Black Friday’s News and Notes

By now, most should be recovered from severly stuffed tummys. Slowly, I am awakening from my food coma and becoming capable of holding my eyes open long enough to write this. Right now, having proper rest is most important. I feel like sleep is always extra important in preparing for Black Friday 2010. For those of you who are like me, your shopping face is on and you are ready for a successful day of clawing, pushing, and hair pulling shopping to buy all those perfect holiday gifts at discounted prices! I love Black Friday. I plan to be out in full force. Will you? One thing I have learned about Black Friday- walk like you know what you are doing, even when you haven’t got a clue. If you and the person across the store are eyeing the same sweater, get your best fierce face on and move with attitude. That sweater is yours.

Now for some news and notes while you finish sharpening your claws…..

– For those of you in London December 16, you can attend a special parade for the 2010 WEG medalists. Hopefully in 2012 it will be American’s that will be having a parade of medlists!

– Charlotte White of Horse and Hound gives a positive review to Disney’s Secratariat.

– FEI secretary, general Alex McLin, addressed an international forum devoted to international sporting federations. The idea behind this forum was “Better business practices for running your international federation”. While, some nations have very strong federations, I would think better business practices could help even the strongest of federations. Mclin stressed the importance of finding “win-win solutions that bring value to the sport, organising committees and the sponsors”.

–  At the Asian games a pentathlon athlete was saved and serious injury was prevented to the quickness and readiness of the medical staff. John mentioned the incident earlier this week.  It was said that the rider recieved medical help on the course within 30 seconds and was rushed to the hospital within 30 minutes. The hospital had special wards set aside for Asian Games athletes and were ready for the emergency. Unfortunately the horse did not survive.

– London streets are in flames as 25,000 students riot new student fees. Many police officers have been injured, including mounted riot police, due to the rioting of students who are protesting this increase in tuition. I sure am glad I am not one of these students or police officers. This looks to be complete and total chaos.Thank you Beth for the link.

– 24 horses have died in a Wisconson barn fire. The fire broke out Wednesday around 8:40 am at the Humane Organization Rescuing and Saving Equine center. 5 horses were saved. Hearing news like this breaks my heart. It makes me ever so thankful for each and every moment I get to spend with my four legged best friend. Give your ponies extra kisses and be thankful for each day you have to spend with them.

Equine brainiac Lukas has been added to the Guiness Book of World Records for “Most numbers correctly identified by a horse in one minute.”

– Don’t forget to enter the EN Point-Two contest to win a free airjacket just in time for Christmas. 

Game faces on? Now go shop!

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