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In Egypt the greyhounds were mummified and buried with their masters. The Egyptians viewed them as supreme among all animals. The greyhounds also find place in the literary works of Shakespeare, Chaucer and Homer. In England, greyhound was considered as a status symbol back in 10th century. Only noblemen were permitted to hunt with them. Later, Queen Elizabeth I made rules regarding the use of greyhounds to chase hares. In early 1900s Patrick Owen became the first one to introduce the concept of greyhound racing. Later, the first circular track was made in California in 1919. The greyhounds are kept in the paddock before the race begins. After the pre race tests and procedures, the greyhounds are put in individual compartments in the starting box, called traps. These traps have automated doors. When the race starts the dog is made to chase a lure. A lure is a mechanical device that moves around the track at a considerable distance from the dog. The lure resembles either a bone or a rabbit. After the race, the greyhound is provided with water and an open area to walk. The winner is called in the winner’s circle. The registration and identification of greyhounds is the duty of the National Greyhound Association. It is a non profit organization and carries its work in North America. Only registered owners can enter into an exclusive contract with a registered kennel. These kennel in turn contract with the tracks. The tracks decide the schedule for the race fro a season. There are certain states like California and Maine that prohibit greyhound racing. Other States prohibit the use live rabbits and other small animals as a bait for the dogs in the race. The way the greyhounds are handled and trained is also a matter of controversy. While some greyhounds are naturally fit to race, the others lack killer instinct. the dogs unfit for racing are either killed or given in laboratories for experimentation. In certain cases the dogs is starved in order to develop in him an impulse to kill the small animals for food. The World Greyhound Racing Federation ( WGRF) was established in 1969. it is a non regulatory organization and is dedicated to providing information and promoting the sport nationally and internationally. Various nations participate in the Bi- annual World Greyhound Racing Conference. At the 2003 conference the organization has adopted a welfare charter which aims at promoting the mental and physical well being of the dogs. Greyhound Pets of America is another non profit organization that finds home to the retired greyhounds. It advices the owners of these pets how to take care of the greyhounds and helps it fit in the new environment. The American Greyhound Council is responsible for researching diseases that infect the greyhound and providing well trained professional and veterinarians to better take care of the dogs. It also employs inspectors to check any mistreatment of greyhounds. Like in horse racing, betting in greyhound racing is also quite prevalent. The betting game has its own terminology like bookie, beards, quiniela etc. Betting, being a wager can never be foolproof, but one cam increase his chances to win by playing smart. For example, a dog with a consistent performance can be good to bet on. The medical history and the appearance of the dog can be another parameter. Success cannot be guaranteed in the game of betting, but doing a little homework never hurts. 1.Whippet. HealthGene - Whippet Mask Test, DNA Parentage test
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All rights reserved. WELCOME TO WITCHVILLE (Home of Scream Cuisine & Other Stuff) Living in Victoria, BC (Canada) has a few perks. Second to Salem, Massachusetts (the world capital of witchcraft), Victoria, BC is Canada's most haunted house city. This California-North, left-coast, cosy community with the unique distinction of being dubbed Canada's garden city, it also has something else strange going for it. According to the most recent Canadian census,it seems that Victoria has the largest per-capita witch population in the country. In fact, more than 1,000 folks filled out a form declaring themselves truly out-of-broomstick the-closet! However, more optimistic estimates, by the local pagan and witch community, put this figure closer to 5,000! Even though Statistics Canada has stated that paganism is the fastest- growing religion in the country, Victoria has earned the novel title of being one of the few places in the country where witches can legally marry, wear witch attire in public, (and die) in grace. So what makes Victoria such a happening Halloween place all-year round? Some have said, it is Victoria's strategic location on the San Andreas fault line. (The energy of the place makes it a great spot for those who like to feel the earth tremble beneath their web-feet -- it also rains here). Other's say it has to do with the ocean (and perhaps far too many seagulls leaving their telltale signs behind to guide the ghosts around at all hours of day and night). But most scientists agree, it probably has something to do with the very strange sort of people who live here (namely a high proportion of hot-air politicians, and alternative lifestylers who enjoy wearing point-black hats, hob-nailed hiking boots, and riding recycled broomsticks to work in Beacon Hill Park (a place where pentagrams can be worn openly without anyone batting an eye). But hold on now -- there's something missing. After all, what would Halloween be without a little “scream cuisine”? After checking out the 1,940 websites devoted to goblin gourmet and other ghoulish goodies, there are oodles of things to whet the whistle and appetite of the hobgoblins and ghosts in your neighborhood. Main Course: -- Cervelle de Canut (Silkweaver's Brain – an herbed cheese from Lyon, France) -- Cheesy Apple Fangs -- Cheese & Olive Fingers -- Crispy Bat's Wings with Mushy Green Mash -- Goosebump Gravy -- Ghoulish Gruel -- Halloween Vegetarian Chili -- Spider Web Party Dip -- The Devil's Salsa & Tortilla Spikes Drinks: -- Black Widow Fizz -- Bloody Marys -- Blue Witches' Brew (...ha-ha) -- Cranberry Blood-Curdling Brew -- Pina Ghoulada Dessert: -- Banana Ghouls -- Black Cat Cupcakes -- Ghoulish Petites Fours (courtesy of Martha Stewart) -- Ghoulish Gooey Bars -- Langues de chat (Cat's Tongues – a French Sugar Cookie) -- Orange Ooze Cupcakes -- Spooky Spider Cake However, should a wisecracking whippet like George Bush Sr. kick up a fuss at your Halloween Feast Table by stamping his feet and shouting, “I'm President of the United States, and I'm not going to eat any more broccoli!” …fear not. Gently remind the offending soul about Hannibal Lecter's fondness for food and unpalatable friends, “I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti”, (from the 1991 film, The Silence of the Lambs). Now the real question is … who knows what delicious delights wait to be devoured and by whom at your Halloween party! Oh, and the thought of eating frogs eyes, and pickled pigs toes doesn't grab you...why not visit Victoria and enjoy the Ghosts of Victoria Festival -- a great way to kick back with lots of other weird and wonderful folk like you! About the AuthorVictoria Elizabeth, is a saucy scribe who muses about Life, the Universe and Everything In-Between through the pages of The Quipping Queen (http://www.quippingqueen.blogspot.com) 2chttp://www.aaarticles.com/article.php?id=10883 |