Month: August 2015

Donkey Stuffed Animal

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With the release of the movie Shrek in 2001, followed by Shrek 2 in 2004, Shrek the Third in 2007, along with the soon to come Shrek Forever After, donkey stuffed animals did and will again, fly off the shelves. Given the popularity of Donkey, Shrek’s sidekick and best friend, it’s no surprise that children are drawn to donkey stuffed animals. Of course, donkey stuffed animals are not limited to just Donkey from Shrek, but he is certainly lots of fun and as a result makes a very worthwhile donkey stuffed animal to have.

The actual donkey started being used by humans around 3000 BC as work animals to carry things from one place to another. Donkey’s were also used for riding and to help plow fields. Unlike horses, donkey’s are much more of an all terrain animal, thus can handle even the most difficult types of areas for walking. Also unlike horses, they are not as easily spooked by loud noises and the like. When one thinks of donkey’s, their penchant for stubbornness likely comes to mind, but it’s not being stubborn that is their issue they have a keen sense of their own well-being and safety, so they won’t do anything that jeopardizes it. Donkey’s are quite independent and will reason things out and then make a decision based on how safe it is for them.

Donkey’s come in all sizes and colors from the Miniature Mediterranean which stands under 36 inches, to the Mammoth Jackstock which can be 14 hands high or taller. Their coloring ranges from shades of gray to brown, black, and even albino-white. If your interest lies in a donkey stuffed animal of Donkey from Shrek, his coloring is quite simple: he’s a light gray.

Another popular donkey character is Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh. His lives in the the southeast corner of the 100 Acre Wood in an area designated as Eeyore’s Gloomy Place. Eeyore is lovable but always gloomy and thinks his lot in life is rather dismal. He is gray-blue in color and has a distinctive pink bow attached to the end of his tail. His tail is fodder for many of the Winnie the Pooh stories, as it’s constantly falling off which ultimately brings Christopher Robin to his rescue – he finds Eeyore’s tail and re-attaches it. Eeyore is another popular donkey stuffed animal and some of them have been made amazingly well to resemble him. And one things for certain: after a few hugs from a loving friend, a donkey stuffed animal of Eeyore will be gloomy no more!

A donkey stuffed animal of either Eeyore or Donkey, will undoubtedly brighten the darkest day. Any child would be privileged to have one or the other (or both) and there’s no doubt they will love and care for them as much they would any other plush toy.

How To Install A Pet Webcam

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You love your pets. I know I sure do. My dog is a very important part of my family and I hate having to leave him alone all day while I’m at work. That is why I installed what I call the ‘PetCam’ – a web enabled IP camera that allows me to check in on my dog from any location via the world wide web. And guess what, it turns out that Fido is quite busy while I’m away – and he has an incredible internal clock – he gets very agitated about an hour before I return home from work – who knew!

Installation of a web enabled Pet Cam is actually quite easy to do. The first thing you need is high speed Internet. Sending video over the web requires both speed and a healthy bandwidth allocation from your internet service provider, so make sure to check with your ISP on any existing bandwidth caps. Both Cable and DSL Internet services are idea for this application.

Next, you will need a router to which you will connect your internet camera. If you want the freedom of a wireless IP camera (recommended), a wireless router will be required. Most IP cameras come with a CAT5 Ethernet connection, but who wants cables running all over the house! This article assumes that you already have a router installed and functioning with a high speed Internet service.

Now comes the fun part – selecting the right camera for the job. Because we are looking at transmitting video over the Internet, the best choice is an Internet IP camera. Do not confuse these cameras with a webcam. Although they might look similar, Internet cameras are a small computers with a built in web server. Unlike a webcam, they are independent entities that do not require an external computer to function. They are the ultimate independent contractor!

Keep in mind that most Internet IP cameras work with CMOS video sensors, therefore even if night vision is offered, it probably won’t work very well – these cameras are meant for daytime applications.

I strongly recommend the Linksys WVC54GCA and DLINK DCS950G Internet Cameras – both are great entry level IP cameras that will get the job done and can be purchased at a reasonable cost (between $100 to $150 US dollars). More advanced (and expensive) models add features such as Pan and Zoom – nice to have features, but not must haves.

If you already have a DLINK or Linksys router, it may be a good idea to stick with the same manufacturer for your Internet Camera as the included documentation will provide more specific router configuration information.

OK, so how do we get this remarkable little device to broadcast video to the Internet. The first thing we need to do is configure the new internet camera. This usually involves establishing a wired connection to the camera from your router. You then load the configuration software onto your computer and proceed with the setup as specified by the documentation.

The first thing the software will do is detect the new camera and have you specify a unique IP address for the device – try to avoid using DHCP, as a static IP address is preferable. If you are using a wireless camera, you will need to configure the wireless settings for the camera, including any security passwords for WEP or WPA. Additionally, you will need to identify and document the port number used by the camera to communicate with the outside world (some cameras let you choose the port).

If your internet service does not provide a static IP address, you will need to open an account with a dynamic DNS service provider such as DynDNS.com. This service provides you with a free domain name which will automatically detect any changes to your home IP address. Most cameras will have a configuration page where you can enter your dynamic DNS settings.

All that is left is to do is open a port on your router, a process referred to as port forwarding. This will allow the camera to communicate with the outside world in a secure fashion.

This may all sound a bit complex, but it is actually quite easy to do if you are even mildly tech savvy. If you need assistance, a quick call to your local Nerds on Wheels service should have you up and running in no time at all.

How To Wear Animal Print Boots

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Our clothes down to the shoes we wear define our personal outlook on fashion. Girls most especially, compared to men are more conscious on how they look on what they were. This has made their closet jump packed with different tools and paraphernalia that only they would know how to pair to give them a perfect look of fashion. However, being fashionable they must know the rules that govern on wearing the animal print boots. Apply the following rules and you will not go wrong on your fashion journey.
Top five rules on wearing animal print boots.
Rule # 1
Less is more. Don’t overdo your outfit by wearing head to toe animal prints. You will look like you are going to a costume party than having a fashion show. Just a pair of animal printed boots will do like the leopard print boots which is predominantly popular among the animal prints.
Rule # 2
In order to show off your wild fashion sense while maintaining the sophisticated look, wear only simple tops like plain black mini dress or jump suits to have your animal printed boots be emphasized. You can also wear white shirts, black leggings and grace it with your animal print boots.
Rule # 3
The trendiest way to wear your animal printed boots is to have it over your black skinny jeans or black leggings. In this way, you will not only look sexy you have carried it well to show your wilder side. Ankle length boots with leopard prints are also on its trend nowadays, try to pair it over your plain skinny and have a fashionable look that does not look like a heavy flashy.
Rule # 4
No other printed accessories. This is the most common mistake women have ever done in fashion. They tend to wear mismatching prints all over the body thinking that they would go trendy if there have identical prints on their outfit. Well, we have to correct it. This degrades your fashion, more animal prints will cause you to look trashy than flashy.
Rule # 5
Plain colored tops. Animal print boots such as the leopard print boots work as a neutral for your plain colored tops. With the animal prints, you can wear and match this up with almost any colors like purple, brown, black, emerald green, turquoise, red and teal.

Time to clean baby’s Stuffed Animal

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Probably the primary place to begin is that the laundry directions on the tag of Stuffed Animal. It’ll say whether or not it’s machine cleanable or if spot cleaning is usually recommended. Several makers solely advocate spot cleaning, however reckoning on how dangerous the stuffed animal is soiled, which will not be adequate. >

If the Stuffed Animal is simply a bit smelly you’ll dry wash your Stuffed Animal by inserting in an exceedingly paper bag and shaking with baking soda and leave it on for twenty minutes. Then you’ll either shake it away or brush it off.

For plush Stuffed Animal that are stained or soiled, use a soft cloth or soft scrub brush with a mild liquid laundry detergent. There also are some commercially on the market spot cleaners that are safe for babies. Solely spray on soiled areas, making an attempt to not saturate cloth. Enable Stuffed Animal to air dry or blow dry if necessary.

If spot cleaning is unsuccessful then you’ll have to strive machine laundry for untidy Stuffed Animal. Though not typically counseled, many of us have reported smart results with this methodology. This methodology may be onerous on stuffed animals. For example, if a Stuffed Animal has any of those materials, it shouldn’t be machine washed: excelsior, wool, styrene foam, or alternative foam materials. Some stuffed animals might have sound boxes, joints or cardboard to stay arms and legs stiff. Injury will occur if these are machine washed. The Stuffed Animal ought to be checked for injury. If there are any open seams these ought to be repaired before cleaning. Before washing, take away any accessories which will be connected, before beginning. Re-attach them after you are all done. If you have got a fashionable stuffed animal , then for cleaning instructions it’s best to contact the manufacturer during this case.

For drying your Stuffed Animal, get the maximum amount water as doable out of the animal by blotting with clean towels. Place back in another pillow case and place in dryer on a mild cycle.

You can conjointly try hard air dying outside on hot days or inserting them close to a dehumidifier. In 2-3 days, all the water is removed from Stuffed Animal. Drying this manner helps cut back any doable injury to the animal.

No matter which cleaning method you use all you have to make sure that it does not ruin away Stuffed Animal. Once, it looses its beauty, your kid wont play with it all.