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A Brief Tour of Uganda, The Pearl of Africa

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The diversity of habitats in this country that is approximately the size of Oregon is particularly notable. It’s still hard for me to wrap my head around this trip, my first on a brand new continent. More to come as I law out the trip in my head better. Hope you come back!

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Accessibility Matters II:  Birdability Q&A

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So I attempted to apply the access considerations to Tualatin River NWR near Portland, Oregon. that just because a building was built after the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law, it must comply with the ADA Standards. As a follow-up, Freya agreed to a Q&A about Birdability and its work. Legally, yes. Just start!

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“Condors over Cologne” – Rogue Ales & Spirits: Condor Kolsch

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This week’s beer is named for these remarkable vultures: Condor Kolsch from Rogue Ale & Spirits of Newport, Oregon. At least where these laws apply, no beer may call itself Kölsch unless it is brewed within 50 kilometers of Cologne and to strictly defined specifications. So, what is Kölsch, exactly?