Here he's earnestly ordinary as mild-mannered Walter Sparrow, a pet detective (well, OK, an "animal control officer") who becomes obsessed with a pseudonymous self-published novel, "The Number 23, " by Topsy Kretts.

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In an editorial entitled "In the mouth of the epidemic, " Sueddeutsche says that tough measures must now be implemented, including stepped-up hygiene and control measures, culling infected herds, a ban on animal trade and imports as well as a comprehensive vaccination scheme.

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The most recently announced is implanted into animal brains with the long-term goal of enabling humans with paralysis to control machines with their minds.

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"Out-of-control dogs are just as much a threat on private property as in public places, " said animal welfare minister Lord de Mauley.

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