PETS AND ANIMALS

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The many different anime shows have a number of different characters shown in them. While some of these characters may resemble people to a certain degree there are some differences to the characters. You will find that in most of these shows there are in general female characters. These girl animes provide the story with a sense of realism that is sometimes lacking from some single gender programs.

Even in the single gender programs you will find that these girl animes have contrasting personalities. One anime show where you will find lots of different female characters is that of Sailor Moon. Here you have a number of teenage girls who are shown as having temperaments that we can identify with.

While these girls have superpowers they are also shown to have very human foibles. You need to understand that while people like seeing the different characters of their favorite anime show as being powerful the audience also like seeing that these “people” are capable of making mistakes.

To make the role of the girl animes even more fun there are usually a corresponding male anime character. This person is provided as the backdrop to showing the viewer how the lead female character thinks of him (the male character). When you are watching the different anime shows you should not think of these female characters as being merely fluff.

While some of the characters do have an attitude that is childish you can see there are others who are given more responsible roles to play. These women are usually not portrayed as the main female character in the beginnings of the show. As time passes you begin to see the vast differences in these characters.

To highlight this difference even more you can see how the other characters behave towards the two different main girl animes. To highlight this difference even more you will find that one of these girls is somewhat self centered. The secondary – supposedly – female character has a more mature outlook. This is also represented in how the male character thinks of her.

Of course this is just a small slice of what you will see when you look at the different anime shows. The many different personalities of the various girl animes are all created with one purpose in mind. This purpose is to remind you that life like a woman can give you many unexpected turns.

The only other thing which can be said about girl animes is that while they look fabulous you will see that sometimes they have a look of being otherworldly. For the many of you who are fans of anime shows you should take the time to see how the girl animes in your shows are portrayed. This will let you see how the girl animes add some spice and liveliness to the otherwise ordinary anime.



By: Muna wa Wanjiru

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For many of us the world of animation does not have any boundaries. These boundaries are however there when you look at the different styles of animation. One of these styles that you will find is that of Japanese animes. These fantastic animations are full of vibrant color and action. As you watch these programs you will feel as if you were living in one of these.

One of the best things that you will find when you are looking at these Japanese animes is that you have many different characters who interact with each other. The view of society that you can find in these animes will provide you with an idea of how intricately the anime is designed. When you look at these different aspects you begin to understand that the creators of these Japanese animes take a lot of trouble to create these interesting worlds.

One of the interesting things that you will find when you look at these Japanese animes is the fact that the source for these comes from manga comics and also from light novels. With all of these animes you can see a number of different influences. For instance there are cartoons where you have vehicles that morph into robots which are controlled by people.

You have people who have superpowers and yet are completely human in the way that they make mistakes just like us. These different Japanese animes are designed to reach a wide target audience. You will for this reason see animes which are suitable for children and ones that are perfect for adults.

While you may feel that adults do not watch these types of Japanese animes you will be proven wrong. As the different Japanese animes you will find there are ones which are targeted at adult audiences. In addition to these adult animes there are ones which any age group can watch and enjoy.

One of the interesting facts that you can find when you look for information about Japanese animes is the various categories these stories are divided into. You will find stories about magical girls. There are stories about robot warriors; you can also find stories about strange creatures like Pokémon.

By looking at these different categories of Japanese animes you will begin to see why there are so many people who love watching and reading about the events that unfold in these worlds. With these wonderful worlds the lovers of Japanese animes always have something exciting to see and feel.



By: Muna wa Wanjiru

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I would like to challenge you as an animal lover to visit your local pound and spend a good portion of your day there . As you visit with the animals it will dawn on you that many of societies cast offs will not see another tomorrow. They will not feel the touch of their special owner when they need comfort. They will not be able to chase their favorite tennis ball in the big front yard or wait anxiously for their master to toss it for them. They will not be able to greet their favorite loved one at the door after a long day at work. They will not live to see another day… that is the plain hard truth that many of us choose to ignore.

At some point during your visit you will be overwhelmed as you look into the pleading eyes of the doomed animals. You will feel helpless as yearning hearts look at you begging to be your new best friend. You will be filled with sorrow for all the neglected unwanted animals that I promise you. Your heart will break for the litter of puppies barely old enough to eat , their only crime was being born. Your soul will ache for the little kitten who was thrown out by the curb because her owner could not give her away. Your soul will scream out for the old crippled dog who’s only infraction was that he was just getting too old. The endless reasons an animal ends up at the shelter goes on and on. The reasons to me are not justified . The responsibility lies totally with the people.

We as humans can do better by our pets and the animals of the world. All it takes is time and education of the public. The first and most important step is to educate the public about spaying and neutering of our animals. I have heard so many excuses from people about why they can’t spay/neuter their animals and the most common one is “ I can not afford the surgery for my pet”. To me this one really bothers me and is often times without merit. If a person can not afford to pay for a one time procedure that is so important why do they even own a pet? If it is looked at it this way it all comes in to perspective. If a person can buy a pack of cigarettes per day for a month they can pay for spay/neuter. Cigarettes cost almost $3.00 per pack that is $21.00 per week which in turn equals $88.00 per month that is normally enough to neuter any male animal and spay a small female animal. If a person pays a cell phone bill every month that averages $100 per month then they could sacrifice a months service to take care of their animal. If a person goes out to eat once a week at a nice restaurant then they probably spend around $25.00 that totals out to $100.00 per month. Can you give up some of your luxuries to do the right thing by your pet? It’s only fair that you do. A person should be aware that one unspayed female can result in 50,000 to 350,000 offspring in only 5 years. A person should burn those numbers in their memory and think about them daily. Just consider all the suffering that will result when most of those animals die by being gassed at the pound.

Another step in spay/neuter education is spreading the word about low cost spay/neuter programs for those who really need help financially. You can get a list of low cost services in the US at the web site Love The Cat http://www.lovethatcat.com/spayneuter.html#states . You can also find options at the local Humane Society in your area. You can find a listing of Humane Societies on the web site Green People. Org at http://www.greenpeople.org/humanesociety.htm.

We can also help support services like the FREE animal placement services such as 4 The Luv Of A Critter at http://www-4-the-luv-of-a-critter.com. They offer assistance with placing an unwanted pet in another home. They list any animal no matter the location or type of animal on their website for free. In turn those looking for a specific type of animal can search the database for a listing in their area. The founder funds the website and all efforts herself with no expectations of being paid for her service. Her vision is to help make pet owners aware there is other options out there for their unwanted animals instead of dumping them off at the pound. The shelters are over crowded as it is and the truth of the fact is about 85% of all animals sent to the pound do not make it out alive. They leave on the back of a truck to be dumped at the local landfill.

We can help raise awareness of animal care,rescue & over population by creating an on line presence. The more information that is out there the better. People should not under estimate the power of the Internet to get a message to a broad array of audiences. So if you do rescue work I would suggest that you have some one to design a website or do it yourself. With most rescues being on a limited budget you could employ services such as the one Techbydesign offers at http://www.techbydesign.org. They offer discounts to animal rescues as well as low affordable prices. They sell & donate design services and also offer webhosting options for those who want to build their own site. They even offer FREE hosting accounts in some instances. The staff at Techbydesign are always willing to help tutor anyone who may need help with any aspect of designing a website. A person should realize that creating an online presence is not that expensive. It could go a long was toward getting the word out about your animal cause.

We as humans owe the animals of the world respect and compassion. Together we as animal lovers can unite together and make a better life for all the animals of the world. We can commit to educating the public on ways to help prevent over population. We can educate people on ways to re home unwanted animals other than sending them to the pound. Last but not least we should never turn a blind eye to an animal in need !

Animals are the reason I live and breathe…without them in my life I would just as soon be dead! ~ ~ quote Betty Sue Haynes



By: Betty Sue Haynes

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In any types of animation you will find that people look forward to watching a program that portrays people, other worldly beings and objects as realistically as possible. To this end you will find that anime has given the world of anime a huge boost. The main reason can be seen with the anime eyes of the various characters who are seen in these different shows.

The way these characters act and how they feel are all shown by their very expressive eyes. The creators of these shows are happy if they can provide their audience with the type of entertainment that is desired.

The main reason why anime cartoons are well liked by people is because you can see the feelings that are emitted by the characters. As the saying goes the eyes are the windows to the soul. This also allows the creators of various anime shows to make the characters have expressive eyes.

By looking at the different types of anime eyes which can be found in anime shows you will be able to further understand how these character’s eyes are used to make you see their world better. While the shape of the eyes is somewhat similar to that of other cartoon characters, there are certain guidelines which do need to be followed.

These guidelines are ones that you can see being used for female, male and the eyes of children. There are also guidelines about which types of anime eyes villains and other non-human characters should have.

The main factor that is dealt with is how certain emotions like innocence is portrayed. In order to achieve this you will see how the eyes of children are shown are being wide open. This signifies the innocence of childhood. For women the eyes are shown as being large and given an attractive shading on the upper lid.

The shape of the eyes for women are drawn in a certain manner so that the emotions like happiness, sorrow, bewilderment among the other emotions that we feel are all portrayed. Men on the hand are given smaller but well defined eyes. This is in contrast to the eyes of villains.

In some of the anime shows the anime eyes of villains are merely portrayed as little black dots. The expressions from these eyes are conveyed by the lines around the eyes as well as how the rest of the face is reacts to various events in the anime shows. To convey a more realistic look some animes will have the villains having eyes that are well defined and yet there is a look of evil shown within the eyes.

While we may feel that the action sequences from these shows are the main attractions, this action would be meaningless unless there was a quality of humanity being shown. This is exemplified by the anime eyes that you will see on the various anime figures in the many different animes.



By: Muna wa Wanjiru

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Finding the perfect stuffed animal is just the beginning of the gift decision-making process. Your next step is finding the right size. Plush toys are not one size fits all, and unlike shirts or pants, you can’t try them on to find the one that works perfectly. Of course, with plush animals, you know which size “fits” by looking at the occasion and the person who you are giving the gift to.

Let’s discuss what constitutes small, medium, and large stuffed toys before getting into the appropriate times to get what. Of course, unlike clothes, plush animals don’t have sizes on the label because they simply do not have a standard sizing chart. So to make things simple for the purposes of this article, let’s size stuffed animals within a 4 to 90 inch range, as they rarely get smaller or larger than that. For “small” stuffed animals, let’s consider them anything under or equal to 18 inches. For a toy to be medium, let’s put it between 19 and 42 inches. Lastly, let’s consider large toys anything above 42 inches long. Next, let’s look at the appropriate occasions and people for each size.

Small Sized Plush Animals

Whether they be small or extra-small, little toys are often the cutest of all. Because of this cuteness, small toys are especially appropriate for children. With smaller stuffed animals, there’s plenty of room for quite a few of them to be piled on their beds ready for nightly snuggling. These can also be a great “thinking of you” gift for a significant other, especially stuffed animals that are extra-small. This way the gift is still inexpensive for you, but still more than thoughtful enough to make an impact. For example, you could put out a small stuffed bunny who’s holding a post-it or a card with a loving sentiment written on or in it.

Medium Sized Plush Animals

Medium sized stuffed animals can be great for a lot of occasions. For example, they are the perfect size when you want them to hold something, such as flowers or chocolates for any number of events. Maybe you want to pair a teddy bear with a box of truffles for Valentine’s day, or maybe match it with a bouquet of flowers for Mother’s Day. There are plenty of options. These are also the perfect size for home décor. Make someone’s home more fun by giving them a stuffed leopard for their couch that’s in complementary colors to the rest of their decorations. Or, help unify a theme in their vacation home. Maybe their second home is in the country, get a forest animal, such as a stuffed fox or a plush wolf.

Large Sized Plush Animals

Large sizes can be the most difficult to find, but they can also be incredibly exciting. A child is probably going to be thrilled with a 42 inch stuffed monkey, as it’s even bigger than they are! A stuffed animal as big or bigger than they can be played with a lot, and can become a good friend. These are a great gift for young adults too. Give a new college girl an extra-large teddy bear to keep in her dorm room. That way she’ll always have something cute and cuddly, (and big enough to hug), to get her through tough times and the loneliness of being away from home for the first time.

Remember, keep these guidelines in mind when you’re trying to choose what size stuffed animal to get someone. Different sizes are appropriate for different occasions, so follow these tips and your gift recipient will not be disappointed!



By: Corina Volegna

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that moving can be very stressful to the people who are moving, but it can be more stressful on pets. Animals can have a real hard time dealing with this stress, so you need to prepare for the move well ahead of time so that this stress is reduced as much as possible.

Moving Methods

There are various different choices when it comes to moving your things. You might decide that a professional mover is the right method for you, or you may choose to do it yourself. In the case where you own pets that need to be moved as well, moving truck rental is probably the simplest moving method that you can choose.

Moving Truck Rental and Pets

There are many benefits that you will see if you choose to relocate with a rental truck. Most importantly, you do not have to bring unknown smells and people into your home. Pets take time to get to know new people, so if you can avoid bringing professional movers in, along with the sweat, machine, and equipment smells that they come with, then your pet will be much happier.

Taking Time

A moving truck rental will allow you to take all the time that you need to help your pet remain stress free. You can and should schedule extra time into your moving schedule when you have animals because they may not always react as you expect. Plan ahead so that you have the truck for a couple of extra days. This will allow you to take the time before, during, and after the trip to do what you need to for the move, but to also give your pet extra attention.

In Transit

When you rent a truck for your move, you will need to set up a driving schedule. You will be in charge of all the aspects of a move when you go with this method. This will give you the freedom that you need to make sure that your pet is comfortable. You will also be able to plan in stops that will allow your pet time to exercise and get some fresh air. This is imperative, as exercise will enable your pet to relive some of the stress that they get from all that is going on around them.

Moving with Pets

You do not have to find your beloved pet a new home when you move, but you do not need to deal with the effects that stress has on them either. This information can really help you have a move that is stress free. Remember, moving is a chaotic time, but there are some things that can help decrease the stress you both feel. Obtaining a rental truck is the easiest way to get rid of the most stress in one single step.



By: Jennifer Strong

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