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The Eyrie Vineyards – Pinot Gris (2017)

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When the variety was first planted on the West Coast of the United States in the 1970s, American winemakers might have adopted the literal translation “pinot gray” as a linguistic compromise, but perhaps that would risk sacrificing too much invaluable European cachet in those early days of domestic winemaking?

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The Biggest Urban Pygmy Cormorant Roost is Finally Protected!!

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For almost 20 years during which the League for Ornithological Action had been following the Pygmy Cormorant in Belgrade, the maximum number was recorded in the winter of 2007/2008, when the population counted 6,728 individuals.

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Feeling stressed? Try a little #KittenTherapy!

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ABOUT SOULPANCAKE: Founded in 2008 by actor Rainn Wilson (The Office), SoulPancake develops thought-provoking. free pet adoptions to helping cat lovers find the litter solution that works for their home. Oh, and did we mention the kittens are beyond cute?! content that encourages people to explore what it means to be human.

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Lost Souls: Found!

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is a great series of books about adopted/rescued dogs. Each book is breed specific, sharing stories of those who love the breed and have adopted dogs through rescue. Your story could be featured in an upcoming book, and could help inspire others to adopt too! Lost Souls: Found! Lost Souls: Found!

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Steps Towards Ending Factory Farming?

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The surprise truce in Ohio follows stronger limits imposed by California voters in 2008; there, extreme caging methods will be banned altogether by 2015. Similar limits were approved last year in Michigan and less sweeping restrictions have been adopted in Florida, Arizona and other states.

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Peterson Field Guide to Birds of North America, Second Edition: A Field Guide Review

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Interestingly, the field guide I’m looking at today, the larger field guide covering all of North America, was not published until 2008, the year Peterson would have been 100 years old. Peterson Field Guide to Birds of North America, Second Edition is an updated and expanded edition of a field guide first published in 2008.

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The Animal Legal Defense Fund Public Registries

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Shon Rahrig : While living in Ohio in 1999, Rahrig allegedly adopted several cats and a puppy from local shelters and tortured them sadistically. Rahrig was forbidden to own an animal for five years, but he was subsequently seen at an adoption event in California. His whereabouts are unknown. The current bill’s sponsors are Rep.