Thank you, thank you, thank you.  Bob's detailed information is *exactly*
what I was looking for.  I've seen so many statements that such-and-such
says that all three of those statements are true.  Yet no one had provided
"original" evidence (or at least showed the connection).
 
>ferrets" as an example of our exaggeration and dishonesty.  If we are
>discredited because of a single misstatement supported by well-meaning
>but erroeneous people, think what we lose in other arguments.
 
This was why I was concerned.  Doesn't matter if it is Jack Hanna, the
California Gestapo, or your neighbor.  We need to make sure we are credible
with everyone *to the best of our ability*.
 
This reference is in the natural history FAQ:
>One article by Dr. Freddie Hoffman, from the FDA Veterinarian May/June
>1991 Vol VI, No. III, states that "Domestication of the European ferret
>predates that of the cat by more than 500 years,"
 
It would be really great if Bob's information got into the natural history
FAQ.
 
 -Carla
 
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 PLEASE HELP! If you live in the Pacific Northwest,
 please watch for Bob Rempfer. He's 84 and has been seen
 driving his 94 Plymouth Vista minivan in Washington and
 Oregon. The car is Peacock Blue and has Oregon plates
 TPC 628. He's been missing since December 16th when he
 became confused trying to meet his wife at the train
 station. Please watch for Bob. Please reunite him with Gert,
 our friend and his wife of 56 years! If you see him, call
 9-1-1 immediately. He doesn't even realize he is lost!
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[Posted in FML issue 2544]