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GIANT SCHNAUZER "BAYOU" WINS BEST IN SHOW AT
21st AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY ROYAL CANIN
National Champion Beats Out More Than 5,000 Dogs
GCHG CH Lagniappe's From The Mountains To The Bayou, a Giant Schnauzer known as "Bayou" triumphed over more than 5,000 competitors to earn a $50,000 cash prize and the title of Best in Show at the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, held December 18-19, 2021 in Orlando, FL. "Bayou," owned by Holly & Chris Reed & Laurie Mason & Mike Mason of Port Allen, LA and bred by Chris Reed and Holly Reed and Maryann Bisceglia and Mike Reese, was crowned "America's National Champion" by Best in Show judge Mr. Dana P. Cline after a weekend of intense canine competition.
The overall show totals, which include the AKC Agility Invitational, the AKC Obedience Classic, the AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes, AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals, the AKC Fast CAT Invitational, and the Junior-handler events, topped 8,540 entries.
The show aired on ABC on January 2nd, and the live stream of all the weekend events is available on demand at AKC.tvTM.
Reserve Best in Show and Group Winners
Reserve Best in Show: GCHS CH Heywire N Deep Harbor Love That Dirty Water CD JH AX OAJ NF, a German Wirehaired Pointer known as "Beacon," owned by Lee Friess & J. Jacobs & B. Brawn & P. Laurans of Portsmouth, NH and bred by Lee Friess, Jennifer Jacobs and Judy Cheshire.
After winning Best of Breed competitions the following top dogs went on to win in their respective groups and compete for Best in Show:
Sporting: GCHS CH Heywire N Deep Harbor Love That Dirty Water CD JH AX OAJ NF, a German Wirehaired Pointer known as "Beacon," owned by Lee Friess & J. Jacobs & B. Brawn & P. Laurans of Portsmouth, NH and bred by Lee Friess, Jennifer Jacobs and Judy Cheshire.
Hound: GCHB CH Sidekick's Life Is A Highway, a Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen, known as "Clancy," owned by Janice Brown & Brent Humphrey of Minden, NV and bred by Brent Humphrey, Laura Offerdahl and Corey Benedict.
Working: GCHG CH Lagniappe's From The Mountains To The Bayou, a Giant Schnauzer known as "Bayou," owned by Holly & Chris Reed & Laurie Mason & Mike Mason of Port Allen, LA and bred by Chris Reed and Holly Reed and Maryann Bisceglia and Mike Reese.
Terrier: GCHS CH Hampton Ct Broxden Drop the Mic, a Smooth Fox Terrier known as "Boom," owned by Victor Malzoni Jr and Amy and Phil Booth of Pimento, IN and bred by Mariah Dupuy and Heidi M Gervais.
Toy: CH Pequest Fortune Cookie, a Pekingese known as "Fortune Cookie," owned and bred by David Fitzpatrick of East Berlin, PA.
Non-Sporting: GCHP CH Diamond Gold Majesu Pisko Bulls, a Bulldog known as "Thor," owned by Kara Gordon & Joan Fisher & N Chavez & J Flores of Conroe, TX and bred by Jonathan David Flores Siguas.
Herding: GCHP CH Lk Michigan I'M Your'S, an Australian Shepherd known as "JJ," owned by Marcie & Rick Boomsliter of Mendon, MI and bred by Jenny Woelzlein, Carol Hawkins, Marcie Boomsliter and Suzanne T Ritter.
Other top dogs awarded during the two-day event included the following:
Best Bred-By-Exhibitor in Show
CH Pequest Fortune Cookie, a Pekingese known as "Fortune Cookie," owned and bred by David Fitzpatrick of East Berlin, PA.was awarded Best Bred-By-Exhibitor in Show out of 1,096 dogs.
AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed PUPPY/JUNIOR of the Year
Ashwood She's Like The Wind, an Irish Setter known as "Windy," owned by Genea White Jones & Laura Heidrich of Fountaintown, IN and bred by Genea W Jones, Timothy Jones, Suzzie Bambule and Laura Heidrich, won Puppy of the Year out of 1,395 dogs.
AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals Best in Show
GCHB CH Rolyart's Navigator @ Painted Sky Farms, a Welsh Springer Spaniel known as "Captain," owned by Sharon Sherwood and bred by Cindy Ford and Shelley Traylor won the AKC National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals Best in Show, prevailing over an invitation-only entry of 816 dogs.
Best in Miscellaneous Group
Whiskey Hills Angel's Envy JH, a Bracco Italiano known as "Lepshi," owned by Siva Aiken & Kristi Libertore of Aiken, SC and bred by Kristi Libertore and Tony Libertore won the Miscellaneous Breeds competition.
In the Junior Showmanship competition, for handlers from between 9 to 18 years of age, Emma Rogers with her Bloodhound Sanctuary's Big Time Love For Churchil was awarded the coveted title of Best Junior Handler, along with a $2,000 scholarship.
Agility and Obedience Competitions
The 2021 AKC Obedience Classic and the AKC Agility Invitational were held in conjunction with the AKC National Championship. The two events demonstrate the highest level of training and teamwork between dog and handler. The Juniors Classic Obedience/Rally was held for the 10th year, and the Junior Agility competition for the 11th year.
AKC Obedience Classic
Four obedience dogs and their owners – one dog/handler team in each of the four classes – were crowned at the AKC Obedience Classic, which brought together 248 dogs from across the country.
Placing first in their class (Novice, Open, Utility and Masters respectively) were:
Novice: Cashmere's Spirit In The Sky CD BN GN RA ACT1 ACT2J CGC TKN, a Golden Retriever known as "Kasper," owned by Karen Thompson of Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Open: Blue Skies At Dejavu UD, a Australian Shepherd known as "Willie," owned by Kathleen Keller/Stephen Keller of Flemington, New Jersey.
Utility: Meadowhill's Play With Fire UD PCDX OM1 BN GO VER RE SH JHR, a German Shorthaired Pointer known as "Ember," owned by Linda Montgomery of Mount Crawford, Virginia
Masters: OTCH2 Windstar's Dressed To Kill UDX3 PCDX OM4 BN GO RAE HSAs HSBs HIAs HIBs HXAs DS TKA, a Border Collie known as "Prada," owned by Jeannie Dennard of High Point, North Carolina.
Five agility dogs and their owners – one dog/handler team in each of the five height categories – were crowned as the 2021 winners of the AKC Agility Invitational, which brought together 676 dogs from across the country.
Placing first in their height division (8", 12", 16", 20" and 24" respectively) were:
8" – AGCH MACH6 Den Schwarzen Wirbel Purely Froggy Feelin CD RN MXG2 PDS MJC2 PJS MFG TQX T2B5, a Miniature Schnauzer known as Kermit, handled by Stacy Bols of Roanoke, TX.
12" – MACH3 Devongem A Star Is Born MXS MJG PJD MFS TQX T2B3, a English Cocker Spaniel known as Porsche, handled by Judith Kolva of Tremont, PA.
16" – MACH4 Noble D'Artagnan De Bien-Aime MXC MJC MFB TQX CA BCAT ACT2 THDN DN CGCA TKP, a Pyrenean Shepherd known as D'Artagnan, handled by Ela Zalo of Dallas, TX.
20" – AGCH MACH10 Justice MXC3 PDC MJB4 PJS2 MFC2 TQX T2B12 CGC, a Border Collie known as Justice, handled by Darrell Bommarito of Lapeer, MI.
24" – PACH Monark Run For The Roses Tallee CD BN RA MXPB MJP3 MJPB PAX XFP CGC TKA, a Golden Retriever known as Tallee, handled by Jada Sawhney of Punta Gorda, FL.
AKC Juniors Agility Competition
Juniors who participated in the AKC Juniors Agility Competition competed in either the Junior Excellent or Superior Classes, depending on whether they had achieved an agility title.
Placing first in their height division (8", 12", 16", 20" and 24" respectively) in the Junior Excellent class were:
8"- CH Sleepy Creeks Cup Of Joe CD BN MX MXJ (Beanz), a Papillon handled by Kendal Fabisiak
12"- CH Safranne's I'M Just Chasing Rainbows AX MXJ (Silver Bullet), a Poodle handled by Danielle Wagner
16"- Blessings Chse Life AX AXJ NF (Chase), a Shetland Sheepdog handled by Lydia Hofmann
20"- Sagehill's Taupe This in Pink! AX MXJ XF (Taupe This!), a Border Collie handled by Abby Zerm
24"- PACH Monark Run For The Roses Tallee CD BN RA MXPB MJP3 MJPB PAX XFP CGC TKA (Tallee), a Golden Retriever handled by Jada Sawhney
Placing first in their height division (8", 12", 16", 20" and 24" respectively) in the Junior Superior class were:
8"- WHF Little Bitty Hazelnut OA AXJ NF SCN SEN CGC TKI (Hazel), a Miniature American Shepherd handled by Sarah Ford
12"- MACH3 PACH Tellstar's A Little Bit Of Magic RN MXC MJC MXPB MJP3 MJPB PAX NF OFP T2B CGC (Potter), a Shetland Sheepdog handled by Annalise Wilson
16"- September Family Blessings NAJ NF (Sep), a Shetland Sheepdog handled by Leanne Hofmann
20"- MACH4 Zonkers in a Galaxy Far Far Away CDX BN RE MXB2 PAD MJS2 PJD OAP OJP MFG TQX NFP T2B4 CA BCAT CGC TKN (Vader), a Golden Retriever handled by Kaylin Smith
24"- Gridiron Arrowhead Pride (Chief), a Golden Retriever handled by Connor Fuqua
AKC Fast CAT Invitational
The fastest dogs in the country were named Pure Speed and Speed of the Breeds Champion, which brought together 250 dogs from across the country.
Pure Speed Division:
Height Class 2: Cleopatra Queen Of The Fox RN NA NAJ FCAT, an All-American Dog known as "Gidget," owned by Yvonne and Ken Smith.
Height Class 1.5: Missjiff.Gif NFP CA FCAT4 ACT2 ACT2J FM TKN, an All-American Dog known as "Gif," owned by Maureen Setter.
Height Class 1: Wildtuck's Momentary Lapse of Reason BCAT DE, a Whippet known as "Reas," owned by Lindsay Gluth & Matthew Manetti.
Speed of the Breeds Division: CH Windamirs Ottoman Emperor RN FCAT3 SWN SIA RATN CGCA TKI ATT, a German Pinscher known as "Otto," owned by Meredith Krause.
AKC Breeder of the Year
David Fitzpatrick was presented with the 2021 AKC Breeder of the Year Award for Pequest Pekingese at the AKC National Championship on Sunday, December 19, 2021. The annual award honors breeders who have made an impact on their breed and dedicated their lives to improving the health, temperament and quality of purebred dogs.
The third annual posthumous Breeder of the Year was awarded to Julia Gasow of Salilyn English Springer Spaniels for her devotion to the breed.
Click here to download images from the AKC National Championship.
Founded in 1884, the American Kennel Club is a not-for-profit organization which maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world and oversees the sport of purebred dogs in the United States. The AKC is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Along with its more than 5,000 licensed and member clubs and its affiliated organizations, the AKC advocates for the purebred dog as a family companion, advances canine health and well-being, works to protect the rights of all dog owners and promotes responsible dog ownership. More than 22,000 competitions for AKC-registered purebred dogs are held under AKC rules and regulations each year including conformation, agility, obedience, rally, tracking, herding, lure coursing, coonhound events, hunt tests, field and earthdog tests. Affiliate AKC organizations include the AKC Humane Fund, AKC Canine Health Foundation, AKC Reunite and the AKC Museum of the Dog. For more information, visit www.akc.org.
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Betty White was an American comedic actress who has starred on such programs as 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show,' 'The Golden Girls' and 'Hot in Cleveland' over eight decades in show business.
Betty White began her television career in the late 1930s. She starred on Life with Elizabeth in the 1950s and maintained her popularity as a TV personality through appearances on talk, game and variety shows. Following a lengthy run on The Mary Tyler Moore Show in the 1970s, White co-starred in another popular sitcom the following decade with the launch of The Golden Girls. Her success carrying into her 80s and then her 90s, White joined the cast of Hot in Cleveland in 2010 and that year also became the oldest host of Saturday Night Live, after a Facebook-fueled effort to get her on the show.
Comedic actress Betty Marion White Ludden was born on January 17, 1922, in Oak Park, Illinois. She grew up as the only child of Horace and Tess White, an electrical engineer and a homemaker. When she was 2, she moved to Los Angeles with her family.
White got her start working as an assistant at a local television station. In the early 1950s, she launched her first television series, Life with Elizabeth, which she developed with George Tibbles. "He wrote and I produced," White explained to The Hollywood Reporter. "I was one of the first women producers in Hollywood." The show's premise came from a sketch she had done previously on local television.
Continuing to work in television, White made guest appearances on such shows as The United States Steel Hour and Petticoat Junction. She was also a favorite of talk-show host Jack Paar, who often had her on the Tonight Show, and she made regular appearances on game shows such as Password. She met her third husband, Allen Ludden, on that show in 1961.
White's career received an enormous boost from her next television series, The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Playing Sue Ann Nivens, White showed audiences that behind her sweet smile lay a sharp wit. Her character served as a co-worker to the show's star, Mary Tyler Moore, in a Minneapolis television newsroom. When she wasn't pursuing her male colleagues, Sue Ann could be counted on to make funny, yet poignant, quips at Moore's expense. White won two Emmy Awards for her work on the series.
In sharp contrast to her Sue Ann character, White played the sweet and naive Rose Nylund on the popular 1980s sitcom The Golden Girls, along with co-stars Rue McClanahan, Bea Arthur and Estelle Getty. The show looked at the lives of four, elderly, female friends, and its success proved that there was an audience for programs featuring older characters. The series landed among the top-ranked shows during its seven seasons on the air, and it won numerous awards, including another Emmy Award for White.
After The Golden Girls went off the air in 1992, White appeared in the short-lived spin-off, Golden Palace. She had better luck as a guest star, appearing on numerous television series. She even played herself on The John Larroquette Show in 1996, which earned her another Emmy Award-win. More recently, White enjoyed recurring roles on David E. Kelley's Boston Legal and on the soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful. She also had a supporting role in 2009's romantic comedy The Proposal, starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds.
While she worked steadily over the years, White's career caught fire again in 2010. She appeared in a humorous candy bar ad during that year's Super Bowl, which quickly became an audience favorite. Thanks largely to a Facebook campaign, that May White became the oldest person to host Saturday Night Live. She was initially reluctant to do the show, explaining to Newsweek that it "was the scariest thing I've ever done. It was really funny stuff, but it was a challenge."
Also in 2010, White returned to series television with a role on the sitcom Hot in Cleveland, alongside stars Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves and Wendie Malick. She first only signed on for the pilot, but she later joined the cast. "It's just a terrific show. The chemistry between the girls is so great," she told Newsweek. In addition to her work in Hot in Cleveland, she also hosted Betty White's Off Their Rockers. This hidden camera show, which aired from 2012 into 2017, featured a mature set of merry pranksters who play jokes on younger generations. White picked an Emmy Award nomination for her work on the show in 2012.
That same year, White celebrated her 90th birthday with all-star television special. Ellen Degeneres, Mary Tyler Moore, Carl Reiner, Tina Fey and Ed Asner were among the many celebrities who helped honor White on the program. In August 2018, PBS aired Betty White: First Lady of Television. The retrospective looked back at her 80-year career in show business, highlighted by her early variety series work, her standout roles on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Golden Girls, and her resurgence as a sharp-tongued senior in her later years.
Not ready to be relegated to the nostalgia bin just yet, the actress joined an all-star roster of talent for 2019's Toy Story 4, voicing a tiger teething toy named Bitey White, before being tapped to headline a Lifetime holiday movie the following year.
She worked with the Los Angeles Zoo and the Morris Animal Foundation for more than four decades. "I'm actually the luckiest old broad alive. Half my life is working in a profession I love and the other half is working with animals."
She wrote several books during the 1980s and 1990s, including 1987's Betty White In Person and 1995's Here We Go Again: My Life in Television, which was re-released in 2010. In 2010, she signed a two-book deal with G. P. Putnam's Sons. White's latest set of observations on her life and career, If You Ask Me (And Of Course You Won't) was published in the spring of 2011. Her next work My Life at the Zoo: Betty and Her Friends came out that fall.
Thrice married, White said that her third husband, Allen Ludden, was the love of her life. The couple was married from 1963 until Ludden's death in 1981. She was previously married to WWII pilot Dick Barker and theatrical agent Lane Allen.
Betty White died on December 31, 2021 at the age of 99.
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A new list reveals the "25 Most Filmed Dog Breeds" based on movie and TV history.
The ranking comes from Protect My Paws, a site that helps readers review insurance options for their pets. The site analyzed IMDb data to identify the breeds that appear in the most productions over the past century or so.
The German shepherd topped the list, with 562 film and TV credits.
"This intelligent dog has a wide range, featuring in films such as the action comedy K-9 Series to the sci-fi horror I Am Legend, played by two dogs, Abbey and Kona," the site notes.
In second place was the bulldog, with 284 appearances, followed by the poodle, with 209.
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Crowds gathered in Amsterdam's Museum Square to object against Covid-19 measures and vaccinations - despite a country-wide ban on group meet-ups.
City Mayor Femke Halsema issued emergency orders allowing cops to clear the area of rule-breakers during the latest wave of virus infections.
Water cannons were used to disperse swarms of people, while police dogs attacked those getting too close.
Officers also thrashed activists with batons as tempers flared.
Footage of the demo shows a cop whacking a woman over the head with his shield.
In another clip, things turn even more violent when a dog sinks its teeth into a protester's arm and drags him along the ground.
The angry mob marched along the main thoroughfare playing music and holding yellow umbrellas - a sign of opposition to the government-imposed restrictions.
Some dressed in white overalls and masks and held signs reading, "it's not about a virus, it's about control" on one side and "freedom" on the other.
- Mudi and Russian Toy Bring Recognized Breeds to 199 –
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world's largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, announced today that the Mudi and Russian Toy have received full recognition, and are eligible to compete in the Herding Group and Toy Group, respectively. These additions bring the number of AKC-recognized breeds to 199.
"We're thrilled to have two unique breeds join the registry," said Gina DiNardo, AKC Executive Secretary. "The Mudi, a medium-sized herding dog, makes a great pet for an active family committed to keeping this worker busy, and the small, loving Russian Toy thrives on being close to its humans, making a wonderful companion for an owner who can be with the dog a great deal. As always, we encourage people to do their research to find the right breed for their lifestyle."
The Mudi joins the Herding Group, and is a medium-sized, versatile, all-purpose farm dog from Hungary. The breed is courageous and useful for working the most stubborn livestock. It's loyal and protective of property and family members. Mudi are very energetic, enjoying a good run. They are playful, affectionate, and can be calm and relaxed at home. They don't have many grooming requirements. Occasional baths and a combing or brushing will do.
Joining the Toy Group, the Russian Toy dates back to the Russian aristocracy. These dogs may be little, but they pack a ton of personality. They are elegant, lively, active and cheerful. They are intelligent with a strong desire to please. Russian Toys thrive on human companionship, loving to snuggle and be close to their family. They can, however, be slightly aloof with strangers. The breed has two coat types – longhaired and smooth. The longhaired coat should be brushed two to three times per week and given baths monthly. The smooth coat needs weekly brushing and occasional baths.
AKC Recognition offers the breed the opportunity to compete at all levels of AKC-sanctioned events. Recognition does not necessarily mean that the breed is a newly created breed. Many of the breeds that gain full AKC-recognition have existed for decades, and some are ancient. To become an AKC-recognized breed there must be an active following and interest in the breed by owners in the U.S. as well as an established breed club of responsible owners and breeders. There also must be a sufficient population of dogs in the United States geographically distributed throughout the county. Breeds working towards full recognition are recorded in AKC's Foundation Stock Service® (FSS®). Additional information on the process can be found at akc.org. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Mysterious red-coated canids in Texas are stirring debate over how genetic diversity should be preserved.
"I thought they were some strange looking coyotes," wildlife biologist Ron Wooten says of the canids on Galveston Island, where Wooten works. But DNA evidence suggests the large canids might be descendants of red wolves, a species declared in 1980 to be extinct in the wild.
A small population of red wolves from a captive breeding program lives in a carefully monitored conservation area in North Carolina. But those wolves have had no contact with other canids, including those in Texas. So maybe, Wooten thought, red wolves never actually went extinct in the wild. He made it his mission to find out. "There was no way I could let this go," he says.
He reached out to evolutionary geneticist Bridgett vonHoldt at Princeton University. She and colleagues have amassed genetic data on about 2,000 North American canids, mostly coyotes and wolves, but with a few dogs thrown into the mix.
Their coats are reddish, their heads are bit broader than usual, and other features hint at the animals' ancestry. Genetic analysis confirmed that at least two of the animals carry red wolf DNA.
She was also drawn into the research by Wooten's concern for the animals' welfare. The canids live on an increasingly urbanized island, where they sometimes cross into people's yards or end up as roadkill. "He really, really cares, and I wanted to help," vonHoldt says.
Wooten took tissue samples from the bodies of two canids killed by cars. He later lost one of the samples, but was able to send the scalpel he'd used on the animal's carcass instead.
VonHoldt's team compared genetic profiles of the Galveston animals with those of four groups of wild canids: coyotes, Yellowstone's gray wolves, Canada's Eastern wolves and red wolves from the captive breeding program. The DNA analysis revealed that the two Galveston specimens were mostly coyote, but carried genetic variants shared with only the red wolves, the researchers report online. Since the red wolves — and thus their DNA— were thought to be extinct in the wild, the researchers dubbed the stretches of red wolf DNA "ghost alleles."
These ghosts are worth keeping around, vonHoldt says, urging conservation measures that preserve not just species, but genetic diversity at every level. Saving the ghost DNA could allow at least part of red wolves to live on in the wild, much the way that Neandertals are still present in the 1 to almost 3 percent of Neandertal DNA carried by modern people of Asian and European ancestry.
Conservation efforts are mostly geared toward saving rare or endangered species, not preserving genetic diversity within common species, such as coyotes, vonHoldt says. Wooten agrees the Texas canids are a treasure to be protected. "We have buried genetic gold in Galveston," he says.
Addressing the nation's critical shortage of animal health professionals and improving pets' overall access to care is the driving force behind the Garden State's first-ever veterinary college.
The Rowan University School of Veterinary Medicine is set to offer New Jersey's first Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, as well as additional degrees and training programs aimed at shaping the future of animal health care in the state.
The offerings hope to address America's veterinary shortage, which the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) predicts will reach 15,000 by 2026, Rowan University reports.
The school will establish undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and internship/residency programs. Additionally, veterinary technology degrees will be offered in collaboration with Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester.
"We are creating a destination of choice for students who share a passion for animal health and who want to pursue careers in veterinary-related studies at all higher education levels," says university president, Ali A. Houshmand, MSc, MS, PhD. "Our curriculum will emphasize developing career-ready professionals to address shortages of animal health care providers in New Jersey and throughout the United States."
In November, the state's legislature approved $75 million in funding to construct the school's primary academic and clinical facility in Sewell, N.J. The college plans to welcome its inaugural class of 60 students in fall 2025, pending approval from the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (COE).
There are currently 33 veterinary schools in the U.S., the university reports.
"Continuing Rowan's innovations in experiential learning, students will have early exposure to our on-site veterinary teaching hospital, as well as external clinical sites where they will work side-by-side with faculty and practicing veterinarians," says founding dean, Matthew Edson, DVM. "This will allow them to gain ample real-world experience to promote day-one career readiness."
New UBC research suggests free-roaming cats are likely to blame in the spread of the potentially deadly Toxoplasma gondii parasite to wildlife in densely populated urban areas.
The study -- the first to analyze so many wildlife species over a global scale -- also highlights how healthy ecosystems can protect against these types of pathogens.
The researchers, led by UBC faculty of forestry adjunct professor Dr. Amy Wilson, examined 45,079 cases of toxoplasmosis in wild mammals -- a disease that has been linked to nervous system disorders, cancers and other debilitating chronic conditions -- using data from 202 global studies.
They found wildlife living near dense urban areas were more likely to be infected.
"As increasing human densities are associated with increased densities of domestic cats, our study suggests that free-roaming domestic cats -- whether pets or feral cats -- are the most likely cause of these infections," says Dr. Wilson.
"This finding is significant because by simply limiting free roaming of cats, we can reduce the impact of Toxoplasma on wildlife."
One infected cat can excrete as many as 500 million Toxoplasma oocysts (or eggs) in just two weeks. The oocysts can then live for years in soil and water with the potential to infect any bird or mammal, including humans. Toxoplasmosis is particularly dangerous for pregnant people.
If an animal is healthy, the parasite remains dormant and rarely causes direct harm. However, if an animal's immune system is compromised, the parasite can trigger illness and potentially death.
The study also highlights the way healthy forests, streams and other ecosystems can filter out dangerous pathogens like Toxoplasma, notes Dr. Wilson.
"We know that when wetlands are destroyed or streams are restricted, we are more likely to experience runoff that carries more pathogens into the waters where wild animals drink or live," she says. "And when their habitats are healthy, wildlife thrives and tends to be more disease-resistant."
Research results like these remind us that all ecosystems, forested or other, are intrinsically linked.
"There is a growing recognition among forest science professionals and other groups that protecting biodiversity and the ecosystems it supports is an efficient and economical approach to reducing disease transfer between wildlife, domestic animals and humans. Conservation is really preventative medicine in action," says Dr. Wilson.
Evidence that small strongyles are becoming resistant to common deworming medications in Australia, just as they are in many other parts of the world, has been discovered for the first time recently. Of all the internal parasites that plague horses, experts identify small strongyles as the most prevalent and pathogenic. Because of this, control of small strongyles ranks high among priorities for parasitologists. Indiscriminate use of deworming medications, also called anthelmintics, has resulted in resistance in small strongyles throughout the world. To determine the efficacy of commonly used anthelmintics against small strongyles in Australia, researchers recruited two Thoroughbred farms, both of which house horses of various ages.*
Horses on one farm were treated with the recommended dose of either a single anthelmintic or a common combination of anthelmintics, including oxfendazole, abamectin, abamectin and morantel, moxidectin, and oxfendazole and pyrantel. Horses on the second farm received only moxidectin at the recommended dose. Researchers conducted fecal egg count reduction tests to determine the efficacy and egg reappearance period.
In the end, researchers found that small strongyles showed resistance against oxfendazole, abamectin, and the combination of oxfendazole and pyrantel on one farm but high efficiencies for moxidectin and the combination of abamectin and morantel. On the second farm, researchers observed resistance to moxidectin. "This study provides the first report of resistance to abamectin, moxidectin, and a combination of anthelmintics in small strongyles," concluded the researchers. "Moxidectin is arguably the last effective anthelmintic to manage small strongyles in horses; however, resistance was detected in this study." They also suggested the use of alternative parasite-control strategies to reduce overuse of anthelmintics.
Though large numbers of mature parasites may cause lethargy, weight loss, and diarrhea, immature larval stages can cause more serious problems as they develop in the mucosal wall of the intestine. Innumerable third-stage encysted larvae may infiltrate large portions of the intestinal wall, eventually damaging the tissue and reducing nutrient uptake. The mass emergence of encysted fourth-stage larvae from the intestinal wall, usually in the spring, may cause larval cyathostominosis, a syndrome characterized by profuse, watery diarrhea, ventral edema, and serious colic. Despite the best care, mortality may be as high as 50%.
"Most owners understand the importance of deworming as part of any comprehensive health plan for a horse. If a horse is persistently underweight despite adequate energy intake, I will ask for a deworming history," explained Catherine Whitehouse, M.S., a nutritionist at Kentucky Equine Research. As part of her work, Whitehouse frequently fields nutrition-related questions from horse owners. "If severe enough, parasite load can affect a horse's weight and general appearance, so it's important that deworming needs are met."
Effective deworming depends on fecal egg count, a diagnostic test performed on a manure sample to identify the type and number of parasite eggs. A veterinarian can perform the test and can then prescribe an appropriate anthelmintic. "Fecal egg count tests are inexpensive, so veterinarians will often advocate for one or more tests each year. By doing this, they know exactly what treatment to recommend, an important step in cutting back on excessive or improperly used anthelmintics, which only adds to the worldwide resistance problem," Whitehouse said. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
The primary causes of death among horses at a retirement facility include colic, lameness, neurological deficits, and the cumulative effects of old age, according to new research from the Netherlands. Using records from a private equine retirement center gathered over an eight-year period, researchers aimed to pinpoint the most common causes of death in aged horses and, more specifically, to determine the effects of pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) on mortality.* For this study, any horse 15 years of age or older was considered geriatric.
After an exhaustive review of records, researchers created fourteen categories for the cause of death: colic, lameness excluding laminitis, laminitis, down in the field, neurological deficit, sudden death, acute illness, chronic weight loss, tumor, fracture or trauma, behavior, financial, and old age. A "financial" cause of death indicated euthanasia occurred because of an owner's inability to pay for care, and "old age" designated a horse with multiple problems that cumulatively decreased welfare and whose life ended by planned euthanasia.
All horses at the facility were overseen by professional horsemen and veterinarians and were provided with routine care. Testing for PPID occurred if there were any clinical indications of the disease (cresty neck, history of laminitis, chronic infections, weight loss). Of the 194 horses that resided at the facility, 80 geriatric horses died during the eight-year period. Twelve were between the ages of 15 and 19 years old, 25 were between 21 and 25 years old, 32 were between 25 and 30 years old, and 11 were 31 or older. The average age of those horses that died was 26 years old. All were euthanized or died of natural causes. The most common cause of death among this population of geriatric horses was colic (20% of cases) followed by old age (15%) and lameness that did not involve laminitis (12%). Neurologic problems and an inability to rise after lying down rounded out the top five causes of death.
"For those of us that live and breathe horses, that spend time each day with horses, that study horses, these causes of death come as no surprise," said Catherine Whitehouse, M.S., a nutritionist with Kentucky Equine Research. "The interesting aspect of this study is that this data was all mined from the records of horses housed at a single facility under similar management conditions. Because of this, there was less variation in care than there would have been if horses had been managed at multiple farms." With regard to PPID, of the 194 horses that resided at the facility, 125 (63%) were tested at least once for PPID. During the eight-year-study period, 62 horses of the 125 tested died, and 47 of those 62 (76%) had tested positive for PPID at an average age of 27 years old.
According to the study, horses were maintained on a diet of free-choice haylage with and were offered supplemental feed if necessary. The teeth of all horses were examined regularly and those with missing or problematic teeth were given mashes when necessary. Weight was monitored monthly using scales. "The horses at this facility appeared to be given top-flight care, especially when it came to provision of adequate feed, dental care, and regular deworming, all of which is important when it comes to lifespan," Whitehouse said. "Old horses sometimes require more management, but the extra investment may pay off in added years at the end of a life." Aged horses often benefit from targeted supplementation. High-quality joint supplements can help ease the discomfort associated with the effects of a lifetime of service, and a research-proven hindgut buffer, like EquiShure, can help stabilize the pH of the hindgut so microbes can efficiently ferment forages.
Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens officials support the Collier County Sheriff's Deputy forced to shoot and kill its critically endangered Malayan tiger, Eko, and is launching its own investigation.
A contract worker, River Rosenquist, 26, of Naples, at the zoo breached the 8-year-old tiger's enclosure and the tiger mauled him, requiring a Collier County Sheriff's deputy to shoot and kill the big cat. Courtney Jolly, director of marketing and public relations for the zoo, said the sheriff's office closed its part of the investigation and the zoo will take over.
"We have never had an incident like this at the zoo," she said. Jolly said Rosenquist worked for HMI Commercial Cleaning Inc. The 911 call was made at 6:30 p.m., well after the zoo's closing. Jolly said he apparently climbed a 4.5-foot fence and approached the main tiger habitat.
The sheriff's office reported he was attempting to pet or feed Eko through a second barrier and the tiger mauled his arm. When deputies arrived, attempts to convince the tiger to release him failed and the deputy fatally shot it.
"Our deputy did everything he could do in that situation and he ultimately made the only possible decision he could in order to save this man's life," Sheriff Kevin Rambosk said. "This was a tragic encounter at our world-class zoo facility. We value our community partnership with the Naples Zoo and their focus on conservation and education."
There are no video cameras near the enclosure to record the incident, Jolly said, but the deputy's bodycam footage, released Thursday afternoon, documents the rescue. She said zoo security was patrolling after hours but did not see the incident as it occurred. The zoo also has an emergency response team that is trained to shoot an animal if necessary. However, that team operates only during normal zoo hours. "Every day of the week one person is assigned to be the lead shooter," she said, but they have never had a similar situation.
Eko, the only tiger at the zoo, is part of a breeding program. About 200 remain in the wild.
"Through no fault of his own, this innocent, beautiful, critically endangered tiger suffered and died because of human selfishness," said longtime animal rights activist Madeleine Doran of Fort Myers, calling the incident heart-wrenching. "Animals are held captive and humans continue to exploit them for entertainment and greed. It is so unjust."
It's not the first time a zoo tiger has been killed after contact with a visitor. A female named Tatiana escaped her enclosure at the San Francisco Zoo In 2007. She attacked three teens, one of whom later admitted to drunkenly taunting and yelling at her. She killed Carlos Eduardo Sousa Jr., before the police shot her The incident also brings to mind what happened to Harambe, a gorilla shot and killed after a 3-year-old climbed into his enclosure at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. Documentary filmmaker Erik Crown is making a movie about the 2016 event that explores the larger issues surrounding captive zoo animals and species conservation.
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AKC.tv, an OTT network designed especially for dog lovers & owners, presented by The American Kennel Club (AKC), is pleased to announce its list of live programs slated to air this winter.
The 2022 winter season will launch with the Kennel Club of Palm Springs New Year Classic Dog Show on Saturday, January 8th and Sunday, January 9th, live from Indio, California. The first three months of the year continue with some of the largest dog shows across the country, including some new additions to the AKC.tv lineup.
"AKC.tv is kicking off 2022 with some exciting all-breed dog shows from around the country," said AKC Executive Secretary Gina DiNardo. "This live event coverage introduces AKC.tv audiences to the world of dog shows and allows long-time fans to tune in and stay up to speed on the dogs earning the big wins in real time."
January Events include:
Kennel Club of Palm Springs
January 8-9th
Greater Gainesville Kennel Club
February Events include:
Sun Maid Kennel Club of Fresno
Wisconsin Kennel Club
March Events include:
Kentuckiana Cluster of Dog Shows
March 18-19th
New Brunswick Kennel Club
AKC.tv gives dog lovers everywhere on-demand access to dog-related content. Viewers can explore an extensive video library of hundreds of videos on various dog-related topics such as tips on responsible dog ownership, training videos, heartwarming stories, dog sports, and much more.
To watch live coverage of all these events, visit the AKC.tv website or watch on the AKC.tv app, available on Apple TV, Roku, Amazon FireTV, Google Play, and the App Store.
American Dairy Association North East, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, revealed the highly anticipated butter sculpture, a tableau that showcases the importance of dairy farming and the positive impact of urban gardens.
"Harvesting More, Together" is the theme for the 31st butter sculpture. The sculpture depicts a dairy farmer in a rural community sharing a glass of milk with urban gardeners in front of a city skyline, celebrating how they come together to feed communities.
Dairy farmer Casandra Long of Doodle-A-Long Farms in Spring City, Pa., said, "The butter sculpture is a creative way to highlight the state's dedicated dairy farmers and the important role agriculture plays in our lives. Producing nutritious milk and dairy products and feeding people is what I love most about being a dairy farmer."
The sculpture was constructed over a 14-day period by artists Jim Victor and Marie Pelton of Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, using more than 1,000 pounds of butter donated by Land O' Lakes in Carlisle, Cumberland County.
"Creating sculptures that celebrate the hard work of dairy farmers is an immense source of pride for us," said Jim Victor. "We also enjoy knowing that our art is not only entertaining, but that the sculptures tell impactful stories about the importance of dairy farming," added Marie Pelton.
The butter sculpture is on display in the Farm Show's Main Hall. Following the Farm Show, the butter will be moved to the Reinford Farm in Juniata County to be converted into renewable energy in the farm's methane digester.
Half a million people are expected to visit the butter sculpture at the PA Farm Show during its eight-day run from January 8th through January 15th.
Having pets in lieu of children is "a form of selfishness," Pope Francis said this week.
Some people "do not want to have children, or just one and no more," he said in Italian, according to USA Today.
"And many, many couples do not have children because they do not want to, or they have just one – but they have two dogs, two cats," he said. "Yes, dogs and cats take the place of children."
He called on couples who can't have children to adopt. He said adoption is "among the highest forms of love, and of fatherhood and motherhood."
The comments at the Vatican came in context of a lesson centered on Joseph as the "foster father" of Jesus, NBC News reports. He held his first general audience of 2022.
A Shiloh Shepherd named Tinsley earned some extra treats Monday night after leading authorities to her owner, who was injured after a vehicle crash and in urgent need of help.
Tinsley caught the attention of New Hampshire State Police when they responded to a call about a loose dog on the Veteran's Memorial Bridge, which spans the New Hampshire-Vermont border on I-89.
Trooper Tom Sandberg and officers from the Lebanon Police Department located a large dog looking skittish and scared, said NHSP Lt. Dan Baldassarre. "They were trying to get the dog off of the highway to keep it safe," he said.
Sandberg and the officers tried to get close to the dog but she would run and then stop and look at them, trying to get their attention.
"The dog stood at the top of the embankment and looked down," Baldassarre said.
The officers noticed a damaged section of guardrail and when they looked down saw a badly damaged pickup truck that had rolled over, NHSP public information officer Amber Lagace said in an email to CNN.
Tinsley's owner was one of two men injured in a truck crash, New Hampshire State Police said.
Two men inside the truck had been thrown from the vehicle and were injured and hypothermic, Lagace said.
Sandberg and the officers called for medical assistance and while at the scene, they learned Tinsley belonged to one of the injured men.
"This was almost like a real-life Lassie situation," Baldassarre said. "It's really quite remarkable. This dog definitely saved their lives. I don't think they would have survived the night given the temperatures."
Both men were taken to an area hospital for treatment, Vermont State Police said.
"She's my guardian angel," Tinsley's owner, Cam Laundry, told CNN affiliate WPTZ. "It's a miracle that she had that kind of intelligence to do what she did."
Laundry described Tinsley as his co-pilot and said they regularly travel together in the truck that crashed.
Her heroism would be rewarded, he said.
"She gets spoiled all the time," Laundry told WPTZ. "She'll get some venison, probably burger, tonight and probably some back scratches with it."
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Recent rainwater research conducted in the United States indicates that almost one third of all potable water used is flushed down the toilet! The research focused on four major cities: Philadelphia, New York, Seattle and Chicago. It suggests that urban rainwater harvesting could have a large impact on potable water conservation; potentially saving up to 80 percent of toilet flushes.
Besides the water saving potential, the research also indicates that households could save up to 25 percent on their water usage charges.
Read about the research in this article published by Brooks Hays via United Press International.
While much of the western world takes water supply for granted, countries like India lead the way in rainwater conservation as they battle with the pressing issue of maintaining a constant, clean water supply to the population. Rainwater storage initiatives are particularly critical in areas of the world with extreme rainfall variations.
A rainwater harvesting initiative in Kerala, India is helping to alleviate crucial water shortages. Roof-water capture is being encouraged to top-up underground wells to supply water during the seasonal build-up to the monsoon rains.
Read this inspiring article "What India can teach the rest of the world about rainwater conservation" by Washington-based writer Ananya Bhattacharyya via Atlantic Media's CityLab.
Kerela, India is renown for its distinctive fishing nets, picturesque houseboats and large river systems. Despite the seeming abundance of water, critical water shortages occur during the dry season. Rainwater harvesting during the seasonal monsoon may help to alleviate the problem.


Travel is an essential part of modern life. We travel to see far-off family and friends, renew ourselves, get away from the day-to-day grind, serve others, and see the world.
For a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), travel can be inherently overwhelming. New smells and sensations can be both exciting and alarming. Unfamiliar routines require extra processing or planning. Different cultural expectations create more emotional stress or material to process. Jet lag and time zones can mess up an HSPs sensitive internal clock. It's enough to make an HSP want to resign themselves to never leaving their zip code.


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From Local to London: Fawaz Mass
Nina Lee | Sep 4, 2018
The first time Fawaz Mass vividly remembers playing basketball is when he was 8 years old outside with the kids he grew up with in his neighborhood. His first organized basketball game was in a local Boys and Girls Club Youth League. From there, he played a lot more basketball and remembers watching NBA games with his dad on TV.
Mass went onto play shooting guard at Taunton High School, where he earned a spot on the varsity team by the end of sophomore year. He described his team as a close-knit group of guys who fought a lot at practice, but always shared jokes and laughs after. He grew a lot in his time there, from averaging 10 points per game his junior year and being an Old Colony All-Star to averaging 15 points per game his senior year and being a Hockomock League All-Star and a Dave Cowens Award Nominee. Some of his favorite high school basketball memories include his very first varsity game versus the city rival, Coyle and Cassidy High School and his first state tournament game against Needham and how nervous he was.
After one year at Bristol Community College, Mass continued his success for three years at Bridgewater State University, staying a shooting guard. His teammates at BSU became and still are his brothers.
"I love basketball but being with those guys in the trenches everyday made you appreciate the game even more."
Mass notes that the coaching staff helped him a lot and those coaches are even better people off the court. In three seasons at Bridgewater State, Mass amassed 962 points, 292 rebounds, 85 assists, 28 blocks and 52 steals. He is a career 44% (324-739) shooter from the field and 73% (275-374) at the line. His favorite memories there include coming back down 16 against Springfield College at home and winning tournament MVP, and also beating the nationally-ranked Endicott team in their gym. Mass says each year was a good year individually because of the work he put in during the off-season. Mass made the All-Conference Team his junior and senior year and was the Bears leading scorer. However, team wise, there were some things he didn't get to accomplish that he wishes he could have.
However, organized basketball isn't over for Fawaz Mass.
The head coach at Bridgewater State was contacted by an overseas scout who asked if Fawaz would be interested in getting a scholarship to study for his Masters (MBA) and play basketball in London. Mass was immediately interested and stayed diligent in communicating with the coaches and staff in London. He worked out the fine details and signed on a letter of intent with London for a year-long commitment. He describes the process as a door opening for him and he is excited to see what may occur down the road.
"I'm blessed for the opportunity and hopefully more opportunities come my way."
Mass would like to thank his coaches, teammates, family and friends for the love and support throughout his basketball career. Readers can check back at SAFV for updates and watch Mass' highlight on YouTube here.
One response to "From Local to London: Fawaz Mass"
Great story Fawaz. All your hardwork is paying off. I wish you all the best in London and would love to come and watch you play there one day.

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God has hard-wired us for community. We need to be vitally connected to others, and many at Calvary have struggled to find it. This led us to take a fresh look at how to bolster community at Calvary. We now have several Community groups meeting to meet the community needs of more of the Calvary family.
real, life-long friendships are formed.
the Bible is discussed & applied in a non-threatening atmosphere.
questions can be asked and stories told.
it is safe to be yourself.
you can receive encouragement & support right where you are in life.
there is always room for one more to experience the love of Jesus.
Four teams are spearheading this strategic initiative to enhance community in the Calvary family through community groups - one team to cast vision, a second team to launch the groups, a third team to place attendees interested in community into groups and a fourth team to coach the group leaders once up and running.
Community Groups meet weekly in homes for a couple hours, with exact details depending on the dynamics of the group.
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Maybe, but it's not likely. One of the goals of a Community Group is growth and eventual multiplication. How quickly multiplicationoccurs depends on the growth of the Community Group. Groups may be together a year or more before new groups are launched.
The best way is to go with a friend and check out their Community Group. Then, you could consider joining or hosting a Community Group in your neighborhood. We have a variety of groups that meet in homes at different times throughout the week with more being formed regularly.
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Bullying – is it still to blame for staff shortages?
"I don't know any kitchen in the UK that isn't looking for staff," Andrew Fairlie, chef at the eponymous restaurant at Gleneagles, said at the launch of Scotland's Junior Chef of the Year, this week. The skills shortage is a long-running issue that Andrew and thousands of other chefs have been trying to solve and one we've tackled on these pages frequently.
Changes to the immigration regulations are certainly one factor – just this week hundreds of Asian restaurateurs were gathering in North London to discuss how to fill the thousands of vacancies in their sector. Some analysts fear a third of the UK's 12,000 curry houses face closure.
A reputation for long and anti-social hours coupled with poor pay doesn't help either. April sees the introduction of the National Living Wage – perhaps that'll encourage more people to seek a career in the industry?
Then there's the hugely damaging effect of the scandal surrounding some restaurant's less than transparent or honest management of tips and service charges.
If that is the case, and there are those in the industry who aren't so optimistic (you can re-read Tim Bouget of ODE-True Food's blog from last year), then much needs to be done about perceptions. A new report shows that bullying is the number one reason that hospitality staff seek help online.
Hospitality Action revealed that almost one in five (17%) of the visits to the charity's online help fact sheets were about bullying.
And for those that think that what goes on back of house or in the kitchen doesn't have an impact on diners' choices, think again. Our consumer research repeatedly tells us that consumers really care about how restaurant staff are treated.
That's perhaps one of the reasons behind the publication in the US of a new restaurant guide book with a difference. The recommendations in Forked: A New Standard for American Dining, are all on the basis of how the restaurants treat their workers.
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I'm having so much fun finally being able to post the 2018 senior blogs! Next up is Gillian, from New Prague High School! An outgoing, creative and multi-talented young lady who is going to take the world by storm come graduation day! Check out her session here!
Introducing the gorgeous and stunning Madison from Prior Lake High School, Class of 2018. Take a look at images captured from her amazing senior session in Minneapolis. Monda Goette Photography mg@mondagoette.com 651.324.2052.
Introducing Nick, Class of 2017 soon-to-be graduate from St. Croix Lutheran High School in West St. Paul, MN. Football player. Big brother. Come check him out on the blog!
Meet Miles, a Class of 2017 soon-to-be graduate from South St. Paul. An athlete - football and baseball player. Scholarship award earner. SSP Packers. Come check out his senior session images!
Another soon-to-be graduate, Miss Josie, Class of 2017 from New Prague High School. Josie is also on my 2017 Senior Model Team. Come check out images from her senior session!
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3.3 How to peer review a review article
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How to create impact with patient and public involvement
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What's on Exhibitions The Vulgar: Fashion Redefined
The Vulgar: Fashion Redefined
This exhibition has now closed, find out what else is going on at Barbican Art Gallery
Dior by John Galliano Haute Couture spring/summer 2005 © Guy Marineau, © Guy Marineau
Dior by John Galliano, Haute Couture, autumn/winter 1998–99, © Guy Marineau
Walter van Beirendonck, Hat: Stephen Jones, autumn/winter 2010–11, © Ronald Stoops
Viktor and Rolf, Van Gogh Girls, Haute Couture spring/summer 2015, © Team Peter Stigter
Exploring the shifting territory of taste in fashion, from the Renaissance through to contemporary design.
Coco Chanel once proclaimed: 'Some people think luxury is the opposite of poverty. It is not. It is the opposite of vulgarity.' One would assume then, that she would not approve of an exhibition celebrating fashion's obsession with conspicuous excess.
With over 120 exhibits from the Renaissance to the present day The Vulgar explores changing notions of acceptable taste. For example, an ostentatious 18th century court mantua featuring gigantic overskirts are displayed alongside John Galliano's risqué interpretations of Holbeinesque nobility, demonstrating that extravagant exhibitionism has always remained at the heart of couture, whether at court or on the catwalk.
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Melody Movement introduces children to dance and movement using the natural actions of the body such as running, walking, jumping, hopping, skipping and galloping. It is structured to aid children's physical development, coordination, spatial awareness, sensory development, creativity and self-expression, working individually, with a partner, or as a group.
Melody Movement also introduces children to other fundamental curriculum learning skills such as counting, colour and shape recognition, vocabulary and language skills. The strength of the system is that learning is achieved through imaginative movement which is enjoyable and fun. Melody Movement provides every child with the opportunity to discover and fulfil their own potential whilst nurturing creative development.
What is the Melody Movement?
Melody Bear is the focal point of the early years syllabi and her imaginative stories, music, songs and picture cards create an inspirational world of dance and movement. The non-competitive syllabi and award schemes motivate, delight and inspire the young dancers as they advance from Little Bear Feet classes to the Junior Ballet levels, allowing every child to achieve and shine.
Our classes are held in fully equipped studios with sprung floors, mirrors and air conditioning. Our instructors are carefully selected for their experience and nurturing personalities and all have working with children checks. Our classes are closely monitored by the experienced studio owner also being in the classroom.
Melody Bear invites children into her magical world of dance with Melody Movement Early Learning. It is a creative and inspiring portfolio of age-appropriate syllabi, supported by an innovative award scheme, progressing children of all abilities through the fundamentals of ballet, tap, modern dance and movement, from Little Bear Feet for toddlers through to Junior Ballet for Primary-aged children and the Ballet Classique awards for the maturing student.
Melody Bear has arrived at her dancing class ready to dance with all the girls and boys.What will we do today?
Melody Bear joins our Melody Movement classes to share her stories, ideas and life outside the dance studio with the young dancers. Children bring their own teddies and dolls and they sit them together with Melody Bear in the centre of the studio. Milligan Bear is Melody Bear's best friend and he sits with Melody Bear too. The class starts with Melody Bears warm up songs danced around her and her toy friends. Melody Bear is then positioned on her chair, with the children's toys to watch the travelling and skill based exercises. Many exercises link together to lead the class through the narrative of Melody Bear's adventures and themes.
story or 'surprise' leading into an exciting creative theme. Props and dressing-up may also be included in this section. Melody Bear's many creative themes include a combination of magical tales and real-life stories helping children to develop imagination, role-play skills and to learn about the world around them. The class finishes with Melody Bear's goodbye song or lullaby. Before everyone goes home, Melody Bear presents a sticker to each child telling them which movement or dance she liked best of all that week. Sometimes one of the dancers may have a 'special day' as she has completed two sticker charts. She enjoys holding Melody Bear at the front of the train dance and Melody Bear presents her with a medal. All her classmates applaud and share her celebration.
As the children mature, the Melody Bear classes reflect this in the syllabus content and class structure, but her creative element remains a constant thread throughout the curriculum.
All of our dancers have the option of participating in a concert once a year. The concerts are held during the day rather than a late evening performance. This gives our little dancers their best chance to shine and makes the experience more affordable for our families. The concerts are held in professional venues.
Melody Bear's world is brought to life through her photos and pictures.
The curriculum has been carefully written to fully integrate every aspect of music, action songs and pictures and photographs, so that each of these elements contribute to creating her world.
Please note: The Melody Movement and Melody Bear photos, graphics, songs and music are all copyright protected.
Milligan Bear is Melody Bear's best friend. He has his own songs, music, stories and dance themes for boys who love to dance in addition to his own stickers and medals.
This syllabus is available to licensed Melody Movement teachers. Girls and boys love his energetic theme song. His creative themes include Melody and Milligan explore the five senses, Milligan Bear goes to the moon, Melody Bear and the Frog Prince, Milligan Bear's sports day, Milligan Bear and the dragon, Milligan Bear is a pirate and Milligan Bear is a pilot.
In our classes we look at the pictures and talk about the stories. The pictures provide ideas for our dances. It's fun to pretend it's sports day and try to jump high and run fast. We take a train journey too for more adventures with Milligan Bear.
Little Bear Feet with Melody Bear classes are the perfect introduction to dance and movement for little girls and boys age 18 months upwards. The joys of dancing and singing are shared by teacher, parent and toddler as together they join Melody Bear in her journey to Nursery Rhyme Land. How will she get there? Will it be by aeroplane, car or flying carpet? Who will she meet? Will it be Humpty Dumpty or Mary Mary Quite Contrary? Delightful interpretations of traditional, familiar nursery rhymes, together with new music and songs, inspire children's natural zest for dance, movement and self expression. The use of props, mime, songs and rhymes enrich and charm the budding dancers as they take their first steps into the magical world of Melody Bear.For teachers providing dance sessions within pre-school settings, the syllabus complements the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
First steps Ballet with Melody Bear is the follow-on syllabus to Melody Movement, introducing simple ballet techniques within the creative and nurturing environment of Melody Bear's world. The syllabus is recommended for children aged 4 to 5 years. In addition to an exciting variety of set exercises, creativity is explored with dances based on fairy stories with Melody Bear dancing as Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Hansel and Gretel and the Tale of the Turnip. Additional fun themes include Melody Bear's Octopus dance, Sleeping Ballerinas, New Shoes, Water Lilies, Friends in a House, the Magic Pool, and the 'Surprise' with each theme focusing on a different movement skill.


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Sens confirm Alfredsson to be honored Dec. 4
By Dhiren MahibanNov 27, 2014, 6:30 PM EDT
The Ottawa Senators, owner Eugene Melnyk and Daniel Alfredsson all confirmed the former Sens' captain will be in Ottawa Dec. 4 to take part in a pre-game ceremony prior to puck drop against the New York Islanders.
Afredsson, who spent 17 seasons in Ottawa, will also make an announcement, likely his retirement, on the morning of Dec. 4.
The #Sens can confirm that Daniel Alfredsson will be in Ottawa on the morning of Thursday, Dec. 4, to make an announcement. (1/2)
— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) November 27, 2014
Alfredsson will also be part of a special pre-game ceremony prior to Thursday's 7:30 p.m. game against the N.Y. Islanders @CdnTireCtr (2/2)
Alfredsson, 41, scored 444 goals and 1,157 points in 1,246 games with the Senators and Red Wings.
The native of Gothenburg, Sweden was Ottawa's sixth-round pick (133rd overall) in 1994.
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Tags: Daniel Afredsson, Ottawa Senators
Report: Alfredsson retirement to be announced Dec. 4
Daniel Alfredsson is expected to announce his retirement formally on Dec. 4 when the Ottawa Senators play host to the New York Islanders.
Can confirm @DarrenDreger report that Daniel Alfredsson retirement is expected to be announced Dec. 4 in Ottawa. #Sens
— Bruce Garrioch (@SunGarrioch) November 26, 2014
Alfredsson, 41, was attempting to return for his 19th season; however, back problems has forced him to call it quits.
The former sixth-round pick of the Senators (133rd overall) in 1994, appeared in 1246 regular season games with Ottawa and Detroit scoring 444 goals and 1157 points.
Alfredsson won Olympic gold with Sweden in 2006 and and silver at the 2014 games. He led the Sens to a Stanley Cup final appearance 2007 scoring 14 goals and 22 points in 20 games.
Tags: Daniel Afredsson, Detroit Red Red Wings, Ottawa Senators
Fantasy Draft videos: Joey the Junior Reporter hits on Heidi Androl (and more)
By James O'BrienJan 26, 2012, 11:15 PM EDT
The 2012 Fantasy Draft was a good time for all – at least if you believe that Logan Couture isn't too crestfallen. If you missed it, here are some of the best videos from the night via NHL.com.
Couture gets a car for being picked last:
Zdeno Chara makes Pavel Datsyuk the first overall pick while Daniel Alfredsson covers the homer and Swedish connection bases by nabbing Erik Karlsson:
Joey the Junior Reporter already has more game than I do, as he asks Heidi Androl if she "dates younger men" and offers to buy her a steak. (Takes down notes.)
(He might want to work on his posture a bit, though.)
Finally, Carey Price almost does a spit-take and then shuffles comically to the podium after being selected by Joffrey Lupul/Team Chara:
What was your favorite moment from the draft?
Tags: Boston Bruins, Carey Price, Daniel Afredsson, Daniel Alfredsson, Detroit Red Wings, Erik Karlsson, Heidi Androl, Joey the Junior Reporter, Joffrey Lupul, Logan Couture, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, Pavel Datsuk, Pavel Datsyuk, San Jose Sharks, Team Alfredsson, Team Chara, Toronto Maple Leafs, Zdeno Chara
Sens confirm Alfredsson to be honored Dec. 4 November 27, 2014 6:30 pm EDT Report: Alfredsson retirement to be announced Dec. 4 November 25, 2014 8:45 pm EDT Fantasy Draft videos: Joey the Junior Reporter hits on Heidi Androl (and more) January 26, 2012 11:15 pm EDT


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Beranda » Application » Breaking News » WhatsApp's loss in India is now in second place
WhatsApp's loss in India is now in second place
Oleh Ranjit Rajput
WhatsApp, the world's most widely used instant messaging application, has updated its privacy policy. This privacy policy will come into effect from February 8. Many users are unhappy with WhatsApp's new policy, which has led users to look for an alternative to WhatsApp.
People are now switching to the Privacy-Focused Instant Messaging application Signal. Now this app has become a top free app in many countries including India.
The signal application was launched in 2014
After being bought by Facebook, WhatsApp co-founder Brian Act has formed the Signal Foundation. The Signal application is owned by Signal Foundation and Signal Messenger LAC. It was launched in the year 2014. Currently, the CEO of Signal App is Moxie Marlinspike. The tagline of this application is 'Say Hello to Privacy'.
What is the difference between Signal and Whatsapp?
The Signal app does not collect user data in any way while Whatsapp has now started collecting user data. The Signal app only takes users' mobile numbers, while WhatsApp collects all data, phone numbers, contact list, location, messages.
What are the features of the Signal app?
This app is free for all users. The main thing is that the company cannot access your data. Like Whatsapp, the signal also has 'chat and to end encrypted', so if you have still selected the NOT NOW option in Whatsapp's new policy and you are concerned about your privacy, this app is a good option. Privacy Committed This app keeps encrypted details including your voice audio, stickers, attachments, profile photo, and location PIN.
In the Signal app, just like Whatsapp, users can send messages to other users, make audio and video calls, as well as share photos, videos, and links. Recently a group video calling feature has also been added. However, at present, its limit is 150 members.
If you are a privacy lover then this app is for you. Unlike Whatsapp in the signal, the admin cannot add a member to the group without the permission of the users. For this, other users will have to send an invitation and if other users accept this invitation, they will be added to the group.
Signal has also launched the Disappearing Message feature with privacy in mind. The user can set the time from 5 seconds to 1 week. The message will be automatically deleted from the chat after this time limit is met.
Signal App 7 seeks permission, but the company made no mention of accessing user data. According to Signal App's privacy policy, it does not store any user data.
Chat back up
Chat backups in Signal app like Whatsapp are not possible on third party app which means once you lose your phone you will not be able to back up your chats from iCloud or Google Drive. However, the app saves the encrypted chat in the phone itself. Only users will have access to it. The app is so secure that it does not even save your contact details on its server.
Incognito keyboard
The Signal app has an extreme level of privacy feature called 'Incognito Keyboard'. Leading messaging platform does not have such a feature. This feature prevents the app from following your keyboard typing. The app's screen security feature will prevent other apps from seeing the signal in the app's window to see what you're typing.
What is Whatsapp's new policy?
The new policy states that the company may use, reproduce, distribute, and display the content you upload, submit, store, send, and receive from Whatsapp anywhere to operate our services. This policy is going to be implemented from February 8, 2021. After this date, new conditions will be required if the user rejects it his account will be deleted. For that, you can visit the help center. Currently, the policy offers the option of agree and not now.
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Searchhistory of sociologyelections (and polls)Publikace
Entered keyword "history of sociology" yielded 18 results.
Pragmatists, Ideologues and the General Law of Curvilinear Disparity: The Case of the Irish Labour Party
Authors: Kennedy, Fiachra, Pat Lyons, Peter Fitzgerald
In this article we examine the opinion structure of Irish Labour party members and supporters. Our purpose is to test May's law of curvilinear disparity by dividing party members into two groups as outlined by Kitschelt. By focusing on ideological differences within political...
The Discursive Dimension of Second-order Elections: The Case of Czech Regional Elections 2012
Authors: Vašát, Petr, Daniel Čermák
The goal of this paper is to describe linguistic and issue differences in election manifestos of the parties involved in the Czech 2012 regional election and contribute to a better understanding of second-order election (SOE) theory on a discursive level. The year 2012 brought tw...
Czech Greens in the 2002 General Election: A New Lease of Life?
Authors: Kostelecký, Tomáš, Jehlička, Petr
The article analyses the fortunes of the Geens in the 2002 General Election in the Czech Republic. The path of development ofthe Greens from the promissing party with good brand name and unkown and somewhat sus...
Voliči a nevoliči - The Comparative Study of Electoral Systems
Authors: Seidlová, Adéla, Jan Červenka, Daniel Kunštát
The paper presents data related to the 2002 elections to the Chamber of Deputies from a research realized within the program of The Comparative Study of Electoral Systems.
The Impact of the EU on the Czech Party System
Authors: Linek, Lukáš, Zdenka Mansfeldová
The text focuses on the impact of European integration on Czech party system. European integration has undoubtedly influenced Czech political parties, but the influence has neither been destabilizing nor instrumental in the formation of new parties. European issues, both in terms...
Do the Options Offered Help Determine the Answers Given? Impact of Response Options Effects on Answers to Party Closeness in Two Post-European Election Surveys, 2004
Authors: Linek, Lukáš, Pat Lyons
There has been much scholarly debate over the measurement of party identification and the degree to which closeness to parties is an enduring stable attitude. This research investigates an important puzzle where two post-European election surveys undertaken during June 2004 yield...
The Chamber of Deputies Election, Czech Republic 2002
Authors: Vlachová, Klára, Mary Stegmaier
The study describes the background (including electoral system reform and campaign before election) and results of 2002 election to the Chamber of Deputies in the Czech Republic, and subsequent government formation.
Konference The European Parliament Election of 2004
Authors: Linek, Lukáš
Economic, social and historical determinants of voting patterns in 1990 and 1992 parliamentary elections in the Czech Republic
The Role of Politically Relevant Attitudes and Value Orientations in Electoral Decisions. The Czech Republic in 1996
Authors: Matějů, Petr, Klára Vlachová
Measuring phantom borders: the case of Czech/Czechoslovakian electoral geography
The article focuses on Czech/German ethnic boundary from former interwar Czechoslovakia and its persistence (or transience) in electoral behaviour in selected post-1989 elections. In the analytical part of the article links between populations in regions and electoral r...
Spatial Dimension of Post-1989 Transformation in Czechia
Authors: Kostelecký, Tomáš, Šimon, Martin
The book chapter analyzes profound economic and political changes in Czech society after 1989 from spatial perspective. The Czech society was very egalitarian in socio-economic terms at the end of 1980's. The economic transformation dramatically changed the institutional setting,...
Czechoslovak parliamentary elections 1990: old patterns, new trends and a lots of surprises
Authors: Jehlička, Petr, Tomáš Kostelecký, Luděk Sýkora
Results of the 1992 and 1996 Parliamentary Elections in the Czech Republic from a Regional Perspective
Models as Predictors of Electoral Results: An Alternative Approach for Electoral Districts
Choosing a Leader: An Examination of Party Members Preferences in a Leadership Election


RE: The tariff classification of diaries, photo frames, a trinket box, a bracelet, a ring, mirrors with key chains, ID tags, a brush and a comb from China.
In your letter dated May 14, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The "Gift Set with Diary – 2 Styles" are not considered to be sets for tariff classification purposes since the components are not put up together to meet a particular need or carry out a specific activity. Therefore, the contents must be classified separately.
The applicable subheading for the diaries will be 4820.10.2010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for diaries and address books of paper or paperboard. The rate of duty will be 0.8 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the photo frames will be 6307.90.9889, HTS, which provides for other made-up textile articles, other. The rate of duty will be 7 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the trinket box will be 3924.90.5500, HTS, which provides for other household articlesof plastics, other, other. The rate of duty will be 3.4 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the bracelet and the ring, if valued not over 20 cents per dozen pieces or parts, will be 7117.90.5500, HTS, which provides for imitation jewelry: other: other: valued not over 20 cents per dozen pieces or parts: other. The rate of duty will be 7.2 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the bracelet and the ring, if valued over 20 cents per dozen pieces or parts, will be 7117.90.7500, HTS, which provides for imitation jewelry: other: other: valued over 20 cents per dozen pieces or parts: other: of plastics. The rate of duty will be free.
The applicable subheading for the mirrors with keychains will be 7009.92.1000, HTS, which provides for glass mirrorsframed: not over 926 cm² in reflecting area. The rate of duty will be 7.8 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the ID tags will be 4821.10.2000, HTS, which provides for paper and paperboard labels, printed in whole or in part by a lithograph process. The rate of duty will be 1.8 cents per kg.
The applicable subheading for the hairbrush, if valued not over 40 cents each, will be 9603.29.4010, HTS, which provides for hairbrushes valued not over 40 cents each. The rate of duty will be 0.2 cents each plus 7 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the hairbrush, if valued over 40 cents each, will be 9603.29.8010, HTS, which provides for hairbrushes valued over 40 cents each. The rate of duty will be 0.3 cents each plus 3.6 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the comb, if valued not over $4.50 per gross, will be 9615.11.1000, HTS, which provides for combs, hair-slides and the like: of hard rubber or plastics: combs: valued not over $4.50 per gross. The rate of duty will be 14.4 cent per gross plus 2 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the comb, if valued over $4.50 per gross, will be 9615.11.3000, HTS, which provides for combs, hair-slides and the like: of hard rubber or plastics: combs: valued over $4.50 per gross: other. The rate of duty will be 28.8 cents per gross plus 4.6 percent ad valorem.


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Q: Is the de Broglie formula normalized for relativity? The de Broglie formula is normally given as:
$\lambda=h/mv$.
Does this hold for velocity near the speed of light?  In this case would you use the rest mass or relativistic mass?

A: The de Broglie wavelenght comes from assuming massive particles have the same relations as the photon:
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\lambda_B =\frac{h}{p}=\frac{h}{\gamma mv}=\frac{h}{mv}\sqrt{1-\frac{v^2}{c^2}},
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which reduces to the usual $\frac{h}{mv}$ in the non-relativistic limit ($c\to\infty$).

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This week, Samsung might have lost their edge, Microsoft is trying new things and YouTube rebrands their services.
2018 hasn't been a great year for Samsung. It's not been the PR disaster that was 2016, but it's not been smooth sailing. In 2016, Samsung famously had the Galaxy Note7 devices explode under a variety of scenarios. Even after ending sales, a product recall and "fixing the issue," devices kept sacrificing themselves to the gods of battery technology. The company also had a recall on certain washing machines because the appliances were... wait for it: exploding.
It is no secret that Microsoft has been taking some wide swings lately with their product offerings. They've been looking to appeal to a wider range of customers, with products like Outlook for iPhone and Microsoft Pix, both of which are rated higher than Apple's included email client and camera app, respectively. They've even been enhancing their Cortana offerings, including the Harmon Kardon Invoke speaker, with an Alexa partnership.
A little over a year ago, the FCC voted not to implement guidelines intended to re-establish a guarantee for an open internet in the United States. There were problems with the original intent, of course, with the most important being a lack of legal jurisdiction for the FCC to have drafted the guidelines in the first place. The FCC belongs to the Executive branch, which cannot create new law - it can only enforce existing laws.
Over the past year, YouTube has infrequently made headlines for something positive. Between illegally collecting children's information and continually stricter guidelines on content, combined with advertising issues and a creator exodus, the company seems to be in a downward spiral. It was inevitable that Google would step in at some point and look for ways to deal with viewership and revenue losses caused by these issues.


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Publisher description for The keep / by Jennifer Egan.
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From National Book Award finalist Jennifer Egan, author of Look at Me ("Brilliantly unnerving . . . A haunting, sharp, splendidly articulate novel" —The New York Times), a spellbinding work of literary suspense enacted in a chilling psychological landscape—a dazzling tour de force.
Two cousins, irreversibly damaged by a childhood prank whose devastating consequences changed both their lives, reunite twenty years later to renovate a medieval castle in Eastern Europe, a castle steeped in blood lore and family pride. Built over a secret system of caves and tunnels, the castle and its violent history invoke and subvert all the elements of a gothic past: twins, a pool, an old baroness, a fearsome tower. In an environment of extreme paranoia, cut off from the outside world, the men reenact the signal event of their youth, with even more catastrophic results. And as the full horror of their predicament unfolds, a prisoner, in jail for an unnamed crime, recounts an unforgettable story—a story about two cousins who unite to renovate a castle—that brings the crimes of the past and present into piercing relation.
Egan's relentlessly gripping page-turner plays with rich forms—ghost story, love story, gothic—and transfixing themes: the undertow of history, the fate of imagination in the cacophony of modern life, the uncanny likeness between communications technology and the supernatural. In a narrative that shifts seamlessly from an ancient European castle to a maximum security prison, Egan conjures a world from which escape is impossible and where the keep—the last stand, the final holdout, the place you run to when the walls are breached—is both everything worth protecting and the very thing that must be surrendered in order to survive.
A novel of fierce intelligence and velocity; a bravura performance from a writer of consummate skill and style.
Library of Congress subject headings for this publication:
Cousins -- Fiction.
Prisoners -- Fiction.
Europe, Eastern -- Fiction.