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• ALLY, RINGO AND TYLER HIT THE LINKS FOR BRIT…

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  Brit spent more time on the golf course than anywhere else.  Or so I remember.  He loved golf more than anything…or so I remember.  Seriously, it was his passion and it made his life complete.  We honor that. Ally and Ringo had a very good day. This was one of Brit’s favorite [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 6:09pm EST
  by Peg Britton

• TWO-THIRDS OF CHICKEN TESTED HARBOR DANGEROUS BACTERIA

  Consumer Reports’ latest test of fresh, whole broilers bought in 22 states reveals that two-thirds of birds tested harbored salmonella and/or campylobacter, the leading bacterial causes of food-borne disease. The report reveals that organic “air-chilled” broilers were among the cleanest and that Perdue was found to be the cleanest of [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 1:34pm EST
  by Peg Britton

• HERE’S WHAT I’VE BEEN UP TO OVER THE WEEKEND…

  Lighting ceremony in WaKeeney Saturday evening.  Santa arrived amid the throngs of children…the Christmas tree was ablaze with hundreds of lights. The town was packed with more people than I’ve seen in rural Kansas for ages. The local saloon and eatery in WaKeeney was packed during the time we were there [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 7:49am EST
  by Peg Britton

• NATIONAL GIN AND TONIC TOAST DAY

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  Brit died a year ago today and Ally said it best on Facebook: Today is National Gin and Tonic Toast Day! My best friend and dad will be gone a year today…where does time go? I plan on hitting some golf balls and having a gin a tonic, or two. Give [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 6:56am EST
  by Peg Britton

• CHRISTMAS BEAUTIES….HARRIS AND BOISVERT HOUSES

  There are some beautiful holiday light displays in the area.  I haven’t scoped  all of them yet but two you don’t want to miss are east and west of Ellswoth located on highway 40: Herbie and Phyllis Harris’ house just east of Carneiro and Robin and Brian Boisvert’s house near [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 6:51am EST
  by Peg Britton

• “CARDIOPULMONARY TECH OF THE YEAR”

  Airman Tyler Britton was named “Cardiopulmonary Tech of the Year” at the San Antonio Military Medical Center South Wilford Hall. Congratulations, Tyler.  That’s a huge accomplishment. [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 6:44am EST
  by Peg Britton

• ANOTHER ROAD TRIP…

  A friend and I are heading west today to visit a mutual friend of long standing who lives near WaKeeney.  We haven’t had a good visit in a long time so we’re looking forward to seeing her. It’s also a day of celebration in WaKeeney.  There is a fair of some [...]
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  Posted: November 28, 2009, 8:52am EST
  by Peg Britton

• CHICKIE ON THE RUN…

  Jesse Manning, Ally and I made a run to Lindsborg today for free-range chicken eggs. The place to find such treasures is on Ryon Carey’s farm south of town.  As we need dozens and dozens of eggs to make Rom Pope for the Christmas holidays, Ryon had ample hens to [...]
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  Posted: November 27, 2009, 6:45pm EST
  by Peg Britton

• TIAHRT ETHICS PROBE DOCUMENTS NOW AVAILABLE IN PUBLIC DOMAIN…

  For all who are interested in the Jerry Moran vs Todd Tiahrt U.S. Senate race, you’ll be better informed by reading a post on the Kansas First blog written today by Levi Henry. Late last month, the Washington Post revealed that it was in possession of a leaked document from the [...]
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  Posted: November 27, 2009, 11:36am EST
  by Peg Britton

• ERRED….

  Sammy stopped by the other day and, among other things, pointed out she didn’t get to ride on Air Force One after all.  It seems her bag was on board and the flight was about ready to leave when the decision was made not to stop in Wichita to refuel.  [...]
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  Posted: November 27, 2009, 11:21am EST
  by Peg Britton

• SUSAN CROWE…

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  Many of you remember Susan Crowe, the singer/songwriter from Halifax, who has visited and performed in Ellsworth.  She, John Reichman and Linda Kidder entertained us at the PAC one evening with an outstanding concert.  They also gave a special performance for all our school students.  It was a wonderful occasion [...]
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  Posted: November 27, 2009, 10:07am EST
  by Peg Britton

• GREAT LEFTOVERS FROM YESTERDAY…

  I opened the refrigerator door carefully this morning to retrieve my coffee.  I was afraid all the leftovers might land in my lap, so to speak.  I have enough of everything we had yesterday to last the winter… which may have been the point for Karen and Ally fixing so [...]
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  Posted: November 27, 2009, 8:56am EST
  by Peg Britton

• CELSIUS VERSUS FAHRENHEIT…

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  Here’s a review of that hard to remember conversion of Celcius to Fahrenheit from Answers.com: What’s normal body temperature in degrees Celsius? In Celsius, the normal body temperature is considered to be 37 degrees — that’s 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. The Celsius temperature scale is named for the Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius, [...]
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  Posted: November 27, 2009, 8:28am EST
  by Peg Britton

• HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL…

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  Half of our family members will be gathering today to enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving meal. We wish Mackenzie and Luke, Tyler, Rod and Genn could be here with us as holidays are never quite complete without everyone being gathered together.  There are some chairs that were recently filled by family [...]
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  Posted: November 26, 2009, 8:55am EST
  by Peg Britton

• DON PANZER’S EXCITING ADVENTURE…

  Carol, Syd, and Don Panzer were able to watch the shuttle launch last Monday at Cape Canaveral.  They were really impressed at the “WOW!” effect.  The photo was taken by Don. [...]
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  Posted: November 26, 2009, 8:01am EST
  by Peg Britton

• A 1993 TAURUS MIGHT BE RIGHT FOR YOU….

  Ford Unveils New Car For Cash-Strapped Buyers: The 1993 Taurus From the Onion. [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 1:26pm EST
  by Peg Britton

• BLAST OFF DAY…

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  Today is blast off cooking day to get everything prepared for tomorrow.  My kitchen is going to be busy with our head chef making dressing, salads and other good things for tomorrow. I’ve contributed my part with baked cranberries, another marvelous way to present cranberries. The cranberries are mixed with sugar, [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 8:32am EST
  by Peg Britton

• HEATHER BARTA…

  Heather is retiring from CSB and T after working there forty some years…many in the trust department.  She is going to be missed for many reasons.  She is one of the few remaining faces from days of yore. There will be a reception in her honor at CSB and T from [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 7:51am EST
  by Peg Britton

• ECMC CHRISTMAS REMEMBRANCE TREES

  The Ellsworth County Medical Center is providing “Christmas remembrance trees” again this year. They have three live trees in front of the Hospital and Rural Health Center that  will be decorated with lights and memorial cards. The trees were purchased from the Frank Kester memorial fund. Last year there were approximately [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 1:06pm EST
  by Peg Britton

• HAPPY 84TH BIRTHDAY TO THE LOVE OF MY LIFE…

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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 10:31am EST
  by Peg Britton

• TOM WIGGANS…NOT A GOOD CHOICE FOR KANSAS DEMOCRATS

  Tom Wiggans is being touted by some of the state Democratic bigwigs…Larry Gates, Kenny Johnston, Dennis Moore… as God’s gift to Kansas.  Congressman Dennis Moore, who helped in the recruitment of Wiggans,  just announced he’s not running for re-election.  What is this all about? I have no reason to doubt that [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 9:03am EST
  by Peg Britton

• CRANBERRY PIE RECIPE

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  My friend, Joyce, who lives in Kansas City said this cranberry pie is a family favorite.  And, it has the added bonus of being quick and easy to bake.  This was printed in The KC Star, and who knows who Aunt Ada is? Aunt Ada’s Cranberry Pie - serves 8 Preheat oven [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 7:52am EST
  by Peg Britton

• WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD: AN ALLEGORY

  What a Wonderful World: An Allegory By: Glenn W. Smith Sunday November 22, 2009 9:30 am Today from Firedoglake In 1968, not long after the assassinations of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Bobby Kennedy, Louis Armstrong went to the ABC Records studio to record “What A Wonderful World.” It was written by George [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 12:36pm EST
  by Peg Britton

• PARTIES AND SUSHI…

  Yesterday was filled with social events and memories to last me through the long winter. I attended Richelle’s and Heath’s wedding, dinner and dance and had a grand time visiting with friends and watching everyone have a good time.  I love seeing all the toddlers, dressed in their finery, on [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 11:54am EST
  by Peg Britton

• MORE ABOUT LOCKING DOORS….

  Probably I should not have made the posting about “locking doors” lacking further explanation.  It alarmed a couple of friends of mine who contacted me with legitimate concerns. Recently, a young adult friend of mine went home from work as she was sick.  She locked the doors as she was preparing [...]
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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 8:27am EST
  by Peg Britton

• KEEP YOUR DOORS LOCKED AND YOUR DOGS ON ALERT…

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  Posted: November 20, 2009, 6:47pm EST
  by Peg Britton

• IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY…

  The Immanuel Lutheran Church will have its annual giveaway on  Saturday, December 12th, from 1 to 4:00 P.M. in the Fellowship Hall at 905 Stanberry, Ellsworth. The giveaway includes clothing, bedding, toys, and many miscellaneous items. Questions?  Call the church at: 472-4045 [...]
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  Posted: November 20, 2009, 5:53pm EST
  by Peg Britton

• POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS BY KDP GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE THOMAS WIGGANS

  Contributions by Thomas Wiggans and wife, Kathryn, to California political contests. Kansas Watch Dog update [...]
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  Posted: November 20, 2009, 8:11am EST
  by Peg Britton

• RAISING THE RENT AT THE C STREET HOUSE

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  Perhaps you’ll recall the blogs I’ve written about the activities and people living at the C Street House, including most of our own Republican reps.  If you haven’t yet read the book about this place, you will be well-informed after having done so.  It’s The Family by Jeff Sharlet.  He’s [...]
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  Posted: November 19, 2009, 5:42pm EST
  by Peg Britton

• SUNNY DAY….TOM WIGGANS, SALINA REGIONAL…

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  Today is a good day not to be in the air.  Flight paths are being filed manually and airports are getting jammed.  Atlanta airport that one must pass through no matter where you are going…even to Heaven…is going to be a zoo if they don’t get the problem solved very [...]
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  Posted: November 19, 2009, 8:55am EST
  by Peg Britton

• REPUBLICAN THOMAS WIGGANS VS REPUBLICAN SAM BROWNBACK? WHERE HAS THE KANSAS DEMOCRATIC PARTY GONE?

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  Look around you in Kansas.  If there is a remnant of the Democratic party to be found, the leadership of that remnant is centered around only a few people…Josh Svaty, Dennis Moore, Dennis McKinney, Jill Docking, Raj Goyle. Although I like him, I can’t include Gov. Mark Parkinson in that Democratic [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 8:19am EST
  by Peg Britton

• TODAY SHOW TO FEATURE TURKEYS FROM GOOD SHEPHERD TURKEY RANCH

  Friday morning the Today Show will feature turkeys from Good Shepherd Turkey Ranch.  Remember when I went to Marquette to join in on the turkey round up?  I understand the segment will be during the 8:30 time frame.  If you’re free, take a look. Ally and I tried the traveling Oriental [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 7:43pm EST
  by Peg Britton

• TAPPING WIGGANS RAISES MANY QUESTIONS…

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  The recently announced gubernatorial candidate for the Kansas Democrats, Tom Wiggans raises many questions.  He is a former Republican, having been a major donor to George W. Bush, John McCain, Rudy Guiliani, Mitt Romney and the RNC.  He is a former board member of the uber conservative Hoover Institute and, [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 7:15pm EST
  by Peg Britton

• TRAVELING ORIENTAL RESTAURANT LANDS IN ELLSWORTH

  I never thought I’d see the day when Ellsworth residents had available to them a traveling Oriental restaurant. That shouldn’t come as any surprise as Garden City is full of traveling Mexican food restaurants operated out of the back of cars and vans. The Dragon House Concessions featuring Chinese Cuisine is [...]
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  Posted: November 14, 2009, 11:07am EST
  by Peg Britton

• BREAST CANCER PAIN…

  Since I was the recipient of breast cancer, I’m paying more attention to related information. The one that got my attention this week was in regard to post surgery pain and how it can last for years. A report said that nearly half the breast cancer survivors suffer from persistent pain, [...]
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  Posted: November 14, 2009, 10:46am EST
  by Peg Britton

• CNN DUMPED DOBBS…

  Lou Dobbs has seen his last night on CNN. His sudden departure at mid-week is a powerful reminder of what people can do when they work together. For too long, Dobbs has used his prominent platform on CNN as a perch to spread intolerance, misinformation, and wild conspiracy theories. I [...]
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  Posted: November 14, 2009, 8:35am EST
  by Peg Britton

• WHAT SAMMY DOES…

  For those of us who have followed Sammy Finke’s footprints around the world, it has dawned on us what she does as an advanced staffer for the White House. Others haven’t yet figured it out so she sent the following message and video clip as an explanation. We’ve known when [...]
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  Posted: November 12, 2009, 4:00pm EST
  by Peg Britton

• THINGS TO REMEMBER…AND MARK YOUR CALENDAR…

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  Carrie Prejean:  If you say you’re going to walk off a TV show…walk off the show.  Please don’t say over and over that you’re going to leave and then just sit there. She was on Larry King and said she found his question inappropriate.  He asked her why she settled [...]
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  Posted: November 12, 2009, 10:08am EST
  by Peg Britton

• TAKE A LOOK…

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  Posted: November 11, 2009, 4:39pm EST
  by Peg Britton

• I’M HOME….YIPEEEE!

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  If I’d spent one nanosecond worrying about my surgery, which I didn’t, I would have wasted my time.  It was a piece of cake and I’m home.  As Ally said, if I’d had a mirror, I probably would have done it myself. I had two great doctors… surgeon Ted Macy, radiologist [...]
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  Posted: November 10, 2009, 1:24pm EST
  by Peg Britton

• TURKEY BRINE FROM CHEZ PANISSE

  Ryon Carey got this recipe from his friend Alice Waters.   Chez Panisse is a Berkeley, California restaurant known as the birthplace of California cuisine, a style credited to its co-founder, Alice Waters. The restaurant is located in the north Berkeley neighborhood known locally as the “Gourmet ghetto”. Chez Panisse has been [...]
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 3:29pm EST
  by Peg Britton

• GOLMAN SACHS AND WEALTHY WALL STREET FOLKS HAVE ACCESS TO H1N1….

  Accessing H1N1 vaccine isn’t a problem for the rich….REALLY! [...]
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 1:14pm EST
  by Peg Britton

• LAST POST FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS…

  Remember the fall of the Berlin wall 20 years ago?  That changed much of Europe and gave millions of people an opportunity for a better life. Studies show diet soda doubles the risk of kidney damage. Regular consumption of artificially sweetened drinks can lead to a gradual decline in kidney function. [...]
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 12:14pm EST
  by Peg Britton

• TURKEY AND HAM BINGO IN KANOPOLIS TONIGHT AT 7:00. I DON’T KNOW WHERE…JUST LOOK FOR A CLUTCH OF CARS.

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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 3:01pm EST
  by Peg Britton

• AL VANEK GETS DELIVERY ON BIRTHDAY PRESENT MARKING HIS BIRTH DATE…

  Al and Michelle Vanek spied this 1944 John Deere tractor abandoned and badly in need of attention.  It was owned by their friend, Harold Henderson, who had used it for many years. Michelle approached Kathy Henderson who contacted her  brother Gregg and the two graciously agreed to sell it to [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 2:21pm EST
  by Peg Britton

• CARNEIRO BAKE AND CRAFT SALE…2009

  Every year at this time, the ladies in and around Carneiro host their annual bake and craft sale.  It’s something I always try to attend as every one who attends makes a difference to those who prepare for this event.  They are few in number and age has taken a [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 2:02pm EST
  by Peg Britton

• WHO’S PAYING FOR THE SIDEWALK AND FENCING BY THE GRADE SCHOOL?

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  I inquired of the mayor about the streetscape plan and if the extensive concrete and fencing work at the grade school was included in that plan. Here’s what he said: “Part of the sidewalk was in the streetscape plan.  The school is paying for the rest of the sidewalk and all [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 8:32am EST
  by Peg Britton

• PADEN’S PLACE WAS HOPPIN’ …

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  Here is a random sampling of pictures from my “Breast Off Send Off Beer Bash” Thursday evening at Paden’s Place. I can’t get all the pictures on here and am probably pressing my luck by trying to post this many.  I expect the program to crash at any minute. Kelvi, Emilie, [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 8:00am EST
  by Peg Britton

• WILSON OPERA HOUSE … A TRAGIC LOSS

  A grand old building…the Wilson Opera House. It was 2:30 this morning when a neighbor living close by the Wilson Kansas Opera House heard an explosion and called authorities.  At 2:35, the Wilson Chief of Police, Mike Schoenhofer, arrived and found John Johnson’s auto shop engulfed in flames.  Johnson’s building adjoined [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 2:44pm EST
  by Peg Britton

• ROB FILLION…

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  Rob and I have bantered back and forth for the most part in a friendly fashion beginning before he moved to Ellsworth.  At that time he was living and working in Colorado. Last night he told me he is returning to Colorado at the end of the month to help a [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 8:42am EST
  by Peg Britton