Cramp Bark

Advantages: Acts as a muscle relaxant
Disadvantages: None

...externally as a cream as well. The parts used are the bark from the branches. Only small amounts can be harvested at any one time. This is because, if large amounts of bark are removed at any one time, it could kill the tree. As it is the bark you'll be using, you need to use it as a 'detoctant'. This is where you chop the bark finely, add it to 1 and a half pints of water, and bring it to the boil. Boil it for a maximum of 10 minutes. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ As with all the other kinds of herbs I've mention in previous opinions, it does a whole range of things for the body. Some herbs do the same thing, but each one does a new thing completely. I find it utterly amazing that these comman plants can do such things for your body!...

Louise90 14.05.2001 · Read review
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Bark Psychosis

Advantages: Completely original
Disadvantages: Never really got the credit they deserved

...Even less people will have heard of this band than some of the others I've reviewed... but they deserve a mention, in fact they deserve more than a mere mention... Bark Psychosis started as a teenage band in the late 80s, who took a number of years to find their feet and their "true calling" as it were, eventually settling down to produce some of the most original, genre-defying work of the last fifteen years. Their music really is that original. That's not to say it's in any ay unlistenable, or completely experimental- the songs are recognisably structured- but in truth the band defies any pigeonholing. In fact the term "post-rock", now a genre in its own right that (and this can all be argued) contains bands such as Mogwai, Tortoise, Isis, Godspeed you Black Emperor, Sigur Ros etc. etc.) was in fact created specifically with this...

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The Four-Dog Collar

Advantages: A substantial, stylish collar with sturdy fittings.
Disadvantages: Sometimes they outlast the dog...

...with a ball, didn?t like training and didn?t always seem to have a lot of sense. We bought him a collar ? an Ancol Timberwolf in dark brown leather which looked rather good on his golden fur. At £4 it seemed a sensible price to pay if Gazza wasn?t going to stay with us for long. For days we tramped the village looking to see if he recognised anywhere as home. We asked the vet if he recognised him and grilled the local window cleaners. No joy. He?d not been used to a collar, that was obvious, but it sat easily on his quite long fur. He recognised a choke chain with some excitement but I won?t use them on our dogs as they can cause neck problems. Three weeks went by and it was obvious that Peter was besotted with Gazza and the dog was responding to him. He accepted the collar readily and was starting to learn how to walk to heel...

SueMagee 07.10.2002 · Read review
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The Blue Collared Chicago-Rilla

Advantages: Great lyricism and production
Disadvantages: Some collaborations let it down

..."Blue Collar" is the debut album from the Chicagan rapper, Rhymefest. It came out in 2006 after he broke out of being simply an underground freestyle rapper around Chicago by collaborating with Kanye West on a track named "Brand New", which gain him much attention and got him some mainstream attention. 1. "Feel Free" (Intro) 2. "Dynomite" Just Blaze gets things going as he comes out with a strong composition to get you ready for Rhymefest's raps on this album. On it, you get 'Fest display why he was able to attract so much attention when MCing on the underground circuit. **Three Stars** 3. "Brand New" This was the banger which launched Rhymefest's career as a recording artist, and it has him coming out with some amazing flow. He works off Kanye brilliantly, and the funky beat which Ye provides ensures that Rhymefest is...

XICripZ 02.11.2008 · Read review
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The Barking Dog, Lesbian and Gay Pub, Newcastle

Advantages: Nice Crowd, Karaoke
Disadvantages: No really bad disadvantages

...I went to the Barking Dog on friday 26th June. The atmosphere was very friendly. We went upstairs and it was more lesbian than gay. There was karakoe on when we were there and the crowd there was probably about the least stuck up and most down to Earth in the gay village. The bouncers were also friendly. We left just before 1am and it was still open. I am a gay man and went there with my partner who I have been dating for almost a year. It was nice that in the Barking dog is not a cruisey place and its not bitchy either, although it is still a gay pub and with it being more lesbian the mans toilets were nice and quiet! PRICES Bottles of VK were on offer for £1.75 a bottle. Cocktails were also reasonably priced. However the prices of the pints were as expensive as most of the other gay pubs in town. If it had been two...

Robert.1984 28.06.2009 · Read review
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Review of Barking Dog (Newcastle)

"Dispose of collar in house-hold refuse on buying"

Advantages: Cheap at £2.99
Disadvantages: Waste of £2.99 fleas unaffected, Scary Warnings on pack.

... The war continues Well we're still not totally rid of the bloody things. Yep fleas... Just when you think you're clear...*stress* you find a few survivors. I suppose I should be thankful they're not bothering us humans or my birds...and I am...But I just wish they'd take the hint DIE and stop trying to eat my dogs. Well just when I think we have tried everything, last week other half buys a 'Bob Martin Flea and Tick collar' Which promises 5 yes FIVE months protection on the front of the pack....This added another £2.99 to the total cost of this campaign so far. Well I tried to be optimistic but must say I wasn't convinced. Back of the packet is crammed full of instructions warnings and suchlike. I am promised AGAIN five months protection from fleas and ticks again . Suitable for dogs over 12 weeks (3 months) so...

The-ex-Raven 08.12.2007 · Read review
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Review of Bob Martin Flea & Tick Collar for Dogs

The best invention since the collar!

Advantages: Gives you more control.
Disadvantages: The dog must become accustomed, before it is used.

...Different trainers use different methods to train and control dogs. Some use choke-collars, or those metal collars with 2 rings, one on either end. If the collar is not inserted or released properly, you could hurt or kill the dog. Others prefer to use a regular collar on a six-foot leash where the dog is sort of forced to follow you. This is more humane and effective, but takes longer. This isn't just about training, it's about keeping your dog under control at all times. Regular collars are sometimes useless at controlling a dog, and the owner must rely on his own body stregnth. A lesson that was taught at my dog obedience school is that you don't let a dog lead. If he's pulling you, he's the one leading. This could of course be made into an endless argument, but how many of us at some point, haven't had to use all our stregnth...

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Review of Halti Dog Collars

Halti dog collar - not the best.

Advantages: Does help with some dog pulling
Disadvantages: Rubs and is uncomfortable to the dog. Does not work well.

...Not a good product. My dog pulls on the lead so I tried a Halti. Having tried it I cannot say that I am impressed. It looks as though it is uncomfortable for my dog and it rubs across her mussel, leaving a line in her fur. (Though in the time I was using it it did not harm her skin as far as I am aware.) It doest work the wonders I was led to believe it would. It only controls pulling to a certain, rather small, extent. If some sort of controlling device must be used then I would reccomend a 'Canny Collar'. These fit much better and do not rub. They help to stop pulling by pulling the dogs head to the side when the dog pulls, rather than pulling the dogs head down like a Halti. I have also tried these and the results were much better than with the Halti. However, I would say that correct training is much better for the dog...

guliver77 16.07.2008 · Read review
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Barking Park

Advantages: Open spaces, boating lake, good wildlife selection
Disadvantages: Rubbish, dogs mess

...Barking Park has long been neglected in favour of the bigger, cleaner parks in the surrounding area. It is time to change public opinion and get the masses into the park again.It's time to clean up Barking Park and put it back on the map. It's time to say bye bye to the many people who have enjoyed destroying the park over the years. It's time to claim back the park for decent law abiding citizens. It's very easy to get to Barking Park, either take one of the many buses that stop outside or walk from the tube station. There are also ample parking facilities. Barking Park boasts a very impressive boating lake, many paths that wind through the trees and down by the lake, plenty of open areas to picnic in and plenty of space for children to run free. It used to have an outdoor swimming pool, but sadly that has long been closed. Take plenty...

vodkalime 25.10.2000 · Read review
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You'd Have to Be!

Advantages: An amusing concept
Disadvantages: That fails to amuse

...I've tended to avoid comic fantasy in recent years. Part of the reason for this is that no matter how hard I've tried, I've always failed to find anything that could match up to Pratchett and Gaiman's "Good Omens" for comedy value. I tried Matthew Thomas' "Before and After", which turned out to be a pale imitation of "Good Omens". I was encouraged to try Robert Rankin on the recommendation of friends, but didn't find his brand of humour to my taste. I am, however, a big fan of comedy. In films and television shows, I do tend to go for things that will make me laugh rather than provide me with high drama. In books, I'm still a slave to an amusing sounding concept, as I like to read for entertainment, rather than for knowledge. Tom Holt's "Barking" sounded as if it could be the kind of concept I would enjoy. Duncan Hughes is...

Soho_Black 18.05.2008 · Read review
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