There is one distinction that separates them into one of two groups though, purring or 'singing' and roaring. All members of the cat family can do one or the other, while NO member of the cat family can do both. And the dividing point is generally based on the size of the cat; those below around 200 lbs. can all sing, while those above that weight can roar.
Observation about pretty much nothing at all: One member on here, I won't state who but OK it's BDF, seems to be the only member who places his response above the quote he's responding to. This is backwards flow to me, and probably everybody else who posts their response below the quoted part. i.e. I have to scroll to the bottom to see what you're responding to.
And since these replies are often quite lengthy, well, my scroll wheel finger gets tired. I suppose I could switch off and scroll with my bird finger for a while.
and since these replies are often quite lengthy, well, my scroll wheel finger gets tired. I suppose I could switch off and scroll with my bird finger for a while.And now you can see how an inline/bottom reply works, because I can talk about just this part of your response, which is about scrolling If the thread then develops into just about scrolling, the reply to THIS message should trim out the previous points, just leaving the relevant parts.
And this is what a nested, trimmed, inline reply would then look like. The forum supports it, but it is a little complex AND it requires pasting manually from previous messages because this forum software (like most I have used) will automatically purge out previous quotations.and since these replies are often quite lengthy, well, my scroll wheel finger gets tired. I suppose I could switch off and scroll with my bird finger for a while.And now you can see how an inline/bottom reply works, because I can talk about just this part of your response, which is about scrolling If the thread then develops into just about scrolling, the reply to THIS message should trim out the previous points, just leaving the relevant parts.
And now you can see how an inline/bottom reply works, because I can talk about just this part of your response, which is about scrolling If the thread then develops into just about scrolling, the reply to THIS message should trim out the previous points, just leaving the relevant parts.
And this is what a nested, trimmed, inline reply would then look like. The forum supports it, but it is a little complex AND it requires pasting manually from previous messages because this forum software (like most I have used) will automatically purge out previous quotations.
You have officially made my brane hurt.
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Why Brian chooses to post that way, I don't know... probably just a personal preference or habit from Email. On forums, which don't usually contain compound replies, it probably doesn't matter all that much. He is not completely alone, I have seen some other members use it, but it is rare.
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FYI: In Virginia (I assume it is the same across the whole state), you do not need to go to an LEO office, you are certainly not fingerprinted (which would be VERY unacceptable), nor are you photographed (they already have that anyway with drivers license/ID). You have to fill out a notarized form, enclose payment, and mail to the court clerk. They perform the necessary background check and mail back the license. Why it is only good for 5 years, I have no idea. If you commit a felony the next day, it is automatically revoked, so what is the point of "renewals"?
Yep, and that separation is called the "lesser cats" vs "greater cats", the greater ones being that of the Panthera genus (4 species) and all others are the lesser (of which there are many).
There is only one species of domestic cat, felis silvestris catus. Cats are far more genetically resistant to changes in body shape and size than dogs and many other animals. Breeders have tried to change that by creating hybrids with other non-domestic species, but it has been difficult. The most successful so far is the Savanna Cat (a cross with a serval). TICA now recognizes it as an actual breed, although CFA does not [yet].
Many consider the cheetah to be the most outlier of the cats, because they are the only ones that have non-retractable claws and run considerably faster than all others (it is the fastest land animal on earth).
Another interesting variation is that smaller cats are ambush hunters and have vertical slit pupils. Larger cats are typically chase or group hunters and have round pupils.
Observation about pretty much nothing at all: One member on here, I won't state who but OK it's BDF, seems to be the only member who places his response above the quote he's responding to. This is backwards flow to me, and probably everybody else who posts their response below the quoted part. i.e. I have to scroll to the bottom to see what you're responding to. And since these replies are often quite lengthy, well, my scroll wheel finger gets tired. I suppose I could switch off and scroll with my bird finger for a while.
A The original plan was to have her de- clawed but our vet. gave us some really useful advice on how to stop misbehavior that seems to be working very well so far; I would rather not de- claw her because it really is a form of maiming, about the equivalent of taking a humans' fingers off at the first joint.
FYI: In Virginia [...]You have to fill out a notarized form, enclose payment, and mail to the court clerk. They perform the necessary background check and mail back the license.Yes, the requirements, as well as the likelihood of issuance, vary greatly by state. In my state, which is a <may issue> state (meaning they will not issue in almost all cases), fingerprints, background check, ID photos (exclusive to the CCW permit) are required, as are three references, notarized and from persons of 'known good character'. Further, there is a qualifying test
Yes, I consider it inhumane and it is actually illegal in many western countries and even some states and localities. It is, indeed, maiming, and it permanently ruins the cat's most effective defense and climbing tools and can lead to lots of complications. It is almost completely unnecessary if the cat is trained correctly AND given proper scratching posts (which should be made of wood, sisal rope, packed cardboard, or carpet BACKING (never carpet). The best, by far, is wrapped sisal rope. If the cat was not correctly trained when young, or ends up somehow a-typical, the claw tips can just be cut every month or so. It is best to get the acclimated to messing with their claws/paws when young, in case that becomes necessary. One can also use glued-on caps, but I think that is a bit silly.
http://www.declawing.com/
http://www.declawing.com/countries-that-outlaw-declawing
Yes, the requirements, as well as the likelihood of issuance, vary greatly by state. In my state, which is a <may issue> state (meaning they will not issue in almost all cases), fingerprints, background check, ID photos (exclusive to the CCW permit) are required, as are three references, notarized and from persons of 'known good character'. Further, there is a qualifying test
Oops, I did neglect to mention in VA you also need to supply proof of having passed an approved firearm safety course.
I've exhausted my Scotch supply. I'm not happy.
The group who sounded more like the Beatles than the Beatles..... Badfinger.
The first outside group signed to Apple records, way back in 1968, was Badfinger. A talented group of both songwriters and musicians, they nevertheless failed to gain sufficient 'fame and fortune' to continue for very long in the music business but to this day, the songs they wrote and performed continue to be almost cutting edge.
While formed in 1961, their first hit was not until 1970, when they performed the song 'Come and get it', written by Paul McCartney. Their first hit written and performed by group members, specifically Pete Ham, was 'No matter what', also released in 1970.
They would go on to write and perform two more hits, 'Day after Day' and 'Baby Blue', reaching into 1972. In fact, Day after Day was produced by George Harrison, who also played the slide guitar so prevalent in this song.
Pete Ham committed suicide in 1975, after believing he failed to gain any success in the music industry and further believing that a man named Stan Polley had duped them out of their share of proceeds (this part does seem accurate enough). The band would struggle on with original member Tom Evans trying to hold it together until he too committed suicide in 1983.
Nevertheless, as a group they had talent and this was recognized both during and after the principle members participation. One song they recorded, Without You, was heard by Harry Nilsson and at first he believed to be a Beatles song, but upon realizing it was done by Badfinger, he covered the song and it remains one of Nilsson's biggest hits.
Finally, the group got a huge (and justly deserved IMO) revival in 2013 when their hit 'Baby Blue' was used so very successfully in the final episode of 'Breaking Bad'. Odd how a 2010's TV series came along to revive a great song from 40- odd years before.
Brian