Archive for January, 2011
Long Beach port time study results released
Saturday, January 29th, 2011A recent report on the time trucks spend at the Port of Long Beach made recommendations to improve efficiency, including reviewing the Traffic Mitigation Fee structure. The Truck Turn Time…
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Sharkey Tries to Befriend the Sheep
Thursday, January 27th, 2011You probably know from reading this blog that the Frenchies, especially Sharkey, like to bark at the donkeys, Clive, Rufus, and Billie. Where the donkeys just laugh and let the idle threat roll away, other members of the farm menagerie take matters more seriously. For example, the two Black Welsh Mountain sheep don’t know what to make of Sharkey’s behavior. I tried to explain things to the sheep, but I don’t think it did much good.
1 I need to establish a little trust with the two Black Welsh Mountain sheep, so this is my plan – I’m going to stay put right here and remain calm, collected, and quiet.
2 The sheep will see that I’m no threat and maybe, just maybe, they’ll warm up to me.
3 However, it’s getting…harder…for me…to…control…myself – DARN!!!
4 ARF!!! ARF!!! ARF!!! Look sheep! I just can’t help it!!! I can’t control myself! ARF!!! ARF!!! ARF!!!
5 Baaaa!!! Let’s get away from that noisy and threatening Frenchie!
6 Baaa!!! Don’t look back! Just keep running!
7 Baaa!! Baaa!! Oh, hi G.K. Can you please tell us what the deal is with Sharkey?
8 Instead of being friendly and nice, she just goes crazy and barks at us! It’s downright dreadful!
9 Well, Baa Baa Black Sheep – It’s like this. Sharkey wants to be friends, but she has difficulty controlling some…err… instinctual urges.
10 In fact, I, too, have similar instinctual urges. However, I am disciplined in controlling them. For example, and take no offense, when I look at you, I’m reminded of a juicy, succulent lamb chop, but I certainly don’t let that show.
11 Egads!!! Baaa!! Baaa!! Where do we hide? Let’s hope that fence holds!
The Daily Wag – Pets – MarthaStewart.com
Modern Tailor- The $20 MTM Shirt
Tuesday, January 25th, 2011By now, many of you have seen a few reviews of the famous made-to-measure shirt from Modern Tailor. The Silentist did a great in-depth review of his shirts, and CB has modeled his on Dapper Demeanor. If you haven’t heard of this deal, Modern Tailor is offering a promotion for new customers to get a customized MTM shirt for about (additional design features costing extra). The fabric options are “Black” or “Blue Oxford,” both single ply 70-80 thread count. By the way, unless you are a server at a restaurant and it’s part of the uniform, don’t order the black shirt. Just felt like it needed to be said… Anyways, I thought I’d give my two cents. Below, you’ll see I opted for the wide spread collar, cut-corner 1 button cuffs, and thick Mother of Pearl buttons (the only “extra add-on” I went for). The company suggests measuring a well-fitting shirt that you already own, so this shirt’s fit is based on a Billy Reid Tuscumbia shirt I already own. After trying it on, I will say that the fits very well (which shouldn’t be a surprise, but I am glad all the measurements worked out). The fabric is a little thin (which also shouldn’t be a surprise). The only thing I was disappointed in is the stiffness of the collar. When picking a collar, you are given three options: soft, common, or stiff. I went with “common” and I really should have gone with “soft.” I would have preferred the softer option. Other than that, I’ve gotta say: the spent on this shirt is well worth it. I would definitely recommend this as an option for anyone looking for a great fitting shirt on a budget.
Is this shirt perfect? No, but you can’t beat the price.
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Sunday, January 23rd, 2011David Meister in C Magazine
Friday, January 21st, 2011Pick up the latest issue of C Magazine and check out PM client, David Meister’s mention in the Fashion section of the Spring Weddings Edition. The issue also
previews his new Spring Bridal Collection.
Outfit Recap # 7
Wednesday, January 19th, 2011Happy mid-week everyone! I think my favorite outfit in this whole set is the Brad Goreski look alike. Inspiration actually came from Mr. PEMS’s Sunday outfit (and of course I not only had to borrow his tie but he had to tie it for me as well 
What about you?…..has your significant other ever inspired your style?
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Outfit Recap # 7
Saturday, January 15th, 2011Happy mid-week everyone! I think my favorite outfit in this whole set is the Brad Goreski look alike. Inspiration actually came from Mr. PEMS’s Sunday outfit (and of course I not only had to borrow his tie but he had to tie it for me as well What about you?…..has your significant other ever inspired your style?
Head to Toe- Spring Edition: Ralph Lauren
Tuesday, January 11th, 2011Last winter, I had a lot of fun putting together “Head to Toe” looks from certain brands. With a new season upon us, clearly it’s time to do it again. For the first Spring Edition of “Head to Toe,” you have to go straight to Ralph Lauren. While Italian sprezz seems to everywhere lately (which is great), one can never go wrong a classic American brand. When I think of Ralph Lauren, a navy blazer always comes to mind… and that’s not a bad way to anchor a look in the spring.
Ralph Lauren- Head to toe. As classic as it gets; as perfect as it gets.
Pet First Aid Part II
Monday, January 3rd, 2011I’m glad to hear you DW’ers found last week’s Pet First Aid Part I to be so valuable! As promised, instructor Denise Fleck is back this week offering more life-saving tips for what to do if your pet is choking. According to Denise, “The Best 911 for Your Choking Dog is YOU!”
1 There is just no substitute for getting hands-on training in a pet CPR class, like those taught by Denise Fleck.
2 The following tips are only guidelines and must be done very carefully to avoid causing further harm. Please consider taking a pet CPR course.
3 For choking incidents, use your fingers to remove any visible obstruction, but look closely — do not blindly sweep his mouth. You could push the object farther back or tear laryngeal tissue if the object is lodged.
4 If that doesn’t work, a modified version of the Heimlich maneuver, which you can learn in a pet first-aid class, may be necessary.
5 Close your hand to make a fist, similar to the Heimlich technique commonly performed on humans.
6 Stand or kneel behind the animal and place your arms around his waist, keeping his head down.
7 Place your fist in the soft part of the stomach just behind the last rib.
8 Grasp the fist with your other hand similar to the Heimlich technique.
9 For smaller pets, instead of a fist, use just a couple fingers in the soft part of the stomach just behind the last rib.
10 Grasp the fist with your other hand and compress the abdomen by pushing up in a quick and rapid manner similar to the Heimlich technique.
11 If your pet becomes unconscious, lay him on his side and compress lungs by squeezing with the heel of your hand on the side of his chest to dislodge object.
12 For a smaller pet who loses consciousness, lay him on his side and compress lungs by squeezing with a few fingers on the side of his chest to dislodge the object.
13 Learning these life-saving techniques will help keep your pet safe and healthy like this happy guy.
One Lucky Dog’s Tale, by Denise Fleck
Nikki sat down in front of the TV for an evening snack and a scary movie with her miniature schnauzers at her feet waiting for a morsel — their eyes wide open, ears pricked high with their hot doggie breath hitting her legs. She tossed them each a kernel of popcorn, and the food-hound of the duo gulped it at the speed of lightning. Suddenly he opened his mouth, gagged and then stopped coughing altogether before going silent. Not only was the food lodged in his tiny windpipe, Nikki’s furry child had stopped breathing!
Dogs love putting things in their mouths, and anything on the floor is fair game. So I insist that people “get down on all fours” and look at their homes and yards from their pet’s perspective. But since choking can occur from food or toys, so it’s important to learn how to perform the doggie Heimlich-like maneuver and chest thrusts just in case your four-legged friend gets into trouble. A large number of my students have successfully used these techniques and saved the day for their dogs!
Fortunately for the schnauzer, his owner knew how to perform the canine Heimlich, and the popcorn kernel flew out of his doggie mouth. (In fact, the pooch quickly retrieved it before his owner could, and this time swallowed without a problem.
Whew… that was a close one! And just from a little popcorn kernel!
Needless to say, there is no substitute for getting hands-on training! To enroll in one of Denise’s upcoming classes or if you are in search of a class, contact Denise for information or to set one up!
Thanks again to Denise and all those guardians who have already gotten the training needed to help our furry friends.
Check back with me next Thursday for more great first aid information.
In kinship,
Dr. Pia Salk
The Daily Wag – Pets – MarthaStewart.com