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A fehérfejű pipra  (Pseudopipra pipra) a madarak osztályának verébalakúak (Passeriformes) rendjébe és a piprafélék (Pipridae) családjába tartozó Pseudopipra nem egyetlen faja.

Rendszerezése
A fajt Carl von Linné svéd természettudós írta le 1758-ban, a Parus nembe Parus pipra néven. Besorolása vitatott, egyes szervezetek a Pipra nembe sorolják Pipra pipra néven, mások a Dixiphia nembe sorolják Dixiphia pipra néven.

Alfajai
Pseudopipra pipra anthracina (Ridgway, 1906)
Pseudopipra pipra minima (Chapman, 1917)
Pseudopipra pipra bolivari (Meyer de Schauensee, 1950)
Pseudopipra pipra unica (Meyer de Schauensee, 1945)
Pseudopipra pipra coracina (P. L. Sclater, 1856)
Pseudopipra pipra occulta (J. T. Zimmer, 1936)
Pseudopipra pipra pipra (Linnaeus, 1758)
Pseudopipra pipra discolor (J. T. Zimmer, 1936)
Pseudopipra pipra pygmaea (J. T. Zimmer, 1936)
Pseudopipra pipra comata (Berlepsch & Stolzmann, 1894)
Pseudopipra pipra microlopha (J. T. Zimmer, 1929)
Pseudopipra pipra separabilis (J. T. Zimmer, 1936)
Pseudopipra pipra cephaleucos (Thunberg, 1822)

Előfordulása
Costa Rica, Panama, Brazília, Ecuador, Kolumbia, Francia Guyana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname és Venezuela területén honos. A természetes élőhelye szubtrópusi és trópusi síkvidéki és hegyi esőerdők. Állandó, nem vonuló faj.

Megjelenése
Testhossza 10 centiméter, testtömege 11 gramm. A felnőtt hím feje teteje fehér, tollazata sötétkék. A tojó feje kékesszürke, tollazata olívzöld.

Életmódja
Gyümölcsökkel és rovarokkal táplálkozik.

Jegyzetek

Források

Külső hivatkozás
Képek az interneten a fajról

Pseudopipra
Madárfajok
Brazília madarai
Ecuador madarai
Costa Rica madarai
Kolumbia madarai
Francia Guyana madarai
Guyana madarai
Panama madarai
Peru madarai
Suriname madarai
Venezuela madarai


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The powered platform standard's emergency action plan requirements do not necessarily require lowering the platform to ground level.
1910.66(e)(9)
Mr. Bryan Martucci
Gilbane Development Company
7 Jackson Walkway
Dear Mr. Martucci:
Thank you for your May 6, 2005, letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) Directorate of Enforcement Programs (DEP). This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation only of the requirements discussed and may not be applicable to any questions not delineated within your original correspondence. You had requested clarification as to whether any provisions of 29 CFR 1910.66 require the removal of traffic signal wires. Your paraphrased scenario, question, and our response are provided below.
Scenario: Employees perform building maintenance, such as window cleaning, from a powered maintenance platform suspended over a street that passes beneath the building. The designated "safe surface" is the rooftop, and this is where employees safely access the powered maintenance platform. Because an intersection with traffic signals is located next to the building, the maintenance platform is suspended over traffic signal wires that in emergency situations would interfere with the safe lowering of the platform.
Question: Are there any provisions of 29 CFR 1910.66 that would require the removal of traffic signal wires?
Response: Pursuant to OSHA's powered platform standard at 1910.66(e)(9), an employer must have a written emergency action plan explaining the procedures to be followed in the event of a power failure, equipment failure, or other emergencies that may be encountered, but the standard does not call for any particular procedure or set of procedures. An emergency action plan, therefore, does not necessarily require a plan for lowering the platform to ground level. It should not be necessary for an employer to seek relocation of the traffic signal wires.
Thank you for your interest in occupational safety and health. We hope you find this information helpful. OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards, and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at http://www.osha.gov. If you have any further questions, please contact the Office of General Industry Enforcement at 202-693-1850.

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Q: docker-compose fails on RUN sudo gem update --system Installed docker desktop for windows in a Hyper-V VM running Windows 10 21H2.  Have cloned a repository from GitHub using the GitHub desktop.  Started a PowerShell as administrator, navigated to the cloned repository location.  When I run docker-compose up I get the following error:
[+] Building 3.7s (5/9)
=> [internal] load build definition from Dockerfile                                                               0.0s
=> => transferring dockerfile: 32B                                                                                0.0s
=> [internal] load .dockerignore                                                                                0.1s
=> => transferring context: 2B                                                                                0.0s
=> [internal] load metadata for docker.io/circleci/ruby:2.7.5-node                                                3.3s
=> CACHED [1/6] FROM docker.io/circleci/ruby:2.7.5-node@sha256:23d760208eed58ff57f8721d20dcd8c9bc5f9ee8a5293fa14  0.0s
=> ERROR [2/6] RUN sudo gem update --system                                                                       0.2s

[2/6] RUN sudo gem update --system:
#0 0.197 sudo: effective uid is not 0, is /usr/bin/sudo on a file system with the 'nosuid' option set or an NFS file system without root privileges?

failed to solve: executor failed running [/bin/sh -c sudo gem update --system]: exit code: 1
docker itself installed ok and is running.  I've checked all the pre-reqs and can see no reason why this is happening.  Has anyone else experienced this?

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Q: Google Sheets Scripting -- Newbie I am missing the *way obvious
What is wrong with this script:
function setMenuChoices() {
 var ss = SpreadsheetApp.getActiveSpreadsheet();
 var sheet = ss.getSheets()[0];

 var cell = sheet.getRange("P28");
 If(cell == "X") cell.setValue(" ");
 else cell.setValue("X");
}

A: Instead of
If(cell == "X") cell.setValue(" ");

use
if(cell.getValue() == "X") cell.setValue(" ");


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Italian man discovers escort is son's girlfriend
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The father booked the escort in the northern city of Vicenza. Photo: XTRMNTR's/Flickr
A 70-year-old man from Treviso, a city in the northern Italian region of Veneto, became embroiled in a bitter feud with his son after booking an escort who turned out to be his offspring's girlfriend.
When the father booked an escort in the nearby city of Vicenza, he got the shock of his life when she turned out to be his 40-year-old son's South American girlfriend, Il Gazzettino reported.
Clearly embarrassed, the pair promptly bid each other farewell, the newspaper said.
The man then pondered whether to tell his son that the woman was in fact an escort, and not the waitress she claimed to be, while at the same time exposing his use of the dating service.
Deciding honesty was the best policy, he told his son, a move which prompted a fight between the pair, Il Gazzettino said.
The incident happened four years ago but only recently came to light during a court hearing after the son decided to sue his dad for injuries.
The judge failed in his attempt to get the pair to make amends, and postponed the hearing.
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A community server event you don't want to miss!
Whether you're a Minecraft veteran or a player so new to the game you haven't even found the button on this site to buy it yet (it's in the top left corner btw), joining a multiplayer server can be a great way to improve your building skills and make new friends. That's just two of the aims of MC Buildcon, a community-run server event returning for its fourth year this Friday, from the 14-18th of April.
"Buildcon is basically an online convention," explains Jordan Lavialle, Buildcon 2017 Director. "We try to get as many people as possible to come along and showcase their building skills, see other peoples skills and see what's new in Minecraft creative. We always try to get panels from content creators and people that are pushing the boundaries."
Panels include many talented community builders we've featured on Minecraft.net before, including Udvio, Necrosys and NewHeaven, sharing their stellar building know-how.
"We've got a panel from Arcaniax this year, the guy behind GoPaint and GoBrush," explains Jordan. "He'll be doing a panel about that kind of development stuff. He's really quite extraordinary with the stuff that he can do." You can take a look at Arcaniax's impressive work here.
"We've also got Minecraft.edu panels - that's becoming quite a big thing within creative," says Jordan. They'll also be running Minecraft masterclasses, to "help people improve and build what they see, and to be able to release their creativity and imagination." So if you're building skills could use improving (there's no shame in admitting it), Buildcon could be the perfect opportunity.
Some ace terrain crafted by Killerack to be built on by everyone for the Buildcon community build!
Look familiar? It's a typically awesome build from Udvio, one of many guest speakers at Buildcon.
A five day event, covering Easter weekend. Choose what to attend then power nap accordingly.
Jordan also makes clear that Buildcon 2017 is an international event. "We've pushed a lot more than other years to to try and get teams from other countries. We've got a team from South America, teams from China, Germany, France, the UK, the US. Minecraft is obviously a global game and Buildcon was feeling predominantly English over the last three iterations."
"We were going out and contacting teams a lot more. Trying to entice them to come and showcase what they've got," says Jordan, of the work he and Vanessa Pearson (co-director and founder of Buildcon, also known as cakeyicing) have done to make Buildcon more global. "The difference between the different-language speaking teams is quite interesting. You can kind of see the French community has kind of taken its own stance, and it's got its one way of building. The Chinese community, it tends to use a lot of resource packs and stuff. We want to try and bring that all together and mix it up."
One of the panel rooms, where creators like Udvio and Arcaniax will be speaking. Save us a seat!
Don't be fooled into thinking Buildcon is completely friendly, mind, as a lot of builders will be showing up on Friday to compete against each other. "The contest is teams of three battling, at most, twenty-three other teams of three to be crowned the best team of Buildcon," explains Jordan. "It's to bring a bit of fun and competitivity to the event."
Nothing wrong with a bit of friendly competition! Jordan even thinks it can help you get better at Minecraft. "I feel that building under pressure helps people improve a lot. If a team that maybe isn't so skilled were to battle against a team which is, they'll be able to see where their build might have lacked. That will help improve their building skills."
"It's a bit of fun, and Builders Refuge were really generous in their sponsorship in the prize."
Buildcon isn't affiliated with Mojang, but it's a great event for the Easter weekend! You'll be able to log onto the MC Buildcon server this Friday. For more info, you can follow MC Buildcon on Twitter and find their FAQ here. See you there!


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Inside the locker room with Browning, Jewell, and Jeudy
Broncos playmakers share some post-game thoughts following exciting victory over LA Chargers
By Eli Nicholson@ElizabethENich2 Jan 9, 2023, 5:00am MST
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It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. This year it was mostly the worst of times. I wish the Denver Broncos hard-won victory today was a reflection of the rest of their season, but it wasn't. That's okay because we have to move on, and right now we have the ability to focus on a good finale after a bad year.
Following the win over the Los Angeles Chargers today, reporters made their rounds through the locker room and on the field. Here are a few snippets from a few of them.
LB Baron Browning, who logged a sack and three tackles tonight, shared that he's been learning a lot throughout this year, even in the games they haven't won or when he hasn't been able to make a lot of plays. Tonight was something he wants to hold onto for next year.
"I feel like for us, all year we've just been in those games where we just couldn't find a way to get out of the hump," he admitted, "So to finally get that win in a close game like this means a lot, and I feel like it's a good thing to take that momentum to the offseason, keep building on it."
ILB Josey Jewell recorded five tackles and a fumble recovery, and was in good spirits when they interviewed him in the locker room.
"Ended with a win. We played pretty good, and [we have] a lot of things to build on next year. We had some great positives that we saw throughout the year, we just need to start fast next year."
Jewell described Jerry Rosburg as a good "old school" coach. "He's been around it long enough, so he knows a lot of ins and outs, and [he's] fun to play for. Understands the game, I love the insight that he brings."
Asked what he's going to remember about this season, he said, "A bunch of tough guys. Guys that didn't give up. And that's what we saw today."
"So you know, that's what means the most," Jewell went on, "Maybe it wasn't a great season, but we finished strong...just like I said earlier, we need to start on a better note next year."
The offensive side of the ball really found their stride today, too. Without a doubt, WR Jerry Jeudy was shining, with five receptions for 154 yards. After the game, he expressed that the victory to close out a tough season was a big deal. Absolutely felt, Jeudy!
"We started off slow kind of, but having us win this last game was big," he shared, adding what really allowed them to end on a high note, "Coaches put us in a great position to make plays, and we executed our assignment, and we did what we had to do."
When asked to say something directly to the members of Broncos Country, Jeudy looked confident and sincere as he stated, "Next year's going to be a different story, man."
After these last few weeks, I can believe that next year might be a different story, and I'm cautiously optimistic to watch it unfold. At any rate, tomorrow begins our offseason. Hopefully this time next year, we'll be talking about a postseason instead, but I don't want to get too ahead of myself.
At any rate, enjoy your Victory Monday, Broncos Country!
'Meaningful accomplishment': Broncos win over Chargers leaves room for optimism


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import antlr3
import testbase
import unittest

class t025lexerRulePropertyRef(testbase.ANTLRTest):
    def setUp(self):
        self.compileGrammar()

    def testValid1(self):
        stream = antlr3.StringStream('foobar _Ab98 \n A12sdf')
        lexer = self.getLexer(stream)

        while True:
            token = lexer.nextToken()
            if token.type == antlr3.EOF:
                break

        assert len(lexer.properties) == 3, lexer.properties

        text, type, line, pos, index, channel, start, stop = lexer.properties[0]
        assert text == 'foobar', lexer.properties[0]
        assert type == self.lexerModule.IDENTIFIER, lexer.properties[0]
        assert line == 1, lexer.properties[0]
        assert pos == 0, lexer.properties[0]
        assert index == -1, lexer.properties[0]
        assert channel == antlr3.DEFAULT_CHANNEL, lexer.properties[0]
        assert start == 0, lexer.properties[0]
        assert stop == 5, lexer.properties[0]

        text, type, line, pos, index, channel, start, stop = lexer.properties[1]
        assert text == '_Ab98', lexer.properties[1]
        assert type == self.lexerModule.IDENTIFIER, lexer.properties[1]
        assert line == 1, lexer.properties[1]
        assert pos == 7, lexer.properties[1]
        assert index == -1, lexer.properties[1]
        assert channel == antlr3.DEFAULT_CHANNEL, lexer.properties[1]
        assert start == 7, lexer.properties[1]
        assert stop == 11, lexer.properties[1]

        text, type, line, pos, index, channel, start, stop = lexer.properties[2]
        assert text == 'A12sdf', lexer.properties[2]
        assert type == self.lexerModule.IDENTIFIER, lexer.properties[2]
        assert line == 2, lexer.properties[2]
        assert pos == 1, lexer.properties[2]
        assert index == -1, lexer.properties[2]
        assert channel == antlr3.DEFAULT_CHANNEL, lexer.properties[2]
        assert start == 15, lexer.properties[2]
        assert stop == 20, lexer.properties[2]

if __name__ == '__main__':
    unittest.main()

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UN Population Prospects: 2015 vs. 2010
August 3, 2015 September 2, 2015 populyst
The 2015 Revision of the UN's World Population Prospects estimates a global 2050 population of 9.7 billion people. That is 420 million more than the UN had estimated as recently as 2010. The incremental rise comes from higher estimates for all continents, especially Africa which goes from 2.2 billion to 2.5 billion.
These figures are all part of the UN's 'median variant' which expects the Total Fertility Ratio (TFR) to decline sharply in Africa from 4.41 children per woman now to 2.96 in 2050. The rise in estimates since the 2010 Revision is due to the realization that TFRs are falling more slowly than expected. The 2010 forecast was for a 2050 Africa TFR of 2.77 instead of 2.96.
All other TFRs of other continents are expected to fall below replacement level of 2.1 and to remain there for decades to come. Population will grow on all continents except Europe where it will decline faster than was thought in 2010. Europe which accounted for 22% of the world population in 1950 is estimated at little over 7% in 2050, and at less than 6% in 2100. The UN sees Germany, Italy, Russia and Eastern Europe losing population while France and the UK gain only modestly.
Finally, note that the population of the Western hemisphere will only grow by 225 million between now and 2050, while the rest of the world grows by 2.1 billion.
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Billy Crystal Reflects On Final Days With Close Friend And Co-Star Robin Williams
By Shakiel Mahjouri. Published: 8 May 2018 10:13 PM Last updated: 9 May 2018 12:55 PM
It was tough for Billy Crystal to see his friend's deteriorating condition; now he is opening up about the days, weeks, and months preceding Robin Williams' death.
"He wasn't feeling well but he didn't let on to me all that was going on," Crystal said in a Vanity Fair excerpt from the new biography Robin. "As he would say to me, 'I'm a little crispy.' I didn't know what was happening, except he wasn't happy."
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Crystal recalled one particular encounter with Williams in 2013. "I hadn't seen him in about four or five months at the time, and when he got out of the car I was a little taken aback by how he looked," he told author Dave Itzkoff. "He was thinner and he seemed a little frail.
"He seemed quiet. On occasion, he'd just reach out and hold my shoulder and look at me like he wanted to say something," he continued. "He hugged me goodbye, and Janice and he started crying. I said, 'What's the matter?' He said, 'Oh, I'm just so happy to see you. It's been too long. You know I love you.'"
Crystal, 70, and Williams have shared the screen multiple times, co-starring in movies like "Father's Day", "Get Bruce", and "Hamlet".
"His number comes up on my phone and he says, 'Hey, Bill.' His voice was high-pitched," Crystal remembered. "'I've just been diagnosed with Parkinson's,' Williams revealed to him. "I didn't miss a beat. Because of my relationship with Muhammad Ali, I knew a lot of really good Parkinson's research doctors."
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"I said, 'In Phoenix, the research centre is great. If you want, we can get you in there. It would be totally anonymous. Do you want me to pursue that?' Would you?' I never heard him afraid like that before," continued Crystal. "This was the boldest comedian I ever met — the boldest artist I ever met. But this was just a scared man."
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Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales on Covid-19 and Vaccination
CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE OF ENGLAND AND WALES
DEPARTMENT FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE
COVID-19 and Vaccination
The development of a vaccine against COVID-19 would be an important breakthrough to protect others from
the scourge of this virulent virus which has caused a global pandemic and led to huge loss of life as well as
stretching healthcare systems to their limits. Pope Francis has called for a successful and safe Covid-19 vaccine
to be 'universal for everyone.'1 When a successful vaccine is produced, there will therefore be the further
challenge of mass production, distribution, and availability, especially for the poor of the world, as well as the
need to establish its long-term effects.
We are living with a new awareness of the fragility of being human in the world of COVID-19. The first
response for Catholics is to pray for an end to the pandemic, for the relief of suffering, for healthcare
professionals, for the bereaved and the dead, as well as for the discovery of an ethically sourced effective
vaccine.
Concern has been expressed by some Catholics, and others, about the potential sources of a new vaccine since
some vaccines have been developed in cell-lines which have their origin in tissues taken from human foetal
tissue.
2 Other ethical issues include rigorous testing of the proposed vaccine and individual consent both for
the experimental medicine which tests the vaccine on individuals and for the vaccine itself, and justice in
access to the vaccine when it becomes available.
Bishop Sherrington wrote to the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Health asking for clarification
from the department about the potential sources of a vaccination. He sought reassurance that the department
will promote research into a vaccine derived from a source which would not be ethically problematic for
Catholics and which does not involve moral complicity in abortion. Such a vaccine would appeal to the
conscience of Catholics and others who hold strong views against abortion.
A response has now been received from the Department for Health and Social Care which recognises that the
source of the vaccine raises moral concerns and gives assurance that no new human foetal issue will be used
in making the vaccine although cell-lines developed from the remains of aborted foetuses in the past are being
researched by some institutions. The Department has also given assurances that any vaccine which is developed
will be safe and effective.
Catholic teaching protects the good of every life and the health of all and teaches that one must not do harm to
another.3 A vaccine will seek to protect the whole of society from this virulent virus. Individuals should
welcome the vaccine not only for the sake of their own health but also out of solidarity with others, especially
the most vulnerable.
1 BBC News report: 'Coronavirus: Pope's vaccine plea and universities facing 'crazy demand'' https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk53839374
2 It was reported that research in the University of Oxford uses cell-line HEK 293 modified from tissue removed from the kidney of
an unborn child aborted probably in 1972, while another cell-line PER C6 is sourced from the retinal tissue of an 18-week old baby
aborted in 1985. https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/06/abortion-opponents-protest-covid-19-vaccines-use-fetal-cells 3 CBCEW, Cherishing Life (2004), 168.
The Catholic Church respects life in the womb from conception and at every stage of its subsequent
development. The Church recognises moral complicity in the use of tissue and cells from aborted foetuses for
research and is opposed to such use. The remains of human embryos and foetuses deserve the respect due to
the remains of other human beings. The Church teaches that there must be no complicity in direct abortion and
the risk of scandal should be avoided.4
Catholics have a responsibility to voice their concerns about the origin of vaccines and argue that research and
funding should be directed to sourcing a vaccine in an ethically sound way. If this is not possible, many
Catholics and others will experience moral distress when faced with a choice of rejecting vaccination, either
for themselves or their children, with its serious and life-threatening consequences, or seeming to be complicit
in abortion. We hope that the government will ensure that ethically sourced vaccines are also available.5
The seriousness of the question has led to examination of the use of cell-lines from aborted foetuses both by
the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF), Dignitatis personae (2008)6 and the Pontifical Academy
for Life (2005)7
, (2017)8
. The CDF document recognises that there are 'differing degrees of responsibility'
for those who use the human 'biological material' of illicit origin, i.e. we must differentiate between those who
use tissue directly from an abortion, researchers who use derived material, and those who may benefit from a
vaccine produced from such material. Different degrees of responsibility imply different degrees of moral
complicity. These distinctions are important as we live in an imperfect world in which we may benefit from
the wrongful actions of others. The Instruction continues "Grave reasons may be morally proportionate to
justify the use of such 'biological material'. Thus, for example, danger to the health of children could permit
parents to use a vaccine which was developed using cell lines of illicit origin, while keeping in mind that
everyone has the duty to make known their disagreement and to ask that their healthcare system make other
types of vaccines available. Moreover, in organizations where cell lines of illicit origin are being utilized, the
responsibility of those who make the decision to use them is not the same as that of those who have no voice
in such a decision." (CDF, Dignitatis personae 35).9
Educating Conscience
Each Catholic needsto educate his or her conscience on this matter in the light of the above principles. Research
towards and use of an ethically sourced vaccine is the goal which we desire. If this is not achievable and widely
available for all people, the Church recognises that there may be 'grave reasons' for using a vaccine which is
developed from cell-lines associated with the unethical exploitation of the human remains of an aborted child
in the past.
The prudent judgement of conscience will depend on responsibilities to others, as well as personal health and
protection of human life. Whilst many may in good conscience judge that they will accept such a vaccine,
some may in good conscience judge that they will not. If the choice is made not to receive this vaccination,
then the person must make other provision to mitigate the risk of harm to the life or health of others and to his
or her own life and health.
4 CDF, Dignitatis personae, 35. 5 For further reading, Dr Helen Watt, http://www.bioethics.org.uk/images/user/covidbriefing2.pdf 6https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_20081208_dignitas-personae_en.html 7 'Moral reflections on vaccines prepared from cells derived from aborted human foetuses' https://www.immunize.org/talking-aboutvaccines/vaticandocument.htm
8 http://www.academyforlife.va/content/pav/en/the-academy/activity-academy/note-vaccini.html 9 Pontifical Academy for Life (2017): "The technical characteristics of the production of the vaccines most commonly used in
childhood lead us to exclude that there is a morally relevant cooperation between those who use these vaccines today and the practice
of voluntary abortion. Hence, we believe that all clinically recommended vaccinations can be used with a clear conscience and that
the use of such vaccines does not signify some sort of cooperation with voluntary abortion."
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OPINION: Forcing neutrality: The both-sides fallacy
Doxey Kamara, Intersections Editor • 3 days ago
When lines are drawn and sides are taken, some people try to find a happy middle. Compromise can be healthy, and keeping a clear head can mean thinking critically about who you judge, how you judge...
Billy Bernfeld, Staff Writer • 3 days ago
On Nov. 20, 2022, Anderson Lee Aldrich entered an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado. Opening fire with a long rifle, he slaughtered five people and injured 25 others in the process. Thanks to the heroic...
Modest victories: Respect for Marriage Act
Hailie Goldthorpe, Staff Writer • December 8, 2022
The Respect for Marriage Act, also referenced as RFMA (H.R. 8404), is a bill in the United States Congress to repeal the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act, which limits the definition of marriage to one...
OPINION | Amendment 7: Lesson in voter awareness
Doxey Kamara, Intersections Editor • December 8, 2022
Louisiana Amendment 7, which appeared on voter ballots in November, has caused some confusion among voters. While involuntary servitude is generally unlawful in the United States, there is one exception....
OPINION | What if affirmative action dies?
Doxey Kamara, Intersections Editor • November 30, 2022
Harvard and Yale recently withdrew from the U.S. News & World Report law-school ranking systems, citing the upcoming Supreme Court decision regarding affirmative action. According to Yale Law School...
OPINION | Republicans threaten LGBTQ+ rights
Billy Bernfeld, Staff Writer • November 16, 2022
In recent years, far-right political extremism has amplified the effects of systemic racism, xenophobia and other forms of discrimination, posing many threats to the American people. Nowadays, the...
OPINION | Guess who's Black?
On the census, anyone who identifies as Black can fill in that bubble. In an ongoing Supreme Court case, Ardoin v. Robinson, Louisiana's Republican secretary of state is attempting to change that....
OPINION | Rights don't care about your feelings
The LGBTQ+ community has the right to the same freedoms and protections as their cisgender, heterosexual counterparts — but sadly, many conservatives want to dispute the legitimacy of that statement....
OPINION | Legalizing marijuana is more important than you think
Doxey Kamara, Intersections Editor • October 12, 2022
President Biden recently announced a pardon for every conviction for a federal offense of simple marijuana possession. Biden also urged all governors to follow suit for charges at the state level and...
OPINION | Your vote impacts everyone
The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, which has since allowed states to declare abortion illegal, prompted feelings of anxiety and a near-immediate activist response. The opinion...
Opinion | Unclear guidelines for student org leaders hinder activism
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As a student leader on Tulane's campus, I often find myself at a loss for the regulations and policies under which I am supposed to manage my organization. My organizational advisor provides as much...
OPINION | Corporate activism is about appeasement, not change
Doxey Kamara, Intersections Editor • March 24, 2022
Many corporations prefer to avoid taking hard stances on social and political topics, minimizing the controversy associated with their name. Sometimes, however, companies like The Walt Disney...


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A World War II-Themed Strategy Game You Can Play In A Browser
by Brian Albert on Aug 19, 2013 at 11:38 AM
Developer: Blue Byte
Today Ubisoft announced Panzer General Online, a turn-based, free-to-play browser game in development from Blue Byte.
Panzer General Online will include both single and multiplayer modes. Campaign missions, which Ubisoft says will act as advanced tutorials, take players to famous World War II battles at sites like Omaha Beach and Monte Cassino. When facing real players, you'll have to outsmart your opponents using a personalized miniature army of foot soldiers, airplanes, and armored units.
The Panzer General series originated in the mid '90s. This is Blue Byte's first time using the Panzer name, but it's the studio's fifth free-to-play, browser-based game.
Check out the trailer below if you're interested in seeing more about the game's Army men toy aesthetic, or head over to the official Panzer General Online site to register for the closed beta.


We are responsible, trustworthy and caring pet owners who like to travel. We will take good care of your pets and homes.
Hello we are complete animal lovers and keen travellers. Being a teacher, during my school holidays myself and my husband are keen to explore and discover new places; with the bonus of caring for great pets along the way!
Being pet owners ourselves we understand how important it is to ensure our furry companions are content and well looked after at home while we are away. I am confident that we will provide care and compassion to pets and reassurance to owners whilst we get to travel to and explore new places.
We have both grown up with and owned a range of pets; including labradors, cats, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs and rabbits. We love having animals in our lives and traveling so house sitting is the perfect mix for us. We look forward to discovering new places and being fun companions to your loving pets!
Fiona arrived early but we only had 2 hours to show them around and make sure they knew where everything was - including the feeding and managing the livestock. Although they didn't have any livestock experience they got stuck in and seemed thoroughly enjoy their stay with our animals. The house was beautifully clean and tidy when we returned home. They couldn't wait for us to return as it was late but we were very impressed. You can sit for us anytime!!!!!!
I would highly recommend Fiona and Andy. A lovely and caring couple. Our house was immaculate on return and our two dogs had clearly had a lovely time. Thank you.
I've known Fiona in a professional capacity and as a friend for almost ten years. She's an attentive, responsible and conscientious person who takes pride in her own home and in being a loving cat mummy to Jasper! Part of her job is being very organised/neat, reliable and prepared for everything; features also evident in her home life.


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5 Social Media Trends Local Businesses
Need To Know About For 2018
2018 is here, and local businesses need to prepare to take advantage of the opportunities social media presents — or their competitors will.
When it comes to reaching audiences, effectively distributing your content, and building a following around your business, social media offers a wealth of possibilities.
It's where your audiences already live and engage with content, which makes it a convenient platform for local businesses. Its built-in analytics allow you to track and improve your efforts over time. Plus, all the free social-media tools make it easy to use and maintain an active presence.
As you look ahead and begin planning for ways to strengthen your social media marketing strategy, it's important to keep a pulse on trends. To help, here are six social-media trends you need to prepare for if you want to hit the ground running in 2018.
1. More robust social analytics signal more opportunity for content personalization.
Nobody likes content that's irrelevant to one's needs.
This is especially true when you're interacting with a business you know and love — the last thing you want is a piece of generic content that doesn't offer anything unique to you as a member of that audience. In fact, nearly three out of four of us get frustrated when content isn't relevant to our interests.
Improved personalization for audiences is a major trend in content marketing, and it extends to social media, too. As social platforms evolve, their analytics tools and business-specific features will become more detailed and valuable to brands.
This kind of data means marketers will have the insights to craft better and more personalized content for their audiences. It's past time for marketers to be creating and distributing content that truly speaks to and engages audiences on a personal level; social media will help make that easier.
2. Platform feature overlap means you'll have to be more selective.
Both Snapchat and Instagram feature timed videos and visual content, so the main points of differentiation are audience and reach. Instagram Stories has a significantly wider reach and receives more engagement; Instagram influencers see up to 10 percent of their audience members open their Instagram Stories on a daily basis, which is more than can be said for Snapchat. On the other hand, Snapchat continues to dominate among members of younger demographics.
As more platforms continue to offer overlapping features, businesses will have to be increasingly selective about which ones they invest in. Take advantage of analytics and reporting features to identify which platforms could offer you the best return, and start there.
3. Video will only take a stronger place in content strategy.
Everyone knows that video content is popular and, therefore, important for businesses. And as social algorithms keep updating, video will only grow more valuable for generating engagement and building your following.
In fact, in my experience with my clients at Digital Envy, videos on Facebook receive higher engagement; we see more people commenting on them, and they get more likes and more shares. Facebook's reporting features let us know how video content performs compared to our other posts, and you can't deny how good video is at engaging audiences.
The Instagram Stories feature and Snapchat's entire platform also give brands the chance to create video content and share it immediately with their followers. Obviously, video is only becoming more important. Having the ability to create that kind of content — and the strategy to tie it to your written content for your blog and outside publications — will be critical for businesses in 2018.
4. Facebook is becoming almost entirely mobile.
By 2020, it's predicted that 59 percent of U.S. users will access Facebook through mobile exclusively, and 80 percent of the company's ad revenue already comes from mobile ads.
Facebook was one of the last social media platforms that wasn't really designed from the beginning to be on mobile. Looking at popular apps like Instagram and Snapchat, we've seen the trend of mobile-only (or mostly mobile) social apps for a while.
Sure, mobile optimization has been an industry best practice for savvy businesses for a while, but with Facebook not far from being dominated by mobile use, businesses will (finally) have no excuse for creating or distributing content that's not optimized for mobile.
5. Chatbots will make customer service faster and easier.
Instant connection and widespread internet access have conditioned us to want things yesterday or, when that's not possible, in the next five minutes.
Unfortunately, I've seen this prompt a lot of businesses to do one of two things: respond so quickly that mistakes are made and service quality suffers, or freeze in their tracks because they're not quite sure how to meet this demand for speed.
That's part of what makes chatbots — especially through Facebook Messenger — so valuable.
Chatbots give you the chance to interact quickly with your audience in a way that feels personal; you can customize your brand voice and send personalized content directly to users. Maybe that's why there are at least 100,000 monthly active bots on Facebook Messenger — and the reason two billion messages are exchanged between businesses and their audiences each month. If you aren't already, 2018 might be the year to test chatbots for your business.
Social media presents so many opportunities for local businesses to connect with audiences, create and distribute better content, and build their brands (and their following).
To take advantage of all that opportunity, you've got to understand that these shifts happen frequently, so staying ahead of the trends is imperative.
2018 is here and the opportunities to grow your business have never been greater, so what's your 2018 social media marketing strategy?
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This week Brutus Monroe and Unity Design teams will be focusing on the four new background stamps this two companies design as a collaboration... they are amazing and you will find lots of inspiration on this hop...let me tell you friends you need the entire collection.
I was very inspired by the Brutus Monroe glitter cardstock to create Christmas cards and give this Barn Wall a very festive look. I stamped the Barn Wall with grey ink twice with the mini Misti. Something I wanted to mention was that this new stamps fit perfectly on the mini Misti so you will have a perfect and detailed image all the time.
I die cut some ornaments with different Christmas colors of the Brutus Monroe Glitter Cardstock and added the Christmas sentiment to finish this card I adhere this panel to a green cardstock... and just like that! You have a beautiful and easy Christmas card you can to give to your love ones.
For my second card I did the exact same thing...I continue with the Christmas theme. I added some green branches to the corner of the Barn Wall I die cut some snowflakes and the red Christmas sentiment with Brutus Monroe Glitter Cardstock... I adhere this panel to a red cardbase.
Hi waleska! I like the distressed look of gray wood! My favorite of the two is the one with the green pine boughs! So much like Christmas, I can almost smell the pine. Great job!
The barnwood background is PERFECT for Christmas cards! You did a great job, Waleska! Thanks for sharing!
Now these are some really fun Christmas cards! Using the Barn Wall stamp really makes them have that rustic and fun look too!
Great cards! Love that background stamp!
these are so pretty and Festive!! Love them both!
These are great. Love the background.
Beautiful Christmas card. Love the barn wall stamp!
Beautiful Christmas cards...love the gray wall background! Thanks for inspiring!
SOOOO AMAZING! I LOVE the sparkle! The Christmas font is perfect!
They look great! Wonderful work!!!!
Wonderfully fun and festive cards! Such lovely designs and great texture.
Love that you did Christmas cards! Very nice cards!
I am really loving that background! Great cards!
oh yeah, definitely want those stamps! I LOVE our cards!
This stamp creates a perfect neutral canvas! Soo many options. I love the diecuts you chose for your cards. They stand out so well against the grey.
Love the new collaboration, the stamps are awesome, and your projects are amazing. I love the clean and simple look and that barn wall is amazing. Thanks for all the inspiration!!!
This is great as a background for the holidays. Love it.
I like how you used the stamp in a different direction. Lovely!
So pretty and rustic. I like the sparkle.
Thanks for getting us inspired to make those holiday cards! I would have liked to see what you would have done with the spilled paint stamp! Loving this collection!!!


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Trackin' is een nummer van de Filipijns-Amerikaanse r&b-zanger Billy Crawford uit 2002. Het is de eerste single van zijn tweede studioalbum Ride.

Het nummer flopte in de Verenigde Staten, maar werd een hit in West-Europa. In de Nederlandse Top 40 wist het zelfs de nummer 1-positie te behalen. In de Vlaamse Ultratop 50 behaalde het een bescheiden 22e positie.

Single uit 2002

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Bus service disruption Thursday 5 February
Transport for London (TfL) is advising bus passengers that some of its drivers are planning to take industrial action which will take effect from around 04.00hrs on Thursday for 24 hours.
TfL says that should the strike go ahead it will result in significant disruption to services across London, with some areas more affected than others.
All other TfL services, such as the Tube and London Overground, are due to operate as normal. Bus services are expected to operate as normal on Friday 6 February.
If you have an outpatient appointment on Thursday and are unable to attend as a result of bus service disruption you can reschedule via our online appointment change/cancellation form.
For the latest information see www.tfl.gov.uk or follow @TfL and @TfLBusAlerts on Twitter.


A collection of ten Easter related vectors that are the perfect alternative to the well known, plain Easter greetings. Their most attractive characteristic is the fun, colorful design that combines nature inspired scenes with friendly bunnies and painted Easter eggs, the main symbols of the holiday. In addition, these vectors are perfect for creating unique greeting cards that will catch everyone's attention, especially kids that will be drawn to their lively illustrations.


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Pakistani Navy Inducts PNS Alamgir
21 July 2011	(Last Updated July 21st, 2011 18:30)
The Pakistani Navy has formally inducted a guided missile frigate, PNS Alamgir, into service at the Karachi Naval Dockyard. PNS Alamgir, commissioned on 31 August 2010, is the former USS McInerney belonging to the Oliver Hazard Perry Class frigates. The frigate will strengthen mar
The Pakistani Navy has formally inducted a guided missile frigate, PNS Alamgir, into service at the Karachi Naval Dockyard.
PNS Alamgir, commissioned on 31 August 2010, is the former USS McInerney belonging to the Oliver Hazard Perry Class frigates.
The frigate will strengthen maritime security operations capacity in the Arabian Sea in addition to supporting the navy surface fleet.
The navy has also commissioned two indigenously built small tanker-cum-utility ships (STUS), Madadgar and Rasadgar, to increase logistic support.
Built by Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KS&EW), the craft have been designed and equipped with reliable modern machinery and equipment.
Integrated Navigation Systems for High-Speed Vessels
CFD Software for Naval Applications


Getting shingles may increase your risk of a heart attack, stroke or other heart problems by as much as 40 per cent, according to Korean researchers.
But vaccination can help prevent shingles, which is caused by herpes zoster — the same virus that causes chickenpox, study author Dr. Sung-Han Kim of Asan Medical Center in Seoul said in an email.
Individuals should talk with their doctors about preventing shingles "until further studies elucidate the effect of vaccination on cardiovascular outcomes," Kim said.
Kim and his colleagues analyzed the medical records of more than 23,000 shingles patients between 2003 and 2013, and compared them with the same number of patients who didn't get shingles. People who got shingles were more likely to be female and have common heart risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and older age, the study found.
But they also were less likely to smoke and they drank less alcohol, got more exercise and were in a higher socioeconomic class, according to the report in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
After adjusting for these and other factors that could influence the risk of heart problems and stroke, the researchers found that overall, having shingles was associated with a 41 per cent increased risk of any heart-related problem, a 35 per cent increased risk of stroke and a 59 per cent increased risk of a heart attack.
The odds of stroke were especially high in people age 40 or younger, whose risk was 3.74 times that of peers without a history of shingles.
The risks for both stroke and heart attack were also highest in the first year after the onset of shingles and dropped over time.
Kim stressed that patients and doctors should be aware of the increased risks, although more studies are needed to understand the connection between these conditions.
Dr. Lee Schwamm, vice-chair of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, suggested that inflammation plays a role. "We've known for a long time that there is an interplay between inflammation and clotting," he told Reuters Health in a phone interview.
When someone gets shingles, the virus may move through the skin and directly attack and inflame blood vessels, as well as certain nerves, Schwamm said. Inflamed blood vessels may cause the blood to clot, setting the stage for a heart attack or stroke. Inflammation of nerves can cause the severe pain, called post-herpetic neuralgia, that often accompanies shingles.
"There's no definitive proof of the relationship between inflammation and clotting, but the evidence is growing and it's very intriguing," Schwamm said. "And it emphasizes the value of trying to prevent shingles in the first place by getting vaccinated."
Whether treating shingles will reduce the risks is unknown, he added.
Dr. Talia Swartz, an assistant professor of infectious diseases at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, said the findings are consistent with previous studies linking shingles with heart attack and stroke.
Nevertheless, the study has some limitations, she told Reuters Health. There may have been undocumented differences between patients in the two groups, as well as differences in shingles severity among those who got the disease.
As for the shingles vaccine, it not only helps prevent the condition in people over 60, it may prevent a recurrence in those who have already had shingles, she added. So even people who have already had shingles should get the vaccine, Swartz said.
Regarding the heart attack and stroke risks, both Schwamm and Swartz stress that following a healthy lifestyle is the best way to lower risks — keep cholesterol, blood sugar and weight under control, exercise regularly and don't smoke.


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Our Ever Evolving Relationship with Plants
Plants have played a critical role in human survival through the ages. Although most people in the modern world do not rely on plants they gather themselves, we are surrounded by useful flora that Native Americans and later European colonists relied upon. Today, some are labeled as 'weeds' while the more attractive ones are propagated as ornamentals, but little thought is given to their potential usefulness. Some are native while many are introductions or 'invasives' brought over from Europe, Asia, or Africa. Here are just a few plants you've likely encountered that played active roles in the lives of our colonial and Native American ancestors:
Mullein (Verbascum thapsus):
Courtesy of Magnus Manske/Wikipedia
Not to be confused with Foxglove or Lamb's ear, this delightfully fuzzy-leafed plant was an early introduction by Europeans. It was considered a potent medicinal herb, the leaves of which were prized for treating a number of ailments including respiratory disorders and skin conditions, it having both anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties. To alleviate coughs, the leaves were steeped in a tea or dried and smoked. Painful or itchy skin maladies could be relieved with a poultice of leaves applied directly to the affected area. It was also ingested as a diuretic. In addition to being useful as a medicine, mullein's long woody stalk could be dried and dipped in tallow or wax to create a candle or torch that would burn slowly. Native Americans were quick to adopt mullein as a useful plant both as a medicine and as an expedient way to catch fish. Turns out mullein seeds contain saponins, a compound that is poisonous to fish but safe for human consumption so a liberal amount added to a body of water resulted in stunned fish that would float to the surface to be easily collected.
'Wild' Garlic (Allium vineale)
Courtesy of Maxlegran/Wikipedia
Most gardeners have dealt with this plant, called wild garlic or wild onion by some. Stinky and hard to pull from the ground, wild garlic has all the makings of a grade A weed. You can thank Europeans again for this invasive plant, however. Colonists brought it over as a flavoring for food and used it in much the same way as we use cultivated garlic today. In addition to being useful in cooking, wild garlic contains all the heart-healthy benefits of domesticated garlic.
Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina)
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Sumac has gotten a bad reputation due to mistaken identity. It is often confused with poison sumac (Toxicodendron vernix), which is actually only a distant relative that grows exclusively in extremely wet conditions (like bogs). The staghorn sumac is an upland plant that will grow pretty much anywhere poison sumac doesn't grow. Essentially every part of this plant was used in some way by Native Americans in what is now the eastern United States. The roots and the bark were used in dying cloth, the leaves could be dried and mixed with tobacco for smoking, and the berries could be eaten in a number of different ways. Whether soaked in cold water to make a lemonade or 'sumac tea', dried and added to cooked dishes, or eaten directly off the plant, sumac berries imparted a pleasant citrus flavor to foods and is rich in vitamin C in addition to other nutrients. The tender young shoots of sumac trees were also cut, peeled of their bar, and eaten in the spring – that is if the deer didn't find them first! Although colonists did not always readily adopt plants that had been used for thousands of years by Native Americans (I'm looking at you, tomato!), the sumac was too good to ignore and was quickly incorporated into colonial life and diet.
Cedar/Juniper (Juniperus virginiana)
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The words 'cedar' and 'juniper' are often used interchangeably around here (And by around here, I mean Virginia, of course!). But the tree most people in our area think of when they hear those words is the Eastern Red Cedar, which is actually in the Juniper family – confused yet? Regardless of what you call it, the Eastern Red Cedar is a very handy local tree. Colonists had equivalents in Europe and immediately recognized the utility of the tree. Both Native Americans and colonials flavored food with the 'berries', which are actually cones, and the young shoots. High in vitamin C, the berries were also used by Europeans to flavor gin and brewed into a medicinal tea by various indigenous tribes. In addition, the bug-repellant properties of the cedar were well known and the wood itself excellent at resisting rot. It was fashioned into anything from fence posts to clothing chests.
Gradually our reliance on plants and trees immediately around us has waned and not many people nowadays realize the utility of the local flora. Truthfully, there aren't many plants in existence that don't have some useful properties. Our colonial and Native American ancestors were aware of them and incorporated a multitude of 'weeds' into their everyday lives.
Mara Kaktins
Apple Cedar Rust: What on Earth is It and Why Does It Matter?
May 5, 2016 May 5, 2016 / ferryfarmandkenmore
Sometimes nature can be stranger than fiction. At George Washington's Ferry Farm, we are currently experiencing such a phenomenon: Apple Cedar Rust. Hideous in appearance, yet strangely fascinating, this fungus erupts on our cedar trees every few years when temperature and moisture are just right. It's a monstrous growth with bright orange tentacles. Like some bizarre alien fruit, they hang from the cedars after which they shrivel up and disappear until the conditions are just right for the fungus to become active again.
But what are these odd gooey orbs, called 'galls', on the cedars and what do they mean in a greater context? Well, what we are seeing at Ferry Farm and all around the Fredericksburg, Virginia area is actually only one stage in the life of the Apple Cedar Rust. This fungus requires two trees to complete its two year life-cycle, as is evidenced by its name. The gall on the cedar erupts with orange protrusions, called 'horns', during the spring and release millions of spores that will float on the wind for several miles trying to find an unsuspecting apple or crabapple tree in bloom. At this point, the spores infect the leaves and blossoms of the poor tree, causing unappealing blemishes on the fruit and, occasionally, a total loss of the apple crop. At the end of the summer, the fungus that developed on the underside of the apple leaves also releases spores that travel back to the cedars, where they lay dormant for over a year before eventually sprouting the orange jelly-like grows and starting the cycle again.
This disease had the potential to devastate colonial-era apple crops. Although wild crabapple varieties were native to the Americas, European immigrants quickly introduced domesticated apples to the New World and widely cultivated the fruit. Baked into pies and puddings, dried, turned into preserves, and even added to savory dishes, apples were very popular. Not just prized as a food, the delicious fruit was also commonly converted into hard cider, which could be stored much longer than fresh apples and rivaled beer in popularity with colonials. In years of abundant crops, excess apples could even be used to finish livestock prior to butchering. As such, most colonial households grew at least a few apple trees. The loss of some or all of this fruit would have been tragic. Native Americans also suffered the loss of indigenous crabapples, which provided food for them and for animals they hunted and relied on.
It is unclear if the complex phenomenon of Apple Cedar Rust was understood by European settlers and Native Americans. Did they know that the strange orange masses on cedar trees signaled a drop in apple yields? It is a question to ponder. Lacking the fungicides of today, early Americans' only recourse would have been to destroy all the cedars within a few miles of their trees – not a very practical solution. Most of us today do not grow our own food so Apple Cedar Rust is merely a gross curiosity, but to colonial farmers and past inhabitants of the early North American landscape, the ugly fungus may have caused real problems.
Mara Kaktins, Archaeologist
Restoring Kenmore's Gardens
April 20, 2016 / ferryfarmandkenmore
While the various restorations of Kenmore itself over the years are usually the star attraction for visitors to the site, there was another restoration, equally as important, that occurred on the property in its early years as a museum. Kenmore's gardens are well-known for their beauty now, but when the Kenmore Association acquired the property in the 1920s, the grounds were in a sad state. It would take generations of work and ingenuity from a variety of people and groups to return the gardens to their former glory.
Perhaps the most important moment in the history of Kenmore's gardens was when the Garden Club of Virginia decided to tackle them as their first-ever restoration project in 1929. The Garden Club established Virginia Garden Week specifically to raise funds for the project. Their success in both completing the first restoration of Kenmore's gardens, and in creating a significant annual event across the Commonwealth of Virginia lead to more than 50 historic garden restorations since, and the celebration of its 83rd Historic Garden Week next week.
In 1940, the next phase of Kenmore's garden restoration began when the Garden Club agreed to fund the implementation of designs by the renowned Southern landscape architect Charles Gillette. His plans included the "secret garden" area in the northeast corner of the grounds, the brick wall that currently surrounds the property, and Kenmore's iconic brick gate on Winchester Street. Gillette would continue his work at Kenmore into the 1950s.
Page 1 of a letter from Hetty Harrison to Annie Fleming Smith dated June 26, 1940 informing the Kenmore Association that the Garden Club of Virginia had selected Kenmore as its restoration project and that renowned Southern landscape architect Charles Gillette would provide the design.
Page 2 of the Harrison-Smith letter
Ceremonial tree-planting on the Kenmore grounds, 1938.
Most recently, the Garden Club of Virginia undertook another restoration of the gardens in 1992. The Club remains a vital supporter of Kenmore's landscape efforts to this day.
During Historic Garden Week, enjoy Kenmore's gardens and experience the house in a new way! On Tuesday, April 26, try a specialty tour highlighting one of three topics—the restoration of Kenmore at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., American Revolution at Noon and 3:00 p.m., and ceramics at 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. For more information and to view the specialty tours monthly schedule, click here.
Meghan Budinger
Aldrich Director of Curatorial Operations
Video: A Busy Morning at Kenmore
August 24, 2015 / ferryfarmandkenmore
Historic Kenmore's beautiful grounds and gardens require much work to remain beautiful. On a recent morning, staff mowed and weeded flower beds in the unending effort to make the flowers and grounds look their best.
Historic Kenmore and George Washington's Ferry Farm always need volunteers to help with our gardens. If you might be interested in volunteering, visit http://kenmore.org/foundation/volunteers.html for more information.
Photos: Nature Walk at George Washington's Ferry Farm
July 20, 2015 July 20, 2015 / ferryfarmandkenmore
George Washington's Boyhood Home at Ferry Farm offers a wonderful blend of woods, fields, wetlands, and riverfront. Fox, groundhogs, snakes, lizards, turtles, and deer make Ferry Farm their home. In the meadows, bushy heads of grass seeds provide an important source of food for birds. Beautiful flowers and majestic trees abound across the landscape. A few weeks ago, we set out on a nature walk around Ferry Farm to enjoy the flora and fauna.
Ferry Farm
Cherries on the cherry trees in the Demonstration Garden.
Daylilies in the Demonstration Garden.
The tickseed variety of Coreopsis.
Magnolia bloom
Magnolia fruit
Groundhog near the river.
The Rappahannock River
Trail through the woods along the river.
Ferry Farm's Wild Meadow
Bluebird peaks from inside a birdhouse.
Bluebird in flight.
Trail through the Meadow.
Learn more about Ferry Farm's natural environment here.
Photos: Our Urban Nature at Historic Kenmore
May 18, 2015 May 18, 2015 / ferryfarmandkenmore
Nature shaped the lives of English colonists and enslaved Africans living and working at Kenmore Plantation 200 years ago. Over centuries, humans changed Kenmore's natural world from a plantation setting into an urban green space. Yet, nature remains just outside the door.
This past Saturday at Historic Kenmore, visitors had a chance to explore humans' dynamic relationship with nature through the years during Our Urban Nature. They discovered — in some cases, held — the wildlife living right in town with Fredericksburg Parks & Recreation. They explored the meaning behind the color of the river's water with Friends of the Rappahannock. Visitors learned about worm composting with the Rappahannock Regional Solid Waste Management Board. They dug into the importance of dirt with the Tri-County/City Soil and Water Conservation District. Visitors also enjoyed a native plant and urban geology walk through the neighborhood and learned how to build terrariums from found objects and plants. Kids created a food web mobile, fairy houses, and built their own river.
Kenmore's lawn is an island of green in our beautiful city.
Holding a frog.
Learning about millipedes
A display of scat you may see in your very own neighborhood.
Making terrariums
Making a food web mobile
Playing with the 3D watershed model
Pocket the Corn Snake was popular
Pocket's close up
Our Urban Nature: It's Just Outside the Door
May 11, 2015 / ferryfarmandkenmore
Humans are an inescapable part of nature. It shapes us and we shape it. Most of us can see this dynamic relationship when looking back 200 years. It is easier to appreciate the centrality of nature in the lives of 18th century planters, farmers, and enslaved people whose livelihoods and bellies depended on good weather for growing crops. Time was governed by the sun and the seasons. Commerce depended on domesticated animals to pull wagons and on wind to drive sailing ships.
At its most basic, history is the study of change over time. As we study, we tend to focus on the changes within the very human realms of politics, society, and culture. We relate more to the lives and stories of fellow human beings like George Washington, Betty Washington Lewis, or Fielding Lewis. These humans, however, sparked other more subtle changes far outside human realms. Human history has drastically altered the natural world while nature itself has actively shaped human history.
When Fielding Lewis finished building the mansion that would become Kenmore in 1775, it stood at the heart of a large plantation, an actively managed world of agricultural fields and livestock mixed with natural flora and fauna. Over two centuries, humans slowly changed Kenmore from a plantation into an urban green space now nestled in the midst of a dense residential neighborhood. Hundreds of houses rest where slaves once toiled, crops once grew, and cows once pastured.
Yet, nature hasn't disappeared. It remains right outside all of our doors. We can find it in our beautiful flower gardens and backyard birdhouses, in the squirrel nests atop the oak tree across the street, and in the weeds pushing up through sidewalk cracks and overtaking the front lawn.
The term weed itself is an excellent example of the dynamic relationship between humans and nature. Today, weeds are plants we loath as undesirable nuisances. Yet, these weeds exist because at one time, we viewed them as useful and even desirable. Weeds and humans have fascinating interrelated histories.
Dandelion is native to the Americas. Early Americans steeped teas from the dry root and desperate Civil War soldiers used roasted dandelion root as a coffee substitute. Even though it took a lot of time to gather them, people throughout history have used the flowers to make dandelion wine.
European colonists introduced Clover because it served as an excellent pasture crop for consumption by livestock.
Wild Garlic was introduced as a spice, which Native Americans quickly adopted.
Purple Deadnettle was found across Eurasia but it is not clear who exactly introduced it into the Americas. Colonial Americans valued deadnettle, in part, for its medicinal purposes as it could stop bleeding. Its flowers contain a lot of sweet nectar as well and, thus, people in the past often used them to make sweet teas.
If you want to learn more about native plants and other aspects of Our Urban Nature, join us from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 16 at Historic Kenmore. Discover what wildlife are living right in town with Fredericksburg Parks & Recreation. Explore the meaning behind the color of the river's water with Friends of the Rappahannock. Learn about worm composting with the Rappahannock Regional Solid Waste Management Board. Dig into the importance of dirt with the Tri-County/City Soil and Water Conservation District. Visitors can enjoy a native plant and urban geology walk and learn how to build a terrarium from found objects and plants. Kids can create a food web mobile, fairy houses, and build their own river.
Additionally, George Washington's Ferry Farm will host native plant walks later this summer on June 6 and then again on September 18.
Mara Kaktins, Archaeologist/Ceramics and Glass Specialist
Zac Cunningham, Manager of Educational Programs


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Home world Last man released from prison 25 years after Australia's largest heroin haul
Last man released from prison 25 years after Australia's largest heroin haul
Thai fishing vessel, Bahari 314, carrying Australia's largest heroin haul in 1994. (Source: Australian Federal Police)
Navy finds nearly a tonne of heroin on fishing boats in the Middle East
Darwin overtakes Adelaide as 'ice capital' of Australia
Somphon Leevanit when he returns to Thailand after 25 years in an Australian prison.
The 123-kilogram heroin bust was the largest in Australian history at the time
The last of the eight men aboard the raided fishing boat has completed his sentence and will be deported to Thailand
Current NT Police Commander Tony Fuller was a junior drug squad officer at the time and remembers the raid
Until his release today, Leevanit was the last hero of the haul in 1994.
He will now be deported back to Thailand.
NT Police Commander Tony Fuller was a junior officer on the drug squad at the time.
He said the smugglers were pretty naive about what they were trying to do.
"They'd assumed, or they'd been told, Darwin Harbor was full of fishing vessels and they could have talked about it. But that wasn't the case," he said.
'Came out of the mist to see the blokes throwing the bags'
They believed they would be able to sail into Darwin Harbor unnoticed, hidden by dozens of other fishing boats.
But the eight men on board the Bahari 314 in July 1994, were tracked down by Australian Customs before they even reached Bathurst Island.
Onboard, the largest haul of heroin caught in Australia.
Darwin Harbor was spotted throwing hessian bags into the water as police approached.
"The whole of Darwin Harbor was covered in mist," Commander Fuller said.
"When the police boat came up they came out of the mist to see the blokes throwing the bags."
Police seized two of them were thrown overboard, but they were sunk in the water tied to an engine block.
It took police different than a week to seize the whole lot.
Commander Tony Fuller heroin seizure in Darwin was a junior officer on the drug squad at the time of 1994 (ABC News: Shahni Wellington)
A total of 123 kilograms of heroin, with an estimated street value of around $ 3 million, was found.
The eight Thai nationals on board were arrested and charged.
Commander Fuller said there wasn't much heroin in Darwin at the time, making the bust even more significant.
"We were high flying to get a couple of grams," he said.
"But to get 100 kilos, that was pretty significant. Even though there was a lot of luck involved, we still seized a significant amount of drugs for the time."
Eventually charges against five men were returned to Thailand, but they were sentenced to life in jail.
Leevanit and a man who was then understood to be Phonchai Tansakun were sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Sanan Wangsaimas was released in 2016 after serving his 22-year sentence.
Identity mix-up found following death
Death in custody of Tansakun from lung cancer on July 10, 2011 revealed to confusing case of mistaken identity during the arrests.
A 2012 finding by coroner Greg Cavanagh found that Tansukan and Leevanit had been charged under each other's names.
Wangsaimas, who was the captain of the Bahari 314, had inadvertently mixed up the men's photographs when organizing maritime identity documents and this was the primary source of identification police had relied on during their investigation.
Tansukan was in fact a national name known by another name, Yong Lam Chai.
"We're talking 25 years ago now so our systems weren't as good as they are now, there weren't any databases we have access to, there wasn't the IDs and fingerprints, so we were relying on technology from at long time needle, "Commander Fuller said.
But despite the identity confusion, the three men served their sentences.
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Have you struggled to make money from your blog too?
If so, this is the post for you, because I want to share four things you're probably not doing that explain why and what to do about it to start earning money from your blog soon. « Notice I didn't put a time limit on it that?
Let me make one thing very clear: this post does not hold "the secret" to earning thousands of dollars in a month. So if you're looking for a get-rich-quick scheme, this ain't the post for you.
You know this already, but you're still not making money. What's up with that?
Following are four things you must do first to make money from your blog.
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Without traffic, you can have all the ads, affiliate links and products in the world on your blog and you still won't make a dime.
How are you going to stand out from the millions of other bloggers if you aren't offering a focused point of view? Sure there are some successful bloggers that cover a wide range of topics, but those bloggers have been around a long time and have made lots of strategic connections.
You can go that route too, but do you really want to wait five years before you start making real money?
My Solution? Find a real problem (or set of problems) that a specific set of people (your target audience) have and figure out a way to solve it in your own unique way.
Resource: Choose a Profitable Blog Topic (with Free Workbook)!
Find a real problem that your target audience has and figure out a way to solve it in your own unique way.
Google can make or break your blog. That's why it is so important to learn about SEO and keywords and use them effectively in your blog posts.
Do you have to be an SEO expert?
Nope, just learn enough to be dangerous 😉 If you're on WordPress, you can use a plugin like Yoast SEO or All-in-One SEO, but you still need to have a basic understanding of how keywords work.
I also recommend checking out this free Beginner's Guide to SEO from Moz, the SEO experts.
The best way to grow your blog traffic is to grow your social media following so you can share new (and old) blog posts with them!
The best way to grow your social media following is to share relevant content on the social media platforms your target audience spends the most time on.
Start with two platforms to focus on, then make sure about 80% of your posts come from other sources and 20% come from your own content. Over time, as you build trust, you can slowly shift the percentages the other way.
Don't look at other bloggers as competition. Make friends! Help each other out. Join a mastermind.
Leave quality comments on their blogs.
Submit really good quality guest posts to blogs with more traffic than yours.
Get out there! You can't do it alone.
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So you have traffic coming to your blog now, but it seems like no one wants to stick around!
If you don't remember the last time you sent your list an email, your list has officially gone cold. Even a tiny list should be kept warm with a monthly newsletter at minimum. Otherwise people forget who you are and why they signed up for your list in the first place.
If you post regularly on your blog, send an email out with each new post. If you post a few times a week, a weekly update might do better.
At the very least, send an email newsletter out once a month letting your list know what you've been up to. You can throw in content from other sources that you feel your audience will enjoy, your latest posts from that month, or add in a helpful tip or two.
Make sure you are posting to your chosen social media platforms on a regular basis. I automate a lot of my posts using tools like Buffer and Hootsuite, both of which have free versions.
I just finished an email series on how I automate my social media so that my feeds are updated regularly on their own. I'll be turning that series into a free downloadable resource here soon in my Resource Library, so be sure to subscribe there so you can be notified when it's ready.
**Make sure that you are sharing quality posts and that you are sharing more than just your own stuff. Remember the 80/20 rule I mentioned above?
Maybe your blog posts don't speak to your audience. Everyone has a blog these days, so what makes one blog stand out from another?
It really boils down to one simple thing: how good is your content? Not only does your content need to be well-written, it also needs to be informative, interesting and engaging.
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Look, blogging is not for the faint of heart.
You've got to put in the extra hours and the extra effort.
We're all busy. I built up DYOB while working full time AND raising a one year old, so I know it can be done. How did I do it? By going into work one hour early each day to work on the blog and by staying up late many nights just to get a post or email done.
You can make excuses up the wazoo and find every reason in the world not to work on your blog. We've all done it. But the difference between those that make money and those that don't is simple: the ones that make the money push past the excuses and just do it.
Don't take these last statements the wrong way. I do not believe you should run yourself into the ground, trying to make your business successful. I'm just asking you to take an honest look at your efforts and see if you are really doing your best.
You can find every reason in the world not to work on your blog. That's what separates those that make $ from those that don't.
Take the four steps I outlined above to heart. Do everything in your power to excel at each one.
It's not an easy road, the road of a blogger. It may seem like it, from all the butterflies and roses many bloggers paint out there. Truthfully, I'm not a six-figure blogger yet and some days, I'm so exhausted and overwhelmed, I wish I could just quit.
Once you've worked on the above, you may be wondering "How on earth do I get people to stay on my blog now?" then check out this post next: 7 Reasons Visitors are Bouncing from Your Blog (and how to fix it).
So my lovelies, what do you think? I'd love to hear where you are right now in your blogging journey and what you struggle with the most, so leave me a comment below.
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Getting exited about blogging is just one step. It is the hard work that makes you climb more steps, one need to be consistent and thoroughly analyze what is working and what is not in traffic and money strategy.
Very true Kaushik and I left that part out. Consistently analyzing what works and what doesn't also helps you to gain a larger audience, grow a bigger list and make more sales.
I have trusted you for a couple years, but the "Genius" Blogger's Toolkit is VERY questionable. I clicked on the link from your email and the so-called genius started YELLING at me!
How can I trust anyone who has proven that she is way, way behind in what is considered good internet manners? How old is the information she is peddling anyway?
My mother was in the hospital two weeks ago and recovering at home. This woke her up from a nap that she desperately needs.
Oh no Barbara, I am so so sorry about that. Yes, there is an auto-play video on the sales page, I hadn't realized it. I guess it didn't bother me personally, but I will mention this to them.
However, I hope you do not judge the bundle itself on the sales page video alone. Have you taken a look at everything that is included? I have never seen a bundle so extensive and inclusive for such a low price before. And for quality products as well. The lady in the video is not the creator of the products. In fact, it is a collaboration between many bloggers, including myself. I do hope you can look past the video and see what you are getting, which is what has me so excited about it.
I appreciate the trust you have put in me all these years, Barbara, and hope to continue doing so.
What a terrific post, as usual, my friend! I always value your advice. I'm also a UB affiliate so you'd better believe I got my Genius Bloggers Toolkit and LOVE.IT.!!!
I love how you worked the products into this post without being sales-y. So classy. Also, it explained a couple of the books/courses for me and affirmed that my first book (which I've already started) is also the first one you mentioned. Yay me!
I'm still honing on my niche. Getting tighter!
Thanks for this great post. Read it in my inbox.
You'll get there with your niche. It's a work in progress as you continually test and tweak what your audience responds to. Glad you're doing the work now!
It's such a great bundle to be a part of, I couldn't be prouder. Thanks also for your kind words, I appreciate them a lot. It's hard to write posts like this for me because I hate sounding salesy, so I appreciate your thoughts.
Girl I love reading your posts!!! Excellent information and resource suggestions. Although my blog is not my main income revenue, I constantly have to be reminded how to make it great and now that I'm revamping my website, these are the things I have to keep in mind. Thanks friend!
Great post! I am just starting up my blog again after a very long absence and am just starting to re-vamp it! So far I have just created a new logo/header and am working my way through the Blogger's Toolkit, and I have to say it is absolutely AMAZING what is included in the bundle; I am enjoying it immensely! In fact, it is so packed full of stuff that I feel a little overwhelmed! So I am just taking it step by step and concentrating on one aspect before moving on to the next! So exciting!
I do have to say though that I am not a big fan of auto-play videos either! Especially after you purchase the toolkit to have yet another auto-play video pop up trying to sell even more product! At first, I was wondering if I had made the right decision but after my initial hesitancy, I couldn't be more pleased and managed to just look past the second sales grab!
Hi Ann, thanks for your sweet comments! I am so so glad to hear you are enjoying the bundle. It really is the most comprehensive I've seen to date and was absolutely thrilled to be included in it! I understand the overwhelm, I have that a little bit too when looking at it as a whole, but it helps that they categorized the products and I can search for what I need when I need it.
Also, don't forget about the user manual. It'll help you organize the products for your own needs! Such a great bonus I've never seen before with a bundle.
I agree with your thoughts on the auto-play video. That's usually a no-no in most conditions. I mentioned this to them and they said that they tested it thoroughly and found it to convert well. Kinda like popups. Everyone hates them, but they still somehow seem to convert well. I don't get it, but what can you do?
It's really useful ,Thanks Marianne .I will follow you step by step . I want to create my own blog for myself.
Marianne pls can you help me get AdSense on my blog?
Hi Raphael, I don't use AdSense unfortunately.
Thank you for this. I've needed something like this. Simple but to the point.
Oh yay I'm so glad Jalisa! Good luck, you'll get there!


LISTEN's flagship thrift shop in downtown Lebanon closed for good last week. The closing was part of a plan to consolidate merchandise at the former Bridgeman's furniture building located on the Miracle Mile.
So what will become of the big yellow building?
"Our programs, counselors, food pantry, personal care room, and school supplies will take over this whole building, as the demand for these programs continues to grow," reads a sign in the store's entryway.
LISTEN will also shutter its furniture store (the former 25,000 Gifts store) on North Main Street in White River Junction. Look for a half-price sale starting Sept 4 until Sept 17. The store will be shut down on September 19.
A grand opening for the new LISTEN store is on the Miracle Mile is scheduled for Oct 5.
The LISTEN furniture store on North Main Street will hold a half-price sale starting Sept 4.


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Kennel Club Assured Breeders (KCAB)
Find a Kennel Club Assured Breeder
Select a breeders' name to find out more about them and view any available litters. Whilst not all of the breeders will have puppies available at this time, they will be happy to advise you of any future puppies planned.
A current list of Kennel Club registered Pomeranian puppies for sale can be found on our Find A Puppy service.
This Symbol indicates that a breeder has had a successful inspection carried out to standards assessed by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). These standards were formally introduced in January 2013 and only Kennel Club Assured Breeders that have completed a successful visit since that date are issued with a UKAS Certificate
Kennel Club Assured Breeders for Pomeranian
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Date Visit Approved
Mrs G A Neve 05/09/2018 March, Cambridgeshire 31/03/2009
Mrs T J Lyons 20/10/2017 Hartlepool, Cleveland 17/07/2013
Mrs L & Mr N Todd-McCoid 06/04/2017 Cleator Moor, Cumbria 31/07/2013
Mrs G Williams 19/12/2017 Poole, Dorset 19/12/2017
Ms L Aleppo 05/12/2019 Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex 16/03/2012
Mrs Y Kneller 17/10/2017 Newhaven, East Sussex 17/10/2017
Mrs A C Bayliss 06/02/2018 Cheltenham, Gloucestershire 06/02/2018
Mr C Van De Burgt 31/10/2017 Gloucester, Gloucestershire 31/01/2010
Mrs A L Cawthera-Purdy 23/04/2019 Gotherington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire 05/03/2013
Mrs N Davey 11/12/2018 Basingstoke, Hampshire 11/12/2018
Mrs A J Orchard 31/05/2018 Romsey, Hampshire 31/08/2010
Miss A Newbery 22/01/2019 Southampton, Hampshire 22/01/2019
Mrs A M Norman 13/11/2018 Morecambe, Lancashire 24/11/2015
Miss P S D'arcy & Mr N Duffield 30/08/2017 Boston, Lincolnshire 31/08/2010
Miss V Iljusenkova 19/11/2019 London 19/11/2019
Miss H Mehribabadi 23/06/2017 London 23/06/2017
Mrs M & Miss C Dixonhardwick 28/01/2019 Merthyr Tydfil, Mid Glamorgan 28/01/2019
Mr G W Perazzo 04/07/2017 Ashford, Middlesex 04/07/2017
Mrs A C Brown 25/04/2018 Hayes, Middlesex 08/06/2011
Mrs M Thomas 04/01/2018 Diss, Norfolk 04/01/2018
Miss D Briggs 25/05/2017 Thirsk, North Yorkshire 01/12/2014
Mrs A J Bailey 24/04/2018 Henley-On-Thames, Oxfordshire 31/10/2008
Mrs L Knight-Roberts 18/06/2018 Newport, Shropshire 18/06/2018
Mrs K M Coombs 04/07/2017 Swansea, West Glamorgan 31/12/2009
Mesdames K Coombs & P Watkins 04/07/2017 Swansea, West Glamorgan 14/03/2019
Miss D Bake 23/02/2017 Swansea, West Glamorgan 23/02/2017
Miss A C Walkey 21/01/2019 Birmingham, West Midlands 22/01/2016
Miss L G S Simmons 06/07/2017 Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands 16/11/2011
Mrs A Atkinson 17/10/2017 Castleford, West Yorkshire 12/03/2013
Mr P R Butler 28/05/2019 Leeds, West Yorkshire 01/06/2016
Some breeders may have requested not to be displayed on this service.
This is a list of current Assured Breeders who meet all the scheme requirements and who have been issued with a UKAS certificate.
As the list of certified Assured Breeders will change on a regular basis we would strongly advise that you revisit this page to ensure that you are viewing the most up to date list.
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