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Since Twitter hadn’t been released yet, mainly for lack of phones, Thomas had a lot of time and he proceeded by scientifically and statistically refuting Buffon’s statements in his own book “ Notes on the State of Virginia”. The animals themselves identified as “civilised” and started a hunger strike in protest. It was awful.

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ACTION ALERT! Tomorrow, MARCH 15, 2011, is the deadline for public.

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of Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Jon Gassett has indicated that if enough people write in protest, the proposed hunting season–due to start this December– will be reconsidered. Letters and emails by the thousand poured into the commissioners’ offices, protesting its crane hunting proposal. Kentucky Dept.

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The Collaborative List 2017 – January.

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Protests were organised, banners were waved, petitions were signed and 6 of the beats have been banned from entering their data. Virginia Rail – Rallus limicola. Nevertheless, The Management has made it clear, in menacing tones and with a flourish on an executive order, that the list will continue. M25 Incidental. 02 Jan 2017.

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