Melisa Bishop

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Brain Teaser Answer is not 72 then whats the answer??

@NiallHarbison He reminds me of Rodney ❤️

It’s going to take a lot of patience and care but I whispered to him that we’ll have him look and feeling amazing in no time today. Come on George. We love you ❤️ (7/7)

We rescued this dog on Sunday. He’s in a bad way but we believe we can change his entire life. It’s been a very challenging 48 hours but we can already see progress (1/7) 🧵

"50% of the world's cropland is used to feed livestock." Right. Let's have a look at that. Because this figure gets deployed like a weapon in every vegan argument about animal agriculture, usually immediately after someone points out that monocrops destroy topsoil, obliterate biodiversity, and require industrial pesticide regimes that would make a chemical weapons inspector uncomfortable. So. The claim. Yes, roughly half of global cropland by area is involved in producing livestock feed. That number is technically defensible. It is also an extraordinary piece of misdirection. Here's what it doesn't tell you. The single largest component of that "livestock feed" figure is soybean. Global soy production is approximately 370 million tonnes per year. About 80% of that gets processed into soybean oil: for human consumption, biodiesel, and industrial use. The remaining meal, after the oil is extracted, goes to animal feed. The animals are eating the industrial byproduct. The waste. The thing left over after humans have already taken what they wanted. You are not growing soy FOR the cow. You are growing soy for oil and food processing, and the cow is eating the bit you couldn't sell. Next: alfalfa. One of the most common livestock feed crops globally. It is also grown predominantly on alkaline soils, saline soils, semi-arid land, and high-altitude terrain that would fail to support human food crops. It fixes nitrogen. It stabilises degraded land. It is not competing with wheat. It is growing on land that wheat has already looked at and decided against. Then you have distillers' grains: the spent grain from ethanol and alcohol production. Corn silage: the stalks and husks after human food is removed. Cottonseed meal: the byproduct of the cotton industry. Citrus pulp. Sugar beet pulp. Oilseed residues. Livestock are, in enormous measure, running on the off-cuts of industries that exist for other purposes entirely. The "50% of cropland" figure doesn't tell you that a significant portion of that land couldn't grow human food. It doesn't tell you that much of the feed is a byproduct that would otherwise be landfilled. It doesn't tell you that the animals are often doing the most efficient possible thing with material that has nowhere else to go. It tells you a large number, in a confident voice, with no context. Which is, in fairness, the full methodology of most vegan nutrition claims.

The Fife Flyers organisation were shocked and saddened to hear about the recent attack involving 12 year old Fifer, Conner McGowan. Our thoughts are with him and his loved ones during what must be a very difficult time. Incidents like this should never happen, and we stand firmly with Conner and his family as he continues his recovery. To lift his spirits, we’d love to invite Conner along to a Fife Flyers game as our special guest. Captain Garet Hunt, Ethan Somoza, and the team would be proud to meet him and show him around the dressing room. 🏒 We’re sending our very best wishes and hope to see you soon Conner! 💙💛

⚠️PLEASE PLEASE RETWEET THE HELL OUT OF THIS KITTEN ABUSER 🚨 BEN MURKIN, ELY ⚠️KNOW HIS FACE⚠️ A sadistic animal abuser has avoided prison after inflicting catastrophic injuries on a kitten after throwing it at a wall, a door and down the stairs. Ben Murkin, of Mill Lane, Fordham, Ely, appeared at Cambridge Crown Court on March 6 to be sentenced in a prosecution brought forward by the RSPCA. On March 6, 2024, a veterinary practice was contacted by a family member who said Murkin's cat Whisper had fallen and was struggling to breathe. By the time they arrived at the practice with Whisper, the kitten had already passed away after being in immense pain and suffering. Whisper's death was reported to the RSPCA after concerns about the injuries. An independent post mortem found that Whisper had suffered injuries including a bruised head, a left eye haemorrhage, reddening and bruising of the tail area, and multiple injuries to limbs, consistent with a strong human grip. Murkin claimed the injuries occurred when he was carrying out CPR. The post mortem also found evidence of current and old rib fractures and a fracture on the lumber vertebrae. He had also ignored advice from the bet to bring the cat back on two occasions. These included after bringing in the kitten for limping after a supposed fall in December 2023 and in February 2024 after treatment for a fractured tooth and red gums. Some of the specific acts of cruelty detailed in court included kicking Whisper against a wall, picking her up by the tail and throwing her down the stairs, and throwing Whisper against the door. The expert vet concluded in their report: “It is my expert opinion that clearly Whisper suffered as a result of the injuries she sustained however they were caused. She sustained multiple and severe injuries both to her lip and upper canine, to her ribs on the right hand side and then to her face, chest and abdomen in the final incident. “All of these will have caused her to suffer pain and distress. The final set of injuries the duration of the suffering will only have lasted as long as she remained conscious which is likely to have been a short period of time. “It is my expert opinion that the injuries sustained by Whisper were the result of deliberate and intentional trauma inflicted upon her by a person with the intention of her causing her serious harm and suffering.” The court heard he got Whisper with his girlfriend as emotional support as he was lonely. When the relationship ended, he started to resent the cat. The judge described Murkin's actions as an "extraordinary response". The judge noted this had been "astonishing cruelty to an animal" and said Murkin had committed other acts of physical violence on the cat. The offence was placed in the highest category because the injuries were "prolonged and repeated, inflicted with significant force, and resulted in death". Murkin had pleaded guilty to two counts of causing unnecessary suffering to Whisper by inflicting trauma causing injury and for failing to provide prompt veterinary treatment, in respect of the injury to the cat’s gums and fractured canine tooth. He was given a 22-month prison sentenced that has been suspended for 18 months. He has been ordered to carry out 240 hours of unpaid work and 20 Rehabilitation Activity Requirement days. He has been banned for keeping all animals for life and was ordered to pay £500 court costs and £187 victim surcharge. RSPCA Inspector Emily Astillberry said: "The actions in this case were of astonishing cruelty to a defenceless animal. It is heart-breaking to hear what Whisper - this small ragdoll kitten - had to endure such cruel and sustained suffering. She was still so young when she died and had to endure such pain and suffering during this short life.”

@benbrown5262 Congrats Ben 👏👏👏

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This is what real consequences for animal cruelty look like: 4 years behind bars, $65,000 in fines, and a nationwide ban on chaining dogs. Italy just passed one of the strictest animal protection laws in its history. Under the Brambilla Law, anyone who tortures or kills an animal faces up to 4 years in prison and fines up to $65,000, double the previous penalties. The law took effect July 1, 2025 and bans permanently chaining dogs outdoors across the country. For the first time, animals are recognized as legal subjects, not property. Organizing animal fights brings 2 to 4 years in prison. Puppy trafficking can mean up to 18 months. Filming animal cruelty online is now a crime, with harsher penalties if minors are involved. Abandoning an animal can cost up to $11,000. The Italian Senate passed it unanimously, and animal welfare groups across Europe are calling it a model for others to follow. 🇮🇹🐶

85% of British livestock are factory farmed. This figure circulates. It gets retweeted. It gets cited in pieces about the environmental cost of British meat. It gets said at dinner. Let's check in on what "British livestock" actually contains. British livestock in 2024, approximate breakdown: Chickens: 180 million. The vast majority raised in indoor systems. This is accurate and worth discussing. Pigs: 4 million. Approximately 40% outdoor-reared. The rest: indoor systems. Also worth discussing. Beef cattle: 6.5 million. Every single one raised outdoors on pasture. Not some. All. There are no beef feedlots in Britain. Sheep: 23 million. On fells, hillsides, upland pastures, and permanent grassland. Not one of them is factory farmed. Factory farming sheep in Britain has never been viable, attempted, or even legal at scale. Dairy cattle: 1.9 million. Some housed in winter. All on farms. None in feedlots. So the 85% figure is accurate if you count exclusively the sheer numerical weight of poultry, divide that by total livestock, and present it as a statement about British meat. Gerald is not a chicken. Doris is not a chicken. The beef at your supermarket is not a chicken. The figure is true in a narrow sense and is being used in a broad one. The beef aisle is not the poultry aisle. They are different aisles. They have been different aisles for some time. The discussion has not yet noticed.

Floki is a gorgeous 5 year old male Mastiff crossbreed. He is available and looking for a new home. Floki is good with kids and has been around a female dog. He isn’t sure with some male dogs. Floki is chipped and healthy with no medical issues. He eats dry food and can be left on his own if you need to go out. Floki is use to staying indoors and outdoors in a heated kennels with electric. He travels well in the car and loves to play with toys. Floki can be strong on the lead but usually settles into a walk. He would be best with an active owner and someone who is strong enough to handle him. Floki thinks he’s a lap dog! He loves people and can be needy. For more information please email info@help2rehome.com Sorry we are unable to reply to messages via the page. For any enquiries please email info@help2rehome.com

And in the White House sits an idiot with no plan. You’ve got thousands of ships potentially stranded, crews running out of basic supplies, global trade at risk and this is what happens when you run foreign policy on impulse. Trump started this mess and now has no idea how to contain it. This isn’t strength. It’s chaos with global consequences. Trump is a disaster not just for the U.S., but for the entire world.

Can Kinley get a share?? She can’t see (she had to have one eye removed and the other is damaged by glaucoma) but she wants to help keep bunnies on your feed. I will tell her all about the post though. We can make the algorithm irrelevant if we share ❤️.

This situation stayed heavy on our hearts for days. A mother crow had been caught in an illegal leg trap, and her leg was badly injured. Letting her go like that would have meant certain death. We could tell she had been caring for babies recently, but we had no idea where they were. For several days, animal control officers searched everywhere for her chicks, but they couldn’t find them. At the same time, we were looking after a baby crow that had been orphaned in a completely different area. Holding onto a small hope, we decided to bring the two together. As soon as the injured mother saw the baby, she walked straight to him. She gently held him with her beak, pulled him close, and then placed herself in front of him, protecting him from the people watching. She was a mother who had lost her babies, and he was a baby who had lost his mother. The very next day, against all expectations, her babies were finally found. She raised the orphan along with her own chicks at the rescue while her leg healed. When the time came, they were all released together—one large, happy family. This will always be one of our most cherished rescue stories.

@djm140591 @jayZillingworth Exactly. I don't know if they had the regulations right yet, but there has to be a way that that people can be allowed to check out with dignity in specific situations. If they won't allow that then I really hope more is done to improve palliative care.

@jayZillingworth I agree 100%. Needs very strict regulation and guidelines

What a crazy thing to gloat over. Tell you what Fleur, come work with the elderly and people on palliative care. See how much pain and suffering both them and the families endure during the end of life process. You’d see the situation very differently.

@FifeFlyers We had a great night. Well done to everyone involved, the guys giving their time, and everyone who put their hands in their pocket to raise funds for the club with the auction and raffle.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us last night for our exclusive season ticket holder jersey event 🙌 A brilliant evening celebrating with our amazing fans - full of laughs and great stories thanks to Garet, Josh, Ethan, and our fantastic hosts. We’re also incredibly grateful to Scott Gibson Bodyshop for sponsoring the event, and to The Longest Forty Production Co. for bringing it all together! Full album on the Fife Flyers Facebook page 📷️

@PaulDav60292311 @HenryStaelens You mean like curling?

@HenryStaelens The issue is that ice rinks are viewed as leisure activities rather than sports venues. Until this attitude changes local authorities will not invest. I suspect this would be different if middle class old people used them instead of young people!

Just spoke to the BBC about the demand for ice rinks in the UK - piece out next week. The mainstream media's intrigue in the sport is getting less absurd each time they look at the sport - from the ridiculous FT article about why women follow ice hockey, then to the potential 'spike in interest' from Heated Rivalry, now finally true journalism about something that matters. Waiting lists at nearly all clubs. Many hours of travel just to train. 2million tickets sold annually to league/cup fixtures. Biggest indoor sport in the country (by a long way). The sport has grown quietly, well-past the current infrastructure available. This is not just a supply and demand issue that will 'go away'.

@GarethRowland20 @GregBaldwinIroh This. And for goodness sake eat with a knife and fork. Every time I see an American try beans on toast they're trying to pick the damn thing up with their hands to take a bite.

@GregBaldwinIroh Don't microwave the beans, they need reducing slightly on a hob. Real butter on the toast. Branston beans are better, but heinz in a pinch. Salt, pepper and even adding a splash of worstershire sauce or HP brown sauce to the beans is your next adventure.

British blokes…. I’ve purchased several “tins” of Heinz (British) beans because the idea of beans on toast intrigues me. I eagerly anticipate a tasting. Other than toasting bread and heating beans… Are there any other steps/ingredients?

@ash00987 @GregWilliams85 CHAS has been our official charity since the BNL.

@GregWilliams85 A charity the club supports? Like the hive? Worked out well didnt it.

What the hell is happening at the club now? After all that’s happened this season I’m sure we have more important things to be concerned about, not someone who makes Lego figs for charity! A charity this club endorses. Who is the GM? This shit does not wash with us Fife fans!

Let's check in on Gerald, whose burps are ending the world. 6:02am - Gerald exhaled. Methane entered the atmosphere. The methane came from Gerald's rumen, where specialised microorganisms had been converting grass into usable energy since approximately 4am. The carbon in that methane came from the grass. The grass pulled the carbon from the atmosphere two weeks ago via photosynthesis. The methane will break down, via standard hydroxyl radical oxidation, in approximately twelve years. When it breaks down, the carbon returns to the atmosphere as CO2. The grass will absorb it. Gerald will eat the grass. This is the biogenic carbon cycle. It has been running on British permanent pasture for ten thousand years. The carbon in it is not new. It was in the atmosphere before Gerald. It will be in the atmosphere after Gerald. Gerald is not adding to it. Gerald is circulating it. This matters for one specific reason. Methane is a warming gas. But it only accumulates if there are more and more sources producing it. A stable herd produces a stable methane load. A stable methane load does not increase the atmospheric methane concentration. A methane load that doesn't increase doesn't increase warming. The UK cattle herd has not increased. The UK cattle herd is smaller than it was thirty years ago. In 1990 there were approximately 11.9 million beef and dairy cattle in Britain. Today: approximately 9.5 million. The herd is smaller. The methane burden from British cattle is lower than it was when you were at school. Gerald is not new methane. Gerald is not more methane. Gerald is a stable component of a system that has been in equilibrium for longer than the dietary guidelines have existed. And then there's the other thing the report didn't mention. The permanent pasture under Gerald's feet has been sequestering carbon for four years of Gerald's occupancy and decades before him. The soil under British permanent grassland holds more carbon per hectare than almost any other land use in the country. Every cow pat buried by dung beetles is carbon going into the ground. Every root system that Gerald's grazing stimulates is carbon going deeper. The net picture, across Gerald's 40 acres of permanent pasture, is one of a field improving its carbon stock year on year while cycling the same atmospheric carbon it has always cycled. Gerald burped at 6:02am. The field is richer for it. The sky will survive the burp. The methodology is the problem, not Gerald.