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Many times, my children have asked me “Dad what does so-and-so mean or how does a thing-a-me-bob work?” and unsure of the answer said “Dunno, lets search the web…”

Subsequently from Google © or Yahoo © or one of the many other web search engines or answer sites we have gathered much (sometimes too much) information about the topic of interest.
Along the way, I have found myself at undesirable or unexpected websites that aren’t what they appear to be or are just plain nasty or of an adult nature not suited to children or those of the faint or modest heart.

It is in those instances you are liable to collect the detritus of the web, commonly known as “malware” - viruses, spyware, and adware.

There are many myths associated with the desexing of female dogs which we, as veterinarians, hear from dog owners every day and which are based largely on fiction. Before we discuss them, it is important to understand what is meant by “speying a bitch”. Bitch Spey

The procedure is also known as an “ovariohysterectomy” meaning both ovaries and the entire uterus are removed. Should the ovaries be left behind, a bitch continues to come into season every six months, with the resulting attraction of the local dog. If the uterus is left behind there is a risk of uterine infection later in life.

The surgical procedure is carried out under general anaesthesia, and in most cases the patient is able to return home the same day. It is important to understand that this is quite major abdominal surgery and your dog may be sore for a day or two postoperatively. She will not want to play with children or other dogs during this time. We recommend postoperative pain relief for all bitch speys to help them through this time.
So What Are These “Common Myths?” “We will allow her one litter because she will be more settled and fulfilled”.

Our local Waipukurau cinema has got to be one of the best in Hawke's Bay. No; New Zealand.

Like, I go there about once a week and am sure to get great service and a good movie. I recently discovered that they serve hot chocolates and coffee! Now, you can't beat THAT! The closest you get to that in Hastings is getting popcorn thrown at you from three rows up by mischievous tyrants. The sound quality in Waipuk is amazing. I believe it's Dolby Digital? But don't quote me on that. AND all for only ten bucks! Last time I remember going out of town, it cost me fifteen. For a total dissappointment. AND I went to see King Kong, so I was stuck in the grotty hovel for longer than usual watching a not-so-great movie. I love the fact that people can buy alcohol here and people are sensible enough not to get rowdy. Just enjoy themselves. That's awesome, but you only ever get that at Mitchells.

I don't know about the rest of you but I have had enough of the price of everything going up when certain big corporations (some state-owned or regulated and others public) are making "record profits" out of us.

I think it is an insult in this agrarian country that it is cheaper to feed your kids chips and soda-pop than it is to buy cheese, bread, milk and veges (other staples not overlooked).

Given that the domestic market-portion of our dairy industry (as an example) is so small in comparison to their export market, why do we have to pay so much. If it isn't them hiking the price and pocketing the profits which they say it isn't, is it the transport industry driving up the prices. I don't think so, otherwise the price of everything would be equivalently higher.

Things are going up in price unevenly. Kinda makes you wonder is it the producer or the retailer.

simon.pearse@chbmail.co.nz
It was with a great deal of trepidation that I set out on Sunday afternoon to meet three witches from the local coven.
Earlier that week, when I set up the interview, it had seemed like such a great idea, but I'd had the willies put up me by my so called colleagues at work, suggesting that I should take all sorts of amulets along to protect me from spells and witchcraft.
So, armed only with a rabbits foot and an 'all seeing eye'... and some garlic, angelica root, a horseshoe key ring, some silver coins, devil's shoestring roots, a wig to stop any of my hair falling out and, of course, a Thai penis amulet, I set off to a secret location to meet high priestess Boadicca, second high priestess Rhiannon, and summoner Nemain-Morrigan.
My first surprise was that they were not all dressed in black, in fact Boadicca was in a gorgeous bright orange and purple cloak with gold braiding, and there wasn't a hooked nose or wart in sight!