted. &quot;Smart&quot; is knowing how to use your gifts. A teacher throwing out a statement like &quot;90% of us are not gifted&quot; could have a much more detrimental effect on a child than discussing the merits of &quot;smarts.&quot;</p> <p>It's a bad habit to get into, to start keeping your opinion of your children from them. Where should we draw the line. Maybe we shouldn't tell our children we love them for the same reason? Maybe we shouldn't point out their poor choices because we don't want to hurt their feelings? How many truths should we withhold?</p> <p>To assume the possibility that my children might be a part of the mythical ungifted 90% and then to treat them that way would be extremely condescending and borderline irresponsible parenting.I'm all for seeking out the best child-rearing practices to give them the best chance to succeed, but I can't give any credit to the suggestions of this study as being good parenting methods.</p> http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/57964 As mentioned in my original article, there are definitely different "top 10s" to fit different moods. Here's my latest "Gym Top 10"... Gavin Rossdale - Love Remains The Same Where I Stood - Missy Higgins I Miss You - Blink 182 Mercy - Duffy Cobrastyle - Robin The Garden - Mirah Ready, Set, Don't Go - Billy Ray Cyrus Cat and Mouse - Red Jumpsuit Apparatus What I've Done - Linkin Park Hometown Glory - Adele http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/70774 Well, you can donate time or money, and you can help promote our shows, or the biggest one is just coming to see our shows. thanks for the concern! http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/72958 Oh... I sing too... but I have to watch what I sing... I have pretty well trained myself to only sing when I am on the freeway. That way people really cannot see me singing. ;-) http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/73062 Savannah, that's awesome! I'm proud of you! You are an inspiration to me to keep trying. I ran in that run too, It was really fun. Keep up the great work. Sandy http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/72958 As someone who has been busted numerous times singing in the car at the top of her lungs...I am currently LOL!!!!! http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/72958 Here's a funny song for you. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iK2OakMoW_c&eurl=http://videos.komando.com/2008/08/27/things-husbands-can’t-say/ http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/72949 I remember the Discovery Center from when I was a kid. It's so nice to see a group of community members take on such a laborious project for the children of Kern County. Great work Junior League! http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/72237 Thank you so much for your kind words sunnica. I am truly blessed and my biggest hope is that I can help someone else achieve their goals and have a happier healthier life. http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/72237 Oh my goodness! Congratulations! You look wonderful, and I bet you feel so much better! How inspiring! Keep up the great work, and be sure to update us on your progress! http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/72108 That is an awesome photo! Look at you guys, taking The Voice with you on a mission trip! That's perfect!!! http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/16757 <p>Hi!I'm new to your online community but I already like the feel of a &quot;family&quot; here.. Not so much of a blogger but I've been forwarded your article which I so much appreciated and I felt like responding. What's so exciting about all this is that we, our production company WorldFlix, is making a movie on Glen's life which I hope will be as thrilling for people to know as for me to be part of the making of it! It's been an interesting journey so far as we have an Oscar winning director, Roger Christian, very interested in the project as well as a Hollywood A-list writer and his name is Kevin Bernhardt. I thought like sharing this with anyone who might have interested in just learning that actually Glen is sooo big that Hollywood makes a movie on him! I find that pretty striking - so to speak in Glen's words...:). Or maybe someone feels like getting involved in our feature film project.Also, in response to your letter below, actually all that happened in 2001, right after 9/11 - and I'm referring to Glen Heggstad's capture in South America by the rebel army ELN, as well as his around the world trip that was in 2004 and a second book on that incredible journey is coming out I think later this year. I had the pleasure to read through some of the 400+ pages book and it's like... you're right there.Anyhow, enuff said! I hope to be receiving some sort of feedback and I'm very happy to answer any questions in regards to the action/adventure bio pic on Glen's amazing life. This is coming from the City of Angels, Downtown.Cheers,Nicole Spaar aka. Swiss MissProducer on THE UNTITLED GLEN HEGGSTAD PROJECT</p> http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/71530 Barely a freshman in high school and already such an accomplished athlete. Keep up the great work! http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/71476 What a great way to introduce people to all that Bakersfield has to offer! http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/71424 <p>I'm always so pleased when I hear about teenagers who have developed a passion for something they love doing so early in life. Acting is very therapeutic, a great self esteem enhancer and confidence builder. I am looking forward to working with teens like that in my workshops. - Ron Bastone, Theatrixx</p> http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/71424 This is great news. My daughter is going to be a freshman in high school, and she found out that because of her experience in Fruitvale Junior High's drama program, they are placing her directly into Theater 2. I am excited about this! Thanks for posting it! http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/70835 Aww...I didn't know you had twins! They are gorgeous! Happy birthday, kids! http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/70774 I had heard at one point that the Bakersfield Community Theater was at risk of shutting down due to lack of funding. Is this still the case? If so, how can the community help? http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/57964 Top 10 songs on my Ipod Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody Forever the Sickest kids - Shes a lady B 52S - Love Shack Pat Benatar - Love is a Battlefield Family Force 5 - Replace Me Katy Perry - I kissed a girl Sing it Loud - No one can touch us Taylor Swift - Should have said no Carrie Underwood - Last Name Metro Station - Shake it http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/70087 Hi Sherrill, I remember you and Danielle from when I was a young box girl at Von's. There was certainly something special about Danielle - always a bounce in her step and a smile beaming. It's so wonderful to see you and Dezarei honoring her positive spirit in a way that will help others. http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/70100 What a special project! It's really neat that you're spending such special time with your granddaughters and teaching them important life skills. I'm impressed by the legacy you are instilling in them! http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/70100 What a precious tradition. This is something that your granddaughters will never forget --their memories of cooking with Grandma. You are a special lady. http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/70071 I just saw something else: They're holding the Voice that has your photo on the cover! haha! Very neat way to get double exposure!! <wink, wink> http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/70071 I love how they're pointing to the Route 66 sign! Very, very good entry! I LOVE IT!! http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/70049 haha! Liane!... we took the same type of picture! I LOVE it! I will post mine today. I'm still laughing at how we did the same thing. :) http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/69424 That is one of the coolest pictures ever. http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/67872 We are not a big club with a lot of money, we only offer an obedience class twice a year. But its our way to try to help out when we can.. A lot of our members have signed up to help as valunteers at the shelter too. 1 of members just spent a week helping out training groomers at the county shelter,.. I know there are other clubs out there with a lot more members then ours, and run a lot more classes then we do.. That I really hope will do the same thing.. I know there are a few clubs that have classes going all the time.. So I know they have more money then our club.. I challenge them to dontae to the spay & neuter voucher progam.. And remember to valunteer at your local shelters. Eddy http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/69348 THIS IS AWESOME! It isn't often that I get to laugh out loud at 11:15 at night -- so thank you!! You guys are great!! http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/57964 The Appleseed Cast-"steps and numbers" Kevin Devine-"not over you yet" Kind of Like Spitting-"Old Moon Meets New" Bayside-"They're not horses, they're unicorns" ATB-"Justify Airplay" Ferry Corsten-"Beautiful" The Color Fred-"Hate to see you go" Bright Eyes-"Falling out of love at this volume" Metrostation-"Control" Say Anything-"Baby girl, i'm a blur" AMMMMAAAZZZINNNNNG! http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/67872 Eddy, Thank you and BOTC for your hard work and dedication to helping the spay and neuter voucher program. http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/64373 Thanks, I love taking action shots. My next adventure is to Alaska. http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/64373 Wow! You really do catch good action photos! Often I take as many photos as I can and hope I get some good ones. http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/64586 Har har har har! Nice shot - how cool to go to the zoo so far away! Must have been exciting for the kids =) http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/64587 What a pretty princess - I love how you have the castle in the background! http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/63306 There's nothing like Disneyland to make you feel like a kid! Hope you had lots of fun and good luck getting a kidney! http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/64377 Nice action shot! http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/68654 Hey Dad, I appreciate your tolerance and ability to see things from a kids perspective. It's important to lead kids with compassion and firmness! http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/68783 What a cool story! It's neat that the sisters are so close and have so much fun together. It's great that they're such well-rounded athletes and that they're looking forward to the future by aiming for scholarships! http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/68650 Vernie, I like how you've broken down fitness into five categories to keep in mind. Also I appreciate learning about the importance of range of motion. Since I turned 30, I've noticed my joints don't want to cooperate as much. I look forward to trying out the stretches! http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/66008 I enjoyed browsing through your photos - it's neat to see each puppy's personality. Makes me want a dog! http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/68688 It's reassuring to know that you hold your students to high standards of achievement! As a steward of the future of our nation, you take your job seriously - I appreciate you teaching your students to expect the best of themselves, and that you teach them to overcome challenges instead of hiding from them! http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/67943 Willy Wonka is such a classic story - and I'm sorry to have missed this performance! I'll have to keep an eye on Bakerfield Music Theatre performances. http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/66682 What great photos - what a great program! It's nice to see so many kids involved in developing their music abilities and exercising their brains during summer :) http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/67872 Wow! What a significant contribution! It's great that the BOTC is making such a difference because there are too many strays. http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/68690 This is hilarious! Brian, I love how you add bacon and onion to this recipe - and Rotel seems so versatile! This recipe would cheer me up on the darkest of days =) http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/68652 <p>Way to keep your head in the game. Great job.</p> <p>- Carl<br /> <a href="http://trapsites.com/trapman">http://trapsites.com/trapman</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/57964 Here's my countdown of the top ten songs of all time from my iPod. 10. Battleflag - Lo Fidelity Allstars This song is irreverent, provocative, and has a great beat. 9. Semi Charmed Life - Third Eye Blind or Breakfast at Tiffany’s - Deep Blue Something I can't decide. 8. Baby Can I Hold You - Tracy Chapman This is a very simple song that is simply beautiful. It’s about regret, forgiveness, and reconciliation. 7. Pink Houses - John Cougar When I hear this song, I think of my parents and what they’ve had to go through over the years to make a living for us. I just feel lucky to live in the good ole U.S.A. 6. Searchin’ My Soul - Vonda Shepard I love the lyrics, the song, and Ally McBeal so this one was my theme song during my reporting days. 5. But Not Tonight - Depeche Mode My sister and I both really like this Depeche Mode song. I like the idea that some rainfall can re-awaken your spirit and renew your lust for life. 4. Cry - Faith Hill I’m a huge Faith Hill fan and “Cry” is one of my favorites. 3. U2 - Running to Stand Still The original album version of this song is so amazing. I think we all have vices that tend to control us from time to time. Whether it be drugs, food, or the television, sometimes we go so far the other way that it’s hard to turn back. No matter how far we run, we’re still running to stand still. 2. Freedom - George Michael This song is my happy anthem. I don’t know what it is about this song that just lifts my spirits. 1. Queen/Bowie Under Pressure The video is incredibly strange, yet visually arresting, but it’s a damn great song. Sometimes you just feel like screaming, but then you realize that we’re all in this together, going through the same fears, frustrations, joys, and heartaches in life. This is ourselves, under pressure. http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/66682 Music conservatory was fun! Great article, mom! http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/67872 Eddie...sorry I couldn't make it. The next issue of the Northwest Voice is dedicated to pet adoption and spay & neuter, as well as bringing public awareness to the overpopulation problem. Don't forget that we are holding a shelter drive on Aug. 16 in the NW, then we will follow that in the fall with another similar event in the SW at the Kroll Way dog park -- But please join us on Aug. 16. http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/67872 Some of us are getting together Monday July 14th at 630pm, at the Riverwalk park.. To try to put together an off site adoption day, for the Kern County Animal Shelter.. To help find homes for the dogs & cats at the shelter.. If you would like to help out.. Please be there.. We need all the help we can get.. I will be wearing a red BOTC Tshirt.. Help find these pets a forever home Eddy http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/67872 Eddy, you will love our next issue of Northwest Voice -- thank you so much for your quest to end pet overpopulation. http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/57964 This is another updated Top 10 to drum along with. It's also my Top 10 to listen to at the pool. 1.First Date.......blink-182 2.Face Down........The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus 3.The Great Escape....Boys like Girls 4.Check yes Juliet....We the Kings 5.Ocean Avenue.......Yellowcard 6.All the Small Things...blink-182 7.I fought the Law.....Green Day 8.Stay Young......We the Kings 9.Sweet an Low......Augustana 10.What's my age Again?....blink-182 http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/66649 Hi Mom, Good picture, but where is the dog? http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/66008 As a dog trainer of over 30 years. And have worked with many dogs and tought many obedience classes.. Most dog fights at dog parks can be avoided by keeping yourself & your dog moving.. Do not gather in big groups around the gate or anything.. Give your dog room to get a way from the other dogs and have their own space.. Anytime there are to many dogs in one spot there is always going to be fights. Pretty much is true for people or any living thing for that matter.. If you want to take your dog to the dog parks & visit with everyone.. Then the best thing to do is keep walking around & keep yourself & your dog moving. I have seen many dog fights at dog parks. Many dogs getting hurt & a few being killed. & owners being bit.. Because to many people gathered in one spot, that could of been avoided.. Not to mention it makes it just that much harder for people trying to get in & out of the gate, when there are 10 or 15 dogs infront of it.. Dogs are pack animals, & in a pack like that. There will be fights to find the pack leader.. Be save, keep yourself & your dog moving.. Eddy http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/66008 The agressive dogs are bad enough, but in the case that I am referring to, when the people just will not listen, then it gets bad. When I was still going there on a regular basis I met a woman that always brought a small stun gun in with her... just in case. Looking at it now, I would wonder if that was for the dogs, or the people that keep them. ;-) http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/66008 Aggressive dogs and their owners are always problems at dog parks. At Kroll Way we switched from evenings to mornings because of aggression. You might try early mornings: there is a pretty cohesive group of considerate owners. Sometimes a dog gets too rough, but the owner will quickly intervene. A German Shepherd had to have a time out and when that didn't work the owner took him home. http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/66008 Unfortunately I stopped going to that dog park. There was a couple who brought their dogs on a regular basis and they would go after other people's dogs. Anyone who tried to talk to them about it would get yelled at by him or his wife. We have not bee back there in several months, so maybe they are gone, but we just did not want to take the chance with our dogs. http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/65973 Congratulations!! Wow! Keep it up all the way through the summer! We will be watching! http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/65261 Awesome article. I'm glad my mom is this talented. http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/65261 <p>The Gala was so fun!!&nbsp; Thanks for writing this article, Mom!&nbsp; You're a fantastic writer!&nbsp; May I have another Webkinz?!&nbsp; I want the Samoyed!!!&nbsp; I'll use my own money...</p> http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/64581 I just wanted to comment on the name change with regards to the social security info. From past experience I can tell you that you should check on your SSN every now and then for about a year after you send it the paperwork. My wife and I did not, and about three years later we got some nasty letters in the mail from the IRS regarding the fact that no one by my wife's new last name was in their records. so we had to back pedal a lot. If we had just paid more attention, we would have been OK. http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/61282 I am so sorry for your loss. This is just another sign that there are sick, sad people out there. I try, really try not to be a hateful person, but people like this make it hard for me to to so. The people that killed your dog should be treated in the same way they treated your dog. My wife and I have three mutts, all rescues and all just as important as children to us, since we do not have children. I feel for you, friend... I really do. I wish there was something that I could do or say, but there just isn't. If I could make one suggestion, though... Adopt a new dog... a mutt... if possible, from a rescue shelter. It will not replace Murphy, but I think it will help the healing process. http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/64399 I dont really see it as discriminating to healthy people.. If you look at it that way, then so would handycap parking. But laws were passed for that if you have a sticker.. What is the differance in parking & drive thrus ? Or maybe more fast food places should go back to car hops.. Park & eat.. Myself I never use a drive thru. Not because I wanted to save gas or anything like that.. But because I never get the right order when I drive thru.. I live just off Ming ave.. where there is a drive thru on every corner.. Maybe cutting down on the number of drive thrus on any given block.. Gas prices are going up 10 cents a week here in Bakersfield.. But we keep paying, so it will keep going up.. You hear people say we should all get together and not buy gas for 1 day.. It will bring prices down.. No it wont.. we will just buy it the next day.. Big busnesses should offer small busses to pick up the people that work there.. If there is a building that has 200 people working in it. It should have a buss pick them up, then everyone take their own car.. More work places could cut down to 4 10 hour work weeks.. It would save everyone money.. But again a small place to start is with the drive thrus. Wether with a handycap sticker or car hops.. Eddy http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/64399 I understand what you are saying and I do agree with you, but there are many people with handicaps that use the drive-thrus who couldn't otherwise take advantage of some of the restaurants, myself included. Maybe exclude those that don't have handicap stickers, but then you would be discriminating against the healthy people who want to use the drive-thrus. It's sort of a no-win situation. http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/64586 I love it! Very funny sense of humor you have, too. Good thing you didn't get the pachyderm to hold it, or I'd have had to stop the contest early due to an instant winner. haha! http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/64587 <p>OMGosh!!! W-i-n-n-e-r!!! hahaha!!! Just kidding.. but WOW! I'm so excited to see this! I love the photo caption! She looks sooooo beautiful standing there with her pretty pink princess dress!</p> http://www.swvoice.com/home/ViewPost/64297 jennifrejohnson@yahoo.co.uk Hello, My name is jennifre i saw your profile and i love it i deceide to contact you. please i will like you to mail me back through my e-mail address please mail me back so i can send my picture to you and tell you more about me. I will be waiting to hear from you soon. here is my e-mail address (jennifrejohnson/at/y/a/h/o/o/dot/c/o/dot/u/k) please reply to me directly jennifre. please send me your email adress or you contact me