The post 5 Snowshoe Cat Colors &; Patterns (With Pictures) by Rachael Gerkensmeyer appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it‚ but all of these articles were assigned‚ contracted and paid for‚ so they aren't considered public domain. However‚ we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article‚ then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com. Click to Skip Ahead The 5 Snowshoe Cat Colors Snowshoe Cat Patterns Frequently Asked Questions Snowshoe cats are not often talked about‚ but they are well-known by sight. These small to medium-sized cats weigh between 7 and 12 pounds and display muscular‚ agile builds that make them look bulky under their coats of hair. These cats enjoy hanging out on countertops‚ tables‚ chairs‚ and couches‚ especially when their human companions are nearby. They happen to come in a few different colors and patterns‚ too. These cats are like Siamese cats in that they have point coloration. This means that their bodies are white‚ to begin with‚ but they have colored markings on their tails‚ legs‚ ears‚ and face. The markings can vary in size and color. The following colors may be seen on a Snowshoe cat: The 5 Snowshoe Cat Colors 1. Seal Point Image Credit: snowshoe‚ Shutterstock Snowshoe cats can be seal-pointed‚ which means that they have light-colored bodies (like they all do) with dark brown legs‚ ears‚ and tails. The coloring is reminiscent of a seal‚ hence the name of the coloring. Instead of white paws and noses‚ they are dark brown on seal-point Snowshoes. 2. Blue Point Image Credit: Yuliya Alekseeva‚ Shutterstock This type of coat displays as smokey “gray” due to the diluted black and brown markings on the cat. These darker markings are also on the legs‚ ears‚ and tails‚ like on seal point cats. 3. Chocolate Image Credit: snowshoe‚ Shutterstock As the name suggests‚ a Snowshoe cat with chocolate markings looks just like chocolate. The deep brown markings look good enough to be drunk on a cold winter day or night. 4. Lilac Image Credit: Elena Kutepova‚ Shutterstock No‚ a Snowshoe cat will not look purple when they have a lilac coat. However‚ they will display a light smokey hue that can look slightly purplish in the sunlight. Otherwise‚ the coat markings look light gray. 5. Red Point Image Credit: Aleksandar Nalbantjan‚ Shutterstock This coat color is more orange than red‚ but the contrast of the orange-tipped hair against the white body base is fiery. Therefore‚ this coat color is called red point–point blank. Snowshoe Cat Patterns According to The International Cat Association‚ the two recognized patterns for the Snowshoe cat are mitted and bicolor. Like the name “mitted” suggests‚ Snowshoe cats should have white gloves on all four feet. Bicolor means “a cat with sections or streaks of solid white fur within their coat”. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Are Snowshoe Cats the Same as Siamese Cats? Snowshoe cats are not the same as Siamese cats‚ although they have similar coats and markings. They are typically a little smaller and thicker than their Siamese counterparts. Image Credit: Eric SonstroemFollow‚ Flickr Are Snowshoe Cats Suitable for Snow Living? Yes‚ these cats can live in snowy areas‚ but they should not live outside in the snow. They prefer warm spaces just like we humans do. Can Snowshoe Cats Have Dark Base Colors? Snowshoe cats do not have dark bodies. They are white all over‚ but they have darker markings on their bodies‚ as described in our color listings above. Conclusion The Snowshoe cat is beautiful at first sight. They have snow-white paws and bodies and display darker markings that give them a dramatic look overall. While they may display one of many different colors‚ the coloring is only slightly different in tone‚ so it might not be possible to determine their exact color at a glance. Some inspection might be necessary. Sources https://www.dailypaws.com/cats-kittens/cat-breeds/snowshoe https://www.hillspet.com/cat-care/cat-breeds/snowshoe?lightboxfired=true# https://www.purina.co.uk/find-a-pet/articles/cat-types/breed-guides/top-bicolour-cats#:~:text=The%20phrase%20’bicolour%20cats’%20refers‚are%20not%20considered%20bicoloured%20cats https://www.tica.org/phocadownload/sn.pdf   Featured Image Credit: Anna Krivitskaya‚ Shutterstock The post 5 Snowshoe Cat Colors &; Patterns (With Pictures) by Rachael Gerkensmeyer appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it‚ but all of these articles were assigned‚ contracted and paid for‚ so they aren't considered public domain. However‚ we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article‚ then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com.

I’m old enough to remember when the late‚ great Rush Limbaugh referred to NBC’s Sunday political affairs show as Meet the Depressed. A return to that moniker might be in order after today’s opening segment on the latest NBC News poll‚ showing former President Donald Trump opening a five-point lead over incumbent President Joe Biden and triggering a panic over Biden’s “presidency in peril”. Watch as host Kristen Welker opens the show with utter shock over the poll before quickly finding a culprit for Biden’s bad numbers:  KRISTEN WELKER: Steve‚ these are some truly stunning numbers.  STEVE KORNACKI: They really are‚ Kristen‚ and let's just start with the bottom line. When you ask folks‚ hey‚ if it's the general election and it’s Trump versus Biden‚ in our poll Donald Trump now leads Joe Biden by five points.  Compare that to the last time we polled back in November‚ Trump was ahead then but it was only by two points. And it's even more significant when you look at it this way: over time‚ we have been testing for five years now- going back to 2019‚ a Biden-Trump matchup. Remember‚ 2019‚ 2020‚ Joe Biden led‚ he led big in every single one of our polls. For the first time in November‚ Donald Trump pulled ahead in our poll and now at five points‚ this is the biggest lead NBC has ever had in 16 polls for Donald Trump over Joe Biden. And of course‚ undergirding all of this is this question of- he is the incumbent‚ Joe Biden. We asked voters “what do you think of the job he's doing” and look at that‚ Kristen‚ 37% approve and now 60% disapprove.  WELKER: And we should say that is the lowest approval rating since former President George W. Bush's second term.  KORNACKI: Yeah‚ and put that in further context‚ too. Bush in his second term wasn't running for re-election. Here’s the presidents who were running for re-election in our poll. Starting their re-election year‚ what was their approval rating? Bush was over 50‚ he won. Obama was almost at 50‚ he won. Trump 4 years ago was 46‚ he lost. Look how low Biden's number is compared to those predecessors at this point.  WELKER: Their numbers all much bigger than president Biden's.  KORNACKI: Yeah. It shows you the improvement Biden has to make here in the coming months. The issues that are driving this‚ too‚ the economy‚ no surprise. We've been talking about it‚ but look at that advantage for Trump‚ 22 points… WELKER: Wow. KORNACKI: …and securing the border here‚ folks‚ a very important Trump with a 35-point advantage.  WELKER: The economy is so striking‚ Steve‚ because jobs are up‚ inflation is down- voters aren't giving him credit for that‚ clearly.  KORNACKI: Yeah. There are a couple of areas in here‚ I think‚ where Democrats see potential opportunities to grow Biden’s support‚ certainly they are hoping the economy- folks changing their perceptions of it and start rewarding Biden for it. That's what they're hoping‚ certainly. Certainly. One again‚ we have the media commiserating over the fact that those pesky ingrates REFUSE to give Biden the credit he deserves for this magnificent economy. Jobs are up‚ inflation is down‚ Welker says. True‚ but rents are through the roof‚ gas prices are all over the place and food costs continue to rise- data points that continue to stymie the Acela Media’s narratives. As is often the case with our media’s coverage of events: the purest‚ truest victim of the cruelties of the current cycle is the electoral prospects of Joe Biden. It is through this lens through which news coverage is filtered. The segment continues to sound the alarm. Whether it is on the age/ability question‚ the economy‚ the border‚ competence‚ Biden scores poorly. Furthermore‚ the poll shows some evidence of the continued crumbling of Biden’s 2020 coalition: a massive swing among Hispanic voters‚ for example‚ reduced enthusiasm among young voters and among Black voters overall.  The segment closes with what the poll shows to be its best hope: a conviction of Donald Trump on felony charges‚ which brings the election back to a toss-up.  Back to Rush Limbaugh: it is important to consider his words on polls when considering this latest offering from NBC News poll. What public opinion poll are they trying to shape? Two thoughts:  First‚ they appear to convey the urgency of getting the Trump trials back on the rocket docket. Watch for more media attacks on the D.C. Circuit of Appeals as they continue to deliberate the immunity question and craft a ruling that will most certainly be appealed to the full Court. Second‚ they are attempting to craft a permission structure wherein Joe Biden is replaced atop the Democrat ticket.  NBC News was in a panic today- and these numbers continue to trend‚ the rest of the media will quickly follow. There's a growing sense that‚ contrary to Welker's lede‚ it isn't just a "presidency in peril". Click “expand” to view the full transcript of the aforementioned segment as aired on NBC Meet the Press on Sunday‚ February 4th‚ 2024: KRISTEN WELKER: Good Sunday morning. We begin with our brand-new NBC News poll which brings more warning signs for President Biden and his re-election campaign. One of our pollsters tells us we are looking at a quote‚ “presidency in peril”. With the election nine months away‚ President Biden has declined on every measure since 2020‚ is struggling with key elements of his base and now trails former President Donald Trump by wide margins on the issues voters say are most important to them. Joining me now to take us through the numbers is National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki. Steve‚ these are some truly stunning numbers.  STEVE KORNACKI: They really are‚ Kristen‚ and let's just start with the bottom line. When you ask folks‚ hey‚ if it's the general election and it’s Trump versus Biden‚ in our poll Donald Trump now leads Joe Biden by five points.  Compare that to the last time we polled back in November‚ Trump was ahead then but it was only by two points. And it's even more significant when you look at it this way: over time‚ we have been testing for five years now- going back to 2019‚ a Biden-Trump matchup. Remember‚ 2019‚ 2020‚ Joe Biden led‚ he led big in every single one of our polls. For the first time in November‚ Donald Trump pulled ahead in our poll and now at five points‚ this is the biggest lead NBC has ever had in 16 polls for Donald Trump over Joe Biden. And of course‚ undergirding all of this is this question of- he is the incumbent‚ Joe Biden. We asked voters “what do you think of the job he's doing” and look at that‚ Kristen‚ 37% approve and now 60% disapprove.  WELKER: And we should say that is the lowest approval rating since former President George W. Bush's second term.  KORNACKI: Yeah‚ and put that in further context‚ too. Bush in his second term wasn't running for re-election. Here’s the presidents who were running for re-election in our poll. Starting their re-election year‚ what was their approval rating? Bush was over 50‚ he won. Obama was almost at 50‚ he won. Trump 4 years ago was 46‚ he lost. Look how low Biden's number is compared to those predecessors at this point.  WELKER: Their numbers all much bigger than president Biden's.  KORNACKI: Yeah. It shows you the improvement Biden has to make here in the coming months. The issues that are driving this‚ too‚ the economy‚ no surprise. We've been talking about it‚ but look at that advantage for Trump‚ 22 points… WELKER: Wow. KORNACKI: …and securing the border here‚ folks‚ a very important Trump with a 35-point advantage.  WELKER: The economy is so striking‚ Steve‚ because jobs are up‚ inflation is down- voters aren't giving him credit for that‚ clearly.  KORNACKI: Yeah. There are a couple of areas in here‚ I think‚ where Democrats see potential opportunities to grow Biden’s support‚ certainly they are hoping the economy- folks changing their perceptions of it and start rewarding Biden for it. That's what they're hoping‚ certainly. How about this‚ though? Also cautionary for the White House. Go back four years ago- there was two folks in their 70s running‚ Biden versus Trump. And we asked then‚ did the candidates have the necessary physical‚ mental capacity. And it was about even‚ 41-38 (Trump). Now‚ you ask it- 46% say that Donald Trump does‚ just 23% when it comes to Joe Biden. And think of one of the central themes of Biden's campaign in 2020‚ he said he'd be competent. He said he’d be effective. Folks said they believed that in our poll in 2021 and the big reason that Trump lost. But now? Complete‚ total reversal. 48% say Trump competent and effective‚ barely a third say that for Biden.  WELKER: Hmmmmmm. That's right. He said he was going to bring stability back to the White House. KORNACKI: And now he's the incumbent and folks are maybe looking at him and then maybe looking at Trump as not the incumbent in a different light here. Just a couple of other things to get through.  WELKER: Yes. KORNACKI: On the foreign policy‚ again‚ Israel and Hamas center stage in the world picture right now‚ overall big disapproval for Biden in foreign policy‚ particularly on Israel-Hamas‚ that's particularly acute among the youngest voters‚ 18 to 34-year-olds. We have been tied‚ Trump versus Biden and a lot of those Biden voters‚ 18 to 34‚ they say they don't like Biden‚ they just don't like Trump more.  WELKER: It's this type of erosion among these key groups that worries Democrats. KORNACKI: And it is the area too‚ we say‚ where Democrats think there might be opportunity. They think they can get more young voters motivated to vote‚ maybe not by being for Biden‚ but by being against Trump. This is one area they think they can improve on and maybe make this race a little different‚ but the other key‚ too‚ independents. Trump‚ look at that‚ with a 19-point advantage. Also keep in mind- that shows you a lot of independents look very open to potentially another choice if something were to emerge‚ and also among white voters Trump with a big lead. Black voters‚ Biden with a big lead‚ but want to point this one out- Hispanic voters… WELKER: Wow. KORNACKI: …Trump with a one-point advantage. We've been asking‚ would those gains he made four years ago stick? Our polls suggest they certainly have‚ maybe grown. And we did ask this question‚ Kristen. If one of these cases this year ends in a conviction‚ a felony conviction for former President Trump‚ would that change your vote? 45% said that in that scenario they'd vote for Biden‚ 43% for Trump- this is also something the Biden campaign obviously hoping for‚ although there's a long history in polling about asking folks about hypotheticals and them actually reacting a little differently when it actually happens.  WELKER: A little of a game-changer but still incredibly close. KORNACKI: Very. WELKER: Steve Kornacki‚ thank you so much. Really appreciate it.  

Four suspected drug traffickers were arrested in Oregon after being found in possession of liquid heroin inside a moving truck‚ according to Fox News Digital. The suspects are believed to have links to an international crime ring in Mexico.The authorities apprehended the men on January 25 at a motel in Tigard. Investigators were drawn to the area after they discovered several individuals who worked for the drug trafficking operation were attempting to bring illegal narcotics across the Oregon state line.Authorities followed a rented moving truck that was driven by one of the suspects. There was also a red pickup truck that trailed behind the rented vehicle on I-84 around Bonneville until they arrived at a motel‚ per the report.Investigators soon obtained a search warrant for the vehicles and motel room. They found eight 55-gallon barrels filled with 370 gallons of liquid narcotics inside the moving truck. Two loaded handguns were also discovered inside the motel room‚ according to prosecutors.After testing was carried out on the liquid narcotics‚ it was confirmed to be heroin.The Seattle Times reported that the suspects arrested were Santos Alisael Aguilar Maya‚ 32‚ Marco Antonio Magallion‚ 44‚ Luis Deleon Woodward‚ 28‚ and Jorge Luis Amador‚ 25.All the suspects were accused of conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute heroin‚ according to the report. U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeffrey Armistead gave pretrial release to two of the four men in the case.Woodward's lawyer Casey Kovacic said his client did not have any connection to the U-Haul truck and only hitched a ride with a friend from Yakima to Portland in the pickup. U.S. Attorney Scott Kerin said that the amount of heroin discovered in the barrels was "astronomical‚" adding that it was "[s]omething we haven't seen here in Oregon — nothing even has come close to that in the past."He went on to estimate that the amount of heroin loaded into the moving truck would provide 53.3 million fatal doses of the drug. There were no details about where the men planned to transport the barrels.It is unclear how much time the men could spend in jail if they are convicted of the charges.Blaze News previously reported that the state of Oregon had considered decriminalizing hard drug use‚ including heroin‚ cocaine‚ and fentanyl. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Following the record-breaking heat waves that made their way across the U.S. in the summer of 2023‚ three states on the East Coast saw a sudden uptick in severe "flesh-eating" infections‚ according to LiveScience.The report is primarily concerned with Vibrio vulnificus‚ which is a deadly bacterial species that resides in coastal waters. The Centers for Disease Control noted an infection can happen when a "wound comes into contact with raw or undercooked seafood‚ its juices‚ or its drippings or with saltwater or brackish water.*‚" adding that it can "cause life-threatening wound infections."The CDC went on to suggest that about one in five people who get infected end up dying just a day or two after being infected. The problem can become very serious if the bacteria enters an open wound‚ which can cause a "flesh-eating" infection known as necrotizing fasciitis.If the bacteria is ingested through raw or undercooked seafood‚ it can cause a serious gastrointestinal infection. This can sometimes result in vomiting‚ fever‚ or watery diarrhea. But it can also result in sepsis — an extreme response that can lead to life-threatening septic shock‚ per the report.The CDC's latest report on the matter stated that "[d]uring July–August 2023‚ 11 persons infected with V. vulnificus were reported to health officials in North Carolina (seven)‚ Connecticut (two)‚ and New York (two) (Figure).""The median patient age was 70 years (range = 37–84 years). Seven patients were male. One North Carolina patient was lost to follow-up. Among 10 patients with information available‚ all but one had at least one underlying condition‚ most commonly diabetes (three)‚ cancer (three)‚ heart disease (three)‚ history of alcoholism (three)‚ and hematologic disease (two). Six patients experienced either septic shock (four) or died (five); three experienced both. All of the patients who died had at least one underlying condition‚" the report continued.The study continued: "A notable feature of these cases‚ beyond their severe clinical outcomes‚ is that they occurred in the wake of record-breaking U.S. heat waves." Though the infections cannot be directly attributed to the sudden rise in temperature‚ it is possible it played a factor."As coastal water temperatures increase‚ V. vulnificus infections are expected to become more common‚" the report states. "Persons can take steps to prevent illness by avoiding wound contact with brackish water‚ salt water‚ and raw seafood‚ and by thoroughly cooking oysters and other seafood before eating." Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

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Host George Stephanopoulos cut Sen. J.D. Vance's mic after verbal sparring on ABC News' "This Week‚" including Vance defending Donald Trump against what Vance argued were Trump's rights amid political prosecutions‚ judgments‚ and juries in "left-wing jurisdictions."

On Sunday‚ the White House told Variety that President Joe Biden will skip out on the annual Super Bowl pregame interview‚ which incumbent presidents have used in the past to boost polling numbers.

When asked in an interview about his criteria for choosing a running mate‚ former President Donald Trump name dropped both Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as people who have stood out in the Republican Party.