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Steph Selice

Alexandria, Pittsburgh
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The Tower of London has impressed—and terrified—people for nearly 1,000 years

The Tower of London has impressed—and terrified—people for nearly 1,000 years

nationalgeographic.co.uk — Iconic and intimidating, the White Tower is one of the oldest structures at the Tower of London. Photograph by Leiva, Alamy, ACI Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London: How aptly the title states the major roles of this iconic structure.

The Tower of London has impressed—and terrified—people for nearly 1,000 years

The Tower of London has impressed—and terrified—people for nearly 1,000 years

National Geographic — Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London: How aptly the title states the major roles of this iconic structure. Rising next to the River Thames, it was once the largest nonecclesiastical building in England and a focus of power for each new monarch.

Qui étaient les prisonniers de la tour de Londres ?

Qui étaient les prisonniers de la tour de Londres ?

National Geographic France — Palais royal de Sa Majesté et forteresse de la tour de Londres : voilà un titre qui désigne avec à-propos le rôle majeur qu'a joué cet édifice emblématique. Érigé sur les bords de la Tamise, il s'agissait autrefois du plus grand bâtiment non ecclésiastique d'Angleterre et d'un objet convoité par chaque nouveau monarque pour le pouvoir qu'il conférait.

ギャラリー:宮殿から牢獄まで様々な顔を持つロンドン塔、千年の歴史 写真と絵12点

ギャラリー:宮殿から牢獄まで様々な顔を持つロンドン塔、千年の歴史 写真と絵12点

natgeo.nikkeibp.co.jp — Japanese-language edition of Tower of London article.

CBD Treatment Alternatives for Our Pets

CBD Treatment Alternatives for Our Pets

Old Town Crier — CBD is already being researched to treat a range of veterinary conditions that parallel its current use by humans. Some vets may have concerns not only about CBD safety, administration, and dosage (since veterinary research in CBD use is relatively recent), but also about ongoing changes in Virginia law. Holistic veterinarians may be more comfortable prescribing CBD now, but other vets will likely follow as research advances and CBD statutes become established.

Fostering Animals: What Humans Need to Know

Fostering Animals: What Humans Need to Know

Old Town Crier — Animal rescues often have needs for space and resources far beyond current capacities. Animal lovers can help potential pets find loving homes through fostering.

Lost and Found: Getting (and Keeping) Our Pets Home Safely

Lost and Found: Getting (and Keeping) Our Pets Home Safely

Old Town Crier — Pet people are always concerned about keeping their animals from getting lost. We're fortunate to have new, inventive digital tools to find our lost pets. But these methods still need to be paired with old-fashioned, analog footwork to be effective.

Indoor vs. Outdoor Pets and Community Animals: The Debate Continues

Indoor vs. Outdoor Pets and Community Animals: The Debate Continues

Old Town Crier — The current consensus about American dogs focuses on their healthy lives as largely indoor pets who enjoy the outdoors while leashed or closely supervised by their humans. . . .

Service, Therapy, and Emotional Support Animals: Helping Humans in Evolving Ways

Service, Therapy, and Emotional Support Animals: Helping Humans in Evolving Ways

Old Town Crier — Research on the human-animal bond is booming. Scientific data confirm that being with a companion animal helps keep humans healthy and happy. Many species of pets give unconditional love, encourage touch and physical expressions of affection, and bolster their human's emotional and physical health.

Help Your Kids Learn to Care for Their Cats

Help Your Kids Learn to Care for Their Cats

Alexandria Times — You’ve planned on getting a cat because you and your kids wanted one, and you’ve all prepared for the adoption. You and your family met many kitties at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, King Street Cats or another animal adoption organization. Or you decided to adopt a kitty from your neighborhood. Now your kitty is home! What are some ways to introduce your kids to the day-today chores of cat care while helping them bond with and love their new pet?

Protecting Our Cats and Dogs from Heat Stroke

Protecting Our Cats and Dogs from Heat Stroke

Old Town Crier — In late June and early July, major media outlets reported that U.S. temperatures this summer were expected to break records nationwide, including in metro Washington. Pet lovers are used to accommodating their animals' changing needs and protecting them no matter what the weather.

Introduce New Cats to Your Home and Pets

Introduce New Cats to Your Home and Pets

Alexandria Times — It’s kitten season once again, and cat people often consider adding a young cat, or an adult one, to their home in spring. One of the most rewarding aspects of loving cats is welcoming more into your household. But what should you be aware of as you think about adopting new cats and introducing them to your current felines?

Hosting and Visiting in Homes with Pets During (After?) COVID

Hosting and Visiting in Homes with Pets During (After?) COVID

Old Town Crier — Americans may be traveling more this holiday season than they have in the last 3 years. Many of us will be hosting family and friends for the first time since COVID lockdown began in March 2020. Others will be visiting their folks again, and even bringing their pets.

How to Hire a Pet Sitter During a Pandemic

How to Hire a Pet Sitter During a Pandemic

Old Town Crier — The COVID-19 pandemic continues, and life goes on. As we adapt to what the new coronavirus variants will bring, people with pets will still need to plan around their work and school schedules, holidays, travel, and family emergencies.

Take Care of Your Cat's Teeth at Home

Take Care of Your Cat's Teeth at Home

Alexandria Times — Cat people often ask their vets how they can care for their cat’s teeth between checkups. Some of what vets suggest centers on daily actions we can take to help promote and improve dental health in our cats.

Halloween Safety for Your Pets

Halloween Safety for Your Pets

Old Town Crier — As the October issue of *Old Town Crier* goes to press, we all continue to live with COVID-19 and its effects and remain unsure how the pandemic will play out. Halloween will probably still be celebrated by many families this year; others will choose to sit out trick-or-treating in their neighborhoods and focus on celebrating at home. But we all face the same question: How can we help keep our family members (human and animal) healthy and celebrate this holiday safely?

Volunteering with Animal Rescue Groups During COVID

Volunteering with Animal Rescue Groups During COVID

Old Town Crier — Over the last 2-1/2 years, animal service organizations around the world have stepped up to meet the unique challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic with help from millions of devoted professional staff and dedicated volunteers.

Pet Love in the Time of COVID and Cicadas

Pet Love in the Time of COVID and Cicadas

Old Town Crier — The world is opening up again, and people can't wait to enjoy post-pandemic life with their families, including their animals. How will this summer be different for our pets, and what should we be aware of?

Starting the New Year Right for Your Pets

Starting the New Year Right for Your Pets

Old Town Crier — We all greet every January with high hopes and the best of intentions, and many of us resolve to ensure this new year will be the best one yet. . . .

Enjoy the Holidays with Your Pets—and Maybe Meet New Ones

Enjoy the Holidays with Your Pets—and Maybe Meet New Ones

Old Town Crier — Holiday celebrations may be what many humans look forward to all year long, but they're not always a treat for our beloved pets. Fortunately, there are many simple and even fun ways we can help our animals enjoy the holidays safely.

Outdoor Options for Your Pets

Outdoor Options for Your Pets

Old Town Crier — It's summer, and what better time to enjoy being with your pets than when you're on vacation or just relaxing?

Welcome Home! How to Introduce a New Pet

Welcome Home! How to Introduce a New Pet

Old Town Crier — Humans who love their pets often want more than one. How can we help our animals make new friends at home so everyone will be happy?

Why Chocolate Bunnies and Peeps® Make Better Easter Gifts

Why Chocolate Bunnies and Peeps® Make Better Easter Gifts

Old Town Crier — Every spring, many animal lovers are reminded how great it was to love their first pets—not only puppies and kittens, but also what we think of as Easter critters: rabbits, chicks, ducklings, and even lambs and goats.

Voices: An American / Choices

Voices: An American / Choices

ASCD — A reflection on 9/11.