The word furry (adj, f'eree), has several meanings, dependent on the context in which it is used. Predominantly, it means consisting of or resembling fur. It also pertains to an interest in anthropomorphic animals and/or mythological or imaginary creatures which possess human or superhuman capabilities. The plural form of furry in all its contexts is furs or furries; the subjects of furry interest are also known as furries. Because people in the fandom tend to identify closely with their avatars (or fursonas), the word is often used to mean a group of furry characters in art or roleplay. 1 What it means to be furry. Someone who says they are furry is generally expressing an interest in anthropomorphic animals and/or creatures (and perhaps some affiliation to furry fandom). They may express that that interest in a variety of ways - through art and stories through to roleplay and performance.
18 Hospitals That Closed in 2013. Written by Bob Herman (Twitter | Google+) | January 02, 2014. The healthcare sector is entering into one of its most important years in decades, but many hospitals have been left behind.
Macy's plans to shut as many as 40 more stores in early 2016, picking up the pace of its closings. The chain said it has yet to identify the stores it will shutter. The stores account for 1% of total sales, even though they make up more than 5% of Macy's locations. Over the past five years combined, the company has closed 52 stores and opened 12 new ones. It also plans to open six new Macy's Backstage locations to sell discounted merchandise, sometimes in the locations of stores it closed. Among its most recent closings was one in downtown Pittsburgh that had been the last major department store in the center city there.