tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post6654131948404205233..comments2024-03-29T03:04:37.688-04:00Comments on The Panopticon: A Stroke of GeniusFranklinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03670441931649806878noreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-40078819228836039442015-01-16T17:19:45.428-05:002015-01-16T17:19:45.428-05:00I really like the content on this website, jasa fo...I really like the content on this website, <a href="https://jasafotocopyjakarta.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow"><strong>jasa fotocopy murah</strong></a> all new things and new lesson for me. Greatly increase the knowledge becomes more widespread, thank you very much for the information providedjasa fotocopy jakartahttps://jasafotocopyjakarta.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-74672059654172998112015-01-06T11:23:22.188-05:002015-01-06T11:23:22.188-05:00Thank you for your very nice article, do not forge...Thank you for your very nice article, do not forget to read my articles also <br /><a href="http://hadirkanlah.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">hadirkanlah</a><br /><a href="http://hadirkanlah.blogspot.com/2014/07/kumpulan-kata-kata-cinta-terbaru.html" rel="nofollow">kata kata cinta</a><br /><a href="http://hadirkanlah.blogspot.com/2014/07/kumpulan-status-fb-lucu-gokil-ngakak.html" rel="nofollow">status fb lucu</a> <br /><a href="http://hadirkanlah.blogspot.com/2014/09/kumpulan-wallpaper-keren-untuk-hp.html" rel="nofollow">wallpaper keren</a><br /><a href="http://hadirkanlah.blogspot.com/2014/07/kumpulan-kata-kata-bijak-penuh-makna.html" rel="nofollow">kata kata bijak </a><br /><a href="http://hadirkanlah.blogspot.com/2014/07/kumpulan-kata-kata-lucu-gokil-ngakak.html" rel="nofollow">kata kata lucu </a> <br /><a href="http://hadirkanlah.blogspot.com/2014/07/kumpulan-kata-kata-romantis-terbaru.html" rel="nofollow">kata kata romantis </a><br /><a href="http://hadirkanlah.blogspot.com/2014/07/kumpulan-kata-kata-motivasi-terbaru.html" rel="nofollow">kata kata motivasi </a> <br /><a href="http://hadirkanlah.blogspot.com/2014/07/kumpulan-kata-kata-galau-sedih.html" rel="nofollow">kata kata galau</a> <br />and many other interesting articles on my blog that.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12190191072331177332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-7625034433927815102012-05-20T16:49:54.954-04:002012-05-20T16:49:54.954-04:00Wow a lot of discussion on the Possum! We sell Pos...Wow a lot of discussion on the Possum! We sell <a href="http://www.nzpossummerino.com/" rel="nofollow">Possum fur clothing</a> and there is always a lot of debate around the origin of the products. We are of the view that farming them would definitely not be OK, but as they are currently being exterminated as an introduced pest that is destroying NZ's native forests and kills and competes for food with our native birds that it is OK. I have seen tha yarn and it is an amazing product with a totally unique feel and warming ability. Enjoy the socks!NZ Possum Merinohttp://www.nzpossummerino.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-36576743488964712532011-11-28T14:55:48.962-05:002011-11-28T14:55:48.962-05:00I saw so much worthwhile material here!I saw so much worthwhile material here!www.madrid-3d.comhttp://www.madrid-3d.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-77705402075407201682011-07-11T19:47:27.693-04:002011-07-11T19:47:27.693-04:00It seems that a post was removed that drew attenti...It seems that a post was removed that drew attention to the source of this particular fibre - possibly because outside on the Australia-New Zealand region, people don't know much about these animals. Possum fibre is not combed or sheared. It's from dead animals - Here's a selection of the traps used for possums: http://www.pestcontrolresearch.co.nz/traps.htm.<br /> Possums (introduced from Australia) are destroying habitat in New Zealand and many people consider harvesting the by-products of trapping and hunting as sound environmentalism, but if people have qualms about lethal harvesting or have religious/ethical reasons to avoid products of dead animals, they won't want to use possum.<br />Is the trapping humane? Is it Ok to use fibre from trapped animals? Why does being "cute" make any difference ? Is it Ok if the animals have lovely and soft fibre? Is it OK if the animals are pests? <br /><br /> Many people couldn't care less about these issues, but if they do care, let's not keep it a secret.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-73965153875090165262010-03-13T10:08:43.127-05:002010-03-13T10:08:43.127-05:00Long time no post. Possums. I care for a colony of...Long time no post. Possums. I care for a colony of feral cats in South Shore. One day last fall I went to check one of my shelters, opened the roof, and patted what I thought was a large Siamese cat sleeping in the straw of the upper story. Imagine my surprise when that head came around and showed me all 50 teeth in that enormous jaw. <br /><br />"Pardon me, ma'am." <br /><br />Closed the lid and tiptoed away very quickly.boobookittyfughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136886290822304101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-39301033352018734502010-03-02T01:56:20.457-05:002010-03-02T01:56:20.457-05:00Possums are actually native to Australia. Here the...Possums are actually native to Australia. Here they are a protected species which means that I can't frighten away the ones that get inside my roof and clomp up and down with their boots on at dawn and dusk.<br />They were introduced to NZ where they have become pests as they have no predators and they compete with native wildlife there. This means that the lucky NZ'ers can have possum pies and possum yarn, which they then export back to AUS where I have bought some for socks.<br />BTW AUS possums are very cute to look at. See more info here - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PossumGillianhttp://leafygal.blogs.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-87287316728227989322010-02-23T15:16:26.174-05:002010-02-23T15:16:26.174-05:00Knock it off with the possum dissing, please. They...Knock it off with the possum dissing, please. They eat garden pests (rodents, snakes, snails, etc), and they are one of the few animals naturally immune to rabies. (Thought to be due to their low body temperature.)<br /><br />We've had possums in our yard two summers running, and I welcome them. I'd far rather see them around than the cats who spray on our sunporch glass or the raccoons who ripped up our garage roof and tore the lid off the locking garbage can (which I had to clean up in the rain) or the gray squirrels who behead the tulips every spring. <br /><br />Just because an animal is "cute" does not mean it's benevolent. <br /><br />Franklin, you of all people should know better than to go with conventional wisdom.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-30421515656600465632010-02-22T11:47:50.234-05:002010-02-22T11:47:50.234-05:00A. Possums are not cute , nor are they friendly. ...A. Possums are not cute , nor are they friendly. I once tried to rescue on which had been hit by a car. It hissed at me horribly and glared at me with THAT face.<br />B. the VA definition of an opossum -a flat animal who lives in the road.<br />C. I've been to NZ, bought possum gloves (so soft) and eaten possum pot pie (not bad). They are indeed an introduced species there and are a great threat to wild and domesticated creatures alike.Momcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02486885065920225941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-49091328763032764682010-02-09T13:28:35.766-05:002010-02-09T13:28:35.766-05:00I have a hat and scarf that my sister brought back...I have a hat and scarf that my sister brought back from NZ for me, in a deep red. Every year I get excited to pull them out and wear them again, the most soft yarn around, yet so warm!Niki and Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07245534464749137197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-65769169944612186482010-02-08T23:36:03.349-05:002010-02-08T23:36:03.349-05:00Has anyone made this small distinction between the...Has anyone made this small distinction between the North America animal and the one in NZ? The one that is native to North America is called the Opposum, and the one in NZ is called the Possum. Someone at a LYS pointed that out to me once.gardenknitter4https://www.blogger.com/profile/07853407938694769744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-3432250724594196402010-02-08T17:04:37.495-05:002010-02-08T17:04:37.495-05:00Um, I think that what's getting lost here is t...Um, I think that what's getting lost here is that Franklin was MAKING A JOKE.<br /><br />I don't think the honour/character/trustworthiness/qualifications for sainthood of the American Opossum needs to be defended here.geogrrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16935352129240009810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-86415364877121539032010-02-08T16:40:19.739-05:002010-02-08T16:40:19.739-05:00I have to put in a good word for the humble possum...I have to put in a good word for the humble possum. They are "crepuscular" animals, meaning they are active mostly at dawn and/or dusk. That's why you don't see them much (I'm talking about the North American variety; I know nothing about the NZ ones) and they would much rather you never see them at all. They are an ancient line, hardly changed at all over millions of years. As someone else pointed out, pretty much anything looks scary (if it can) when it's scared itself. They have a fascinating reproductive biology, and they fill their own natural nitche in the world, which is a heck of a lot more than you can say about some people (like, politicians for example). I never knew you know knit with possum wool, and I now hope to be able to do so someday!<br /><br />So I hope we'll have a little compassion for another of nature's creatures, just trying to get by in the big, harsh world, 'k?Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15805115670543125139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-83070578704930983812010-02-08T15:32:49.895-05:002010-02-08T15:32:49.895-05:00American opossum = dumb as rocks, but I think they...American opossum = dumb as rocks, but I think they're sort of sweet. Had a roommate who had a pet possum once. Very bitey, but entertaining, gentleman.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-68458320519070937802010-02-08T13:02:24.141-05:002010-02-08T13:02:24.141-05:00Possum Rules. Tinycat used to try to steal the ba...Possum Rules. Tinycat used to try to steal the ball every time I knit with Possum. It must have still had some animal smell because she didn't steal any other yarn. She would carry it around like it was her baby.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05944034135970530052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-49430508639709607922010-02-08T12:12:56.506-05:002010-02-08T12:12:56.506-05:00okay, who relieved the possum of his fiber or is t...okay, who relieved the possum of his fiber or is the question how? Do you brush/comb the critter? Wait 'til it sheds?Miss Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03865824223823972316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-74981762163817520052010-02-08T06:49:46.360-05:002010-02-08T06:49:46.360-05:00Hey Franklin, thanks for responding to my comment....Hey Franklin, thanks for responding to my comment. If you'd like to email me you can reach me at pets@pawshereedinburgh.co.uk or through my animal rescue's website www.pawshereedinburgh.co.uk<br /><br />I'm sorry you felt that my comment offended you - I tried very hard to word it in a way that didn't insult anyone and merely, as you say, stated my own personal POV - how I would feel. I'd love to know what point you felt was insulting rather than disagreeing. I would very much like to discuss this point with you, but I get the message loud and clear that you don't want to do this on your blog, which is why I've given you my email address (above).<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Rachel PlummerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-89727169458857700742010-02-07T18:08:32.513-05:002010-02-07T18:08:32.513-05:00Thanks again for such a great post.
I chose to ge...Thanks again for such a great post.<br /><br />I chose to get comments to this post emailed to me when I commented earlier, so I saw the comment you removed.<br /><br />I've run into this attitude once or twice before, and as a spinner and knitter, I feel it's my responsibility to educate people who are appalled by their own ignorance.<br /><br />I felt this so strongly, and was so disturbed by the comment that I had to write a blog post about it, which can be read here: http://jam2day.blogspot.com/2010/02/ignorance-and-possum-fur.html<br /><br />I still find it hard to imagine that someone would think that brushing an animals fur or shearing them would cause that kind of harm, and it makes me wonder if they ever brush their hair. Possibly, the first comment was what confused her.<br /><br />Feel free to remove this comment if you don't want it on your blog. I just don't want someone going away thinking that knitters are responsible for killing animals.lostartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08981466177675951473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-51616189752030286762010-02-07T16:10:52.523-05:002010-02-07T16:10:52.523-05:00I love the Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum sock postin...I love the Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum sock posting!! It made me laugh so hard I nearly fell out of my chair!Suzynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-72475026079193513102010-02-07T15:00:04.638-05:002010-02-07T15:00:04.638-05:00"Men’s Knitting Retreat" Woah! I only kn..."Men’s Knitting Retreat" Woah! I only know one male knitter. Me! You guy's have so much more going on. Jelous now! *pout*Caprifoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17823497919645014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-29212180462663192972010-02-07T10:06:38.851-05:002010-02-07T10:06:38.851-05:00Hi, smaytch. Disagreeing with my point of view is ...Hi, smaytch. Disagreeing with my point of view is fine - I have no problem with that. Insulting my readers (and me) under the guise of taking what you consider to be a moral high road is not. I've only deleted one comment in the years I've been blogging. Now yours makes two. Keep a civil tone or go elsewhere. Thank you.Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03670441931649806878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-57320011631541609852010-02-06T21:09:19.846-05:002010-02-06T21:09:19.846-05:00You are so funny and delightful. I too just disco...You are so funny and delightful. I too just discovered really mismatched socks. I call it Second Sock Syndrome Solved. My version is to use the same yarn but a completely different pattern, thereby eliminating my too short attention span.<br /><br />BTW I am also writing as per the Yarn Harlot's instructions encouraging and applauding your volunteer efforts on behalf of all us Olympic Knitters.<br /><br />namaste,<br />SusanSusan (and SmokeyBlue in spirit)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15600529191882073624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-70093197746865827562010-02-06T20:20:41.972-05:002010-02-06T20:20:41.972-05:00Best of all, it never pills! NEVER! I'm glad y...Best of all, it never pills! NEVER! I'm glad you are having the possum experience ;)...I love the stuff myself.Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00454195195116512673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-49753516080151024402010-02-06T19:39:10.182-05:002010-02-06T19:39:10.182-05:00You are just too funny, Franklin....thanks for mak...You are just too funny, Franklin....thanks for making me smile today...Sara in WIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18163573393789824436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1448499875618163372010-02-06T18:32:28.169-05:002010-02-06T18:32:28.169-05:00Dear Franklin
I have only 5 words to say to you
...Dear Franklin<br /><br />I have only 5 words to say to you<br /> Cherry Tree Hill<br /> <br /> Possum Sock<br /><br />At discontinuedbrandnameyarns, there is at least one color that is totally male friendly (Java).<br />margieinmaryland<br /><br />PS <br />Love the colors of your socksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com