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pressentate
1 the proffering or giving of something to someone, esp. as part of a formal ceremony : the presentation of certificates to new members | the trophy presentations. • the manner or style in which something is given, offered, or displayed : the presentation of foods is designed to stimulate your appetite. • a formal introduction of someone, esp. at court. • the official submission of something for consideration in a law court : the presentation of the bankruptcy petition. • chiefly historical the action or right of formally proposing a candidate for a church benefice or other position : the Earl of Pembroke offered Herbert the presentation of the living of Bremerton. • a demonstration or display of a product or idea : a sales presentation. • an exhibition or theatrical performance. 2 Medicine the position of a fetus in relation to the cervix at the time of delivery : breech presentation. • the coming forward of a patient for initial examination and diagnosis : all patients in this group were symptomatic at initial presentation. 3 ( Presentation of Christ) another term for Candlemas. DERIVATIVES presentational |- sh ənl| |ˈprɛznˈteɪʃənl| |ˈprɛznˈteɪʃnəl| |ˈpriˈzɛnˈteɪʃənl| |ˈpriˈzɛnˈteɪʃnəl| |ˈpriznˈteɪʃənl| |ˈpriznˈteɪʃnəl| adjective presentationally |- sh ənl-ē| |ˈprɛznˈteɪʃənli| |ˈprɛznˈteɪʃnəli| |ˈpriˈzɛnˈteɪʃənli| |ˈpriˈzɛnˈteɪʃnəli| |ˈpriznˈteɪʃənli| |ˈpriznˈteɪʃnəli| adverb ORIGIN late Middle English : via Old French from late Latin praesentatio(n-), from Latin praesentare ‘place before’ (see present 2 ).

Cats
Please don't overlook older cats in favor of kittens. There are many situations where they will make better companions, and the unconditional love you receive in return will last a lifetime.

Why Do Cats Seek Attention In Bathrooms? Saturday June 26, 2010 This is one of the most masterfully crafted Q&As I've ever read, and it's hard even now to keep a straight face while writing.

Marie seriously asks:"Dear, wise, cat whisperer, I have a very burning question that has never been answered to any form of satisfaction. Why do all my cats (and my friends report theirs, too) love to be in the bathroom with me? I can sit for hours in the living room, bedroom and office and no one even shows up to say "meow." I mean they are around but don't interact with me.

But, if I walk into the bathroom and sit down, even if I am not using the facilities, they literally line up to come visit me. They bring their brushes and toys and leg wrap and 'talk'. They want to be petted and, if God forbid, I close the door and they are on the other side of it, they meow and stick their arms under the door and scratch at the door. I simply do not understand it. They don't really do this with anyone else in the house. I mean at this stage in my life, I just want to be able to close the bathroom door without sending out the 'Apocalypse Now' message to all three cats. Also I'd like a more comfortable chair for brushing and playing with my 'four legged daughters.'"

Amy famously replies: "What a great question! And I am giggling a bit, but that's because my own cat does the same thing. A cat's interaction can be impacted by both health, instinct and environment, so I'll get serious and put this in terms of the H.I.S.S. Test, which stands for health, instinct, stress, and symptom solvers.

H=Health: Human bathrooms tend to be one of the coolest places in the home, because of the tile, small space, and typically fewer windows. Cats tend to be furry heat-seeking missiles that relish lounging in warm places, but a few--my Seren is one--enjoy cool spots. These kitties seem to appreciate spending time on cool tile, damp towels, or other slick or cool surfaces. For older cats suffering from hyperthyroidism, the metabolism goes into overdrive and heats up the kitty so hyperthyroid cats often seek out cool resting places."

Amy continues to offer her sound, solid advice, occasionally spiced with a sprinkle of the famous Shojai humor. The bottom line could be that we are "rewarding" our cats for being our "bathroom buddies," a cause and effect with no end in sight. You'll not want to miss the rest of this article.Cat Picture of the Week: Willie Saturday June 26, 2010

Willie was featured in our Adopted Shelter Cats section. It's always difficult to choose the last Cat of the Week for the month. However, as John said about shelter adoption, Willie was a natural choice for me, too. John's compassion and caring for cats is self-evident, and I predict many happy years together for them both. John wrote, in part:

My beloved orange tabby Sam passed away in August of 2009,at age 17 1/2. I was thoroughly devastated, and wasn't sure I would ever be ready to adopt again. But with my wife's help, I was able to grieve for Sam and put the worst of his passing behind me. Sam was a shelter kitty, and a fantastic cat, so it was natural for me to return there and look into helping another cat. My relationship with Sammers has forever endeared me to shelter cats. There's so many sweet cats that just need a good home!

I probably made 5 total visits to the local Humane Society, and I met a lot of really nice cats. One day I went in and saw Willie, and was immediately drawn to him, as I've always been partial to orange tabbies. He was a lot different than Sam physically, more like an Abyssinian, whereas Sam had a thicker, cobbier build. Willie is very cute, and has a lot of energy, and we figured he was about one year old at the time I adopted him.

I spent some time in the visiting room with him on two different occasions, and he seemed to be very affectionate, and VERY vocal. He also had that loud deep purr characteristic of orange tabbies, much like Sam had. That endeared me to him even more. He had already been at the shelter for a few weeks, and I knew it was likely his time there was nearing an end. I put him on hold and went home that night to sleep on it and talk it over with my wife. The next day I still felt good about things, so I went back, adopted him and took him home! Read the rest of Willie's story.

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Comments (0)PermalinkShare Just 6 Days Left for Contest Entries: Most Unforgettable Adopted Cat Friday June 25, 2010 Don't forget: the deadline for submitting entries to the Most Unforgettable Adopted Cat Contest is June 30 at midnight. I've seen a number of other cat brags whose cats easily fit the ideal cat for this contest. Remember, you can post the same cat's story in more than one category. Original post:

In honor of Adopt-a-Cat Month, we'll be celebrating June, 2010 with a photo contest. I'll be looking for the most unforgettable cat adopted from a shelter, rescue, or personally rescued. (I have expanded the contest to include the latter category.) Entries will be accepted through the end of June.

This is only the second photo contest in the history of this site. The first was the Cutest Cat Contest held last year. However, unlike the previous contest, which only required a photo, the judging for this photo will have a new criteria: Photo quality and compelling story will be weighted 50-50. Grammar, punctuation and spelling counts, as your story will not be edited. Several runoff polls will be held sometime in July. The winner will be announced in early August. There will be no formal prizes, except the pride and honor of your cat being selected by your peers.

Bubba, pictured here, was one of my most unforgettable cats, rescued as a kitten from a riverbank, where he was found playing with rats. Please read the short list of rules on the entry form, then find the best photo of your cat, haul out a spellchecker, and submit your entry.