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In the United States, if one person, say, kills another person and the state has the evidence to convict beyond a reasonable doubt, the guilty party goes to jail. The guilty party is not allowed to cavort amongst the rest of us non-killers -- even if he doesn’t do it all the time. Most of us prefer it that way. So when it comes to dogs, why is it that this notion that he doesn’t do it all the time carries so much weight? He growls, but not all the time… He snaps, but not all the time… He bites, but he doesn’t do it all the time… Would you snuggle up on the couch with someone who had stabbed several people -- but over the course of 20 years? Would you invite a killer into your home and explain to your children that there is nothing to be afraid of because he doesn’t do it all the time? The idea is laughable. It’s also reckless and irresponsible -- just like those mothers and fathers who insist on allowing an aggressive dog to cohabit with their small children. A man called a few days ago because his newly adopted dog bit his niece and nephew. He’d had the dog for two days. And the clincher: His wife is expecting. His assessment of the situation: “He doesn’t do it all the time.” This dog has only been in his life for 48 hours. While I suppose technically an average of one bite a day isn’t “all the time,” that’s semantics. What about priorities? I talked with a man last week whose dog is growling and snapping at his kids. When I broke the news that he has to ﬁnd a new home for the dog, he asked, “What do I tell my kids?” This is a concern for many parents, that their kids won’t understand why Mommy and Daddy are taking their dog away. They don’t want to be the heavy, but playing the heavy from time to time is a part of good parenting. Here’s what you tell your kids: Our dog is not a safe animal. He can have a good home, but he can’t live with children. We’re going to ﬁnd a better home for him. And then you follow up. Please note: If your dog growls, he’s issuing a warning: One more false move and I’m going to sink

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clothes were big news back in the 60s, the epitome of the now obsolete idea of “throwaway chic.” Even artist Andy Warhol turned fashion designer, coming up with pop art to wear once and toss. Nobody bought the idea back then, but it was deja vu for visitors at Heimtextil 2009, the giant textile show in Frankfurt, Germany. York Wallcoverings, the American manufacturer, filled its booth with mannequins wearing “clothes” copied from the latest Vogue and InStyle; only these high-fashions were concocted from York’s designer wallpapers -- it’s reported -- hand stitched into gathers, ruffles and flourishes with “all the detail devoted to haute couture.”

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could also include a lamp table or an area rug to focus it. Take a look at the design book of Harry Heissmann (of Albert Hadley Inc., New York), who was charged with dressing the inner staircase of the Manhattan mansion where the Holiday House designer show house was held (beneﬁting Susan G. Komen for the Cure cancer fund). Heissmann backed his hallway arrangement -- seating, tables and lamps -- with an impressive eight panel, 8-foot mirror that ironed out the curved wall and anchored the seating area. Pure glam, too. Don’t fret if you don’t have such a show-stopper: You can create the same effect with panel doors, hinged together and covered with mirror tiles, available at any home store. Rose Bennett Gilbert is the co-author of “Hampton Style” and associate editor of Country Decorating Ideas. To ﬁnd out more about Rose Bennett Gilbert and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2009 CREATORS SYNDICATE INC.

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