 | 1.FontinaFontina is a quiet, low-key, gentle gal. See more pictures and details about her in her full album by clicking HERE. | |
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 | 2.NathanNathan is a 4 year old Rat Terrier mix (probably with Dachshund). He was an unclaimed stray at a rural Virginia shelter. He's friendly and smart. He's not sure about other dogs, but is learning they can be friends. | |
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 | 3.ToefooToefoo is a 4 year old, purebred Rat Terrier. She is quite overweight so is spending her days in her foster home outside, moving around. She's also on a diet. It is very important to keep her on a balanced, calorie appropriate diet.
She is a little nervous, but has already mastered the big ramp and dog door in her foster home. She is friendly and good with other dogs. | |
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 | 5.Books of Edward SaugstadArtist, storyteller, cartoonist, author of folk tales and legends Edward Saugstad from Vienna, Austria
1. OAKEE DOAKEE - THE RAMAYANA. Download at https://cloudlogin03.world4you.com/index.php/s/EQIxxDhy3jiOH5p/download or buy a physical copy online: siredword.com
"Thousands of years ago, when cavemen still roamed the rest of the world, kingdoms and advanced technology thrived in the mysterious East. The oldest surviving story on Earth tells of a king who was forced to banish his beloved son to the wilderness. This noble heir to the throne is believed by some to have been a benevolent deity incarnated in human form, who came to teach mankind the highest qualities of selfless love. But our science could find no evidence of the fantastic events of that lost culture, when men and beasts spoke with each other and demons stole flying machines from the gods. There was no proof until a little boy from modern times stumbled back through the thick curtain of time, into the most thrilling period of prehistory, to participate in events that would shape the entire human race. At last, we know the truth...."
2. OAKEE DOAKEE AND THE HATE WAVE (also available in German as OKI DOKI UND DIE HASSWELLE). Online: siredword.com
"It's not the destiny of every child to help save the world, but somehow a little boy named Oakee Doakee manages very well when put to the task. In this fantastic adventure story, we fly with Oakee to a kingdom above the sky, visit a city under the ocean, help put out a jungle fire caused by the dreaded Hate Wave, and joyfully meditate in the home of the Heavenly Mother Empress on top of our world! We even have the very rare opportunity to meet many of the immortal beings spoken about for thousands of years in Indian mythology. Hold on to your hats, as we fly off into high adventure! Innocent, fascinating adventure for children of all ages."
3. OAKEE DOAKEE AND THE EGO BOMB. Online: siredword.com
"Oakee Doakee does it again! Here, in his second amazing adventure, little Oakee realizes that our world is full of many invisible, helpful creatures who are constantly busy keeping us safe. While playing out in his garden one windy morning, Oakee meets one of these new friends who shrinks him in order that he may come to help save the world . . . again! On this exciting journey, we discover mythical beings who have been described for ages in Indian scriptures, and many other very important but unknown friends of humanity. Innocent, fascinating adventure for children of all ages." | |
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 | 6.PascalPascal is a rat terrier mix currently located in Atlanta, Georgia. | |
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 | 8.FontinaWe are enjoying our newest foster, Fontina, who is skittish at unexpected noises but social and very snuggly when the environment is predictable. We are sure she will gain self confidence as she gets more accustomed to her new foster home. Stay tuned for updates! For questions about her, please EMAIL ME. To inquire about adoption, please visit the New Rattitude website. | |
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 | 12.American Airways & American AirlinesAmerican Airways was formed in 1930 a result of the merger of 80-90 small airlines. In 1934 the airline was re-named American Airlines and became one of the largest airlines in the world. They were responsible for the DST, Douglas Sleeper Transport, which was a wider version of the DC-2 and was intended to replace the Curtiss Condor's sleeper service. After seven DST's were built the first version of the aircraft with 21 seats came off the production line designated the DC-3 and became one of the most important planes in airline history. The early black & white litho postcards are interesting. Next came the Sepia series and finally the color Chrome postcards. I doubt the World War II code breakers could have made any sense of American's postcard numbering system. I have the cards separated by the logos on the back of the cards rather than the postcard numbers. With each back logo I have the cards listed in order by the number. Sometimes they used the same number for two different cards. American Airlines hired Ivan Dmitri, an artist and pioneer in color photography, to take some photos for the early Chrome postcards. I've identified all those using his photos. After all the company issued cards I've listed the cards made by others and then airport cards. | |
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 | 14.NetherlandsKLM was founded in 1919, flew its first flight in 1920, and started regular scheduled services in 1922. The Netherlands is the birthplace of Fokker aircraft and KLM mainly used Fokker planes in the early years. Postcard wise KLM is known for the number of Real Photo postcards they produced both for their own airliners and some foreign airlines as well. They became a significant user of DC-2 aircraft in 1934 and added the DC-3 in 1936. I'm listing the aircraft in chronological order by when they were first put into service by KLM. Other airlines from the Netherlands will be listed at the end of the KLM postcards. | |
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