What are pet rocks? Pet Rocks were a 1970s collectible conceived in Los Gatos‚ California by advertising executive Gary Dahl. Contents [hide] 1 Development 2 Marketing 3 Availability 4 References 5 External links [edit]Development In April 1975‚ Dahl was in a bar (which is now Beauregard Vineyards Tasting room in Bonny Doon) listening to his friends complain about their pets. This gave him the idea for the perfect "pet": a rock.[1] A rock would not need to be fed‚ walked‚ bathed‚ groomed
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Many people enjoy the company of a pet‚ whether it be a cat or a dog; these animals provide a person with companionship and affection. Pet owners become emotionally invested in their pets and treat them as if they are part of the family. Some pet owners will pamper and shower these animals with affection as well as let them have the run of the house. However‚ a person needs to remember animals do not function as humans or have the capacity to reason. There are people who believe wild or exotic animals
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February 14‐16‚ 2012 The efficient coal alternative. Petroleum coke-fired CFB boilers in Europe Damian Góral‚ Anna Wylenżek Foster Wheeler Energia Polska Poland Abstract: Petcoke is not just a refinery’s by-product any more‚ but a real alternative costeffective fuel that can be successfully fired in CFB boilers either alone or in blends with coal. With its specific ash content‚ which is typically lower than 1 percent and very high sulfur‚ petcoke is an effective source of energy
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Annoying Ways People Use Their Phones How many times have you sat next to a person who just has to mutter their email‚ text message‚ or conversation on the phone? So you’re just sitting there‚ playing Angry Birds on your phone and the next thing you hear is a secretary texting her boss. Not only is it the click click click‚ but if she’s mumbling it‚ it’s even worse. Or some one talking on their phone as loud as they can? Isn’t the last thing you what to hear in a quiet room someone talking
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People that chew with their mouths open are people repellents. Nobody wants to be friends with the person chomping away at their meal. For as long as I can remember I’ve known at least one person I wanted to smack across the face because of their poor eating skills. Chewing with your mouth open also makes you look like you belong in a barn with animals. While you’re out eating with friends‚ and the person across from you is chewing their food so loudly its all you can concentrate on you realize
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If an area in Pasco County is affected by pet overpopulation‚ then faeces waste produced by the pets will lead to increased nitrogen concentration in the soil and fecal coliform contaimination in nearby aquatic ecosystems. Pet overpopulation is common due to people not neutering their animals‚ causing them to reproduce and overcrowd areas. People also do not want their animals‚ so they just hand them to the shelter and hope they get adopted‚ but that happens frequently‚ so many people doing that
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choose as a pet‚ the best suited pet for a most people is a dog. Unlike other pets‚ there is a variety of dog breeds‚ each with a range of physical and mental characteristics. Dogs are the most commonly liked pet‚ able to be trained to do many different things that humans can enjoy and find useful. Research has shown that the companionship of a dog can be therapeutic and even bring stability to a persons life. These are some traits that distinguish dogs as being a great choice for a pet. Similar
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This is the story about the first time I got a pet. my name is Hugo Lambrechts and here is where it all began. Last night at around 12:00 pm I was about to go to bed when I saw a present on my bed from my Mom .When I opened my gift I saw a toy elephant inside. I saw it and I stared for quite some time‚ took a big breath and smiled. When I was about to go to bed I was dreaming of having a pet elephant and how it would be to have an elephant for a pet. The next morning‚ it was my birthday
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Case Study “Pet owners and their pets or ... consumers and their owners?” Written by Tjark Hartmann‚ Student ID: 20528 19.10.2010 Words: 1649 2 Content Introduction......................................................................................................................................... 3 Insight .................................................................................................................................................. 3 Reasons for owners spending
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Pet Allergies and Trips to the Vet Pet allergies are real. Many people that do not believe it have not watched their beloved pet constantly scratch and become increasingly uncomfortable. They haven’t wondered why their dog is constantly scratching the same spot or not their normal self. While it’s not easy for owners to hear‚ vets diagnose pet allergies routinely. What the Families Say When an animal is suffering from allergies‚ it is not much different from a human. Their allergies are happening
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