From Beauty to the Beast

Twas the day before New Years Eve and all thru the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a................... NOT! Today our beloved white fluffy k9 critter decided to get a doggy make over. Behold...
BEFORE

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AFTER

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My gramps had dumped some ashes from the chimney in the backyard. (Our yard caught on fire that day lmao).

Roger scrubbed himself in the fire not once, BUT TWICE! and he is still gray! Tell me that isnt a scary picture! haha, houston we have a beast!

Relations between Bolivia and U.S........

After discovering some disturbing news, I decided I might take a look at what is going on in Bolivia.

LOS TIEMPOS- presa Boliviana


EEUU felicita a Morales por su virtual victoria

La Paz y Washington Agencias

El gobierno de Estados Unidos, mediante su legación diplomática en Bolivia, felicitó a Evo Morales "por su aparente victoria" en los comicios presidenciales del domingo y que le dan la mayoría de los escrutinios, según resultados extraoficiales. De igual manera, la Casa Blanca se pronuncia en el mismo sentido y felicita "al pueblo boliviano" por el desarrollo de "unas elecciones exitosas", dijo a EFE el portavoz del Consejo de Seguridad Nacional, Frederick Jones.
Mediante un comunicado y poco antes de felicitar a Morales, la Embajada norteamericana en Bolivia dijo que los resultados de las elecciones "todavía no han sido oficializados", pero destacó el compromiso del país con la democracia por haber realizado elecciones pacíficas.
"El gobierno de Estados Unidos ha tenido buenas relaciones con Bolivia en el pasado. Estamos preparados para trabajar en la consolidación de la misma relación con el próximo gobierno de Bolivia", señala la nota divulgada este lunes.
"La calidad de nuestra relación dependerá de las políticas del nuevo gobierno en una amplia gama de temas, siendo el más importante el firme respeto a las instituciones democráticas", añade el reporte que finaliza valorando al gobierno del presidente Eduardo Rodríguez.
Morales, quien aún ejerce el liderazgo de las seis federaciones del trópico de Cochabamba, mantiene diferencias con el gobierno de Estados Unidos, las que se han agravado recientemente por la vinculación del Jefe del MAS con el presidente Hugo Chávez de Venezuela.
Relación dependerá del respeto

La "calidad" de la relación del gobierno de Estados Unidos con el futuro ejecutivo de Bolivia "depende de su política en un amplio abanico de temas, como el respeto a las instituciones democráticas".
En declaraciones a EFE, la portavoz para temas de Latinoamérica del Departamento de Estado, Jan Edmonson, respondió así a la victoria del candidato presidencial socialista, Evo Morales.
Según Frederick Jones, portavoz del Consejo de Seguridad Nacional, EEUU seguirá "trabajando de manera constructiva con el nuevo gobierno boliviano, como hemos venido haciendo con gobiernos anteriores".
Edmonson recordó que EEUU "ha tenido buenas relaciones con Bolivia en el pasado y estamos preparados para trabajar para construir la misma relación con el próximo gobierno boliviano".
Aunque por el momento no haya datos definitivos, dijo la portavoz del Departamento de Estado, "felicitamos a Morales en su aparente victoria".
Edmonson congratuló a los bolivianos por la celebración de unas elecciones "pacíficas y por demostrar su compromiso con la democracia y el proceso constitucional".
Los bolivianos, agregó el portavoz, "acudieron a las urnas en un amplio número en una expresión de apoyo a la democracia".
La semana pasada, el Departamento de Estado de EEUU señaló que esperaba que el nuevo gobierno continuará con la política de combate a la producción y el tráfico de drogas.

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No need to panic... The shit hasn't hit the fan.... The new prez is leftist, and has socialist views, but he is no Fidel Castro, as we can gather up until now...

Tomorrow's another day

Love doesn't always hit like a tidal wave, it can take time?and reveal itself in subtler ways. Here, five couples explain the little signs that showed them it was the real thing.

Let's face it: As romantic as it may be, couples don't usually just go out on one date and ? poof! ? realize they're madly in love. A true connection can take time to reveal itself, and when it does, it's often in the smallest and most surprising ways. "We form opinions about people so quickly?about the clothes they wear, whether they're smiling too much or too little," says relationship expert Dr. Jo Anne White, Ph.D., from Temple University. "But when we do that we may be missing out on important aspects of that person. Sometimes you have to dig a little deeper." If you're dating someone and are sick of waiting for a 50-foot sign saying "Yes, this one's The One!" try keeping an eye out for some of the tiny things that convinced these five couples they were meant for each other.

Look for someone who embraces your differencesA date who respects what makes you you ? especially when it veers from his or her own tastes ? is a true keeper, says White. Why? Because it shows your sweetie truly cares about your happiness, and is open to new viewpoints and experiences. This person's flexibility also means you two won't get embroiled in petty arguments about which movie to rent or where to go on vacation ? a major plus given long-term relationships involve tons of compromise. So if this describes your own date, hold on tight.

Re-evaluate your deal-breakersSometimes, we create our "ideal mate" checklists?but need to learn they're not carved in stone. Granted, no one should feel forced to lower his or her standards and settle for someone who's "good enough." However, taking a good look at those standards and making sure they're valid is a great idea?and sometimes all it takes is the right person to change your mind. According to Dr. White, typical red flags like previous marriages, kids, or career troubles (like unemployment) might actually be a plus if a person has learned something positive and grown from the experience. So if you've recently ruled out someone due to some perceived flaw, ask yourself: Does your date's lack of a college degree really outweigh the fact that he or she is kind, loving, and crazy about you?

True keepers stick around when the chips are down. Sure, any date will want to hang if you're in a great mood and can show them a good time, but will they appear when you're broke after a recent layoff, hobbling around on crutches, and have little to offer other than some low-key (and somewhat melancholy) company? If so, then this person is worth keeping around for all your ups and downs. "A good partner will never judge you when you're not doing well," says Dr. White. "And even better, they'll put their own needs on hold to help out when things get rough."

Take note how your date treats your pals. Of course most suitors will go out of their way to charm you, and your family too if they meet them... but your friends? Sorry, they usually fall into the category of things your date has to put up with, period. And that's exactly why partners who strive to connect with your buddies will stand out from the crowd. Dates who do this are genuinely trying to integrate themselves into your life as a whole, so if you spot your date making an effort to charm your cantankerous best bud, consider yourself one lucky dater.

That first family get-together may contain some surprisesIt's one thing for an amour to make a good impression on your folks. It's another if he or she goes above and beyond the call of duty (and that includes anything that involves cooking, baking, or making what you can buy). And while you might not always follow Mom's or Dad's advice regarding whom you date, their stamp of approval does matter, and can have ripple effects on how you view the relationship.

How long will it take to heal?I thought this was something I could deal with.Why can no one tell me what to do? I thought if anyone could understand it would be you.Somehow, though I know what you mean. Something feels wrong. And so I'll pray each night, When times without you seem so long.

You said so many things I understand, but also things I know for sure were wrong. Nothing from the past can change your mind, the fact that we got this far from far away. Nothing I say now can make you mine, you've heard my words but never listened.

And still I'll do anything you want. I wait for time to pass. I wait for you to know what you dont know now. For now Ill let you go....

Can someone tell me what I should do, to make this pain in me go away?

Hello Peoples :) By Mike's request, I inform you that his internet has been cut off by comcast for some confusing reason and that's why he hasnt posted in a while... ***I hope his internet is back soon cuz our phone reception has been evil*** LMAO. Well I sincerely hope you are enjoying your weekend. HAPPY DECEMBER! xoxo-

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Materialistic Values?

Why do some people feel that expensive brand name clothes is the only good kind out there? Ive met so many people here, and there are people in my family, who think price determines quality... Thats not always true I think tho... Almost all of my clothes comes from walmart, target, and small stores in PR. Its been that way all my life. This girl walked up to me and asked me why I dont wear Tommy, CK, Polo, or anything like that. She said Walmart clothes arent nice... What the hell does that mean? Does that mean I dress well? Wow... Well nothing else to write about. Im boring I know lol.

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