New Eevee Evolution in Pokemon X and Y

A picture has been released of the 8th evolution type for Eevee in the next generation of Pokemon Games X and Y: Sylveon.

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Sylveon’s type has not been revealed.

Eevee is a normal type pokemon that can be evolved in to many different forms. It requires many different methods to obtain each type such as using element stones, raising your Eevee’s friendship level, and visiting specific geographic locations in the game. Here is a graphic that shows Eevee in the middle with all of her evolved forms:

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Eevee is my favorite pokemon, and I love many of her evolutionary forms especially Flareon, Umbreon, and Leafeon. I love the look of Sylveon and hope that her type will add to making a balanced team comprised only of Eevee evolutions!

Source: NintendoWorldReport

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Westminster Best in Show 2013

Tonight the Best of Group will be chosen for the Sporting, Working, and Terrier groups, as well as the Best in Show!

Sporting

First: German Wirehaired Pointer

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2nd: Black Cocker Spaniel – CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction

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3rd: English Springer Spaniel – GCH Wynmoor Champagne Supernova

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4th: Clumber Spaniel – GCH Clussexx Collaboration With Traddles

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Working

First: Portuguese Water Dog

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2nd: Doberman Pinscher – GCH Protocol’s Vini Vidi Vici

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3rd: Boxer – GCH Winfall I Dream Of Style

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4th: Rottweiler – GCH Chancellor Flirt’s Hi Flyin’ Gladiator

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Terrier

First: Smooth Fox Terrier

GCH Slyfox Sneak’s  A Peek

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2nd: Wire Fox Terrier – GCH Afterall Painting The Sky

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3rd: Border Terrier – GCH Meadowlake Simply Sinful

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4th: Russel Terrier – GCH Goldsand’s Columbus

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Best in Show

Affenpinscher – Banana Joe

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Reserve Best in Show – new classification as of this year!

Old English Sheepdog – Bugaboo’s Picture Perfect

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All images from westminsterkennelclub.org

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Snow Guinea Pigs

We had a snow day where I live, a storm dumped a lot of packing snow on top of the snow we already had on the ground. I could not let all that snow go to waste! I decided to make snow guinea pigs instead of snow men.

In retrospect, I could have done a better job with better supplies. I do not own snow pants or water proof gloves so I was not prepared to be outside for a long time and the snow kept sticking to my gloves so it was hard to sculpt. I also did not have anything to move a lot of snow or forms (boxes, bucket, etc.) to pack snow into to make a base to begin sculpting from. But I had a lot of fun and investing in such items would be worth it to prepare for future winters.

Here are the results of my snow day adventure:

The hardest part was getting far enough into my yard, the ruler in the picture fits all the way into my footprint. It was almost up to my knees in certain places but I feel like this picture gets the idea across.

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I started by sculpting a guinea pig out of snow to look like my English pig Fizz.

Here is Fizz:

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Here she is in snow:

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From the front:

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It was incredibly difficult to take a good picture of her where she was located and with the sun and shade, so I increased the contrast of the picture to make her features a bit easier to see. Ruler is included for scale.

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Better gloves (with synthetic water proof fabric) would have prevented all the snow stuck to my hands that made creating her face almost impossible. I would have loved to make her ears and nose differently, but I am satisfied with my first attempt.

I made a second snow guinea pig for my Abyssinian guinea Cola.

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Here she is in snow:

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She has paper plate ears, Oreo eyes, and small animal flavored chew sticks for nose/mouth. You can see my red snow encrusted gloves on the ground next to her, abandoned while I took pictures.

From the side, with ruler for scale.

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Here is a close up of her face and front paws.

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It was much easier to take pictures of Snow Cola as she was more in the sun and my attempt at making her look furry gave her more definition from her snowy surroundings.

Have you guys ever made any snow animals or sculptures? It was really fun and I would love to try making bigger and better pieces next time we have a lot of packing snow.

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Westminster Day 1 Results

Here are the winners for Best of Group for the Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting, and Herding groups:

Hound

First: American Fox Hound

Ch. Kiarry’s Pandora’s Box

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2nd: Basset Hound – GCH Topsfield-Sanchu Eenie Meenie Miney Moe

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3rd: PBGV – CGH Soletrader Maggie May

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4th: Otterhound – GCH Aberdeens Under the Influence

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Toy

First: Affenpinscher

GCH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari

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2nd: Miniature Pinscher – GCH Marlex Classic Red Glare

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3rd: Pomeranian – GCH CR Chase What Matters

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4th: Pug – GCH Hill Country’s Tag I’m It

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Non-Sporting

First: Bichons Frises

CGH Vogelflight’s Honor To Pillowtalk

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2nd: Standard Poodle – GCH Brighton Lakeridge Encore

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3rd: French Bulldog – GCH Bandog Bayou’s The Warrior

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4th: Tibetan Spaniel – GCH Kan Sing’s Tenzin

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Herding

First: Old English Sheepdog

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2nd: Puli – GCH Cordmaker Rumpus Bumpus

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3rd: Beauceron – GCH Beowolf Rime Des Monts Du Lac

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4th: Canaan Dog – GCH Pleasant Hill Magnum Of Samara

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Watch tomorrow from 8 – 11 pm to see the winners for the last groups as well as Best in Show on USA network. You can also view the live stream online here for all day coverage.

All images from westminsterkennelclub.org.

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Valentine’s Day Gifts

Need a few last minute cute valentine’s Day gift ideas? I have compiled a few ideas to start you thinking on what you might want to get in the next couple days.

For Candy Lovers –

I know there are many cute, standard, and popular choices for candy at your local store so here are some ideas to add to include with your heart shaped box of chocolates.

1. Giant Gummy Bear

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Here is a giant gummy bear on a stick only $12.95 from giantgummybears.com. The one in the photo is the Valentine’s flavor version, but they have many flavor options for you to choose from. They also offer a larger bear around $30 depending on your flavor choices and a giant gummy bear bowl with a hole in his tummy to act as a candy bowl for $149.95.

2. Chocolate Dogs by Palmer

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This year Palmer has a few different valentine offerings including a couple different dogs like the one pictured with different love sayings in the heart above the door. I am not sure if they are all the same type of chocolate (this one is double crisp), but I saw them at our Meijer so they should be available at your local grocery store as well. You can buy this guy online for $3.95.

3. Various Chocolate Animals

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Made from the highest quality chocolate you can choose from a teddy bear, turtle or frog for $15.o0 each from Le Chocolatier.

For Plush Lovers

1. Guinea pigs:

Pinkie the Guinea Pig from Ty

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Pinkie is now available in the Ty classic plush line which is approximately 6 in long (also available as a beanie baby). She is perfect for the holiday with her pink coloration. Available in most stores which sell Ty products, also on Amazon for $8.01.

If you are looking for a naturally colored guinea pig, Ty produces Patches in the classic plush and beanie baby lines. Both should be available at many Ty retailers and on Amazon.

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2. Giraffe – Junglelove by Ty

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Junglelove is part of the current valentine’s line in the Ty Beanie Boo collection in both small and medium (Boo Buddy) sizes. Available at Ty retailers and on Amazon for $5.99 and $7.99 for the different sizes.

3. Dogs –

Cookie by Ty

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Cookie is now available in a Valentine’s version with pink fur holding a heart, in small Beanie Boo and medium Boos Buddy sizes. Cookie is the name of the regular colored version of the dog as well.

Luv Pup the Pillow Pet

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Comes in the 18 inch size perfect for cuddling with! $19.99 at the official Pillow Pet website mypillowpets.com.

4. Teddy Bears

Vermont Teddy Bear makes the bears below, so while the prices might seem a bit much you are getting a quality product. The company has a wide variety of bears (some not so child appropriate in the valentines section linked in the previous sentence) varying from those dressed up to others just cute and fuzzy. The bears are made in Vermont, are fully jointed, and come with a lifetime warranty (meaning you can send your bear back to the factory to the “bear hospital” for repairs free of charge even if your dog decides to try and eat it).

Love Bandit

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The Love Bandit is 15 inches tall and $69.99.

The Frog Prince who is 15 inches tall and retails for $79.99.

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You can also include a set of theme matching human PJs with the bears for an additional charge  (various styles available), here is the above with matching Pajamas which is currently priced at $109.99.

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The company also offers Bear Grams which are your choice of bear, a package of gourmet candy, and a note printed with your message in a nice box.

For the Flower Lover –

There are so many beautiful flower arrangements out there, and roses are a simple and classic gift, but here are a couple flower arrangements which include a little cute something extra.

1. The Big Hug from FTD

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The Big Hug bouquet features a 6 inch bear on a light green ceramic vase.  FTD offers a couple different choices for flowers can that be included in this vase with a base price of $39.99 for 7 stems, $49.99 for 11 stems and $59.99 for 13 stems.

2. Teleflora’s Bear Hug

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This Bear Hug arrangement includes pink roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, and asters. There is no specific dimensions given for the included teddy bear. The prices for the arrangements are $49.95 for standard, $59.95 for deluxe, and $69.95 for premium.

3. Proflowers All in One Valentine’s Day Special

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Are you far away from your gift recipient or don’t have time to shop for multiple items? Proflowers has created this All in One package for just such needs. Included is your choice of vase with 12 long stem roses, baby’s breath, and greenery, an I love you sign, chocolates, a teddy bear, and their lavender spa trio. The base price for this gift is $78.89, with extra roses costing an additional $39.99 for another dozen and an extra $49.96 for two more dozen.

If you want something a bit cheaper you can get the 5 in one package which includes your choice of vase with 12 red tulips and12 blue iris, a teddy bear, chocolates, and I love you sign for a base price of $59.96.

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Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

The 137th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show runs today and tomorrow (February 11 and 12). 187 different breeds of dog will compete to win the title Best in Show.

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The judging of the groups and Best in Show will take place on tv, but this year a live stream is available online to watch all of the judging. The live stream is available at WKC Live.

Scheduled of events:

Monday: During the day Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding group breeds will be judged. Group competition will be televised live from 8 pm – 11 pm Eastern time on CNBC.

Tuesday: During the day Sporting, Working, and Terrier groups will be judged. Group competition along with Best in Show will be aired on USA network from 8 to 11 pm, with Best in Show taking place at around 10:30 pm.

Fun Facts:

1. Westminster is the second longest running sporting competition in the USA, second only to the Kentucky Derby.

2. The show predates the invention of the light bulb and automobile.

3. 25 men have been elected president since the show began, and 12 states have joined the Union.

4. Only once has the offspring of a Best in Show winner been able to also win Best in Show – the English Springer Spaniel Ch. Salilyn N’ Erin’s Shameless in 2000 whose sire (Ch. Salilyn’s Condor) won in 1993.

5. Two new breeds were recognized and allowed to compete at the show this year the Russel Terrier and the Treeing Walker Coonhound. The decision to recognize a new breed is based on interest from the breed’s active parent club along with sufficient numbers and geographic distribution in this country.

Russel Terrier

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The Russel is a working terrier, a pack hunter, which is known for its small size and unique chest which is compressible to allow for efficient hunting below ground. These dogs are intelligent, loyal, and athletic. The breed comes in three coat varieties – smooth, broken, and rough – which is usually white with spots. Visit the breeds official website at theartc.org.

Treeing Walker Coonhound

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This Coonhound was bred to track and tree racoons, which it is ideally suited with endurance and drive. The breed is intelligent, social, and confident. The breed was developed from the Walker Foxhound mixed with other hounds, and retains the coloring of the Walker. Visit the breeds official website at the akc.org.

Do not forget to watch the show tonight and tomorrow night on TV, or take a look at the live stream at westminsterkennelclub.org.

Sources:

television air information from washingtontimes.com.

Fun fact and images from westminsterkennelclub.org.

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