# adopt (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover adopt. Page: Feed: --- ## [The dog days of summer](https://vadogrescue.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-dog-days-of-summer.html) _2026-08-16 · Brent · VA Dog Rescue — The Next Chapter_ We are just finishing up with the fifth "canicule" (heatwave) of the summer here in France. The north of France has fared better than much of the country, but this has been the hottest summer on record. It has also been very dry. I'm seeing shrubs wilted in the heat. I've also encountered numerous tree branches or even entire trees breaking off and falling, apparently from just being so dry that… ## [The dog days of summer](https://vadogrescue.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-dog-days-of-summer.html) _2026-08-16 · Brent · VA Dog Rescue — The Next Chapter_ We are just finishing up with the fifth "canicule" (heatwave) of the summer here in France. The north of France has fared better than much of the country, but this has been the hottest summer on record. It has also been very dry. I'm seeing shrubs wilted in the heat. I've also encountered numerous tree branches or even entire trees breaking off and falling, apparently from just being so dry that… ## [Quiet (and muddy) days of August](https://vadogrescue.blogspot.com/2026/08/quiet-and-muddy-days-of-august.html) _2026-08-08 · Brent · VA Dog Rescue — The Next Chapter_ We arrived in Lille a year ago on the first of August. We didn't know then that we were in the middle of the French national vacation month. It seemed like a busy city, certainly compared to what we were used to. It wasn't until the end of August and the beginning of September that we realized how many people actually lived here. Many restaurants, bars, and stores close down for a week or more and… ## [A big heart](https://vadogrescue.blogspot.com/2026/08/a-big-heart.html) _2026-08-04 · Brent · VA Dog Rescue — The Next Chapter_ All is well, but I'm back home after a night in a hospital followed by an angioscopy procedure this morning. The diagnosis is that I have a somewhat larger than normal heart, which consequently works somewhat less than optimally, but no coronary heart disease. When we first got here Clay got us set up with a primary care physician. After taking my family history he recommended a consultation with… ## [A big heart](https://vadogrescue.blogspot.com/2026/08/a-big-heart.html) _2026-08-04 · Brent · VA Dog Rescue — The Next Chapter_ All is well, but I'm back home after a night in a hospital followed by an angioscopy procedure this morning. The diagnosis is that I have a somewhat larger than normal heart, which consequently works somewhat less than optimally, but no coronary heart disease. When we first got here Clay got us set up with a primary care physician. After taking my family history he recommended a consultation with… ## [Our first year in France](https://vadogrescue.blogspot.com/2026/08/our-first-year-in-france.html) _2026-08-01 · Brent · VA Dog Rescue — The Next Chapter_ It's been one year since we arrived at CDG airport in Paris, with a few bags of clothing and personal items, and Bailey in her crate. We kept that airline crate and it has become Bailey's den. We got a big piece of wood to lay on the top making it into a very useful table that lives on my side of the bedroom. I've since learned that crating is not common in France, but Bailey loves her crate,… ## [Annual vet visit](https://vadogrescue.blogspot.com/2026/07/annual-vet-visit.html) _2026-07-27 · Brent · VA Dog Rescue — The Next Chapter_ Our one year anniversary in France is rapidly approaching. One of the first things we did upon arrival last August was take Bailey to a vet. It was actually a requirement, within a week of arrival, and we had found the vet and scheduled the appointment on our scouting trip in April, 2025, well before our actual move. It's been almost a year since that initial vet visit so we scheduled Bailey's… ## [Annual vet visit](https://vadogrescue.blogspot.com/2026/07/annual-vet-visit.html) _2026-07-27 · Brent · VA Dog Rescue — The Next Chapter_ Our one year anniversary in France is rapidly approaching. One of the first things we did upon arrival last August was take Bailey to a vet. It was actually a requirement, within a week of arrival, and we had found the vet and scheduled the appointment on our scouting trip in April, 2025, well before our actual move. It's been almost a year since that initial vet visit so we scheduled Bailey's… ## [Summer flowers, wildlife, and more](https://vadogrescue.blogspot.com/2026/07/summer-flowers-wildlife-and-more.html) _2026-07-23 · Brent · VA Dog Rescue — The Next Chapter_ Just some recent pictures. The weather has been much better lately but very dry, we really need some rain. The wildflowers continue to thrive, however. A momma Coot and two babies swimming through duckweed. Another concert at the cathedral. A scene outside our very local brewery down the street. Their friend was taking their picture standing behind them. I took this from inside the bar looking… ## [Age is just a number](https://vadogrescue.blogspot.com/2026/07/age-is-just-number.html) _2026-07-20 · Brent · VA Dog Rescue — The Next Chapter_ Clay often joked that I always claimed that our foster dogs were "about two years old." There's some truth to that. We usually didn't know a rescue dog's true age and rescue organizations and foster homes are prone to underestimating a dog's age simply because older dogs are more difficult to adopt. Old habits are hard to break, I guess, because I've been telling everyone that Bailey is about two… ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/kxogZ4PSXbFT) _2026-07-20 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [Age is just a number](https://vadogrescue.blogspot.com/2026/07/age-is-just-number.html) _2026-07-20 · Brent · VA Dog Rescue — The Next Chapter_ Clay often joked that I always claimed that our foster dogs were "about two years old." There's some truth to that. We usually didn't know a rescue dog's true age and rescue organizations and foster homes are prone to underestimating a dog's age simply because older dogs are more difficult to adopt. Old habits are hard to break, I guess, because I've been telling everyone that Bailey is about two… ## [Belgium with friends](https://vadogrescue.blogspot.com/2026/07/belgium-with-friends.html) _2026-07-18 · Brent · VA Dog Rescue — The Next Chapter_ We spent a few days in Belgium last week with our friends Jan and Paul, former neighbors from Virginia. They flew to Amsterdam and spent a few days there and then met us in Brussels. We spent one night there and then two in Bruges followed by two more in Ghent before returning with them to Lille for a couple more days. We had travelled with them in Belgium previously so it was fun to return to… ## [Belgium with friends](https://vadogrescue.blogspot.com/2026/07/belgium-with-friends.html) _2026-07-18 · Brent · VA Dog Rescue — The Next Chapter_ We spent a few days in Belgium last week with our friends Jan and Paul, former neighbors from Virginia. They flew to Amsterdam and spent a few days there and then met us in Brussels. We spent one night there and then two in Bruges followed by two more in Ghent before returning with them to Lille for a couple more days. We had travelled with them in Belgium previously so it was fun to return to… ## [FCC delays NCE Translator filing window until November, 2026](https://recnet.substack.com/p/fcc-delays-nce-translator-filing) _2026-07-06 · Michi Bradley · REC Networks Substack_ Originally requested by academic, Tribal and community media interests, REC supports this delay as it is consistent with past NCE filing windows. ## [Eleven months and counting](https://vadogrescue.blogspot.com/2026/07/eleven-months-and-counting.html) _2026-07-04 · Brent · VA Dog Rescue — The Next Chapter_ Yesterday was my birthday and today is the 4th of July, but more significant than either of those events is the fact that we've now been in France for 11 months and will soon be hitting the one year mark. This is still the best decision we've made since getting together. Street scene in Lille, looking down the street from Le Capsule. Pictures of Bailey, just because she's pretty. Our recent Le… ## [Eleven months and counting](https://vadogrescue.blogspot.com/2026/07/eleven-months-and-counting.html) _2026-07-04 · Brent · VA Dog Rescue — The Next Chapter_ Yesterday was my birthday and today is the 4th of July, but more significant than either of those events is the fact that we've now been in France for 11 months and will soon be hitting the one year mark. This is still the best decision we've made since getting together. Street scene in Lille, looking down the street from Le Capsule. Pictures of Bailey, just because she's pretty. Our recent Le… ## [Scents of summer](https://vadogrescue.blogspot.com/2026/06/scents-of-summer.html) _2026-06-26 · Brent · VA Dog Rescue — The Next Chapter_ When I walked the trails at Pleasant Grove back in Virginia, the woods in the summertime had a particular smell, especially on hot days following rain. The air was heavy (because it was summer in Virginia) and it reminded me of the smell of a stale humidor, thick odor clinging to the earth like the smell of smoke emanating from damp wood. Recently I have been noticing a particular smell in the… ## [Scents of summer](https://vadogrescue.blogspot.com/2026/06/scents-of-summer.html) _2026-06-26 · Brent · VA Dog Rescue — The Next Chapter_ When I walked the trails at Pleasant Grove back in Virginia, the woods in the summertime had a particular smell, especially on hot days following rain. The air was heavy (because it was summer in Virginia) and it reminded me of the smell of a stale humidor, thick odor clinging to the earth like the smell of smoke emanating from damp wood. Recently I have been noticing a particular smell in the… ## [REC calls on FCC Media Bureau to clarify the point system criteria for translator window](https://recnet.substack.com/p/rec-calls-on-fcc-media-bureau-to) _2026-06-25 · Michi Bradley · REC Networks Substack_ The Media Bureau's criteria for claiming "diversity" points in the window public notice is inconsistent with the original rule. REC also issues statement on CBI's request for a delay. ## [FCC adopts new cybersecurity rules for EAS and other broadcast equipment; proposes changes to improve EAS and WEA](https://recnet.substack.com/p/fcc-adopts-new-cybersecurity-rules) _2026-06-25 · Michi Bradley · REC Networks Substack_ FCC to require firewalls, stronger passwords and prompt updates of security patches. Proposes enhanced EAS geotargeting, earthquake alerts and software-based alerting. ## [Home Internet From Space (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/YkGzLd4eM5Ws) _2026-06-25 · **Sponsored**_ Residential satellite internet that brings connectivity to homes beyond conventional networks ## [2026 NCE Filing Window Policy: REC Limited Offering and Priorities](https://recnet.substack.com/p/2026-nce-filing-window-policy-rec) _2026-06-22 · Michi Bradley · REC Networks Substack_ REC announces bandwidth cap for limited offering and processing priorities for the August NCE filing window. ## [FCC to open a filing window for new reserved band FM translators in August. Imposes filing freeze.](https://recnet.substack.com/p/fcc-to-open-a-filing-window-for-new) _2026-06-17 · Michi Bradley · REC Networks Substack_ It's showtime! For the first time in 26 years, the FCC is going to make available new construction permits in the 88.1~91.9 reserved band. ## [Statement of REC Networks: Reserved band protection of TV Channel 6](https://recnet.substack.com/p/statement-of-rec-networks-reserved) _2026-06-09 · Michi Bradley · REC Networks Substack_ FCC staff confirms that pending Channel 6 applications do not require protection. REC still advocates for the elimination of these analog-era protection rules. ## [Media Bureau adopts application cap and additional restrictions for the upcoming NCE FM translator filing window](https://recnet.substack.com/p/media-bureau-adopts-application-cap) _2026-05-28 · Michi Bradley · REC Networks Substack_ FCC upholds the 10-cap for full service and the 2-cap for most LPFMs. Enacts primary station requirement and invokes the REC's proposed retention period to sway gamesmanship and speculation. ## [FCC announces an auction for vacant FM allotments in early 2027](https://recnet.substack.com/p/fcc-announces-an-auction-for-vacant) _2026-05-11 · Michi Bradley · REC Networks Substack_ Auction 114 will make available 132 pre-determined vacant FM allotments for new full-service FM broadcast stations. ## [OpenMed](https://cimota.com/blog/2026/05/08/openmed/) _2026-05-08 · Matt Johnston · ɔimoɈɒ_ Becasue I m working in Health Informatics at the moment, initiatives like OpenMed are really interesting to me. I ve gotten it working on my Raspberry Pi. 1. Prepare the Directory Ensure you are in the parent folder where you want the project to live. If the folder OpenMed already exists and has failed build files in Continue reading "OpenMed" Related posts: Apple Creator Studio announced. What s… ## [Understanding the limitations on FM translators for LPFM stations](https://recnet.substack.com/p/understanding-the-limitations-on) _2026-03-27 · Michi Bradley · REC Networks Substack_ LPFM being a hyperlocal service is intended to serve only a small area. The rules regarding commonly-owned FM translators are consistent with those intentions. ## [The lifting of the filing freeze for LPTV may affect reserved band LPFM modifications and to the future translator filing window.](https://recnet.substack.com/p/the-lifting-of-the-filing-freeze) _2026-03-19 · Michi Bradley · REC Networks Substack_ REC LPFM Advisory Letter #26 - UPDATED March 20, 2026 ## [Apple Creator Studio announced.](https://cimota.com/blog/2026/01/14/apple-creator-studio-announced/) _2026-01-14 · Matt Johnston · ɔimoɈɒ_ Apple has just announced Apple Creator Studio, a new subscription suite that bundles together its professional creative apps — including Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Motion, Compressor, and MainStage — into one affordable package. It also adds premium content and AI-enhanced features to productivity apps like Keynote, Pages, Numbers, and soon Freeform, making Continue reading "Apple… ## [Meshtastic Malta](https://cimota.com/blog/2026/01/08/meshtastic-malta/) _2026-01-08 · Matt Johnston · ɔimoɈɒ_ Following a post on r/ossmalta on Meshtastic, I decided to invest in a couple of radios and see what was out there. I also left it turned on while I travelled to Warsaw over Xmas and saw what I could see. OSSMalta has a page about their ambitions (slow link). Huge amounts of activity around Continue reading "Meshtastic Malta" Related posts: Response to Texanarob on Public Transport. BarCamp… ## [Marketplace for AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/tPrA2Qucpnf8) _2026-01-08 · **Sponsored**_ Find professionals who use ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude to deliver work faster. ## [Response to Texanarob on Public Transport.](https://cimota.com/blog/2025/12/03/response-to-texanarob-on-public-transport/) _2025-12-03 · Matt Johnston · ɔimoɈɒ_ So, here you are. Loads of research you won t read because you ve done your own research note that having an opinion isn t quite the same. As I mentioned I went to the Minister with a folder full of this shit ten years ago. I didn t turn up with a stupid grin and a tree Continue reading "Response to Texanarob on Public Transport." Related posts: OpenMed Drone Farming UK GOV: There is an urgent… ## [I want to try Huawei](https://cimota.com/blog/2025/05/22/i-want-to-try-huawei/) _2025-05-22 · Matt Johnston · ɔimoɈɒ_ Honestly, after being a Mac guy since around 1994, I’m a little tired of Apple. Let me clarify that from the start: this isn’t about hating their products. I still love my iPad—nothing else matches its blend of fluidity, tactile control, and elegant software. It’s a pleasure to use, whether I’m sketching, note-taking, or simply Continue reading "I want to try Huawei" Related posts: What s going… ## [What’s going on?](https://cimota.com/blog/2025/01/14/whats-going-on/) _2025-01-14 · Matt Johnston · ɔimoɈɒ_ It s been a busy start to the year. I started working on a novel at the end of the summer of 2024 and finished it just before Xmas. It s currently with a group of close friends for an initial read-through before I take it further. In the meantime I cadged together a heap of short Continue reading "What s going on?" Related posts: Wear and Tear Belfast OpenCoffeeClub XCode is hurting my patience ## [Wear and Tear](https://cimota.com/blog/2024/10/22/wear-and-tear/) _2024-10-22 · Matt Johnston · ɔimoɈɒ_ I ve been using this Magic Keyboard for 3 years now. Around the same amount of time as this iPad Pro. And I have to say it s served me well. The Magic Keyboard mat be expensive but it provides one thing above and beyond a really nice backlit keyboard and nice trackpad, it provides the iPad Continue reading "Wear and Tear" Related posts: The Hardest Journey RubyCocoa SyncServices wrapper… ## [The Hardest Journey](https://cimota.com/blog/2024/10/06/the-hardest-journey/) _2024-10-06 · Matt Johnston · ɔimoɈɒ_ A combination of age (sedentary work) and too much good food has left me heavier than I’d like plus acutely aware of the intra-abdominal fatty deposits so I’m back on the diet that worked well enough just under a decade ago. My aim is to be lighter than I’ve been since, well, forever. That’s a Continue reading "The Hardest Journey" Related posts: Did the EU force Apple to adopt USB-C? Belfast…