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The Story of Art - 16th Edition
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The Story of Art, one of the most famous and popular books on art ever written, has been a world bestseller for over four decades. Attracted by the simplicity and clarity of his writing, readers of all ages and backgrounds have found in Professor Gombrich a true master, and one who combines knowledge and wisdom with a unique gift for communicating his deep love of the subject.
For the first time in many years the book has been completely redesigned. The illustrations, now in color throughout, have all been improved and reoriginated, and include six fold‐outs. The text has been revised and updated where appropriate, and a number of significant new artists have been incorporated. The bibliographies have been expanded and updated, and the maps and charts redrawn.
The Story of Art has always been admired for two key qualities: it is a pleasure to read and a pleasure to handle. In these respects the new edition is true to its much‐loved predecessors: the text runs as smoothly as ever and the improved illustrations are always on the page where the reader needs them. In its new edition, this classic work continues its triumphant progress tirelessly for yet another generation, to remain the title of first choice for any newcomer to art or the connoisseur."
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|Dr. Patrick Foley at home in his office with his latest book, Missionary Bishop: Jean-Marie Odin in Galveston and New Orleans. French-born Odin first set foot in America in 1822, and in 1847 he became the first bishop of the Diocese of Galveston, encompassing the entire state of Texas. (Photo by Jerry Circelli / North Texas Catholic)
For more than 20 years, Dr. Patrick Foley has been solidly formed in his faith by one of the most remarkable bishops ever to set foot on the North American continent. A Catholic historian who has made his home in the Diocese of Fort Worth for 38 years, Foley has spent the past two decades researching and writing about the life of Jean-Marie Odin, the first bishop of the Diocese of Galveston, which once spanned the entire state of Texas.
The result of Foley's work is a fascinating must-read biography entitled, Missionary Bishop: Jean-Marie Odin in Galveston and New Orleans.
Although his work in America spanned nearly 50 years, starting in 1822, Odin has clearly reached across the centuries and connected with us in our modern times through Foley. The historian has been immersed in Odin's diaries, letters, and other writings that have, before now, been tucked away in historical archives.
Of the three books Foley has written, in addition to more than 50 others to which he has contributed his talents, the author's work on Odin is the most gratifying, he said.
"I was just drawn in by this great missionary," said Foley, adding that the more he learned about the first shepherd of the Texas Catholic flock, the greater his respect grew.
"He is one of my great heroes," Foley said. "It's because of what he stood for."
In the course of his work in Texas during its years as a republic and then a state, Odin literally re-evangelized residents in the mid-1800s. Catholicism had fallen into decline, along with many of the Church's missions during that time. Odin brought in devout priests to replace those who had fallen away from their faith, legally reclaimed and rebuilt churches whose titles had been acquired by the new government of Texas, restored Catholic principles, and lit a fire in the spirit of the faithful. And he did it under constant threat from marauding Comanches, yellow fever epidemics, and other challenges faced on the Texas frontier.
"His main concern was that no matter what the history of the country was, and those were difficult times, it was that the priests, the nuns, and brothers be able to carry out their mission," Foley said.
Foley also explained that Odin was a man who stood up for Catholicism and its Christian doctrines.
The historian and author said when he hears about the growing travesty of abortion, the increasing legal sanctions of same-sex marriages, threats to religious freedoms, and other issues, he reflects on the first man to serve as bishop in Texas.
"I often think, 'How would Odin have reacted to that?'"
When asked just what would Odin do today, Foley is quick to respond, "He'd be right there with Cardinal Dolan saying, 'Let's stand up and say No!' I have no doubt about that."
Foley holds Cardinal Timothy Dolan, archbishop of New York, in high esteem.
"To me, he's one of the great heroes, because he's not backing down. He's another Odin. And we need somebody like that, who is standing up for the faith."
Foley was deeply honored recently when he received a letter from the archbishop, who requested a copy of the new book and the author's curriculum vitae.
It was not the first time, however, that Foley has shared his work with highly respected leaders in the Catholic Church.
In 1987, prior to Pope John Paul II's visit to San Antonio, he received a call from an official with the San Antonio Archdiocesan Papal Visit Office.
"He said, 'We need an essay written for the pope summarizing the Church in Texas, so he can study it before coming to San Antonio.'"
Foley said he suspected he received the call because he was president of the Texas Catholic Historical Society at the time. "So I said, 'OK.' Then I very innocently asked, 'Who do you want to write it?' He said, 'You,' and I nearly dropped the phone."
Not one to refuse a request on behalf of the Holy Father, Foley made a priority of completing a comprehensive 30-page booklet titled, The Birth of Catholicism in Texas: The Era of the Franciscan Missions. It was written exclusively for the pope. Several months later, Foley received one of the highest honors of his life when the man we now know as Blessed Pope John Paul II sent him a Papal Medallion, honoring him for his work on the booklet.
Foley received another memorable honor when he was knighted by King Juan Carlos I of Spain in 2007. Foley was recognized with knighthood for his exhaustive research and valuable writing about Spanish Catholic history.
The history of Catholic Spain and Texas Catholic history are not the only specialized fields of study for Foley. He is an expert on the history of Catholics in the American Southwest, Catholic Ireland, and the Vincentian Order's missionary work, as it ranged from Missouri to Texas, to name only some of the areas about which he is noted for his research and writing.
Foley was the first editor of the Texas Catholic Historical Society's Catholic Southwest: A Journal of History and Culture and served in that position for 19 years. In 2006 he was named editor emeritus. Foley also edited and served as consultant for several other Catholic reviews and bulletins. His work has appeared in more than 140 publications.
The historian also has a long history of learning about Catholicism and teaching others.
After earning his bachelor's degree in 1959 from California State University's Chico State College, Foley went on to receive a master of art's degree from Santa Clara University, also in California. In 1983, Foley earned his Ph.D. in history from the University of New Mexico with a well-received dissertation about the Church in Spain.
Since 1965, Foley has taught history at several colleges across the United States. Now professor emeritus at Tarrant County College in Fort Worth, Foley served as a full-time professor of history there from 1975 to 2002. From 1993 to 2010, he also served as visiting fellow at the College of Saint Thomas More (now Fisher-More College) in Fort Worth. In 2010, he was appointed to teach Church history for the diocese's Pope John Paul II Institute School of Lay Ministry.
Foley's vitae, which runs to 17 pages, is full of appointments, honors, awards, and offices held, articles written, as well as books he has authored and for which he has served as contributor. In addition to his native English language, he speaks, reads, and writes in Spanish and German. He is skilled at Church Latin and is studying French, Gaelic, and Italian.
Foley continues to learn and become stronger in his faith by continually reading the writings of St. Thomas More, St. Teresa of Ávila, St. Augustine, Blessed John Paul II, Blessed John Henry Newman, Catholic historian Christopher Dawson, and many others.
The noted historian said the more we learn about the history of the Church, the deeper we grow in faith and trust in God. Foley contends that a stronger grasp of our Church history and our nation's founding principles would help many people develop a true understanding of issues involving religious freedoms, the sanctity of marriage, and the God-given right to life.
"We are human beings who live in a society in which we are always commanded to seek the truth of history," Foley said. "Because the truth of history is our story. It's who we are. It's what we believe."
At the heart of the story of our history, Foley said, is Jesus Christ. "To me, the center of civilization is the Holy Eucharist. … When we go to Mass, we know that the Holy Eucharist we are receiving is the Body and Blood of Christ. And that's what strengthens us."
As to why he has used that strength for the majority of his 80 years to teach and write about history, especially that of the Catholic Church, Foley said, "What has come to me, and Odin has reinforced this, is that we were created by God for a purpose in life. And we all have to figure out what that is. I'm a historian and that's what He wants me to do."
Any images you may hold of the life of a bishop will never be quite the same after you read Dr. Patrick Foley's Missionary Bishop: Jean-Marie Odin in Galveston and New Orleans. The life of a missionary bishop, which Jean-Marie Odin was the very embodiment of — was a rough and tumble affair in the American frontier he came to from his native France in the 1830s, and where he served until his death as the Archbishop of New Orleans at the end of the 1860s.
For more than 20 years, Dr. Patrick Foley has been solidly formed in his faith by one of the most remarkable bishops ever to set foot on the North American continent. A Catholic historian who has made his home in the Diocese of Fort Worth for 38 years, Foley has spent the past two decades researching and writing about the life of Jean-Marie Odin, the first bishop of the Diocese of Galveston, which once spanned the entire state of Texas.

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NEW YORK -- This was one rush quarterbacks embraced.
Starting with Matt Barkley, the fourth round of the NFL draft was the landing spot for quarterbacks who carried hopes of going much higher. Philadelphia traded up with Jacksonville to get the Southern California QB with the opening pick Saturday.
"I try not to get stressed about things I can't control," Barkley said when asked about his drop in the draft from likely first-rounder in 2012 to No. 98 overall. "I'm just glad I know where my home is and I can't wait to hit the playbook."
Yes, it was three rounds later than Barkley hoped for. Same thing for Ryan Nassib of Syracuse, Landry Jones of Oklahoma and Tyler Wilson of Arkansas, the other quarterbacks chosen in Round 4.
"We're going to take the best value on the board," coach Chip Kelly said, adding the Eagles rated Barkley in the top 50. "There's a prime example. The best value on the board by far was Matt. He's an extremely mature young man, intelligent, articulate. He has that 'it' factor."
Perhaps. But he seemed to have a lot more of it last year, but Barkley opted to return to school. He and the Trojans slumped, Barkley injured his shoulder and his stock plummeted.
He will join quarterbacks Michael Vick and Nick Foles in Philadelphia.
Based on the NFL rookie wage scale, Barkley's slot dictates a contract in the range of $2.5 million for four years with a $500,000 signing bonus, a far cry from the $10 million and more guaranteed to the draft's top-10 picks in recent years.
The New York Giants, hardly in need of a quarterback with Eli Manning in his prime, still dealt with Arizona to move up for Nassib.
Oakland, which acquired Matt Flynn from Seattle in the offseason to be its starter, followed two picks later at No. 112 overall with Wilson. Three spots after that, Pittsburgh grabbed Jones, probably hoping to groom him behind Ben Roethlisberger.
"I just think it was time to start grooming a new player, freshen up the room if you will," quarterbacks coach Randy Fichtner said.
"I get to learn from one of the best quarterbacks to play the game," Jones added.
Before Saturday's surge, quarterbacks were rare -- only one was chosen in each of the first three rounds: Florida State's EJ Manuel by Buffalo in the first round; West Virginia's Geno Smith by the Jets in the second; and North Carolina State's Mike Glennon by Tampa Bay in the third.
In all, 11 QBs were selected, the same number as last year. But four went in the first round in 2012.
A former quarterback, Denard Robinson of Michigan, is headed to Jacksonville, which had one of the league's worst offenses the last two years. Robinson will be switched to running back or receiver by the Jaguars; he set the NCAA record for career yards rushing (4,495) by a quarterback.
"A lot of people have put me at different positions," he said. "Now it's time to go to work."
South Carolina running back Marcus Lattimore, who would have been a high pick if healthy but is coming off a second severe knee injury, went to the 49ers 131st overall. San Francisco can afford to "redshirt" Lattimore because it has a strong stable of runners, including Frank Gore, Kendall Hunter and LaMichael James.
"We really haven't even talked about that, so I don't have any clue," Lattimore said about possibly sitting out 2013 to heal completely. "My main goal right now is to go in there and work hard, go in there and learn the offense, and if I'm ready to play, I'm going to play, and if I'm not, I'm not."
Lattimore, who dislocated his left knee and tore three ligaments last season, said he spoke with Gore during his rehab.
"And now I'm with the 49ers, and it's just a great, great situation for me," Lattimore said.
Special teamers finally got the call when three kickers went in the fifth round: punters Jeff Locke of UCLA to Minnesota and Sam Martin of Appalachian State to Seattle, and placekicker Caleb Sturgis of Florida to Miami.
National champion Alabama, which had four players chosen previously -- three in the first round -- had five more go on the final day: linebacker Nico Johnson to Kansas City with the pick after Barkley was taken; guard Barrett Jones, who can play all offensive line positions, to the Rams; DTs Jesse Williams to Seattle and Quinton Dial to San Francisco; and tight end Michael Williams.
Mr. Irrelevant, the 254th and final pick, was tight end Justice Cunningham of South Carolina by Indianapolis.
Information from ESPN.com's Darren Rovell and The Associated Press was used in this report.


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It is easy to regard sex as clear-cut, black and white. We regularly have to check the "male" or "female" box on various forms, we go to separate sporting events to see men and women compete, and we often choose baby clothes based on whether the bundle of joy is a boy or a girl. But in the natural world, sex is a very gray area—it is diverse, intricate, and often incredibly malleable. Our sexual configuration is just one of many in the animal kingdom, each of which has evolved over many generations to solve particular problems or to ensure success in challenging environments. Sex is simply another tool in the evolutionary toolbox. It allows animals with completely different lifestyles and demands to thrive in an amazing array of ways.
By sifting through some of the discrepancies between sex and gender in the last installment, it became clear that these two concepts are not inextricably linked. Even in the scientific world where definitions are of the utmost importance, these terms are subject to a great deal of confusion. So we turn to the most basic underpinnings of sex—what distinguishes males from females, and how sex is determined—and find there is incredible complexity even in these fundamental concepts. By looking at sex in the animal kingdom, we can learn where there are hard and fast rules in terms of males and females, and where sex is more flexible and fluid.
After looking at a diverse array of animals, it's clear males of different species differ greatly in their physiology and their behavior. The same is true of females. So what categorizes an animal as a male or a female? The most basic biological definition for each sex comes down to the gametes, or sex cells, that an animal produces. Males produce small, mobile gametes in large quantities (sperm), while females produce smaller numbers of large, stationary gametes that are nutrient-rich (eggs). The exception here, of course, is infertile individuals. However, these are the best universal definitions of "maleness" and "femaleness" that science can come up with. The difficulty involved in even coming to a single definition represents the incredible complexity associated with sex—there are endless exceptions, qualifiers, and intricacies that make a watertight definition impossible.
In some cases, a regular suite of physiological and biological characteristics accompanies the production of a specific type of gamete. For example, a large body size, flashy ornamentation, and aggressiveness often accompany sperm production. In other cases, only some of these characteristics apply, and in still others, these characteristics can be entirely reversed from the configurations we are most familiar with.
However, there is one puzzling constant when it comes to sex: as far as researchers know, every sexually reproducing animal species on earth has just two sexes that engage in reproductive behavior. (Exceptions, such as some ants, have been suggested but require a very liberal interpretation of what a "sex" is.) Since there appear to be very few hard and fast rules in terms of sex, why are there just two sexes? At first glance, a two-sex system seems quite limiting. Assuming sex ratios are equal, this means an animal can only mate with one out of every two conspecifics it comes across. With three, five, or more sexes, the mating opportunities would increase. What gives?
The answer may be due to genetic conflict. Mitochondrial DNA resides outside the nucleus of a cell, and in the ubiquitous two-sex system, females always contribute this type of genetic material to the offspring. If this wasn't the case—if there were three or more sexes that could all mate with each other—any organism could donate mitochondrial DNA to the next generation. With no single predetermined contributor of this genetic information, a rapidly reproducing "selfish" mutation could be fixed very quickly in the population, and the result would be disastrous if the mutation were deleterious. Instead, paternal mitochondria degenerate quickly in a developing embryo, acting as a safeguard against this scenario. So a two-sex system may be the most stable arrangement, even if it makes mate-finding a bit harder.
While the number of sexes in various animal species is constant, there is no universal mechanism that determines whether an individual will be a male or a female. In the animal kingdom, sex determining systems vary drastically among species.
The XYZs of sex
For humans, it's generally said the Y chromosome makes the male. After all, that's where all the masculine magic happens: it's where the "sex-determining region y" (or SRY) resides, a gene that initiates the formation of testicles in an embryo. Once this process has begun, hormones called androgens are secreted, triggering masculinization in other body parts. If an embryo has two X chromosomes, which by nature lack SRY, this cascade of events never happens. The embryo becomes a female.
Birds employ a somewhat similar chromosomal system to humans, but have Z and W chromosomes instead. In this system, the egg—not the sperm—determines the offspring's sex, since females have a Z and a W chromosome and males have two Z chromosomes. Instead of SRY, a gene called DMRT1 on the Z chromosome is believed to determine sex in birds. Unlike the XX/XY system, where the mere presence of the sex-determining gene initiates the formation of testes, the number of copies of DMRT1 determines sex in the ZZ/ZW system. Two copies of the gene—one on each Z chromosome—make a male, whereas one copy of the gene produces a female.
Fruit flies only have one type of sex chromosome that plays a role in sex determination. In this species, sex isn't determined by a certain combination of chromosomes, but is instead decided by the ratio of sex chromosomes to non-sex chromosomes (called autosomes) in the individual's genome. Flies with one sex chromosome and two sets of autosomes are males, and flies with two sex chromosomes and two sets of autosomes are female. Geneticists have bred flies with two X's and three sets of autosomes, creating an ambiguous ratio between the two. In these animals, each individual cell makes its own decision on whether to develop as male or female, and the resulting animal is a mosaic of both types of tissue.
The duck-billed platypus is an unusual critter in many ways, and its sex determination system is no exception. Unlike most mammals, which have a single pair of sex chromosomes, the platypus actually has five pairs of sex chromosomes that form a chain during cell division. Individuals with an XXXXXXXXXX chromosomal arrangement are females, while those with an XYXYXYXYXY arrangement are males. Scientists were surprised to find that while one end of the chain of chromosomes has several genes in common with other mammals, the other end of the chain has the DMRT 1 gene (resembling the sex determining system of birds). It's possible the platypus may preserve the evolutionary transition between the ZZ/ZW system of birds and the XX/XY system of most mammals.
When sex determination goes awry
Among humans, who have just two sex chromosomes, things seem simple. But the sex determining process in humans isn't always straightforward either. When chromosomes are being distributed to sperm cells, sometimes an X chromosome accidentally acquires a tiny piece of a Y chromosome containing the SRY. If this SRY-containing X chromosome gets paired up with another X chromosome in an embryo, masculinization will occur. This results in a baby that is physiologically male but has an XX genotype.
The opposite happens too. Occasionally the Y chromosome loses the region containing SRY, or the gene undergoes a mutation that renders the SRY gene nonfunctional. This Y chromosome will not induce masculinization, so upon joining with an X chromosome, a female with an XY genotype results.
Other chromosomal abnormalities also occur, complicating sex further. An embryo can end up with two X chromosomes and a Y chromosome (called Klinefelter's syndrome) or two Y chromosomes and one X chromosome. Both genotypes will produce males, and in many of these cases, symptoms are rare and a man may never know he has an extra chromosome. However, inheriting too few chromosomes is more of a problem. In Turner syndrome, an embryo inherits just one X chromosome, or inherits one functional X chromosome and another that is highly abnormal. Females with Turner syndrome are generally sterile, and have a myriad of health concerns.
And sometimes, even when a person's genetics say one thing, their physiology may say another. Hormone disorders can interrupt or completely override normal sex development. For instance, despite having a male genetic makeup, some men are unable to properly use male hormones called androgens. This disorder, called androgen insensitivity syndrome or AIS, prevents male sex characteristics from developing. AIS is due to genetic defects on the X chromosome, and can result in a large spectrum of conditions. AIS males can be simply sterile to some appear completely feminine despite having a Y chromosome.
For the fairer sex, hormones may also complicate things. There are various hormonal conditions in which individuals with two X chromosomes don't develop normally into females. In some disorders, such as congenital adrenal hyperplasia, extra-large doses of androgen are produced and lead to masculine characteristics. Even external factors, such as testosterone encountered by a mother during pregnancy, can interrupt normal sex development. This can ultimately give female genitalia a distinctively masculine appearance.


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Opening practice at Daytona includes 5-car wreck
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- It took about 10 minutes to wreck several cars at Daytona International Speedway on Friday.
Matt Kenseth triggered a five-car accident in the opening practice for the Sprint Unlimited, the non-points race that kicks off the season.
Kurt Busch, Carl Edwards, Mark Martin and Juan Pablo Montoya also were involved in the crash.
Busch's No. 78 Chevrolet sustained the most damage, forcing the team to switch to a backup car for Saturday night's exhibition event. Edwards and Martin also went to backups.
"It's tough," Busch said. "A lot of hard work goes into these cars, and six weeks of preparation can be trashed in six laps."
Kenseth took blame for the melee, saying he didn't see Busch gaining ground inside his No. 20 Toyota on the 2½-mile superspeedway.
"That was 100 percent driver error, my driver error," Kenseth said. "I had no idea anybody was there and he had a run at the same time and I came down in front of him and he couldn't get slowed up from staying out of me. It was a hundred percent my fault."
The accident came less than 10 laps into the first practice of Speedweeks. It was supposed to be a learning session for NASCAR's redesigned race car, the one dubbed "Generation 6," and a preview of next weekend's Daytona 500.
Instead, it turned out much like a test at Daytona last month. Dale Earnhardt Jr. caused that big one when he turned Marcos Ambrose, causing a 12-car wreck that essentially ended the three-day session.
Teams returned to the track this week in hopes of learning more about the new cars, which have been tweaked to more closely resemble those that are in manufacturer showrooms. They also have different driving characteristics.
The biggest issue, especially for those teams with damaged cars, could be a lack of inventory. NASCAR's development process took time, and outside vendors struggled early on to keep up with demand.
That left several teams, including some of the big-budget ones, trying to play it safe at a track where side-by-side, bumper-to-bumper racing at 200 mph usually leads to massive collisions.
Hendrick Motorsports driver Kasey Kahne predicted at Media Day on Thursday that practice would be conservative.
"There is definitely a shortage of cars right now," Kahne said. "There may not even be an Unlimited practice because nobody ... we can't lose a car. We lost that one at the test, which you don't expect, so we need to make it through."
It didn't happen -- at least not for the five teams involved.
The wreck caused several teams to sit out the second practice session Friday night.
"As soon as we saw one wreck, I think everybody was going to play chicken and not go out much after that," defending event winner Kyle Busch said.
The season-opening event used to be called the Budweiser Shootout. NASCAR changed the name this year along with the entry rules.
The sanctioning body went back to race's roots, inviting pole winners from the previous season and former event winners who raced at least once during the previous season to enter.
The result was a made-for-TV event that included five former Cup champions and nine former Shootout winners in the 19-car field.
Five-time series champion Jimmie Johnson, four-time champion Jeff Gordon and three-time champion Tony Stewart are in the field. So are two-time race winner Kevin Harvick and fan favorite Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Reigning Sprint Cup champion Brad Keselowski, though, didn't earn a spot in retooled race.
"I think any driver that's not in a race is disappointed to not be in it," Keselowski said. "I think it limits some of your ability to win the 500, not all of it, but some of it. But at the end of the day, this is not tee ball. Not everybody plays. We didn't earn our spot; we don't play. Pretty simple.
"We spent our time and energy working on what we could to do to win a championship, not winning a pole. Quite frankly, if I had to choose between being in the Shootout or winning the championship, I would take the damn championship a hundred out of a hundred days."
The 75-lap race will be divided into three segments, and fans were given unprecedented say in determining aspects of the format.
NASCAR is holding open voting to determine what kind of pit stop, if any, teams will be allowed to make after the first, 35-lap segment. Fans also can decide whether two, four, six or no cars are eliminated after the second, 30-lap segment.
But none of that should affect the bottom line, which is getting better prepared for the Daytona 500.
"I think it is going to show how the cars are going to draft and how they are going to run," Montoya said. "I'm glad I'm in it."


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Pet Talk: I smell a rat
We all know the Disney song from "Lady and the Tramp":
"We are Siamese if you please,
We are Siamese if you don't please,
We come from the land known as Siam
There are no finer rats than I am."
Oops, did I say rats? Yes, I did!
I found it utterly amazing when I talked to some people who are members of the Rat Fancy, that there are Himalayan, Abyssinian and, of all things, Siamese rats! And they are exhibited in shows every much like a cat show. There are judges, standards and rosettes to be won. How were these breeds developed?
In 1978, the National Fancy Rat Society imported Siamese rates, which were located in a laboratory in Orly, France. Three pairs of Siamese rats were imported and the first litter from each pair went to the National Fancy Rat Society to defray the cost of the original imports. So in September 1978, the litters were delivered, which was the beginning of developing a breed standard for the Siamese Rat.
These first Siamese looked more like Silver Fawn Hooded rats with very faint dark noses. But through hard work and good breeding practices, these rats were transformed into the beautiful Siamese that are being shown today! It was a long process though, because the program began in 1978, and it was not until March 31, 1984, that the first Siamese rats were introduced at a show.
The standard describes a rat that has "body color to be medium beige gradually and evenly shaded over saddle and hindquarters towards the belly, being darkest at the base of the tail. Tail color to extend down the length of the tail. Belly to be light beige. Points to be rich dark sepia and to shade evenly into the body color. Eyes red or light ruby." A disqualification is the color white, whether a spot on the body, white feet or white on the tail.
The pattern is developed by the temperature! The darkness of the fur color is determined by the temperature of the rat's environment. The colder it is, the darker the fur comes in. That is why those areas on the rat which are cooler (nose, ears, feet and tail) have darker fur than the body. Siamese rats are actually much darker in the winter months than they are in the summer.
The Siamese gene is recessive. If two Siamese rats are bred together, they will produce all Siamese babies. If a Siamese rat is bred to a black rat, it will produce all black babies, but if two of these babies are bred together, the litter will have one-fourth Siamese. The black rat is the best outcross for the Siamese – and it should be a good black, with no white anywhere, in order to avoid the white disqualification factor. Any babies that are born with white on the feet or tail should be sold as pets and not make its way to the show ring.
Very much like the Siamese Cat, the Siamese Rat is born with an even creamy-brown color. They do not begin to develop their points before their first moult, which makes it difficult to decide which ones to keep for a breeding program or show ring. At about five weeks, the ones that appear darkest and have the best foot color will probably have the best points and shading in the end.
Seal-point Siamese Rats are flashy, so when you have a good one, it will usually do well on the show bench. Because of the greed of pet stores which led to a lot of inbreeding, there are a lot of mediocre ones around, but there are a few breeders who have been working really hard at improving the breed. Males are a better choice for a show animal because, like in many species, the female routinely has more bland coloring than the male.
It is also necessary to prepare for the show. If the show is in the summer, make sure your rat is brought into an air conditioned area to help bring out the color in the points (please use common sense and refrain from using the refrigerator). Also bathe your rat about a week before the show so it will be clean and yet have enough time to regain its natural oils.
For more information on these and other fancy rats, please log on to www.afrma.org. And, remember, if you want to own a Siamese rat and if you have any interest in showing one, please do not go to a pet store. These rats will be mediocre in color at best, and could have health problems on top of bad color. Go to an experienced breeder. Just like cats, you get what you pay for!
Contact Rene Knapp at email@example.com.


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"In my view it's not so much winning and losing or even the people themselves, the president and myself -- it's about something bigger than that," Romney told a cheering crowd of thousands.
The Republican's campaign has been counting on the debates with President Barack Obama to set Romney on a path to winning the presidency. Romney spent more than eight days in September holding mock debates, poring over policy briefing books and sparring with Ohio Sen. Rob Portman, who stood in for Obama.
Romney planned another day of preparation Tuesday at his hotel on the outskirts of Denver, where most of his top advisers and at least a dozen more junior aides milled about in the lobby on Monday night.
They'd just come from the rally, held at a cavernous hangar at the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum, where Romney tried to enunciate a clearer message than the varying pitches he's made to voters in recent weeks. Though his campaign once talked about nothing but the economy, all the time, he's recently diverged into subjects including wealth distribution, Medicare and foreign policy as he has looked to seize any opportunity to gain ground on the incumbent president.
Romney also brought up immigration in an interview published Tuesday by The Denver Post, saying he would honor temporary work permits for young illegal immigrants who were allowed to stay in the U.S. because of an Obama administration decision.
The message wasn't as muddled by Monday night's rally. J, O, B, S -- jobs -- was spelled out giant banners posted behind the stage where Romney stood, with supporters perched on stacked risers so they appeared next to the giant letters.
"Jobs is job one under my administration. We're going to get America working again by helping small business," Romney said, debuting a new line midway through his standard campaign speech.
He was introduced -- briefly -- by former Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway, who took the stage as an AC/DC rock song played and the crowd erupted with cheers. It was Romney's first event with voters since Friday, as he spent the weekend at home in Massachusetts raising money and preparing for the debate.
Romney, whose campaign slogan is "Believe in America," declared his love of country and said the voters who showed up to hear him were demonstrating their own care for the nation.
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We have recently solved a number of puzzles relating to our Stewardson family in Namibia.
Val's great great grandmother was Kate Stewardson (1848-1898), or Catherine Anne Agnes Stewardson, to give her her full names. She married Fred Green at Otjimbingwe in 1865, and after he died in 1876, she married George Robb. She gave birth to 16 children, only five of whom lived till adulthood, most of them dying in infancy, and one as a teenager. As Fred Green wrote to his friend and business partner, Charles John Andersson, if the children got sick as they travelled around in the bush by ox wagon, there was nothing one could do. There were no doctors, no nurses, no hospitals. He wrote of how helpless he felt, knowing that there was nothing he could do except hope that they recovered, as they sometimes did, or, in most cases, didn't.
Anderson might not have sympathised, as he had opposed Fred Green's marriage to Kate, and thought it a bad match, though he never said exactly why. One can, however, speculate. Kate was Fred's second wife, and she was 20 years younger than him. He was nearly 36 and she was 16 when they were married. His first wife was a Herero princess, Betsey Kaipukire Sarah ua Kandendu, and it is not clear what happened to her. Did she die, or did he abandon her for someone younger and prettier? At any rate their daughter Ada Maria Green was only two years old at the time of his second marriage. Nevertheless, as Andersson wrote in his diary on the day of the wedding, "the thing is done". There is more about Fred Green on our family wiki page here.
When we began researching the family history, and got back on the Green side as far as Fred and Kate, were stuck. One of the most informative sources was a book by Edward C. Tabler, Pioneers of South West Africa and Ngamiland, 1738-1880 which is a series of potted biographies of adult male foreigners who were in Namibia before it became a German colony in the 1880s. Women and children are only mentioned in passing. Tabler culled his information from other published sources, and collected it together conveniently in one place, so it is a very useful book. But the names of Kate's parents are not mentioned anywhere. Her father is "Stewardson the elder" whose three sons, William Charles and James, Tabler refers to as "a bad lot", the youngest brother, James, being "a bit of a scoundrel". They were hunters and traders around Omaruru in the mid 1870s, and that's all we know. His wife was "a daughter of one of the Morrises" — and he mentions two Morrises, Thomas Morris the elder, and Thomas Morris the younger, who, according to Tabler, was a nephew of the elder.
C.H. Hahn, a German missionary at Otjimbingue, mentioned in his diary the arrival of Stewardson with his brother-in-law Morris, the Wesleyan trader, with whom he lived in fierce enmity.
So all we knew was that a nameless Stewardson had married a nameless Morris, who had a brother Thomas, who took over his uncle's business.
In 2003 we went to Cape Town on holiday and found a document about the Morris, Huskisson and Titterton families, which said that the Morris who did business in Damaraland was a James Morris, and from other sources as well it appears that this James Morris was indeed the brother-in-law with whom the elder Stewardson lived in deep enmity. And perhaps that enmity explains why James Morris's sister Frances, who married Frank Stewardson, does not appear anywhere in that rather long and detailed document.
And then we found, in a Methodist Church register from Cape Town, the baptism of Elizabeth Stewardson, daughter of Francis and Frances Stewardson, so at last we had a name for the elder Stewardson, who was apparently also known as Frank.
In addition to their three sons, the Stewardsons had four daughters: Elizabeth, Frances (or Fanny), Catherine (or Kate) and Charlotte. And they all married traders who plied the route between Omaruru and Walvis Bay. Elizabeth married Oskar Theodor Lindholm, from Sweden. Fanny married Axel Eriksson, also from Sweden. Kate, as we have seen, married Fred Green (who was from Canada) while Charlotte Caroline Stewardson married John Gunning of Walvis Bay (and just to confuse things, one of their daughters married a John Harold Green, who was unrelated to Fred Green). And one of the Lindholm daughters married another of the traders, Charles (or Carl) Reinhold Carlsson.
We have information on several of their descendants, so if you think you might be related, please get in touch.
And there's more.
Twent years ago Val also found, in the Windhoek archives, an Emily Jacoba Stewardson who married a Jacob Dennewill, an Alsatian.
Where did she fit in? Was there a fifth Stewardson daughter?
We left her unattached, and earlier this week things fell into place. A cousin of one of the Eriksson descendants put us in touch with Naomi McFadden who hasd been recording the Omaruru cemetery. We did have a record, also found in the Cape Town archives, of a rather messy divorce between Axel Wilhelm Eriksson and Fanny Stewardson. She had taken the children to Cape Town because there was a war on in Damaraland, and while there had an affair with the lodger, one Clement Stephen Stonier. So when Axel came to Cape Town and realised that young Emily could not be his, he divorced Fanny. And so Emily who married Jacob Dennewill was the daughter of C.S. Stonier and Fanny Stewardson.
Fanny went back to Omaruru, and had a couple more daughters by the Herero cook, whose name is only recorded as Johnathon. One of the daughters died young, but the other may also have descendants somewhere.
And one of Axel Wilhelm Eriksson's sons, Andrew or Andreas, went to Sweden, changed his surname to Waerneman, and became a priest. No wonder we couldn't find him.
But many thanks to Naomi McFadden of Omaruru, Bo Lindquist, and Peter Johansson of the Vänersborg Museum, who helped us to find missing links, fill in some gaps, and gave us the clues we needed to make further links.
Filed under: family history, genealogical research, genealogy, Green family | Tagged: Carlsson, Damaraland families, Dennewill, Eriksson, family history, genealogy, Green, Gunning, Lindholm, Morris, Namibian families, Omaruru, Stewardson |


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The Timurids and the Turkmen
The Timurids' ancestor, Timur (Tamerlane), belonged to a branch of the Turkic-Mongol Chagatay clan, which had settled in Central Asia. He had married a Mongol princess whose family was supposed to have been descended from Genghis Khan. Like the Mongols, Timur amassed an enormous realm within a short span of time. From his capital of Samarkand, he conquered Iran, Iraq, and Afghanistan in 1370 and carried out victorious campaigns against the Mamluks in Syria and the Ottomans in Anatolia. In the southeast, he and his troops penetrated far into India, where they plundered Delhi, and only his death in 1405 put an end to a campaign in China. Timur's empire was divided up among his many relatives, as the Turkic and Mongol tradition for inheritance prescribed. As a result of this fragmentation and pressure from Turkmen tribes, the Timurid Empire was soon reduced to Central Asia and the eastern part of Iran.
Various nomad Turkmen groups were among the many Central Asiatic peoples that were forced westward before the Mongol advance in the first half of the 13th century. At the beginning of the 15th century, some of them were able to occupy the Timurids' lands in the west. The Aq Qoyunlu (white sheep) Turkmen became the region's leading power for a short time under the great commander Uzun Hasan, whose dream of an empire was stopped by the Ottomans in Anatolia in 1473. After his death, the realm quickly disintegrated because of dissent among his successors and pressure from the Ottomans and Iran's new power, the Safavids.
Under the Timurids, Samarkand and Herat played an important role for long periods as both capitals and art centers. The Timurids were great patrons. They commissioned enormous building projects and founded workshops that employed captive artists and craftsmen. The diversity of their background is reflected in their artistic output, but the influence of Far Eastern culture is especially characteristic. Often very colorful Timurid art features Chinese mythical beasts and flowers, and the forms of ceramics were also inspired by Chinese porcelain. Numerous Timurid princes were themselves calligraphers and great bibliophiles. They founded workshops to make costly manuscripts, and Timurid miniature painting from Herat in the 15th century is considered one of the culminations of Persian painting.
Timurid art had a decisive influence on Ottoman and Safavid art, both through booty taken in war and through the artists who were captured and worked for the new rulers.


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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the AFL-CIO reached consensus after weeks of closed-doors negotiations they were conducting at the request of U.S. Sens. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., two of the senators involved in crafting an immigration deal on Capitol Hill. Ensuring that future workers can come to the U.S. legally is expected to be a central element of the deal, which will also address border security, employer verification and a pathway to citizenship for the 11 million illegal immigrants in the U.S.
The principles announced Thursday include agreement on the need for a way to let businesses more easily hire foreign workers when Americans aren't available to fill jobs. This will require a new kind of worker visa program that does not keep all workers in a permanent temporary status and responds as the U.S. economy grows and shrinks, the groups said in a joint news release.
They also said they see the need for a new professional bureau housed within a federal executive agency and tasked with informing Congress and the public about labor market needs and shortages. That addresses a key demand from the labor side for a more transparent and data-driven process about business' needs for workers.
"We have found common ground in several important areas and have committed to continue to work together and with member of Congress to enact legislation that will solve our current problems in a lasting manner," the statement from the Chamber of Commerce and AFL-CIO said. "We are now in the middle – not the end – of this process."
Even so, Thursday's agreement represents a significant step in talks that some on Capitol Hill gave little chance of success.
"This is yet another sign of progress, of bipartisanship, and we are encouraged by it," White House press secretary Jay Carney said. Schumer called the announcement "a major step forward."
President Barack Obama has been criticized as caving in to organized labor for failing to include a temporary worker program in his own immigration blueprint. Carney would not say whether the White House supports a visa program for low-skill workers.
In a sign of the growing support for action on immigration, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., one of a number of Republicans who've recently softened their opposition to eventual citizenship for some illegal immigrants, issued a statement saying he was encouraged "that two groups often on opposite sides of the aisle are serious about putting politics aside and finding solutions."
Business and labor have long been at odds over any temporary worker program, with business groups wanting more workers and labor groups concerned about worker protections and that any large-scale program that could displace American workers. The issue helped sink the last congressional attempt at rewriting the nation's immigration laws, in 2007, which was partly why Schumer and Graham asked Chamber President Tom Donohue and AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka to try to forge an accord that Senate negotiators could include in legislation they hope to complete by next month.
Donohue and Trumka issued a joint statement that said, in part, "The fact that business and labor can come together to negotiate in good faith over contentious issues should be a signal to Congress and the American people that support for immigration reform is widespread and growing, and is important to our economy and our society."
The principles announced Thursday make clear that both sides have given ground. Business will get a temporary worker program, something labor long opposed, and labor will see creation of a government entity that describes labor market needs, instead of leaving that task to employers themselves.
Various thorny issues remain, including how many new visas would be provided under the new program and what kind of pay and protections workers would get.
The Chamber of Commerce and AFL-CIO have taken the lead in negotiations that have also included other business associations and labor unions. Senators and their aides are expected to play a larger role in the talks.
The U.S. already has several temporary worker programs, but they don't work well and experts say a large proportion of migrant workers in agricultural and other low-skill fields like landscaping or housekeeping are in the U.S. illegally.


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Just 15 minutes can make a difference when someone is struck by a stroke, new research suggests.
The study included more than 6 700 patients in the United States and Canada who suffered an ischaemic stroke (blocked blood flow to the brain) and were treated with anti-clotting therapy.
A need for speed
For every 1 000 patients whose treatment began 15 minutes sooner after their arrival at the hospital, 15 fewer died or required hospice care after leaving the hospital, 17 more were able to walk out of the hospital without help, and 22 more could care for themselves after leaving the hospital.
The median time from arrival at the hospital to the start of treatment was 1 hour 27 minutes, and the median time from the start of stroke symptoms to treatment was 3 hours 50 minutes, the investigators found.
The researchers also found that the start of treatment tends to take longer for stroke patients who arrive at hospitals on weekends, holidays, and before 7am and after 6pm on weekdays.
"We're trying to improve treatment with better staffing on off-hours and getting doctors to the hospital quicker when they're on call," said study co-lead author Dr Reza Jahan, a professor of interventional neuroradiology at the University of California, Los Angeles.
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"Patients who arrive at the hospital at 2am should be treated no differently than people who arrive at 2pm," Jahan added in a university news release.
The researchers also found that treatment delays are more likely for patients who live alone or fail to recognise that they're having a stroke, according to the study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
The study results prompted the American Heart Association to publish new goals on how fast patients should be treated at comprehensive stroke centres, according to Jahan.
Each year, about 795 000 people in the United States suffer a stroke, and about 140 000 die. Ischaemic strokes account for 87% of all strokes.
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WHISKER TALES: Shelter animals seek new families
Milford Humane Society
The Milford Humane Society is open for adoptions at 289 West St. (Rte. 140) on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. and on Thursday evenings from 7 to 9. Cats are also shown at Petco in Milford on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Additional information about the cats listed can be obtained by calling 508-473-7008. The shelter website is www.milfordhumane.org. All Milford Humane cats have been given rabies and distemper shots, have been spayed or neutered and have been tested for FIV and FeLV.
FRANK AND JON E are short haired 4-month-old brothers. Jon E is black and white and very extroverted and Frank is orange a little shyer.
KITTENS - The shelter has a variety of kittens available. Also visit Petco in Milford on Saturday to meet them and/or fill out an application for additional kittens.
PEDROIA is a handome 4-year-old, short haired tiger/tux. Pedroia was a very unhappy camper when he first came to the shelter. Although his attitude has improved a lot during his stay, he still needs someone who can be patient with him and tolerate some "cat-itude" from time to time. He dislikes other cats and will probably be instantly happier as an only child.
GIUSEPPI AND ZEPPELIN are 10-year-old housemates that were dumped when their owner became pregnant. Giuseppi is a big orange mushball and Zeppelin is black and equally sweet. Both are short haired and would like to stay together in their future home.
JILLSON AND JILLCOTT are 6-month-old brothers. They are both short haired tigers and one is a tuxedo. They initially are a little shy when they meet new people but are very sweet once they get acclimated. They would like to be placed together.
ZOEY is a 3-year-old black and white tuxedo cat. She's a nice girl.
SEAN is a handsome brown, short haired tiger. He is about 2 years old and was found stray. He has a great personality.
GENNA AND TRUDY are pretty 6-month-old sisters. Genna is honey-colored and Trudy is orange and white. The are medium to long haired and very sweet.
TRINI is a 10-year-old, long-haired tux. She is very sweet and a little shy. She's a little intimidated by other animals and would probably be happiest as an only pet or with another passive cat.
ONYX and RAVEN are 4-month-old siblings. They are fun-loving black short hairs.
LUCIC AND CHARA came from the same home. Lucic is 3 and is a medium-haired white boy with tiger markings. Chara is orange and white and about 1 1/2. He is short haired. They are sweet cats and like other animals.
FELIX is an 8-year-old, black-and-white tuxedo cat. He loves other cats and would enjoy a home with other pets.
KRINGLE is an ultra-cute, long-haired boy. He is about a year old and very lovable. He is also FIV-positive but in good health. He gets along with other cats and would enjoy the company of an FIV playmate - such as his pal Jazzie. If you would like more information on FIV, please contact the shelter.
NAOMI is a beautiful, 3-year-old female. She is a long-haired, mixed-breed girl with Himalayan markings. She originally came to the shelter with kittens and with some damage to one of her lovely blue eyes. She has some vision loss in that eye, but sees fine overall.
TARA AND TRISCA are 12-year-old sisters. They are tiger and white and short haired. They are nice girls who would appreciate a quiet home in their golden years.
MACKENZIE AND MORGAN are 1-year-old tortie sisters. One is medium haired and one is short haired. They are very sweet and warm up quickly once they get to know people. They need to be placed together.
JAZZIE is a very lovable, 10-month-old female. She is a medium-haired black sweetheart who loves everybody. She is also FIV-positive but in great health. Jazzie would like a playmate in her new home - such as her pal Kringle. For information about Jazzie or FIV, call the shelter.
NOEL is a short-haired calico. She is about 5 years old. She tolerates other cats but would probably prefer to be an only child.
JOEY AND JOSEPH are cute white-and-tiger-striped brothers. They are short haired and about two years old. They are a little shy and would like to stay together in a relatively quiet home. They would be fine with other animals.
Baypath Humane Society
Baypath is on Rafferty Road in Hopkinton. The shelter is open every day from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All Baypath dogs have been spayed or neutered, wormed, heartworm tested and have age-appropriate shots. They also have a Safewatch microchip and leave the shelter with a no-slip collar. Baypath also has cats available for adoption. The following animals are available for adoption. Further information is available at 508-435-6938 or www.baypathhumane.org.
BAILEE is a 9-year-old female Labrador retriever. Bailee came to us with her older sister, Chelsea. The reason these two golden girls were surrendered is because of a divorce. Bailee and Chelsea would love to stay together as they have lived together for 7 years. Bailee likes to play with balls and squeaky toys. She is housebroken and knows sit, stay, come and give paw.
CHELSEA is a 7-year-old female Labrador retriever. Chelsea came to us with her older sister, Bailee. The reason these two golden girls were surrendered is because of a divorce. Bailee and Chelsea would love to stay together as they have lived together for 7 years. Chelsea likes to play with balls and squeaky toys. She is housebroken and knows sit, stay, come and give paw.
HENRY is a 9-month-old male shepherd mix. Henry is a gorgeous medium sized dog. He loves playing with other dogs, including his brother,Truman. Both brothers lived in a home with several other dogs and really gain confidence through their interaction with dogs. They didn't get as much human interaction so they can be a little shy at first. Henry is the more outgoing of the two, but both really want to be with people and want to trust them. A little patience and a handful of hotdogs goes a long way. Henry is a calm and gentle soul who will make a nice companion for a quiet home. He would love the company of another dog.
MELODY is a 9-month-old female coonhound mix. Melody is a petite, happy little dog about 35 pounds. She likes to wiggle her way over to get your affection. She is on the submissive side and does well with other dogs.
PIP is a 7-year-old female Labrador retriever. Pip is a nice yellow Lab who is a well-mannered gentleman. He is a medium energy 7-year-old Lab mix who excels at training and walks well on leash. He tends to do well with other dogs after an appropriate introduction to them.
RICO is a 3-year-old male hound spaniel mix. Rico is a handsome stray and is a little on the shy side, but his buddy Dozer helps him build his confidence. When we say shy, we are not referring to people. He absolutely loves people, it is new experiences he is a little nervous about. He is a little on the jumpy side, but nothing a round of obedience training couldn't help him with. He loves walking in the woods and playing with other dogs.
WINNIE is a 4-year-old female Labrador retriever / Rottweiler mix. Winnie came to us from a local animal control. They loved this dog so much that they held her extra long until we could take her in. They knew she was a keeper when a little Jack Russell accidentally ran into her pen while she was eating and she just let him push her out of the way! This girl is big and strong. She walks fairly well on a leash, but the beauty of her is that as strong as she is, she is happy to just park it in front of the water bowl and lay around after a few minutes of walking. She loves being outside and is happy to lay around in the sun. She keeps her kennel clean and is quiet as a mouse in there. She could definitely use some training in the manners department, but otherwise she would make a wonderful companion.
BELLA is an 8-year-old female pit bull terrier mix. Bella is a sweet senior who was stuck boarding in a kennel for a year waiting for her owner who never came back. She was finally surrendered to us when her owner decided she could not keep her. She is a sweet and affectionate girl, but in her older age she has become protective of her food and would need an owner with patience and understanding of that issue. She is very focused on her people and treat training and doesn't even pay attention to barking dogs around her; however, we do feel a home where she is the only dog would be best. She can sit like a champ and even knows "speak."
LUCKY is a 4-year-old miniature poodle/Maltese mix. He was an owner surrender who previously lived with kids of all ages. He is fully housebroken and hasn't had an accident in a long time. He is good in the home, but we recommend crate-training as he adjusts to a new environment. His favorite game is tug of war and he will play all day. Lucky was allowed on furniture in his previous home, but slept on a dog bed overnight. Lucky knows how to sit, stay, and sleep. Lucky is pretty protective of his home and family, so taking him to training is very important so that he can learn to be a great family dog.
MARLEY is a 4-year-old pint-sized pit bull mix. She weighs about 40 pounds, which is great because she is a total lap dog! She is extremely affectionate and very friendly. She knows how to sit, lay down, and shake your hand. She listens very well and loves to please. She is looking for her forever home with owners who will play with her and love her forever. She would be a great agility dog because she really loves to learn and play. She is a bit under socialized with other dogs so a home where she is the only dog would be best. Please come meet this sweetheart if you can provide her a loving forever home.
SAM is a 1-year-old retriever mix. Sam came to us from Miami and spent all of her short life living outdoors. She was surrendered by her owner because she liked to escape. She is a very energetic girl who needs lots of exercise. She would make a great running or hiking partner. She is not a fan of cats and can come on strong with dogs although a calm introduction goes a long way! She will need lots of training to help her become a great dog, but this beautiful girl definitely has it in her.
TED is a six-year-old Irish soft-coated wheaten terrier. True to his breed, he is high energy and loves to play. He would do best with a family that had older children and in an environment where he could be outside a great deal and get lots of exercise. He loves to play, but can get overexcited, and jump and spin. Teddie loves to curl up on the couch and cuddle at night. Ted cannot live in a home with other animals.
Greyhound Rescue of N.E.
Dogs are available at Greyhound Rescue of N.E. Inc. in Mendon. The shelter can be reached at 508-478-1617.
GABE broke his leg racing and the cast is off, and he's doing well. He's a sweet, friendly, lovable guy who is looking for his very own family.
ROSE is a sweet, calm, gentle girl who will be a wonderful pet. She's good with other dogs, loves going out to nose around, or she's content to sleep in her crate. She'd do best with older children; and she may be cat-friendly.
WISE is an 8-year-old brood mama that's been at the track having puppies. She's finally retired and looking for her very own couch and loving family. She's a sweet, gentle girl and deserves a loving home for her remaining years.
TRIX is a 5-year-old guy who was in foster care for awhile and did well. He's a tad shy and unsure; he needs a patient owner who will let him settle in and feel comfortable. He's actually a very happy guy in the kennel and a very sweet, personable dog.
BODIE is a pretty fawn boy who is happy and friendly. He has a little separation anxiety and would do best with a family that's around. (No children for this guy.)
RANDALL is a very special greyhound. He came to us with an eye injury and it was not repairable. His eye has been removed and he's doing just great. We took him to the vet so many times, he was a favorite there. He rides well in the car, is friendly and happy with everyone he meets, and may be cat-friendly. He was so gentle and sweet through the whole ordeal, and he's now ready to find his own family.
SAMSON is a cute little 40-pound coonhound who came all the way from Kentucky to find his very own family to love. He's so sweet, friendly, happy and gentle. He's about 2 years old, loves his toys and playing in the office. He listens well, and will be a wonderful pet.
STAR was in foster care for a few weeks. She's a sweet, friendly and very lovable 4-year-old fawn girl. She has some separation anxiety and would do best with another dog at home. She's such a happy, affectionate, Velcro dog.
Purr-fect Cat Shelter
Purr-fect Cat's felines can be viewed for adoption by appointment. The cats have been vaccinated, spayed or neutered and tested for FIV and FeLV. To arrange a time, please leave a message at the shelter message center at 508-533-5855. The shelter's website is www.purrfectcatshelter.org.
SAMMY is a young adult tortie. She came to us when her people noticed that she was pregnant. They kept her as an outdoor cat but never had her spayed. Sammy is a quiet girl who likes to climb to the highest spot in her room to watch what is happening below. She is a very sweet and gentle cat and enjoys being groomed by our volunteers.
BEAU is an adult, short-haired orange tabby. Beau was surrendered to the shelter when his owner decided to move cross country and felt she couldn't take him along. He is a very handsome boy with a wonderful disposition. Poor Beau went through a lot when we first acquired him. His teeth and gums were in very poor condition. Only a few days at PCS, he was taken to the vet for full mouth X-rays, dental cleaning and multiple extractions. Now he's feeling like the fabulous feline he once had been.
MOLLY is a young black female. She is short haired and was found as a stray in a neighboring community. It was quickly discovered that this sweet little girl had a number of issues with her eyes. Molly has one eye that is undersized. It is a condition called Microphthalmia. A cat with this condition is usually vision impaired or blind in that eye. Molly is currently under the care of a veterinary ophthalmologist and doing well.
DUCHESS is a young adult Ragdoll. Duchess was picked up by a couple who found her wandering and thought she might be a stray. Turned over to Animal Control who scanned her for a microchip and didn't find one, she was held and nobody claimed her. Duchess is now under the care of PCS and we are looking to find a home for this beautiful cat. She is very friendly and loving, but does not like other cats. Our volunteers have finally removed all the briers from her fur and she is looking regal.
DIVA is an adult white, short-haired female with brown tiger spots. Diva was found living under the porch of a PCS volunteer. She wasn't spayed and there were no signs that she recently had given birth. Taken to the vet and recipient of a clean bill of health, Diva is now ready to find a family to love. Being the diva that she is, she will only tolerate a little petting and rubbing, that is unless it is she who is doing the initiating. Diva should be an only cat and will be good with older children.
TUFFY is a young adult gray and white male. He is short haired. Tuffy was trapped as an older kitten and has been in foster care until recently coming into the shelter. He had a few minor setbacks but is now beginning to acclimate to his new surroundings. Tuffy really likes other cats and enjoys playing with toys. He would do best in a home that could offer him a feline friend or adopt him with another PCS cat that he has formed a bond with.
STAR is an adult, medium-haired male. He is black and white. Star and his brother Shadow were surrendered to the shelter because the family was moving out of state and felt that they could not take these cats with them. It has been difficult on the cats because they were boarded at the vets while the owner put the home on the market, then they moved to a foster home and now the shelter. Star is a big boy and very handsome. He is aloof, but we feel it is because his life has been so disrupted. He lived with children and should be fine in an active home.
PRINCESS is a young adult black female. Princess was surrendered to the shelter along with her son by a woman who was helping out a friend. The friend had asked her to hold the cats while she moved into her new place. … She never came back to get them. The woman who surrendered the cats found that her children were allergic and, therefore, she could not keep them. Princess craves affection and attention.
BELLA is an adult, gray-and-white, short-haired female. Little Bella was surrendered to the shelter along with another cat. Both cats were turned over to a relative in hopes that the cats would get along with her cats. However, since neither Bella nor the male cat had been fixed, it was never going to work. Bella is a very sweet and quiet girl who would really love to be the one and only in a quiet adult home.
DUSTY is a young adult male. He is gray and white. He was surrendered to the shelter due to the inability to get along with one of the other four cats that were already living in the home. He is starting to adjust to life at the shelter and he hopes to find a quiet adult home soon so that he can show you how sweet and loving he truly is. Dusty enjoys having his beautiful long gray fur brushed while he sits and warms your lap.
CHELSEA is a young adult, medium-haired tortie. Chelsea and her sister, Margo, were left at the animal control officer's kennel. Poor little Chelsea was in deplorable condition. She was so skinny and flea infested and after her veterinary visit the blood work showed that she was borderline anemic. The fleas had helped themselves to so much of her blood that we kept her in foster care for a few extra weeks to build up her system. Now at the shelter and reunited with Margo, she seems happy and curious.
MAYA is a young adult dilute calico. This beautiful little girl, who is just under a year of age, was surrendered to the shelter as a pregnant cat. Her kittens did not survive, as sometimes is the case with very young cats. She has a very laid-back personality and seems to be enjoying the safety and security of being indoors. Maya would be a wonderful family cat.
Glenda Hazard is a writer and editor for Gatehouse Media. She is also a volunteer at Milford Humane Society. She can be reached by email at firstname.lastname@example.com or by phone at 508-490-7454.


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Today in history - 4-minute mile barrier broken
Today is Monday, May 6, the 126th day of 2013. There are 239 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On May 6, 1863, the Civil War Battle of Chancellorsville in Virginia ended with a Confederate victory over Union forces.
On this date:
In 1840, Britain's first adhesive postage stamp, the Penny Black, officially went into circulation five days after its introduction.
In 1882, President Chester Alan Arthur signed the Chinese Exclusion Act, which barred Chinese immigrants from the U.S. for 10 years (Arthur had opposed an earlier version with a 20-year ban).
In 1910, Britain's Edwardian era ended with the death of King Edward VII; he was succeeded by George V.
In 1935, the Works Progress Administration began operating under an executive order signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
In 1937, the hydrogen-filled German airship Hindenburg burned and crashed in Lakehurst, N.J., killing 35 of the 97 people on board and a Navy crewman on the ground.
In 1942, during World War II some 15,000 Americans and Filipinos on Corregidor surrendered to Japanese forces.
In 1954, medical student Roger Bannister broke the four-minute mile during a track meet in Oxford, England, in 3:59.4.
In 1960, Britain's Princess Margaret married Antony Armstrong-Jones, a commoner, at Westminster Abbey. (They divorced in 1978.)
In 1962, in the first test of its kind, the submerged submarine USS Ethan Allen fired a Polaris missile armed with a nuclear warhead that detonated above the Pacific Ocean.
In 1987, CIA Director William J. Casey died at age 74.
In 1996, the body of former CIA director William E. Colby was found washed up on a southern Maryland riverbank, more than a week after he'd disappeared.
In 2002, Dutch politician Pim Fortuyn (pihm fohr-TOWN') was shot and killed in Hilversum, Netherlands. (Volkert van der Graaf was later convicted of killing Fortuyn and was sentenced to 18 years in prison.)
Ten years ago: Florida Sen. Bob Graham launched his campaign for the 2004 Democratic presidential nomination by accusing President George W. Bush of retreating from the war on terrorism to "settle old scores" between the Bush family and Iraq's Saddam Hussein. (Graham dropped his bid five months later.) White House budget chief Mitchell Daniels announced his resignation. Kmart Corp. emerged from bankruptcy after more than 15 months of Chapter 11 protection.
Five years ago: Barack Obama swept to a convincing victory in the North Carolina Democratic primary while Hillary Rodham Clinton eked out a win in Indiana. A Georgia man who'd killed his live-in girlfriend was executed; William Earl Lynd was the first inmate put to death since the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of lethal injections. Kobe Bryant won his first MVP award after leading the Los Angeles Lakers to the best record in the Western Conference.
One year ago: Vice President Joe Biden told NBC's "Meet the Press" he was "absolutely comfortable" with gay couples who marry getting the same civil rights and liberties as heterosexual couples. Socialist Francois Hollande (frahn-SWAH' oh-LAWND') defeated conservative incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy (sahr-koh-ZEE') to become France's next president. Greek voters turned against mainline parties that had backed the tough terms of the country's massive international bailout. Actor George Lindsey, "Goober" on "The Andy Griffith Show," died in Nashville at age 83.
Today's Birthdays: Baseball Hall-of-Famer Willie Mays is 82. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., is 79. Rock singer Bob Seger is 68. Singer Jimmie Dale Gilmore is 68. Gospel singer-comedian Lulu Roman is 67. Actor Alan Dale is 66. Actor Ben Masters is 66. Actor Gregg Henry is 61. Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair is 60. TV personality Tom Bergeron is 58. Actress Roma Downey is 53. Rock singer John Flansburgh (They Might Be Giants) is 53. Actor George Clooney is 52. Actor Clay O'Brien is 52. Rock singer-musician Tony Scalzo (Fastball) is 49. Actress Leslie Hope is 48. Rock musician Mark Bryan (Hootie and the Blowfish) is 46. Rock musician Chris Shiflett (Foo Fighters) is 42. Actress Stacey Oristano is 34. Actress Adrianne Palicki is 30. Actress Gabourey Sidibe (GA'-bah-ray SIH'-duh-bay) is 30. Actress-singer Naomi Scott is 20.
Thought for Today: "No man chooses evil because it is evil; he only mistakes it for happiness, the good he seeks." — Mary Wollstonecraft, British writer and philosopher (1759-1797).