Posted on 02/05/2002 6:02:28 AM PST by Jeff Head
I responded on that thread thusly:
Fight it!Forward!What are the relevant percentages in the Buffalo PD?
The issue in NYC with the statue was a blatant attempt to alter a horrific and understandably emotional and patriotic event everyone had seen happen only a short time before ... a true attempt to alter the historic record.
Arguements about "art" and "cultural diversity" ring hollow against such a well know, heart felt and patriotic event.
The mural in Buffalo may not commemorate a specifc historical event and that is how they will try and get around it, claiming it is therefore only "art". Since it is in a public building and was probably paid for with public funds to some extent or another, I would speak to the actual makeup of the PD in Buffalo and petition the City to have it at least be accurate in that regard.
Good luck!
Does yours wrap? If so, what parameters are you using to get it done. I am using the latest IE.
Enquiring minds want to know!
Have you made contact with any FDNY personnel yet? Were you able to get in touch with Mike Moran or the congressman?
I haven't been able to spent much time on this project lately. My daughter is an oversize load escort and is on a long distance run. My son-in-law is in the Navy and away from home. And I'm on babysitting/grannysitting duty... caring for a 5-year-old and and 88-year-old is keeping me very busy!
Does yours wrap?
FWIW, it's been my observation the the only time bump lists will "wrap" is in the "To:" window of the poster. I've never seen 'em wrap anywhere else, and I've seen a few.
The Energizer Bunny ain't got nuttin on you Jeff.
FGS
That's been my experience to ... but perhaps George is experiencing something different or knows something we both would like to know.
We shall see.
In the mean time ... names are printing!
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Thanks for your support and take care of those precious ones ... young and old alike!
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Its snowing in Texas. Of coarse I've seen snow before. But my great grand kids are seeing their first snow. Oldest is just 6 yrs old though.
JH, OB, Mine does "wrap" but, it follows the available space. I'm using a brouser made for the Mac that comes out of Germany. iCab- the internet taxi for the Mac. I see that OB has the same thing going. Peace and love, George.
Texas Bluebonnet
Lupinus texensis
The bluebonnet became the Texas state flower in 1901. Since this flower has look-alike "cousins," the state legislature, in 1971, named all lupine species as the official state flower.
In west Texas, the tall Big Bend bluebonnet grows up to three feet high . The shorter, more common Texas Bluebonnet, grows east of a line going from northeast to southwest Texas. It reaches a height of 15 to 24 inches, and blooms from early March to early May. The flower looks like a little bonnet when you look at it closely. After it rains, look for a drop of water in each bonnet or bowl-like petal. As the Texas bluebonnet flower ages, one of the top petals turns purple-red.
Blooms March through May.
This flower is part of the Legume family.
We owe a lot of that to you Jeff, and don't be shy about it, :):):):) it's true. Thank You Jeff, and God Bless You.
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NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD
Mimus polyglottos
Description
The Northern Mockingbird, a medium-sized songbird, is dull gray above with paler underparts. The white outer tail feathers of the long tail and white wing patches are visible in flight.
Life History
The Northern Mockingbird is the most widely-known songbird in America. It is the state bird of Texas, but perhaps best known for its singing abilities. Not only can it perform 39 species' songs and 50 call notes, but it also can mimic sounds such as that of a barking dog, squeaky hinges, notes from a piano and even a cackling hen, so expertly that even an electronic analysis could not tell the difference between the mockingbird and the original.
Mockingbird nests can be found one to 50 feet above the ground in the fork of a tree or on the branch of a bush. The bulky cup is built by both sexes with items such as twigs, dry leaves, stems, cotton, paper, grass and other handy materials. Like many other songbirds, mockingbirds feed on fruits and insects.
Though territorial all year around, during the nesting season which falls between March and August, mockingbirds are especially aggressive. They regularly may attack starlings and grackles and even cats if they feel threatened. The female is the sole incubator of the three to six blue or green eggs that are blotched with brown. They hatch after an incubation period of 11 to 14 days and are then tended by both parents, although they are brooded only by the female. Thereafter, the young will leave the nest once they are 10 to 12 days old.
Habitat and Distribution
The Northern Mockingbird is distributed widely and it has extended its range much farther north in recent years. They range throughout North America from southern Canada south to Mexico. They even have been introduced and established in Hawaii. Mockingbirds live year-around across Texas where they frequent lawns and gardens in urban and rural environments, edges of open woods, farmland, streamside thickets and brushy deserts.
"Anything less is all hat, and no cattle!"
Brief History of the Texas Longhorn
On his second voyage to the Americas in 1493, Christopher Columbus brought cattle with him. These cattle are thought to have been from the south of Spain, the Canary Islands and possibly Morocco. The cattle were quickly dispersed to all parts of the Americas with the rapid expansion of the Spanish empire. They spread into four regions that would eventually become part of the United States. These are Florida, California, Texas and Oklahoma. With very little human intervention, the cattle were essentially allowed to run wild, with nature selecting for an animal that could calve without assistance, fend off predators of all shapes and sizes, and utilize less than optimal forage. These cattle were molded by nature in the crucible of time, adapting to some of the harshest range conditions known in this country, and flourishing while doing so. This is the origin of the Texas Longhorn breed that was the backbone of the beef, tallow and hide industries of this land for centuries.
But the story does not end there. During the civil war the cattle were allowed to roam even more freely as all sense of order was lost during these difficult years. Following the war, many men made their living rounding up these massive herds of unclaimed, free roaming cattle, and driving them to northern railheads for shipment to the eastern United States where the demand for beef was growing at an ever increasing rate. This post Civil War roundup was also how some of the very large ranching operations in these regions got their start. With land in Texas going for 50 cents per acre, and cattle bringing a net profit of up to 20 dollars/head, there were healthy profits made, allowing these ranchers to purchase more land to support even greater cattle production.
Some of the more well known family owned ranches went to great lengths to preserve the genetic integrity of their hardy Texas Longhorn cattle. This became increasingly important as European breeds of cattle (Hereford, Angus, Devon, and Shorthorn), known for their massive muscling, were being imported to the United States and were fast becoming very popular because of their rapid rate of weight gain and overall size. What was happening was that the relatively small numbers of imported European bulls were being bred to vast numbers of Texas Longhorn cows. The tremendously distinct and hardy genetics possessed by the Texas Longhorn cattle became the basis of many cattle operations that were interested in "breeding up" through a planned inbreeding program directed at concentrating the "in vogue" European genetics. Or, the cattle rancher may have simply crossed his European bull with his Texas Longhorn cows to take advantage of "hybrid vigor' that occurs when two genetically diverse animals are bred, resulting in an animal that is often genetically and physically superior to its parents. In any event, the end result was the dilution of, and eventually near extinction of, this unique breed of cattle.
The United States government, in 1927, fearing extinction of an extremely important part of its cultural heritage, allocated $3,000 for the establishment of a government run herd of Texas Longhorn cattle. This purebred herd, along with herds established and maintained by some of the large cattle ranches of the time, became the founding seven families of Texas Longhorns. All possessed the incredible Texas Longhorn genetics, but all seven families were also genetically unique due to their physical and genetic isolation from one another.
In the 1960's there became a renewed interest in the Texas Longhorn, partially because people wanted to know about and relive a very important part of America's history, but also because of the "genetic gold mine" held within this breed that was of interest to modern day cattle ranchers. This renewed interest led to the establishment of a breed registry in 1964 in Lawton, Oklahoma, (Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America - TLBAA) to maintain the records of, and ensure the continued genetic integrity of, the Texas Longhorn.
Most recently the emphasis has been on generating offspring with big, beautifully shaped horns, hides with tremendous color and pattern, and to a certain extent, increased muscling which results in a "smoothing out" of the animals. There are more markets today for Texas Longhorn cattle than at any time in its history, resulting in greater financial rewards for breeders. Today, Texas Longhorn cattle are in ever increasing demand. Their numbers are rapidly rising with the TLBAA breed registry showing one of the highest growth rates of all breeds. Back from the brink of extinct, the Texas Longhorn stands proudly poised for the new millennium.
Nine-banded Armadillo
Dasypus novemcinctus
Description
Body Length: 15-17 in. Tail: 14-16 in. Weight: 8-17 lbs.
The Nine-banded Armadillo is a cat-sized, armored, insect-eating mammal. Similar in form to an anteater, the bony, scaled shell of the armadillo protects it from attacks by predators. Unfortunately, armadillos often fall victim to automobiles and are frequently found dead on roadsides.
A prolific digger, armadillos dig many burrows, as well as dig for food. Distribution is often determined by soil conditions, since the animal will not survive in areas where the soil is too hard to dig. Many other wildlife species use and benefit from these abandoned burrows.
Although occasionally considered a nuisance by home owners, the armadillo's habit of digging up lawns is driven by it's appetite for grubs, which can also harm lawns.
Life History
Eats insects and other invertebrates. Skilled at digging for grubs. Occasionally eats berries and bird eggs.
Although breeding occurs in July, the embryo remains in a dormant state until November. Four young are born in a burrow in March. All four young, always of the same sex, are identical quadruplets and developed from the same egg. They even share a single placenta while in the womb. Armadillos are the only mammals in which multiple young form from a single egg with any regularity.
Habitat and Distribution
The armadillo is the state mammal of Texas. Originally native to South America, the armadillo now ranges as far north as Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Louisiana. Found in all but the western Trans-Pecos portion of Texas in a variety of habitats; brush, woods, scrub and grasslands.
Nine-banded Armadillo
Dasypus novemcinctus
Description
Body Length: 15-17 in. Tail: 14-16 in. Weight: 8-17 lbs.
The Nine-banded Armadillo is a cat-sized, armored, insect-eating mammal. Similar in form to an anteater, the bony, scaled shell of the armadillo protects it from attacks by predators. Unfortunately, armadillos often fall victim to automobiles and are frequently found dead on roadsides.
A prolific digger, armadillos dig many burrows, as well as dig for food. Distribution is often determined by soil conditions, since the animal will not survive in areas where the soil is too hard to dig. Many other wildlife species use and benefit from these abandoned burrows.
Although occasionally considered a nuisance by home owners, the armadillo's habit of digging up lawns is driven by it's appetite for grubs, which can also harm lawns.
Life History
Eats insects and other invertebrates. Skilled at digging for grubs. Occasionally eats berries and bird eggs.
Although breeding occurs in July, the embryo remains in a dormant state until November. Four young are born in a burrow in March. All four young, always of the same sex, are identical quadruplets and developed from the same egg. They even share a single placenta while in the womb. Armadillos are the only mammals in which multiple young form from a single egg with any regularity.
Habitat and Distribution
The armadillo is the state mammal of Texas. Originally native to South America, the armadillo now ranges as far north as Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Louisiana. Found in all but the western Trans-Pecos portion of Texas in a variety of habitats; brush, woods, scrub and grasslands.
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