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Over the summer, a friend of mine passed away--she was early 50's, fairly "young." Recently--on her birthday!--I noticed in my Facebook feed that someone had posted a happy b-day to her, not knowing the situation. And it occurred to me...how LONG do our digital footprints last? And whose responsibility is it..if any..to wipe those footprints away? I went to her FB page, and reminisced. Tho there weren't many photos posted, I realized that FB provided a snapshot of her life...a cyber-scrapbook, a virtual headstone. How many more times will I visit the FB pages of friends who are no longer with us? And what legacy will those pages leave? ---Hmmmmm....maybe I shouldn't have posted those photos of my beer pong tournament...OR...maybe I SHOULD...because, that's how I want my friends to remember ME. Oh, the dilemma of the digital world.... (photo by takomabibelot)
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Placer SPCA Holiday Open House
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This Thursday 12/1..stop by the Placer SPCA in Roseville for the Holiday Open House...anytime from 5:30 til 8 pm. It's free to get in...no RSVP required. Enjoy some refreshments...take a tour of the shelter...check out the silent auction & raffle. Info at www.placerspca.org. Pictured with Santa...Wanda, a sweet 3 yr old pit/terrier mix looking for a good forever home. Woof!
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Placer SPCA Dog of the Week: BONITA
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"Wanna play some fetch??" -Bonita is a sweet 2 yr old terrier/pit mix who LOVES to play. She's working hard on leash manners at the Center, and needs new pet parents willing to continue her positive training. Bonita would make a great addition to your family...but should be the only pet in her new forever home, with kids 12+. Find out more about Bonita at www.placerspca.org.
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Beatles Top 96
On Sunday (11/6/11) I had the honor of playing back your favorite songs by the Fab 4, as determined by your votes. Here's the list, in case you wondered:

96 Money (That's Whay I Want)
95 Revolution
94 Because
93 Things We Said Today
92 Octopus' Garden
91 She's A Woman
90 If I Fell
89 Free As A Bird
88 She's Leaving Home
87 From Me To You
86 And Your Bird Can Sing
85 Everybody's Got Somethin
84 Please Please Me
83 Act Naturally
82 Baby You're A Rich Man
81 Continuing Story Of Bungalow Bill, The
80 Long Tall Sally
79 Happiness Is A Warm Gun
78 PS I Love You
77 I'm Looking Through You
76 All Together Now
75 I Wanna Be Your Man
74 I Should Have Known Better
73 Helter Skelter
72 Across The Universe
71 Glass Onion
70 In My Life
69 I Feel Fine
68 I've Got A Feeling
67 Ballad of John & Yoko, The
66 Why Don't We Do It In The Road
65 Do You Want To Know A Secret
64 Oh Darling
63 Here, There and Everywhere
62 Sun King Medley
61 I Am The Walrus
60 Fool On The Hill, The
59 Got To Get You Into Life
58 Golden Slumbers/The End
57 Michelle
56 I Want You (She's So Heavy)
55 Roll Over Beethoven
54 She Loves You
53 Please Mr. Postman
52 You Never Give Me Your $
51 Love Me Do
50 Drive My Car
49 Don't Let Me Down
48 Something
47 Yellow Submarine
46 Maxwell's Silver Hammer
45 Revolution
44 Rocky Raccoon
43 I'm a Loser
42 Norwegian Wood
41 Taxman
40 Lovely Rita
39 Hello Goodbye
38 I'll Follow the Sun
37 I Saw Her Standing There
36 You've Got To Hide Your
35 Twist And Shout
34 Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
33 Blackbird
32 Get Back
31 We Can Work It Out
30 You're Going To Lose That Girl
29 When I'm 64
28 Magical Mystery Tour
27 Day Tripper
26 A Day In The Life
25 And I Love Her
24 Good Day Sunshine
23 Long And Winding Road, The
22 Eleanor Rigby
21 All My Lovin'
20 Nowhere Man
19 Lady Madonna
18 All You Need Is Love
17 Paperback Writer
16 Eight Days A Week
15 Can't Buy Me Love
14 Lucy In Sky W/ Diamonds
13 Come Together
12 Help!
11 Strawberry Fields Forever
10 Sgt.Pepper/A Little Help
9 Here Comes The Sun
8 While My Guitar Gently Weeps
7 Hey Jude
6 Penny Lane
5 I Want To Hold Your Hand
4 Let It Be
3 Back In The U.S.S.R.
2 Ticket To Ride
1 A Hard Day's Night
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Santa Claws....
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Santa is coming to the Placer SPCA in Roseville this Sat & Sun 11 a - 4 p. Great chance to get a holiday shot/Christmas card of your pet..maybe with the kids. No appointment necessary, dogs must be on a leash, cats in carriers. Pic prices very reasonable, proceeds benefit Placer SPCA. We woof! you a Merry Christmas. This shot is from last year's event.
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The Scoop..on the Pooping Pooch
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It's still early in the season...but "Doggie Doo" is predicted to be the HOT toy this holiday. You can order the game at www.PetMyWiener.com. No, I'm NOT making that up...and yes--surprisingly--the site is safe for work & kids. Here's basically how the game works: You "feed" a plastic toy dachshund Play-Doh pellets...roll the dice, and squeeze the leash until the toy dog..well..poops. Collect it with a pooper scooper..1st one to 3 shovelfuls wins. All the while, the toy dog is wagging its tail & passing gas. Suggested age 4 and up..list price $ 26.95. --You know, creating & collecting poop is PERFECT preparation for many adult careers. ** photo by flickr chloeiemolly ** btw..5% of proceeds ARE donated to dachshund rescue.
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Ozzy!
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Ozzy will be in Sac Friday night for a book-signing at Barnes & Noble on Arden.  His new book is "Trust Me, I'm Dr. Ozzy"--and it reminded me of the afternoon I spent 0n-air with him in 1987.  Note the TURNTABLE  tracking his vinyl album..the Randy Rhoads tribute.  After chatting with the Prince of Darkness for a while--about the tragic loss of Randy..about his music--but also about his FAMILY life (his kids were basically toddlers at the time)...it occurred to me that here was a legendary rock god, fighting his demons, while also dealing with everyday family issues that all of us have encountered in our own family unit!  --so, it was NO surprise to me when the Ozzy MTV reality show was such a curious hit.   And it also won't surprise me if his book becomes a best-seller.  The man has some stories to tell--even if you have a hard time UNDERSTANDING him when he tells them.
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Bark-toberFest!
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Hangin' last year at BarktoberFest..with Jiggy the Bulldog & pet parents Tracy & Mike. This year's Barktoberfest happens this Sunday 10/2 at the same location (new name)..the grounds of Telefunken, in Roseville at Pleasant Grove and Foothills.  Free admission!...and LOTS o' dogs.  The doggie parade happens at 10 a.m.--basically just a short stroll around the grounds with your pooch, in costume (or not)...on a leash.  Then there will be lots of canine demonstrations...the Roseville PD K9 team is always amazing.  Vendors on hand, including wine & beer this year.  Come out & join the Eagle & the Placer SPCA for a dog-gone good time (ouch).
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When I'm 64...
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Don Felder turns 64 today (9/21).  I got to hang with the ex-Eagles guitarist at a soundcheck a coupla years ago at Jackson Rancheria.  What an AMAZING guitarist!..Don LEARNED to play slide from Duane Allman...and TAUGHT  a young Tommy Petty how to play.  And his 2008 autobiography "Heaven and Hell" is a fascinating look at his life, and the evolution of the Eagles (and one of the few BOOKS I've read in the last few years!). Happy b-day, Don...and go ahead...take a ride...on heavy metal.
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Placer SPCA Dog of the Week: MAMAS
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Sweet Mamas is a wonderful 3 yr old terrier/pit mix who loves to be the center of attention. She also loves to play, & will drop her toys at your feet to play catch.  Her new pet parents should be experienced with the breed, and willing to welcome her as a true family member. She should be the only pet in her new forever home, with kids 12+.  Find out more about Mamas at www.placerspca.org.
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