Meanwhile in Florida
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I did wonder if petit might have come from Law French, but I can't immediately find a mention of petit larcency other than as an apparent error, even though "petit jury" is mentioned in the wikipedia article.
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I invariably see it written as "petty", but then I live in NC. I could imagine that "petit" might still be used in Louisiana, but do you recall where else you might have seen the French spelling used?
I did wonder if petit might have come from Law French, but I can't immediately find a mention of petit larcency other than as an apparent error, even though "petit jury" is mentioned in the wikipedia article.
I did wonder if petit might have come from Law French, but I can't immediately find a mention of petit larcency other than as an apparent error, even though "petit jury" is mentioned in the wikipedia article.
Thievery that happens during Mardi Gras?
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I invariably see it written as "petty", but then I live in NC. I could imagine that "petit" might still be used in Louisiana, but do you recall where else you might have seen the French spelling used?
I did wonder if petit might have come from Law French, but I can't immediately find a mention of petit larcency other than as an apparent error, even though "petit jury" is mentioned in the wikipedia article.
I did wonder if petit might have come from Law French, but I can't immediately find a mention of petit larcency other than as an apparent error, even though "petit jury" is mentioned in the wikipedia article.
I should imagine the error has arrived when a French speaker scribing local law heard the term petty, which is phonetically very similar to the French pronunciation of petit. It doesn't bother me in the slightest, unlike the toerag who coined the term burglarized...
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Re: Meanwhile in Florida
I invariably see it written as "petty", but then I live in NC. I could imagine that "petit" might still be used in Louisiana, but do you recall where else you might have seen the French spelling used?
I did wonder if petit might have come from Law French, but I can't immediately find a mention of petit larcency other than as an apparent error, even though "petit jury" is mentioned in the wikipedia article.
I did wonder if petit might have come from Law French, but I can't immediately find a mention of petit larcency other than as an apparent error, even though "petit jury" is mentioned in the wikipedia article.
https://www.criminaldefenselawyer.co...alties-defense
Article 155 | Larceny | New York State Penal Law | NYS Laws
Maybe it’s mainly NY and FL.
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I would love to own a Mustang Cobra, however this Mustang has a python.
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I am glad that the only invasive species in my neck of the woods are plants like English Ivy, and periwinkle - they are a PITA to deal with but at least they're not a threat to me or local wildlife.
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Yup, I think that euthanization for invasive species is mandatory in Florida, unless perhaps they are taken for research - but I would guess that the vast majority end up being immediately euthanized. I would hope that most remains are then put to some useful purpose, not just destroyed.
I am glad that the only invasive species in my neck of the woods are plants like English Ivy, and periwinkle - they are a PITA to deal with but at least they're not a threat to me or local wildlife.
I am glad that the only invasive species in my neck of the woods are plants like English Ivy, and periwinkle - they are a PITA to deal with but at least they're not a threat to me or local wildlife.
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Yup, I think that euthanization for invasive species is mandatory in Florida, unless perhaps they are taken for research - but I would guess that the vast majority end up being immediately euthanized. I would hope that most remains are then put to some useful purpose, not just destroyed.
I am glad that the only invasive species in my neck of the woods are plants like English Ivy, and periwinkle - they are a PITA to deal with but at least they're not a threat to me or local wildlife.
I am glad that the only invasive species in my neck of the woods are plants like English Ivy, and periwinkle - they are a PITA to deal with but at least they're not a threat to me or local wildlife.
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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/...dropping-cigar
OK, he didn’t drop his cigar. Even after wrestling the alligator under water. If it was me, I’d have sacrificed the cigar.
OK, he didn’t drop his cigar. Even after wrestling the alligator under water. If it was me, I’d have sacrificed the cigar.
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A slightly nice story out of Florida, apparently a man was out with his puppy, and a gator nabbed it, man went into water got gator and freed the puppy who had minor injuries.
It was a small gator though, which was lucky for the dog.
https://apnews.com/article/florida-man-rescues-puppy-from-gator-11c3145ba6cc168a119e63440f816161
Video isn't graphic, and the dog is safe.
It was a small gator though, which was lucky for the dog.
https://apnews.com/article/florida-man-rescues-puppy-from-gator-11c3145ba6cc168a119e63440f816161
Video isn't graphic, and the dog is safe.
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