I look for this amazing book for 8 years now. And nowhere to find it I tried everything and I can't believe it stops existing!!! And no one even heard about it. But here is the translation in my hands, so it is existing...I am longing for its original English edition!!!

enufff!!! by : STEVEN G. PALLAY

The Jaudiced ruminations of an irascible cat !

Drawings by : Nandor Nyakas

Published 1985

A tremendous story --- sharp & vastly entertaining, oftern poetic, never sentinmental. No sermonizing, no cuteness, no verbosity, but lots of action, humor and empathy.

The CSI Effect: Drama Raises Interest In Criminal Justice Careers

CCI (ARA) - Now in its eighth season, the Emmy award-winning investigative drama CSI draws a weekly audience of about 20 million viewers. But CSI is more than simply entertainment. With such a large viewership, this popular crime-solving show is having an impact on the field of criminal justice -- both good and bad.

Repackaging violent crimes into glamorous 60-minute episodes of successful, tech-savvy crime solving, CSI may actually be artificially raising the expectations placed on forensic science. In fact, one study finds that "The CSI Effect," is altering what crime victims and jury members expect of courtroom evidence. Another study finds that it may also affect the way criminal trials are conducted, with prosecutors expected to present greater amounts of forensic evidence in court to meet a burden of proof. In fact, a 2005 article in the Washington Post reported that, because of shows like CSI, juries now require proof beyond all doubt for a conviction.

Nancy Lee Oesch, criminal justice programs director, Everest University, South Orlando Campus, states that shows like CSI can create unrealistic expectations of the field of criminal justice. "Shows like CSI present crime-solving as something quickly-accomplished or easily proven with advanced forensic technology. But unfortunately we know that in the real world, solving crimes and establishing evidence to meet a burden of proof is really much more complicated."

In addition to creating a demand for more forensic evidence to convict criminals, some also fear that shows like CSI can actually help criminals learn tactics to evade detection by revealing the process crime fighters use to identify and convict them.

Despite these potential problems, CSI is still one of the most loved shows on television and its popularity may also be having positive effects on the criminal justice field. In addition to raising awareness of the industry, and increasing its prestige, many schools of criminal justice have found that with all the interest, shows like CSI are drawing more potential students to criminal justice careers.

"We have actually found that enrollments in our criminal justice programs have risen as a result of criminal shows such as CSI," states Sheriff Kevin Beary, Orange County sheriff and adjunct instructor, Everest University, South Orlando Campus. Of course not all careers in criminal justice involve the glamour of forensic analysis as depicted on TV, but all of them play a critical role in crime solving and prevention, says Beary. "Shows like CSI help bring much-needed attention to the important work of professionals in the criminal justice field," he says.

A degree in criminal justice can lead to a wide variety of careers in crime prevention and corrections, including police officers, detectives, probation officers and correctional treatment specialists.

"In our c*l*a*ss*es, we always stress that even though you can't expect the glamour of television, this career path is essential in helping keep our society safe," says Oesch.

In addition to attracting more prospective students, crime-solving shows like CSI are also having an impact on the training needed to succeed in the legal industry," says Professor Kinney, chairman of the paralegal studies department at Everest College, Arlington, Virginia Campus. Professor Kinney says that the public's rising expectations of forensic evidence mean that all types of legal professionals -- not just lawyers, but also judges and paralegals, need a better knowledge of forensics.

As a result, he is in the process of developing a text for paralegal students in the area of forensics. "I am writing a book called 'Forensic Evidence For Paralegals,'" says Kinney. "The book will be the only one of its kind and lawyers and judges will be able to use the book as well. Not just lawyers, but also paralegals, need to know about this important science," adds Professor Kinney.

It is clear that while CSI might be just Hollywood fiction, its effect on the criminal justice field is very real.

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It happened 1 year, 5 months and 9 days ago that my beautiful, 15-year-old cat died in my arms.

Last night I had a dream in which I could feel his scent as if he would have been here with me again. When I woke up in the morning I still could feel him. I miss him, the most faithful man in my life so much.

Right after this I decided I write a blog to the memory of HIM.

Come what may...10 quotations in honor of HIM.

1) God made cats in order that men might have the pleasure of caressing the tiger. (Fernand Méry)

2) Cats take up the world's empty corners: those comfortable. (Marion C. Garretty)

3) In order to keep a true perspective of one's importance, everybody should have a dog that will worship him and a cat that will ignore him. (Dereke Bruce)

4) Many animals have their own constellation shining in the sky by night. Cats don't have it. Their brilliant eyes are enough to light the path. (Mary S. Emilson)

5) The cat was created when th elion sneezed. (Arab myth)

6) Now licking his lips as he wiggles those hips, "Thanks a lot, it was great, now I'm off for a spate, of the sun and a rest, I deserve just the BSET!". (Unknown)

7) It is in their eyes that magic resides. (Arthur Symons)

8 ) It is difficult to gain the friendship of a cat. He is a philosophical animal...fond of his own habits, of order and neatness, and disinclined to extravagant sentiment. He will be your friend, if he finds you worthy of its friendship, but never your slave. (Théophile Gautier)

9) A cat is more intelligent than people believe, and can be taught any CRIME. (Mark Twain)

10) The real objection to the great majority of cats is their insufferable air of superiority. (P. G. Wodehouse)