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Luxurious villa - all confort- from 4 to 10 personns
« Les Maisons d'Antan » (i.e. the houses of days gone) , classificated five stars by the tourism Ministry, consist of two dwellings dating back to the 18th century. They were built in traditional stones and slates of the region and Isabelle Hossein totally renovated and refurbished them. She enhanced the feeling of intimacy and privacy that emanates from the place and gave a new touch to the different rooms though respecting the regional spirit that is present in a monumental fireplace for instance. At the same time, a regional renowned landscape gardener designed the gardens.The property is near the capital of prehistory, les Eyzies de Tayac, whitch is listed by Unesco World Heritage of Humanity. Here was born the science of prehistory, thanks to excavations that started in 1863 and last until today. The cave paintings of Lascaux, a unique presentation of prehistoric art, displays Cro Magnon's life as hunter and artist, as warrior and painter, an inestimable insig
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Little piece of paradise
St Gènies a half hour walk or 5 minute drive was gorgeous, especially the Sunday food market and the evening market on the Wednesday where you can eat with the locals and try some of the local cuisine, Devine :0)
Sarlat, a 15 minute drive away is a wonderful medieval town whe you can soak up the atmosphere sat in one of the bars / restaurants and just watch life pass you by.
Canoeing on the Dordogne is a must, spectacular views and lovely to be on the water in the heat. You can go as fast or as slow as you like and it's great with a group of friends.
Just a fantastic place to visit...and we will hopefully return at some point in the future.
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Guestbook comments from the owner
Le calme, le charme, de ces maisons et la qualité de la décoration, le temps magnifique (piscine) et l'intérêt de la région.
Séjour très agréable pour notre réunion familiale, dans un cadre qui correspond tout à fait à nos attentes
Guestbook comments from the owner
Le calme, le charme, de ces maisons et la qualité de la décoration, le temps magnifique (piscine) et l'intérêt de la région.
Séjour très agréable pour notre réunion familiale, dans un cadre qui correspond tout à fait à nos attentes
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Little piece of paradise
This place was definetley a little piece of paradise in France. The property was spectacular, all the rooms well kept and the decor was fresh but in keeping with the area. Having the pool was an absolute bonus as the sun was shining for our whole stay. Lovely and quite in the evenings, great to have a BBQ and a few drinks with your friends / family on the terrace with plenty on laughs had. But if you wanted a quiet night in your room you felt like you were in a little world of your own.
St Gènies a half hour walk or 5 minute drive was gorgeous, especially the Sunday food market and the evening market on the Wednesday where you can eat with the locals and try some of the local cuisine, Devine :0)
Sarlat, a 15 minute drive away is a wonderful medieval town whe you can soak up the atmosphere sat in one of the bars / restaurants and just watch life pass you by.
Canoeing on the Dordogne is a must, spectacular views and lovely to be on the water in the heat. You can go as fast or as slow as you like and it's great with a group of friends.
Just a fantastic place to visit...and we will hopefully return at some point in the future.
Idyllic French Stay
A perfect retreat for a large group of friends. We couldn't fault the beautiful interiors where no one drew the short straw with their bedroom and en suite bathroom. The grounds were equally well thought through offering space to be together or apart. The kitchen was well equipped and the extra fridge freezer very helpful. The pool was lovely and had a machine to keep it clean throughout our stay.
Close to a village with a boulangerie and charcuterie which we used regularly. There was also the night market on Wednesday evening which was a treat and the Sunday market full of local produce and wares.
Sarlat is 15 minutes drive away with a reasonably large supermarket and cheaper petrol. The town is gorgeous and old with it's own fabled markets (which we didn't quite make it to,) and street entertainers and artists.
We would return again and again but would want two weeks to really discover the area more.
Florence (housekeeper) and her husband were attentive and helpful but did not encroach.
We were so sad to leave!
Beautiful Property, Great Location
Not one for reviews but this is a place that absolutely deserves to be talked up. Where to start? Being a party of 9 adults this property caters not only for being able to eat together and provides ample sun lingers to relax but is also set out in a way that we still managed to find quiet time away from eachother. All of the 5 bedrooms has its own self contained private floor with bathroom (some showers, some baths) and storage meaning no queues when getting ready! A brisk walk away (around a mile and a half) is St Genie with its Sunday market and food market on a Wednesday evening where you can turn up, eat great local produce on shared tables with the locals. The Dordogne is a 30 minute drive away for canoeing and another beautiful town Sarlat is within 15 mins. The location is perfect if you wish to relax and guzzle the local wine as we did in abundance. You will need a car for visits to the local supermarket but this property is absolutely worth it. Well equipped with everything you need, our group were very sad to leave. We would go back in a flash, a little gem full of character and charm.
Secluded luxurious property with rustic French charm
We had a fantastic week at this property. It has been renovated to a very high standard and the layout of the buildings and the grounds mean there are lots of little corners and areas to occupy as well as large social spaces. The property was very well equipped with towels and inflatables for swimming and everything you would need in the kitchen. We had two young children with us and the fact that the grounds where all closed off and the pool gated made it feel very safe. When we had a slight issue with the shower we called Florence - who was lovely - and the problem was sorted straight away. There a great bakery 10 minutes down the road too and the pretty village of St Genies less than 5 minutes drive - great market on a Sunday morning.
The property is very well located and there is lots to do fairly close by although we had 3 days just relaxing by the pool. There is a lake resort 10 minutes away - the water was almost warm and we had a great swim there and had the place almost to ourselves. Sarlat is close by as is Beynac and fantastic gardens which are well worth a visit.
Had a wonderful stay in he Dordoynes in a lovely old farmhouse
Stayed in a 500 year old farmhouse and although being in the country still had great accessibility to towns where we could eat out and explore.
Only thing we didn't like was the smell of the farm animals some nights. Would suggest they put fans in the house as on some nights it was
very hot. Lovely pool and good laundry facilities. Also enjoyed the barbeque.
Perigord Paradise
These stunning houses in St Genies are a must for those seeking a relaxing sunny break with family (5 good double bedrooms). We spent a week here during a hot July and loved every minute.
Like a mini walled town, the two properties are set behind their own large gate with a central courtyard, large garden, plenty of lounging space and a lovely heated pool.
The entire set up is enclosed and was really safe for the three children in our extended family - who spent most of their waking hours under / in the water - and spacious and relaxing for the adults. Both houses have been beautifully renovated and there's ample space inside and out for lazy days and wine filled nights.
Our routine involved trips to the shops for patisseries in the morning (short drive to St Genies, get there before there good stuff is gone and they close for a nap!) and then a daily, larger, grocery run to the bigger town of Montignac (larger and pretty village nestled in a river valley with fun mini-golf for kids nearby) about 15 mins away to stock up for our outdoor barbecue dinners. Worth a chat with the chap in the wine shop to get the best local tipples. We also visited nearby Sarlat - beautiful but overcrowded on market day even early in the season.
Good facilities in the property and great to have WiFi in the house to keep in touch with civilisation as needed but this is really a chance to get away from it all and enjoy the Perigord Noir countryside and all it has to offer (foie gras; confit de canard!).
The cockerel next door, the bug life and the shortage of fans in the house to cool the hot summer nights haven't put us off and we've already booked again for the same week next year! Can't wait.
Activity and Interests
we would most definitely recommend staying at Maison d'Antan to our friends. The house and the surrounding towns and villages are beautiful. The region has many interesting places to visit and things to do. The markets in St. Genies and Sarlat were wonderful. It made us feel part of the town rather than just passing through.
Our stay at Maison d'Antan was fabulous. The setting is private and lovely and the house fully equipped making us feel as though we were in our own home....We had a fantastic two weeks with family from 10 years to 49! We really did not need to go anywhere as it was comfortable at Les Maisons d'Antan.
Prices and Availability
Rental rates
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basse saison
8 Jan 2017 - 24 Jun 2017
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
moyenne saison
25 Jun 2017 - 22 Jul 2017
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
haute saison
23 Jul 2017 - 26 Aug 2017
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
moyenne saison
27 Aug 2017 - 2 Sep 2017
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
moyenne saisonbasse saison
3 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2017
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
basse saison
1 Oct 2017 - 23 Dec 2017
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
Additional pricing information
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During the low season, we can rent only the house called 'the bergerie' for 4 personns 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms the price is 1600 € / week more 150 € all charges inclued and we can propose stay for 3 days or + , contact us.The wood for the chimney is not inclued
more the rental rate, all charges inclued are 150 € between 2 et 5 people and 250 € between 6 to 10.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
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- Unavailable
Property Type
- house
- Luxury
- Tourist Attractions
- Fireplace
- Hair Dryer
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Parking
- Safe
- Thermos Flask
- Towels Provided
- Tumble Dryer
- Washing Machine
- Wireless Internet
- 4 Ring Stove
- Blender
- Coffee Grinder
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Grill
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
- Dining Area
- Books
- Books for Kids
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Games
- Games for Kids
- Satellite / Cable
- Television
- Video Player
Pool / Spa
- Heated Pool
- Outdoor Pool
- Private Pool ...
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- wheelchair accessible
Location Type
- rural
- botanical garden
- caves
- churches
- cinemas
- forests
- library
- live theatre
- museums
- naturist beach
- pond
- restaurants
- ruins
- theme parks
Leisure Activities
- bird watching
- horse riding
- scenic drives
- walking
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- fitness centre
- hospital
- laundrette - serviced
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hunting
- mountain biking
- caving
- swimming
- tennis
- water skiing
Floor Area
- 350 m²
- la bergerie - Toilet, Shower Enclosure, Bidet
- sienne - Toilet, Bath (no shower), Bidet
- garance - Toilet, Bath (no shower), Bidet
- celadon - Toilet, Bath with Shower, Bidet
- mansarde - Toilet, Bath (no shower)
- 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10
- Bedroom 1 - 1 Large Double Bed, 1 Single Bed
- Bedroom 2 - 1 Large Double Bed
- Bedroom 3 - 1 Large Double Bed
- Bedroom 4 - 1 Large Double Bed, 1 Single Bed
- Bedroom 5 - 1 Large Double Bed
- Deck Chairs
- Beach Towels
- Large Cooler
- Garden
- Barbecue
- Patio
- Veranda
- Terrace
- 10 garden chairs
- 10 deck chairs
- Self-catering
House Rules
- Max. occupancy: 10
- pets considered
- children welcome


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DNA tests show Bulgarian couple are parents of girl found in Greece
By Tsvetelia Tsolova and Angel Krasimirov
SOFIA (Reuters) - A Bulgarian Roma couple are the biological parents of a four-year-old blonde girl found in Greece last week, DNA tests showed on Friday, clearing some of the mystery around a case that has captured global attention.
Bulgarian prosecutors are investigating whether the mother, Sasha Ruseva, 35, sold her child. Ruseva denies this, but admits leaving a seven-month-old baby in Greece - where she was working as an olive-picker - in 2009 because she could not look after the child and had to return to Bulgaria.
The case has illustrated the plight of Roma gypsies in Bulgaria, the European Union's poorest member state. Many spend their lives close to destitution, illiterate and on the fringes of society.
The four-year-old, called Maria and dubbed the "blonde angel" by Greek media, was found last week by police at a Roma settlement in central Greece. DNA tests showed the Roma couple she was with were not her biological parents.
The couple say the girl was given to them by her mother who could not look after her, but they have been charged with abducting a minor and detained.
The case reminded some of the disappearance of three-year-old Briton Madeleine McCann in Portugal in 2007. Maria is being looked after by a Greek charity, which says it has received thousands of calls from as far away as the United States and Sweden with supposed leads on Maria's possible identity.
The search narrowed this week to a Bulgarian Roma couple, Sasha Ruseva and her husband Atanas Rusev.
"DNA analysis proved that Sasha Ruseva is the biological mother of the girl named Maria," Interior Ministry Chief Commissioner Svetlozar Lazarov told reporters. Continued...


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Before you start investigating a suspect drive, you need to make an exact copy of the drive. Such an exact copy of a drive is called a forensic image of the drive. When you try to create a forensic image of a drive, it is important to make sure that you don't alter the data on the source hard drive. There are hardware-based write-blocking devices available for this purpose. We will not discuss hardware-based write-blocking devices here.
To create forensic images, we will use a program called FTK Imager. FTK Imager comes as an integral part of FTK installation or you can install it as a standalone program. To prevent accidental or intentional manipulation of the original evidence, FTK Imager makes a bit-for-bit duplicate image of the media. The forensic image is identical in every way to the original. This allows you to store the original media away, safe from harm while the investigation proceeds using the image.
After you create an image of the data, you can then use AccessData Forensic Toolkit (FTK) to perform a complete and thorough forensic examination and create a report of your findings.
With FTK Imager, you can create forensic images of local hard drives, floppy diskettes, Zip disks, CDs, and DVDs, entire folders, or individual files from various places within the media.
FTK Imager comes with several interesting features. We will examine some of them later these notes.
To create forensic images, we will use a program called FTK Imager. FTK Imager comes as an integral part of FTK installation or you can install it as a standalone program. To prevent accidental or intentional manipulation of the original evidence, FTK Imager makes a bit-for-bit duplicate image of the media. The forensic image is identical in every way to the original. This allows you to store the original media away, safe from harm while the investigation proceeds using the image.
After you create an image of the data, you can then use AccessData Forensic Toolkit (FTK) to perform a complete and thorough forensic examination and create a report of your findings.
With FTK Imager, you can create forensic images of local hard drives, floppy diskettes, Zip disks, CDs, and DVDs, entire folders, or individual files from various places within the media.
FTK Imager comes with several interesting features. We will examine some of them later these notes.
1. Starting FTK Imager
It is important to use a USB flash drive with a small capacity. If you select a large sized flash drive, it takes a very long time for the FTK Imager to create a forensic image. So select a small flash drive (say of size 128KB). FTK Imager is available to you in two ways: (1) built-into FTK and (2) standalone version. You can start either one. They are the same program. http://accessdata.com/support/product-downloads
Let us use the standalone version. Double click the FTK Imager icon on your desktop after downloaded:
There are four items on the Menu Bar: File, View, Mode and Help. Become familiar with these menu items by clicking each. Just below the Manu Bar, you will see Tool Bar, which contains several items. Again, click each one and become familiar with each. Most of them will be active when there a file (called evidence) is loaded, which we will see soon.
2. Creating a flash drive forensic image
I suggest that you do all these steps hands-on. As mentioned earlier, use a small sized flash drive for this.
Prepare your flash drive. To start afresh, format the flash drive. Let us now save some files in the flash drive.
Download and save a zip file you create with some files on your computer. Unzip it, and copy all the files in it to your flash drive. See the contents of the flash drive. Delete these files (use 4 for example) from the flash drive: See the list of files on the flash drive. You will not see the deleted files.
We will now create a forensic image of the flash drive. Start FTK Imager. Click the Create Disk Image button on the toolbar:
On the next Select Source dialog window,
Select Physical Drive and click Next. In the next dialog window,
Use the pull down menu and select the flash drive. Click Finish. Next you will see Create Image dialog window:
Click Add… button.
You have four options here. Let us select E01. Click Next. In the next screen, fill appropriate text in the boxes:
I completed it (the numbers are just arbitrary):
In the next dialog window, you need to identify a place for the forensic image to be saved and a file name for the image.
I have selected Desktop to save the image and FirstExampleImage as the name of the file. Click
You will see the Create Image dialog window again. Click Start button. FTK Imager starts working. You will see the progress:
When FTK Imager is done creating the image, you will see the final screen:
The forensic image is saved in the location specified earlier. FTK Imager also creates a text file that
contains the properties of the evidence and the verification information.
3. Explanation of some of the steps in detail
• Select Source dialog window
There are five options here. You can create a forensic image of any of these source types.
Physical Drive: This is one of the drives (hardware) attached your computer such as C drive, floppy drive, flash drive and so on.
Logical drive: A physical drive can be partitioned into several independent units. Once done, each partition functions as a separate drive with an identifying label (F, G,..). Each of these units is called a logical drive. You can create a forensic image of each logical drive.
Image File: You can create a forensic image of a regular image file.
Contents of a Folder: You can create a forensic image of a folder. This image will not capture deleted files, unallocated space and son on.
Fernico Device: The Fernico Forensic Archive and Acquisition (FAR) line of products are CD/DVD imaging robots that allow the imaging of CD and DVD media in batches. Imager supports Fernico devices. For more information on Fernico devices, see www.fernico.com.
• Create Image dialog window:
By clicking the Add button, you can specify what type of image is to be created. This dialog box has other features:
Verify images after they are created:
First a brief explanation of hash values: A hash value is a number (generally expressed in headecimal format)
obtained by applying an algorithm on a string of text, a file or an entire hard drive contents. The length of a hash is always the same for a given hashing algorithm. Two of the most commonly used hashing algorithms are MD5 (Message-Digest) and SHA1 (secure hash algorithm). For example, MD5 hashes are always 32 hexadecimal characters whether it's a single character in a text file or an entire hard drive. Hash values are used in various places. For example, if you download a file, how do you know you have downloaded the original file published by the author (and not a file which is somehow modified – may be a virus infected). To verify the authenticity of the file, you compute the hash (say MD5) of the downloaded file and compare that value to the published hash value of the original. If they are identical, you have a good copy of the file.
By default, FTK Imager does not verify hash values of the image created and the original drive. If you select this option, Verify images after they are created, in the dialog window, FTK imager will compare the hash values of the newly created image and the source. It uses MD5 and SHA1 hashes. In fact, the hash values are displayed at the end.
Precalculate Progress Statistics:
If you check this option, Precalculate Progress Statistics, on the dialog window, FTK imager will show "Estimated time left" in the Creating Image dialog window. Default is, it does not show this estimate.
Create directory listings of all files in the image after they are created:
If you check this option, Create directory listings of all files in the image after they are created, on the dialog window, FTK imager will create an Excel file containing the list of files in the image with file name, size, date created and so on. Default is, it does not create this Excel file.
• Select Image Type dialog window:
Raw (dd):
The Raw format is just a data dump. This is basically from Unix. The letters "dd" stand for Data Description (from Unix). The raw image type is not compressed. If you select the Raw (dd) type, be sure to have adequate available drive space for the resulting image. Because it is just a data dump, it is faster than SMART or E01.
Smart is a commercial forensics software package distributed by ASR Data. SMART is a Smart image file format.
EnCase is a family of all-in-one computer forensics suites sold by Guidance Software. E01 is an Encase image file format.
AFF is an open and extensible file format to store disk images and associated metadata. This is not a proprietary
format and therefore you are not limited to any propriety tools for analysis. You have the flexibility of using any tools convenient to the you.
• Select Image Destination dialog window
This is where you specify the location to save the image file and the file name.
In the Image Fragment Size field, specify the maximum size (in MB) for each fragment of the image file. Type 0 for no fragment. FTK Imager places a default value (1500) here.
In the Compression field, select a level of desired compression. 0=none, 1=fastest to 9 = smallest. The RAW format does not permit compression. The higher the compression level, the smaller the image but the longer it will take to complete. AccessData suggests level 6 compression (default).
Checking the AD Encryption box will give you the ability to encrypt data during export to an image. Skip it for now
4. Examining the evidence
Once a forensic image is created, we can examine the evidence in FTK Imager itself. For much deeper analysis, we need FTK (not FTK Imager). We will use FTK in later weeks.
Let us examine the image, FirstExampleImage.E01 (the image we created just now).
Start FTK Imager. Click File and then select Add Evidence Item…
In the next Select Source dialog box,
Select Image file and click Next. In the next dialog window,
Click Browse and select the image file we created earlier (FirstExampleImage.E01).
Click Finish.
Our image file is now loaded into FTK Imager and we are ready to examine the evidence.
The FTK Imager interface has four panes: Evidence Tree Pane, File List Pane, Properties Pane and Viewer Pane:
Write the following observations for fun:
Highlight FirstExampleImage.E01 in Evidence Tree Pane. Write the following (from Properties
Bytes per sector
Sector Count
Acquire Date
MD5 Verification Hash
Highlight KINGSTON [FAT16] in Evidence Tree Pane. Write the following (from Properties Pane):
Cluster Size
Cluster Count
Volume Label
Highlight [root] in Evidence Tree Pane. From the File List, write the list of deleted files (notice x on filenames):
Notice these three icons on the toolbar: . Click each one and see how contents in the Viewer
Pane changes.
Write the first line in the following deleted files:
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Father's Day
Pediatrician and author Dr. Meg Meeker knows this very well. Her best selling book "Strong Fathers Strong Daughters" changed the way many father's approach their role as a parent.
Dr. Meg Meeker says "what she tried to do in Strong Fathers Strong Daughters was allow dads a peek at themselves from behind their daughters eyes and I really think that worked because what I heard from dads was I never realized how huge I was in my daughter's eyes."
Dr. Meeker's follow up companion book "Strong Fathers Strong Daughters the 30 Day Challenge" offers dads daily motivation to be the man every girl looks up to.
"I really wrote this so that men can take a little bite of something in a day and lead them to have a challenge and to know exactly what to do with their daughters so its really a road map to the original book."
Dr. Sue has talked to thousands of dads over the years and know they often struggle with their relationship with their daughter...sometimes they are at a loss for words and feel like they are critical instead of encouraging.
Meeker says "in order to effectively communicate with her you need to understand what she is perceiving on your words body language tone of voice. Soften it quiet it down slow it down and use more words."
The most important piece of advice starts with the belief that dads are the most important man in every girl's life. It's a big responsibility but we know you fathers are up to the challenge!
To all the dads who are watching, I encourage you to challenge yourself and be the man your daughter looks up to. Happy Father's Day.
I'm Dr. Sue with The Kid's Doctor helping parents... especially dads this week....take charge.


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September at the Museum of Contemporary Art San DiegoSeptember 7, 2009 – 4:34 pm
What's Happening This Month at the
Club Monte Carlo
Members' Opening: Automatic Cities
→Friday, 9/25/09 > 7-9 PM > La Jolla
Art Talk: Sarah Oppenheimer
→Thursday, 10/1/09 > 7 PM > La Jolla
→Final Weekend to See
Don't miss the chance to experience this innovative exhibition! On view through Monday, 9/7/09 at MCASD La Jolla.
→Opening 9/26/09 at MCASD La Jolla
→Now on view at MCASD Downtown, Jacobs Building
Octagon: Photographs by Kevin Lynch
For a complete list of exhibitions currently on view at all MCASD locations, visit www.mcasd.org/exhibitions.


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Australian Officer Gallantry, later casualty, Distinguished Conduct, GV,
The later 2nd Lieutenant Alfred John Parr, 59th Battalion Australian Imperial Force, awarded D.C.M. for actions in Villers Bretonneux, East of Amiens, 24th/25th April 1918;
Parr was wounded on 18th July 1915 on the Gallipoli Peninsula, re-joining the regiment on the 11th September; he was promoted Lance Corporal 4th December 1915 (11th December on other documents), Corporal 15th October 1916, Sergeant on 6th December 1916, Temporary Colour Sergeant Major (W.O. CL2) 1st May 1918 and 2nd Lieutenant 18th September 1918;
He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for actions of the 24th/25th April 1918. Gazetted 3rd September 1918 2059 Sjt. A. J. Parr, Infy.
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During our attack the services rendered by this N.C.O. were most valuable; he kept his platoon well in hand, and afforded every information to his company officer as to the needs of the situation. He led an attack on and captured an enemy machine-gun that was causing casualties, and near the final objective, with a bombing party, he captured another machine-gun and two officers and fifty men. He showed great courage throughout and set a fine example to his men. "
He died – 1st October 1918 aged 24 years of wounds received in the preceding days.
Alfred Parr, a Methodist, was born in Beeston, Nottinghamshire in 1894,. 1901 Census Parr was living aged 7, 19 Ratcliff Road, Loughborough, with his mother and stepfather, he attended Emanuel Boys School Loughborough; by 1911 Census they had moved to 72 Pinfold Gate, Loughborough where he is described as a 'foundry worker'.
He emigrated to Australia shortly before the outbreak of war. He enlisted, in Australia, voluntarily, aged 21, as 2059 Private 59th Infantry Battalion, Australian Imperial Force on March 3rd 1915, giving his occupation as farmer, His mother, Mrs Elizabeth A. Newbon , who had remarried, was named as next of kin.
Alfred John Parr
Born – 1898, a twin.
Son of Mrs Elizabeth A. Newbon of 72 Pinfold Gate, Loughborough, England.
1901 – Living in Loughborough.
1911 Census – Foundry Worker in Beeston, Nottinghamshire.
Here follows a very brief summary of his service. There are many notes and service papers on the superb Australian War Archives.
3rd March 1915 Enlisted. Having enlisted he embarked from Melbourne on HMAT A20 Hororata on the 7th April 1915. He transferred to the 59th Battalion, Australian Infantry. He joined them on the 8th June 1915 and joined D Company.
18th July 1915 he disembarked the Gascon at Malta and was admitted to Military Hospital, Malta 18th July 1915.
23rd August 1915 he was admitted to Australian Overseas Base Mustapha. He then transferred from Military Hospital, Tigne to St. Andrews.
20th August 1915 he embarked for Egypt on the Southland from Malta. 10 days later,
30th August 1915 he embarked on the Karoo for the Dardanelles.
3rd August 1915 – admitted to All Saint's Camp.
18th August 1915 – transferred to Riscasoli, Shrapnel Wound , Knee
22nd August 1915 Trans to St. Lawrence Convalescent Camp ex St David's Malta – Shrapnel Wound Right Knee.
25th August 1915 disembarked at Alexandria off the Southland at Malta.
4th December 1915 – appointed Lance Corporal.
Spent time with 15th Brigade Grenade School, taken on strength
15th October 1916 – Promoted to Corporal vice – O'Shea wounded.
During 1916 and 1917 he spent time at Hurdcott, Aldershot and PTBF Corse, Tidworth.
6th December 1916 – Promoted to Sergeant.
15th April 1918 – Promoted Temporary Company Sergeant Major (W.O. Class II) vice. CSM Stephens killed in action.
3rd September 1918 – His DCM Citation appears in the Supplement, page 10373.
24th September 1918 – Promoted to Second Lieutenant.
18th September 1918:
The Unit War Diary confirms his promotion to commissioned rank.
29th September 1918:
An extract from the Unit War Diary reads "2 Lt Parr, who had pushed out to the left flank to small trench leading to foot of the slope, sent a message to say he was engaging the Germans, who were in the same trench with rifle grenades, also he was being fired on from unknown position with pineapples….." It is probable that he was fatally wounded in this action.
Second-LieutenantAustralian Roll of Honour names him on Panel 168 on the Australian War Memorial. His place of association in Australia was Lelang, Victoria, Australia.
His grave, at , Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gouy. (CWGC). was to be marked – "Cherished Memories of one loved so dear." His mother still noted at 72 Pinfold, Loughborough.
His Distinguished Conduct Medal was leant to the Loughborough War Memorial Museum by a descendant in 1992 and was taken back by the same member of the family on March 21st 2014.
Copy docs are available supporting this. It was up for auction by withdrawn by the same member of the family who sold it directly to the current owner.
2nd Lieutenant Parr died aged 24, 1st October 1918 of wounds received on the 29th September 1918, his name appears on the Loughborough Roll of Honour.
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Defense pulls Lakeview to 24-8 win vs. Mohawks
MORLEY — The Lakeview Wildcats' defense made sure the team got off on the right foot from the starting gate of the 2012 season, forcing six Morley Stanwood turnovers in a 24-8 win over the Mohawks Friday night, the Wildcat's first game of the season.
"I thought our defense did an outstanding job," Lakeview coach Guenther Mittelstaedt said.
Jared Taylor got the Wildcats (1-0) on the board with a one-yard run with a minute left in the first quarter. Wildcats running back Garrett Cavendish ran in a two-point conversion to make the score 8-0.
Lakeview's other running back, Gus Ward, scored on a nine-yard touchdown run halfway through the third quarter to increase Lakeview's lead. Taylor finished the scoring drive with a two-point conversion, putting the Wildcats up 16-0.
In the fourth quarter, Cavendish scored from 10 yards out with 8:54 left in the game. Ward ran in the two-pointer to give Ward, Cavendish and Taylor a touchdown and a two-point conversion each in the game.
"I think we have to give credit to our offensive line," Mittelstaedt said. "I thought they did a nice job on the offensive line."
It was a one-dimensional offensive attack for Lakeview, as the team rushed 51 times for 203 yards in the game, without attempting a single pass.
The Wildcats' passing game was hindered owing to an injury to starting quarterback Sean Lindsay. Backup quarterback John Zuluaga-Torres took over at that point.
"We got a little more conservative with John," Mittelstaedt said. "We had a lead and he's a sophomore. We scaled our offense back a little bit."
Cavendish led the team with 21 carries for 87 yards. Taylor had eight carries for 71 yards and Ward ran five times for 34 yards.
Lakeview's defensive prowess, however, was the difference in the game, preventing any chances of a Mohawk comeback. The Wildcats defense picked off two passes and forced four fumbles, two on punts.
"We had some great coverage on the punts and caused a few fumbles," Mittelstaedt said.
Cavendish, Ward, Zuluaga-Torres and Terry Grieser recovered fumbles and Taylor and Jon Wandel each had an interception.
"I thought Morley put a lot of effort in the game and played hard," Mittelstaedt said. "But I think the bottom line is that Lakeview played some very solid defense."
The Wildcats will play at home Thursday against Holton, which lost to Newaygo 27-7 Friday night.


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Companion Animal Law
|We were not surprised to see in the news (April 12, 2016) an article about a family bringing a lawsuit against a kennel that they say killed their 8-year-old Dachshund by giving her the incorrect medication. We are, as a society, gaining consciousness about the worth of our companion animals. "Lola" was adopted from a shelter and she cost nothing. However, her family is suing the kennel for $67,000. Read more about this interesting case.....
Special Report: "Lost hooves, dead cattle before Merck halted Zilmax sales"*
Photo credit: reutersmedia.net
|You're probably already aware that the FDA is calling for the voluntary phasing out of antibiotics use by cattle-raising operations because it is believed that such widespread use is causing the creation of "superbugs" -- bacteria that have morphed into drug-resistant strains, rendering many previously highly-effective drugs useless for both cattle and humans. Now we have the prospect of a new drug running rampant in the cattle-raising industry: Zilmax, courtesy of Merck Pharmaceuticals. The drug increases the weight of cattle (antibiotics did this, too), but it may also be the cause of their hooves disintegrating! You may have already eaten beef from these cows, as the drug was just recently pulled off the market. Residue of this drug may remain in the meat that's sold to you. Do you think it's a good idea to eat it? Even China -- a country looking for every possible means of feeding its 1,400,000,000 people -- doesn't think it's a good idea and won't import Zilmax-fed animals.
*From a Reuters News article by P.J. Huffstutter and Tom Polansek, dateline WALLA WALLA COUNTY, WASHINGTON Mon Dec 30, 2013:
"The U.S. beef industry's dependence on the muscle-building drug Zilmax began unraveling here, on a sweltering summer day, in the dusty cattle pens outside a Tyson Foods Inc slaughterhouse in southeastern Washington state.
"As cattle trailers that had traveled up to four hours in 95-degree heat began to unload, 15 heifers and steers hobbled down the ramps on August 5, barely able to walk. The reason: The animals had lost their hooves, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture documents reviewed by Reuters. The documents show the 15 animals were destroyed.
"The next day, the hottest day of the month, two more animals with missing hooves arrived by truck. Again, the animals were destroyed, the documents show."
The article goes on to state: "A Reuters review of data kept by the U.S. Agriculture Department show that euthanizations of cattle have risen substantially since Zilmax came on the market."
According to the Reuters article, Merck "... has said it plans to reintroduce Zilmax, but noted it is too soon to know when sales to U.S. and Canadian customers may resume."
We are not looking forward to the reintroduction of this drug.
Factory Farming Doesn't Want You to Know about the Horrors....
|The right to free speech belongs to you only if factory farmers say you're entitled to it. If they have their way, laws may soon be passed in some states making it illegal for the public to try to find out and report the truth about factory farming.
It's really time for change....
We don't think of the work of the Senior Dogs Project as being "confrontational" or "disturbing." However, every so often we're reminded in a very graphic way of what happens to millions (that's right, millions) of animals in shelters every year in the U.S. The photo at the right shows the barrels of euthanized animals from one shelter on one day. Nearly all of these animals were adoptable, but there simply were not enough families "out there" to take them to a loving home. It's the same story at the majority of U.S. shelters. As a civilized society, we really do need to address this problem. It's not fair to the animals; it's not fair to the staff at shelters; and it's a waste of taxpayer money. You can do your part to encourage change by never purchasing an animal from a breeder or pet store, but instead adopting from your local shelter or a rescue organization; by encouraging friends and relatives to do the same; and by ensuring that your companion animals have been spayed or neutered.
Does How We Raise Meat Matter?
|We've been hearing a lot over the past few years about how small farms and the "locavore" movement are going to improve the quality of food available to us, protect our health, and help save our planet. We've been encouraged to shop at farmers' markets and to buy products that are raised within a short distance of where we live. We've also been told that the animals raised on local farms aren't fed antibiotics and hormones, live and die under humane conditions, and that raising them in this way is less destructive to our environment. Unfortunately, there are facts that dispute the contention that small-farm production is better for the environment than industrial farming. To cite just one fact from the article The Myth of Sustainable Meat by James E. McWilliams, "Grass-grazing cows emit considerably more methane than grain-fed cows." The writer concludes that it isn't really a choice of the best way to raise animals for meat; it's a question of whether we raise animals for meat at all.
"Star Show-Jumping Horse Dies During Competition".....
|.....that was the headline that grabbed our attention, at the top of an article in the New York Times in November 2011. The horse's name was "Hickstead," and he was an Olympic champion. Tonya Henning, 26, a Canadian grand prix rider was quoted as saying of the horse's attitude toward competition, "He wanted it just as bad as the rider did." Excuse me? Are we now reading the minds of horses and imbuing them with a human sort of competitive spirit? Uncomfirmed reports stated the horse died of a ruptured aorta and that he didn't suffer much. Please. The horse died; why even bother to guess how much he suffered in the last moments of his life? What we do to make horses compete is inhumane. Blood doping and drugs are not uncommon. But, even if those were eliminated from sports like show-jumping and racing, it would still be inhumane. Horses are animals that enjoy grazing and running free -- unencumbered by a human and saddle on their backs, a bit in their mouths, a bridle steering their heads, and a hubristic human assumption that they enjoy competition.
Kids Can Learn to Build a More Peaceful, Sustainable World -- but Not from Future Farmers of America
We thought the following was worth posting here on the Senior Dogs Project website, which believes in compassion not only for dogs, but for all creatures:
Empathy, a noble human attribute......Remarks by Dennis Taylor, referring to an article entitled "Hard to Say Goodbye" on the front page of the Monterey, CA, Herald, Tuesday, September 6, 2011.
Dennis Taylor wrote: "Future Farmers of America may have a lot to offer our kids, but teaching them to squelch their empathy isn't one of them. In your article about kids having to say good-bye to the farm animals they've raised, you quote Jorge, a participant, as saying '. . . you have to accept what's going to happen to them.' By 'what's going to happen to them,' he means that we're going to kill them. In fact, we kill about 28 million land animals per day in the U.S. As the kids correctly learn, these farm animals are as sensitive as our pets. Despite the momentum of this system, we don't have to continue to accept their slaughter. As a society, we have a responsibility to address whether animal agriculture serves our children's future. Current practices in animal agriculture are ecologically damaging and unsustainable. Human health suffers from our over-emphasis on animal products in our diet. Most important, the empathy these practices force us to repress is a noble human attribute. When we teach our kids to respect all sentient life, we give them the tools and inspiration to build a more peaceful, sustainable world."
De-vocalization/de-barking Is Inhumane
|De-vocalization, a procedure that involves cutting a dog's vocal chords to terminate the dog's ability to bark, is unnecessary, risky, and inhumane -- even when performed by a veterinarian. In fact, many veterinarians will not perform the procedure. Excessive barking is an indicator of a bored, underexercised, and poorly adjusted dog. The solution lies in providing a suitable environment, not in a surgical procedure. An effort is under way in Massachusetts to outlaw de-vocalization. Learn more.....
There is No Scientific Data Supporting Manufacturer's Vaccination Schedule Recommendations
|We all want our pets to be safe from infections and potentially fatal diseases. However, yearly vaccinations as recommended by vaccine manufacturers are not based on any studies showing their necessity. In fact, past studies and studies currently under way show that an animal's immunity to disease is NOT enhanced by boosters and, given that all vaccinations have the potential for side-effects, can actually be harmful to an animal. The Rabies Challenge Fund has undertaken an ongoing study to determine just how long an animal's immunity remains intact following vaccination. So far, results have begun to show that animals maintain their immunity to rabies well beyond three years -- the interval that many states have legislated as the maximum allowable interval (some states still mandate a one-year interval). Read more about vaccinations and their potential harmful effects at http://www.trtalbott.com/ and also at Rabies Challenge Fund.
One Veterinary Student Can Start to Change the World.....
|Nicole Putney, a student at Washington State University (WSU) College of Veterinary Medicine, knew that, when she began her studies there two years ago, one of her top concerns would be the traditional way in which animals are used for teaching purposes -- specifically that, following the surgeries that students must perform as part of their training, the animals are euthanized rather than allowed to recover. Often, students who advocate for more humane veterinary training face opposition by both faculty and other students who don't want to change things, but Nicole broke through the roadblocks she encountered and inspired some major changes at WSU.
|She started by adopting a dog from the WSU program -- a dog that would have otherwise been euthanized. But, most important, has been the instrumental work she's done to affect WSU's decision to stop using dogs in its required veterinary courses, effective next year. Traditionally, dogs have been used in two required courses -- anesthesiology and theriogenology -- and after three procedures, the dogs were euthanized. Knowing there were more humane options that would allow students the same learning opportunities, she worked with faculty to implement alternative options. In the anesthesiology course, Nicole helped create an alternative track in which shelter dogs are anesthetized to be neutered by third- or fourth-year students, and then returned for adoption. In recognition of her work, Nicole was awarded the Outside the Box scholarship in April. The WSU scholarship -- created by Dr. Nancy Merrill, a 1997 WSU graduate -- is awarded to a veterinary student who has initiated positive change on campus by thinking "outside the box." Dr. Merrill says she created the award because she "believe[s] it is important to be involved and to improve whatever you do, wherever you are, even if it sometimes upsets the status quo."
Is There a Way to be Humane Toward Canada Geese?
|Yes, says Beth Mowder, Vice President, Keeper of the Wild, Inc., Charleston/St. George, SC (www.keeperofthewild.org). You may know that Canada geese mate for life, which is one of their many endearing qualities. Some people are not so fond of them, however, because they intrude upon their property and may be destructive to it. Nonetheless, there are people and organizations that strive to protect them and provide alternatives to slaughtering them. Debbie Dangerfield (firstname.lastname@example.com) is one such person. Several weeks ago, she tried to prevent the unreasonable and heartless slaughter of 75 Canada geese, some of which she had rescued and raised from infancy. Many of these geese were domesticated -- they were named and came when called. They were not ever caged. Three people were identified as being responsible for refusing to allow alternatives to the slaughter of the geese, arranging for the geese to be rounded up, packed in hot trucks and taken to slaughter at the USDA in Columbia. The people arranging the slaughter had been given a list of Canada geese rescue groups. None of the agencies was called. The public deserves to know what can happen to our wildlife as well as how heartless some people can be. Here are the names of the parties responsible for the slaughter: Andrew Reid, President of Parks and Recreation, E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com; Hilda Davenport, president of Traces & Reflections, the condo association that claimed the geese were destroying the grasses, E-mail: email@example.com; Catherine Ellis, Property Manager with Spectrum Properties, E-mail: email@example.com
We Need to Find a Better Way to Feed Ourselves
|As world population increases, we're going to have to find a way to feed people other than on a meat- and dairy-based diet. Our planet just can't support such a diet, given the amount of land available to grow food. Find out why and how by viewing the video "A Life Connected." At the right......a world map showing all the places from which people have viewed the video.
Puppy Mills Run Rampant in Virginia
|An HSUS undercover investigation in Virginia revealed that puppy mills are out of control. In that state, nearly 1,000 commercial dog breeders are breeding as many dogs as often as they want, however they want, often in shockingly poor conditions.
|HSUS investigators documented dogs living with little or no water or only filthy water; dogs with inadequate protection from the heat and cold; dogs living in filthy cages and urine-soaked trailers; dogs crowded into undersized cages; puppies suffering from untreated health problems; and sick puppies sold to unsuspecting members of the public. The investigation also found commercial dog breeders who have been selling to pet stores for years without a license from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in violation of the federal Animal Welfare Act. You can take action.
What the Australian Wool Industry Doesn't Want You to Know
|Mulesing is a practice in which huge chunks of skin and flesh are cut from lambs' backsides -- without any painkillers. This is done to cause smooth, scarred skin that can't harbor fly eggs. However, the exposed, bloody wounds often fall victim to flystrike before they can heal. Live transport refers to the transport of tens of thousands of sheep to slaughter when they are no longer profitable to the wool industry. They are sent on weeks-long voyages on open-decked ships to Middle Eastern countries, where animal welfare standards are non-existent. Sheep are often dragged off ships by their ears and legs in order to have their throats slit while they are still conscious. You can help by refusing to buy wool from Australia.
How Many Dogs Die in Shelters......
|A dog is killed in a shelter in the United States approximately every 9 seconds.
The photo at the left is of trash barrels at the back door of a shelter, ready to be picked up for disposal. Yes...... what you are seeing in the photo are the corpses of cats and dogs killed at a southern California shelter in one day. Photo from the book, One at a Time. Used with permission.
Canadian Foie Gras Industry Exposed
|"Canadian foie gras accounts for the overwhelming majority of foie gras imported by the U.S. annually. Recently, Farm Sanctuary obtained undercover footage taken by a former employee of Canada's largest foie gras producer, which reveals atrocities at every level of production -- from the hatchery, to the abusive force-feeding process, to the slaughterhouse. Along with our Canadian colleagues at the Global Action Network, we've submitted evidence to Canadian authorities to urge prosecution of the foie gras facility for animal cruelty." Read more... Types of cruelty inflicted on the animals include: tearing the heads of live ducks off; kicking, throwing and punching ducks; leaving ducklings to die of hypothermia and asphyxiation inside trash cans; bashing live ducks against walls and floors; suffocating and crushing live ducklings; force feeding ducks; slaughter of fully-conscious ducks. Images -- beware, these are quite graphic.
Our Lives Can Be Enriched through Compassion
|Wayne Pacelle, President & CEO of the Humane Society of the United States, writes:
"The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) believes that food choices should be significantly influenced by an ethical concern for animals. In the United States alone, there are 10 billion domesticated animals reared and slaughtered for food each year -- most of them raised in harsh, sunless confinement. With the rise of industrialized farming and the many miseries it inflicts, the decisions we make two or three times a day -- when we sit down to eat -- have vast implications for animals. We are deciding, in effect, whether or not we will add our own weight to the immense burdens placed upon animals in factory farms. Becoming vegetarian, or reducing our intake of animal products, does not subtract from the total amount of enjoyment we derive from eating. It can add to the pleasure of a good meal -- by opening up a new world of foods. More important, though, it marks an acceptance of personal responsibility. We human beings, after all, are not just consumers, answering to our appetites or to supply and demand. We are creatures of conscience, and each one of us has the power to turn away from the cruelties of the modern factory farm. We can carry a message of compassion into the world, and our own lives are richer for it."
See the HSUS Guide to Vegetarian Eating to reduce your consumption of animal products or replace them entirely.
Celebrity Chef Takes Foie Gras Off Menu!
Also adds more vegetarian options and insists on humane standards
|Most of us have never had the opportunity to order an expensive specialty called "foie gras" (French for "fatty liver") featured on the menus of high-end restaurants. But we have heard about the cruelty involved in shoveling grain through a metal pipe down into the stomachs of the ducks and geese used in its production. Now, renowned celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck has implemented an historic animal welfare program that's the first of its kind in the restaurant industry. Working with The Humane Society of the United States and Farm Sanctuary, Puck is implementing a nine-point program for all its operations, which includes an immediate end to the use of foie gras, more delicious vegetarian and organic options, and higher welfare standards for animals used for his menus, such as no confinement in crates or cages.
Chef Puck said, "If consumers could see how abused these animals are, they would demand change." Thank you, Chef Puck!
There Are Excellent Alternatives to the Use of Dogs in Medical School Training
|Two-thirds of all U.S. medical schools, including Harvard, Stanford and Yale, have eliminated the use of live animals in laboratories to train medical students (dogs, in particular, had been used -- often purchased from "bunchers" who get the dogs from shelters). There are modern, cost-effective and humane alternatives for the training of medical students. Yet, there are still some medical schools that stubbornly cling to the old methods of inflicting needless pain and suffering on dogs -- among them, the University of Wisconsin. Click here to find out more about the campaign to end these inhumane practices.
Some Reputable Organizations Aren't Humane.....
|The March of Dimes continues to support cruel and ineffective research that uses animals inhumanely and unethically. There are currently many alternatives to animal-based research and experiments, and more are in development. You can help end cruelty to animals in unnecessary and misguided research and experiments. Find out more, then call or write the March of Dimes to let them know you won't contribute another dime until they make efforts to abandon such methods.
A Change in How We Define "Murder"
|The following quote is attributed to Leonardo da Vinci:
"The time will come when men will look on the murder of animals as they now look on the murder of men."
Most people can't explain why they won't eat horse meat but will eat rabbits, cows, sheep, deer, and other gentle, sentient creatures......and in some Asian countries it's perfectly normal to put dogs and cats on your dinner plate.....
|We were reminded of this conundrum when we encountered "Food for Thought," an opinion piece written by Andy Rooney, a commentator on the TV show, "CBS Sixty Minutes." Mr. Rooney died in November 2011, but his comments remain current and relevant.
Here's an excerpt from his remarks:
|"I like steak, lamb and pork chops but you couldn't make me eat rabbit or horse. When I was in France during World War II, horses would often be killed in the fields by artillery fire and the French farmers would wait until the shooting stopped and then rush out to carve up the dead horses for dinner.
Andy Rooney, commentator on
"I don't know why anyone who eats beef finds the idea of eating a horse so repulsive but I'm one of them. Horses seem so friendly and I don't like to be reminded of the animal I'm eating. I often pass a farm with cows grazing in the field and I think to myself how terrible it is that human beings grow other animals just to kill them and eat them.
"Most of us think of vegetarians as nuts and I'm not a vegetarian but I wouldn't be surprised if we came to a time in 50 or 100 years when civilized people everywhere refused to eat animals. I could be one of them."
The potential for cats and dogs being born and dying in the United States can reach staggering numbers......
One female dog and her offspring can produce 67,000 puppies in six years. One female cat and her offspring can produce 420,000 kittens in seven years. Between 8 to 12 million animals enter U.S. shelters annually; 35-60% are euthanized, almost all because there are no homes for them. Please don't breed or buy while shelter animals die; adopt a spayed or neutered companion animal from a shelter or rescue organization. Find one here.
A daily click can help feed animals in shelters and sanctuaries......
|Millions of animals are rescued by shelters every year. You can help to feed them by clicking on the link that appears on the animal rescue site. Sponsors contribute to the cost of food based on how many visitors click on the link on the site each day. Your daily click provides food for an animal in a shelter or sanctuary.
You can help spread the word about the benefits of adopting a mature dog.....
So many good dogs who are over the age of five are euthanized simply because of their age and the bias most people have toward adopting puppies. Our flyer explains why adopting an older dog is such a good idea. We can e-mail a copy of the flyer to you (request Word or PDF format, and you can print it out from your computer). Just send an e-mail to: info @ srdogs.com (remove spaces in the address before sending) with the word "Flyer Word" or "Flyer PDF" in the subject line. We've heard from supporters that they've posted the flyer in supermarkets, shelters, churches, veterinary offices, doggie daycare centers, dog trainers' offices, parks where people walk their dogs, and community bulletin boards. So, if you have time and opportunity, we'd appreciate your printing out a copy and posting it. Thank you!
You can also print out directly from the site our list of the "Top Ten Reasons to Adopt a Senior Dog." Just click here.
Books can help us make choices about the foods we eat....
|Two new books bring our attention to how our food choices can help or hurt animals, our environment, and our own health and that of future generations, namely: "What to Eat," by Marion Nestle, a nutritionist at New York University; and "The Way We Eat," by Peter Singer, a bioethicist at Princeton, and co-author, Jim Mason, an animal rights activist. Be warned, a New York Times reporter writes in a review: "The examples the authors use to bolster their arguments are not for the weak of stomach. Dr. Singer's and Mr. Mason's gruesome description of industrial pig farming ought to turn any sentient reader away from anything but organic bacon. As Dr. Nestle puts it, 'If you think too much about what is involved in the raising and killing of animals, you may find meat hard to eat.' "
In addition to love of animals, there are many other reasons to adopt a vegetarian lifestyle.....
|Pamela Rice, of the VivaVegie Society, Inc., has written a pamphlet entitled "101 Reasons Why I'm a Vegetarian." We've listed just three of the reasons here. If you'd like to read all of them, the pamphlet is available for purchase online via the VivaVegie.org site. Here is a preview of some of the reasons:
#88 Just as smokestack emissions result in acid rain, toxic fumes from decomposing livestock waste on factory farms become poisonous to fish when they are returned to the Earth via rainfall. The errant ammonia also ravages terrestrial ecosystems because plants that thrive on nitrogen are favored over species that don't. Fallout can degrade environments as far away as 300 miles.
#99 Every day 600 people in the U.S. die so suddenly from cardiac arrest that they don't even make it to the hospital. Of the victims, 90 percent have two or more arteries narrowed by atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), a disease inexorably liked to a meat-based diet.
And something to keep in mind if you need a reason not to bake a ham for a holiday dinner:
#81 Food animals are transported in all weather. When it is cold, animals may freeze right to the sides of trucks or become frozen in the urine and feces that build up on truck floors. In hot weather, heat stress kills many. Losses, however, are figured into the cost of doing business. According to swine specialist Kenneth B. Kephart, "Even with a zero death rate that might be associated with providing more space on a truck, the hogs that we save would not be enough to pay for the increased transportation costs of hauling fewer hogs on a load."


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Royal Wedding Bells Toll for Small Businesses
You can run, but you can't hide from the the Royal Wedding. Business Insider profiles 10 small businesses that earned a slice of the $34 million event. (Perhaps "industry" would be a better word than "event.") Speaking of slices: Each wedge of the two wedding cakes — made by a small company — was worth $134. Meanwhile, USA Today columnist Rhonda Abrams — who notes "I figured the only way to get anyone's attention this week is to put 'royal' and 'wedding' in a headline" — takes a broader look at the $70 billion-plus U.S. wedding market and how smaller businesses can cash in.
South Carolina Not Putting Out "Welcome Amazon" Mat
The South Carolina legislature this week voted against a tax-break package to lure Amazon.com — and nearly 1,250 new jobs — to the state. As a result, the internet giant is shuttering a planned $52 million distribution center there and looking elsewhere. While the move may seem strange with the economy still regaining its post-recession sea legs, The State reports that the vote could mark a historic change in how South Carolina approaches employment growth, favoring smaller businesses over massive ones.
Minimum Wage Debate: Would a Hike Stunt Jobs Growth?
As food and fuel prices rise (more on the latter below), NPR examines the political and economic debate around the federal minimum wage, which has stood at $7.25/hour since July 2009. (Some states have higher minimum wages; the federal version is the lowest allowed by law.) The topic has timely appeal as seasonal businesses staff up for the summer months, often with minimum-wage positions. Pro-labor groups say those workers are due for a raise; pro-business groups say an increase would stall job creation. What say you, small business owners? Are you for or against an increase in the minimum wage?
Gas Prices Pumping Pain Into Small Business Budgets
From north of the border, The Globe and Mail reports on a variety of local Canadian businesses that are being forced to adapt to sky-high fuel prices in some very specific ways. One restaurant took steak off its menu, for example. (Say it ain't so!) In the U.S., the national average price of a gallon of regular hit $3.91 on Friday — that's more than a dollar higher than the same day in 2010.
Build a Free Mobile App for Your Business
If you've wanted to try out an iPhone or Android application for your business, but lack the budget or development know-how to build one, check out a free service called Appsbar. I recently interviewed the startup's founder over at InformationWeek. Time will tell on the quality of the apps — the service just rolled out to the public on Wednesday, so there's not much track record to go on yet. But with little technical skill required — not to mention that $0.00 price tag — there's not much risk involved. It could be a good option for small businesses that want to test the mobile marketing waters without busting open the piggy bank.
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The fall movie lineup is starting to come together and "St. Vincent" stands out as one of autumn's must-see films.
First he gave a speech at a Charleston, South Carolina bachelor party and now Bill Murray is featured in an engagement photo shoot in the same city.
While Ashley Donald & Erik Rogers were having their picture taken near a historic downtown home, the "Ghostbusters" star walked past and began trying to crack them up.
Nothing is shocking when it comes to Lady Gaga, so it's no wonder Mother Monster received a celebrity escort courtesy of Bill Murray as she arrived at the Roseland Ballroom yesterday (April 2).
The "Groundhog Day" actor addressed the crowd outside with a megaphone as the "Just Dance" songstress paraded around in her crazy green wig.
He may be 63 years old, but Bill Murray proved he still has all of the wit and whimsy of a college boy during a golf tournament on Thursday (March 27).
The "Groundhog Day" star opted for a pair of Pabst Blue Ribbon trousers as he hit the links, and that wasn't even the best part of his ensemble.
Things got a little wild at the Vanity Fair Oscar party and the festivities turned Amy Poehler literally upside down.
He was deeply grieved at the death of actor/director Harold Ramis and Bill Murray gave a quick shout out to his fallen friend while presenting the Oscar for Best Cinematography at the 86th Academy Awards last night (March 2).
Having a blast at Hollywood's biggest night, Ireland Baldwin took to the red carpet at the 86th Academy Awards for some hilarious selfies earlier this evening (March 2).
Standing outside the Dolby Theatre, the model coaxed her fellow celebs to join her in some shots she later posted on Instagram.
When it comes to awards shindigs it doesn't get any bigger than this, and the 86th Academy Awards welcomed Christoph Waltz, John Stamos and Bill Murray to the red carpet outside Hollywood's Dolby Theatre earlier tonight (March


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Historico Central
Calle de Bolivar 28, Mexico City, DF
0,5 km från
1033 kr+
Excellent location There are some bars around the hotel and during the weekends people could be too noisy. For some people this could be a little anoying
Very good over all. Front desk very efficient but not as welcoming as could be. Why are front desk people the least friendly Mexicans?? This the frnt line of the hotel. New lobby and restaurant excellent in every way. Walls somewhat thin. Location a little noisy.
Great breakfast buffet for about $6 per person.
Friendly staff and great location
great location for touring the historic district slow internet okay restaurant
Great location, close to several metro stops, zocalo, alameda park, bellas artes, arts and crafts market. Inexpensive restaurants close by. At first they gave us a room which was not of our liking. We decided to leave but were quickly accomodated to a much better room (including an extra room free of charge; we are a family of 5). The manager seems to be quite a diligent and professional person. A particular member of their staff was not helpful, but the manager makes up for it. No air conditioner but it wasn't needed as the nights were cool and comfortable(beginning of June}. The breakfast buffet was good. The food in the restaurant was quite good but the servings were relatively small. Neighborhood doesn't look good when arriving, but seems to be safe. Anyway, it is only one block from Bellas Artes.
The hotel has a great location, close to Bellas Artes and walking distance from the Zocalo. Breakfast was good and plenty. The fact that it did not have a hairdryer or a safe box in the room
This wasn't the Marlowe I remembered. Our Executive double turned out to be a double bed in a room with windows only by the ceiling, stairs up to the bathroom and a noisey overhead fan. Paying more, the next day we got two bedsand normal windows.
location (close to Zocalo), excellent value for money poor knowledge of english
Nice sbatyle of decoration, comfortables rooms, lounge, internet service free, close to Zocalo and others important historical areas, good balance betwen price and service. It would be better if price included breakfast
The room, cleanliness and the silent.
We really enjoyed our stay at Hotel Marlowe, we didn´t expect it to be that good being a 2 star one! We were 8 persons in 2 triple rooms and one double. The rooms were spacious with a big bathroom, hot water was always on and most important it is very clean! There is no air condition but it is not a major problem since the weather in Mexico is amazing this time of the year! Do not miss the tours organized by the hotel we were overwhelmed especially with our guide the exceptional Saúl! Laura, the lady at the reception is very kind and useful. The breakfast is good too. There are no safes in the hotel rooms so take care of your money - jewelery, though the hotel is safe despite its poor surrounding.
Services are good, staff was nice and helpful and respectful, everything is fairly clean. For the price it has a good value. Location is pretty much the best you can get. This building is an old one, everything inside it is old.
The bartender was nice - access was blocked to entrance by pedestrian only traffic. Noise at night was intolerable.
Quiet hotel, convienient located in the centre of the city, metro close by, pleasant staff
Location was great. The bellman Edgar was amazing and very helpful. The reception staff was not great They were busy with renovation but no apologies was forthcoming f om the staff at check in. Breakfast looked unappetizing and the staff in the restaurant spoke very little or no English
Good location but taxi driver usually does not recognize with the name so be sure to have the exact street address when taking taxi. The front side street was closed while we were staying. The breakfast was beyond our expectation but very expensive... easy access to main tourist places and for shopping. 7/11 was really close to the hotel. Surprisingly the housekeeper opened the door without knocking before 9 am!!


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Check out the pictures taken by local astonomers from the Arrowhead Astronomical Society here
General Information
- Basics of CCD Imaging: This short page is designed to give some simple background on the technology used to take these images. It is intended for the non-technical viewer.
- Advice for Beginners: Looking to take up astronomical imaging as a hobby? This page has a few basic "dos and do nots" for the brave souls that wish to venture into this hobby.
- A Guide to Astrophotography: A page with tons of resources relating to astrophotography. Definitely worth perusing. (Thanks, Katey).
- Equipment and Processing: Brief discussion of the hardware and software that Bill uses to produce these images plus links to the manufacturers of these products.
- LRGB Technique: This older tutorial provides a step-by-step tutorial on using PhotoShop to perform the LRGB color image techniqu
- Focus Techniques: Also a bit dated (from a 1999 lecture) but this gives a good background for understanding focus.
- Tpoint and Image Link: The instructions for using Tpoint with Image Link in TheSky are not so hot so here are some instructions written for humans! (For TheSky V5.X)
- ImageReady Tutorials: From a 2004 presentation at the AIC conference. These extensive tutorials detail how to use ImageReady to do Rollovers, Image Maps, and More!