History of Taranto military help because of the wars that they were having with their neighbours. Also, Thurii, which was located on the Gulf of Taranto and under Tarentine rule, asked Rome for help in 282 BC, after being attacked by Lucanians. This situation inevitably led to a conflict between Taranto and Rome, since Taranto felt Rome was interfering in the affairs of the Greek colonies in southern Italy, which the Tarentines considered under their dominion. Two political parties were present at the time within Taranto. The democrats, led by Philocharis or Ainesias, were dominant; they were against Rome, because they knew that
Paws with a Cause Paws with a Cause Paws With A Cause is a national non-profit organization that custom-trains assistance dogs for people with disabilities. Founded in 1979 by Michael Sapp, Sr., it was originally called "Ears for the Deaf," and specialized in hearing dogs. Since then, it has expanded to include Service Dogs, Seizure Response Dogs and Service Dogs for Children with Autism. Since it started PAWS has placed more than 2600 Assistance Dogs in 41 states. Paws With A Cause dogs are donated as puppies by private breeders, bred at PAWS headquarters in Wayland, Michigan, or rescued from animal shelters. While most