Keep your Pets Inside & Celebrate the Fourth of July Safely
Pay special attention to your pets on the Forth of July!
Always keep you dogs and cats inside when fireworks are going off to avoid their nature to find a safe haven. Make certain your pets are walked prior to fireworks going off, close all windows and doors. Draw the curtains. Ensure your pets are wearing ID tags, even if in the house, as many animals are expert escape artists. Never leave your dog alone in a vehicle during the celebrations.
You can also prepare a den for your pets inside the house with blankets and pillows in a location they will feel safe.
After the celebrations are over, make sure to check your yard any pick up any debris from the spent fireworks or maybe those that didn’t go off. These are harmful to your pet should they chew or ingest these items!
Most importantly: NEVER TAKE YOUR PET TO A FIREWORKS DISPLAY!
The American Veterinary Medical Association has more safety tips. Check them out. Have a happy and safe Fourth of July!
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Humorous Book Titles #L&SR #Wednesday Blog Challenge 6.26.19
Humorous Book Titles, wow, what a fun topic.
For me Molly Harper wins hands down for humorous book titles.
How to Flirt With a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper
Even in Grundy, Alaska, it’s unusual to find a naked guy with a bear trap clamped to his ankle on your porch. But when said guy turns into a wolf, recent southern transplant Mo Wenstein has no difficulty identifying the problem. Her surly neighbor Cooper Graham—who has been openly critical of Mo’s ability to adapt to life in Alaska—has trouble of his own. Werewolf trouble.
The Art of Seducing A Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper
Generations of werewolves have been secretly residing in a secluded valley a stone’s throw from Grundy, Alaska. So when a snooping Outsider comes to Grundy to investigate rumors of lycanthropic shenanigans in the area, the valley’s pack alpha, Maggie Graham, resolves to chase him away, even if doing so takes a quick bite on the butt. What a pity that researcher Nick Thatcher turns out to be so drool-worthy, and that his kisses make Maggie want to sit up and beg. Maggie just can’t seem to convince Nick to leave . . . and even worse, she can’t convince herself to stay away from him. Cross-species dating is problem enough for a harried alpha female, but on top of that, a rival group of werewolves is trying to move into the valley. With interpack war threatening, Maggie can’t afford to be distracted. Combining romance and a career can be tough for anyone; for a werewolf in love with a human, it may be disastrous. . .
BossyPants by Tina Fey
Before Liz Lemon, before “Weekend Update,” before “Sarah Palin,” Tina Fey was just a young girl with a dream: a recurring stress dream that she was being chased through a local airport by her middle-school gym teacher. She also had a dream that one day she would be a comedian on TV.
I have not read this book, I just loved the title. LOL
Well there you have it, my favorite Humorous Book Titles. These are just a few of the books I’ve giggled out loud at their amusing titles. How about you, do you have any favorite humorous book titles? Please list them in the comments. Alas the time has come, I need to get back to my WIP, so let’s see what the other authors in this blog challenge claim as their most Humorous Book Titles: L&SR
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Favorite Things to do in the Summer #L&SR #Wednesday Blog Challenge 6.19.19
Favorite Things to do in the Summer – Wow so many choices! Here are a few of mine.
The first of April, we de-winterize our fifth wheel trailer preparing to go camping throughout the spring, summer and fall. Recently we purchased a new fifth wheel that is roomy and so much fun! We have traveled and camped over three-quarters of the United States. The North-East is still on our bucket list. LOL Salem Massachusetts in October, Halloween to be exact, is at the top. Anyway, left is the picture if of our truck and trailer this year in Lake Tahoe, Zephyr Cove campground.
Kayaking is a blast and another of my favorite summer activities. We have our own kayaks and our dog, Mystic, loves to accompany us. (right) We also like to White Water Raft. A few years ago we actually rafted though the Royal Gorge in Canon City, Colorado. That was a blast. Yes, the picture to your right is our actually group.
Camping gives me time to read and relax at scenic locations. Which is another of my favorite things to do anytime, but during the summer, at the beach, campground or in the backyard is fantastic.
During the summer, I also enjoy working in my veggie or flower gardens.
Another favorite activity in the summer or really anytime is taking my dog for a walk around the neighborhood or in some of the regional parks. I also have a backpack carrier for my parrot, Taco. She enjoys the hikes also. Living in Colorado gives you a vast array of places to hike, picnic and camp which are all fun and exciting activities to participate in during the summer months!
Well there you have it. My Favorite Things to do in Summer. Now this isn’t to say these are the only things. But, I need to get back to my WIP, so let’s see what the other authors in this blog challenge claim as their Favorite Things to do in Summer: L&SR
Pssst… While you’re here, don’t forget to check out my paranormal romance/mysteries click here. 99¢ SALE A Magic Redemption! Download your copy today!
See you next week when I list my favorite Humorous Book Titles (and boy to I have some doozies). See you then!
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Quantum Computers Friend or Foe?
I admit it, I love technology. Does it love me back? Not so much. Sometimes. LOL I found this information on Quantum Computers fascinating and a little scary — Thought you might too.
Ever wonder why the prevalence China and Russia hacking every system they can get into, including banking, health care, military and intelligence? Why are they downloading huge amounts of indecipherable data? One possible reason could be the ultra-powerful and still-experimental technology called quantum computing, which leverages the quantum properties of atoms to quickly compute problems that no regular computer could crack. The race is on and the stakes are high. Whichever country/company successfully creates a quantum computer could have at its fingertips the ability to revolutionize tasks from researching new material, to the best route for delivery drivers. Not to mention making information currently indecipherable actually intelligible with quantum computers. Scary huh?
Hackers in the future could intercept and decrypt new data as it is produced. If the US doesn’t act quickly, it’s possible a foreign power with sufficiently powerful quantum computer could hack the internet and start decoding a lot of what we currently consider secure. Such as passwords, financial transactions, emails, test 
messages, intellectual property, secret communiques within and between the CIA, NSA, FBI, well you get the picture.
While researchers and security agencies are frantically trying to beat foreign governments in this race, they face technical stumbling blocks, such as coming up with standards for researchers to use and then presenting new measures in time. Quantum computers are completely different from conventional computers. Instead of circuits and processors, they use complex physics to force large amounts of information into a subatomic particle. Amazing.
The good news, brilliant mathematicians and cyber security experts in the world employed by many high tech firms in the US and the federal government are aware of the problem and have been working on solutions for years. Referred to as quantum-safe encryption, this type of encoding can be achieved by today’s computers, in almost the same time that current encryption require, but can’t be cracked by conventional or quantum computers. Of the many proposed algorithms for quantum-safe encryptions, Lattice encryption is the most popular approach and works by encoding information in a multidimensional “lattice” of data. Yep, fodder for my next paranormal romance.
However, before this quantum-safe encryption becomes available, it must first become an agreed-upon standard. Then developers, companies and government entities must translate it into code and insert it into numerous services and systems. Optimism is on the horizon, with a National Institute of Standards and Technology project which began approximately in 2016. Let’s hope the powers that be can reach an agreement before we are cyber-sunk.
So the answer to my question Quantum computers friend or foe? It depends on who wins the race. Scary thought isn’t it?
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