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Tango, my African Grey seems to get a leg spasm...in his left leg. He usually saves himself but he fell and seriously hurt himself. His wings got caught somehow and he bled out quite a bit. I took him to a very reputable vet who deals a lot with birds. They fixed him up, took exrays, did an extensive blood test. the vet said his liver count was a little high and I got milk thistle, along with medcam and butril. Could it be the liver problem that is making his leg spastic?
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Hello. Yes, that could very well be it. But there is another thing I think they should check if they haven't. Maybe, if they still have some sample, they can test without having to do another blood draw. Have them check his calcium levels. Calcium and Greys can be real tricky, especially if he does not have a full spectrum light for a few hours every day. Greys can have a hard time with calcium and when they get low, they can go into hypocalcemic seizures. Not a pretty sight. If his calcium is too low, it's not impossible he had a mini seizure. Without the Vit.D from full spectrum light, he is not able to properly metabolize his calcium, even if he is on a perfect diet. Since they can also be picky eaters, let those of us who have a Grey on a perfect diet, raise their hands. Not too many of us. I won't take the extra time to ask about his diet but a couple ideas to maybe help out would be scrambled eggs with the
shell mixed in, fresh almonds and you can try a large cuttle bone and/or mineral block. I don't think Greys usually care for cuttle bone, as a rule. But, when I adopted mine, he had not been on a good diet at all so I put a large one in his cage. He literally devoured it in less than a week. He has never touched one since but he does work on his mineral blocks pretty well. And, he has 2-3 almonds per day which he shells and gobbles. Another thing that can be good for him, especially anytime he is on antibiotic, would be some
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yogurt. It can provide more calcium with the added benefit of acting as a probiotic. It will help replace the beneficial gut flora that can be lost due to antibiotic treatment. If it's not replaced, he can develop a yeast infection, which could send him into a plucking frenzy. He also should have full spectrum lighting. If you have not ever researched the lighting I'd highly recommend it. Placing a bird near a sunny window won't work. All modern windows filter out the very parts of the spectrum they need because it's also the part that fades our drapes, carpets and furniture. You need to purchase your bulbs from a company who deals specifically with lighting for avians, reptiles, and amphibians. You want the bulb to provide 2.4% UVB and 12% UVA. This is neither a recommendation nor an endorsement but it is a link to one such company with further explanation of the lighting requirements.
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Here are links to a couple articles about the calcium problems. The first one seems to be a very slow loading site but it's worth the wait.
Click here: Hypocalcemic seizures in an African grey parrot
Click here: Winged Wisdom Pet Bird Magazine - Seizures In Pet Birds
On the liver issue, I suggest you also discuss the use of aloe detox with your vet. I have a friend with a Cockatiel who has survived many years now with Hepatic Lipidosis and she treats him faithfully with both the milk thistle and aloe detox and sometimes with dandelion. For sure, run all this by your vet before trying anything because he/she is going to know your bird's situation the best. If you haven't already, it will probably be a good idea to lower the perches and bowls for him for awhile, to hopefully prevent any more bad tumbles and further injuries. If you have a grate in the bottom of his cage, I'd either remove it or pad it really thick with several layers of newspaper. The last thing he needs is to have to try to negotiate a grate and maybe get a foot down through it, leading to a broken leg or toes. If you will make it really thick, all you have to do is peel off a layer as he soils it. I hope this extra information will help out and you will soon have his issues under control The best of luck to you and I'll sure keep Tango in my thoughts. Let me know if you need anything else. Patricia
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Your reply is very helpful. My vet did mention calcium. Iam curious about the light spectrum thing. Tango and Casey,goffin cockatoo, are near a sliding glass door leading to the deck and patio. I always assumed that they had plenty of daylight. Is there a way for me to check out the lighting situation for sure?
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I suppose there might be some kind of lighting engineer who would have an instrument to measure what comes through the glass, but I can pretty well guarantee, that would be a waste of your time. Windows have been filtering that portion of the spectrum for years and years. You would probably have to live in a home that is close to 100 years old and still has it's original windows before you would have the proper light coming in that your birds need. It's the same situation as if we have an Iguana or some other herp or reptile. They have to have the proper spectrum and it cannot be coming through the glass walls of their enclosure. They have to have direct rays. Taking birds outside into natural sunlight will give them what they need, light wise, but in my opinion, there are far to many other dangers that offset that option. It's much better to just get the proper lighting set up and don't risk disease and parasites carried by wild birds, West Nile carried by mosquitoes and/or having them scared into heart attack by a neighborhood cat or a raptor flying over. Let me know if there is anything else. Patricia
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Jessica Urchek and Joshua Fong were united in marriage during a wedding ceremony July 16, 2011, at St. James Catholic Church in Warren. Officiating the event was the Rev. Charles Crumbley.
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The bride is the daughter of James and Jeanine Urchek of Warren. Parents of the groom are Phillip and Lai Lonne Fong of Warren.
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Matthew Fong performed best man duties for his brother. Groomsmen were Ryan Urchek, brother of the bride; Justin Gern, Jeff Miller and Eric Moore. The ring bearer was Brady Thomas, cousin of the bride.
The new Mrs. Fong is a 2002 graduate of Howland High School. She received cum laude honors from Ohio University with a degree in marketing and communications. She is employed by Okabashi Brands in Atlanta.
Mr. Fong also graduated from Howland High School in 2002. He earned a bachelor of science degree in finance and management from Case Western Reserve University. After completing the financial management program with General Electric, he works as a financial analyst for GE Energy based in Atlanta.
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Scott Walker is looking to do what no other U.S. governor has ever done: keep his office after a recall election. Walker is just the third governor to face a recall ballot in U.S. history. The first was North Dakota Gov. Lynn Frazier in 1921. He lost. The second was California's Gray Davis in 2003. He lost. Arnold Schwarzenegger won.
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A coffee trade-down in play? With Wal-Mart (WMT) and J.M Smucker (SJM) both reporting strong K-Cup sales during Q3, retail analysts see the opening of the single-serve market playing out as expected. Although it's a sticky wicket trying to convince a Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR) or Starbucks (SBUX) fan that consumers will flock to Folgers or Sam's Club coffee products, early results are promising. Keep an eye on pricing in the coffee market, with Caribou Coffee (CBOU) and Treehouse Foods (THS) trying to recover from recent K-Cup stumbles.
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Only about 15-20% of the Starbucks price is for the coffee itself.
Also see their long list of 94+ rated coffees - While there are several well known brands in there, including GMCR and Caribou, there is not a single Starbucks one to make the cut. http://bit.ly/XMceMY
GMCR is in the loop each time a Folgers K-cup is sold, yes you can purchase them at Sam's Club, or Walmart. These partners with GMCR are retail outlets along with many others, Macy's, Bed Bath and Beyond, Costco; etc.
The inferior quality of private label were reported everywhere. Give Green Mountain management credit to make Keurig K-cup so popular that Tassimo T-cup is forgotten. Tassimo has better brewing system than K-cup and looks better.
There are some very interesting comments from 2Q report of JM Smucker about K-cup; (1) 2Q K-cup sale growth double YOY; (2) Expect 70% growth over fiscal '12; (3) K-cup in Canada significantly contributed to growth of coffee. In the CC, Mark T. Smucker - President of US Retail Coffee and Director answered the question about private label competition; (1) K-Cup still brings new users into the category; (2) we haven't seen as much broad gains in distribution that would have been anticipated. (3) there is some tiering in the category. We feel confident that being partnered with Green Mountain, we will be able to maintain relative costs and quality advantages.
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We are encouraged to redouble our efforts and to dedicate ourselves to duty when we engage in focused visualization and envision the positive outcome of our endeavors. To see the futures we hope to build in great detail is inspiring, as our dreams are then no longer simply conjectures. The expectations that fuel our drive and devotion are a product of the scenes we imagine in the mind's eye, as is the hope that keeps our ambitions alive when it seems all our efforts are being met with resistance. We have little difficulty remaining focused as we can call our aims to mind whenever we have a moment to spare, and thus mentally prepare ourselves to face whatever challenges lie ahead. The discipline with which you pursue your dreams today will flourish when you see your destiny unfolding before your eyes.
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Natural predators have been virtually eliminated from most of the range of P. hamadryas. However, it is thought that the higher levels of social organization seen in hamadryas baboons are a response to past predation. Bands undoubtedly help the baboons to defend themselves against predators, by increasing the number of adult animals to ward off attacks. Because bands and clans tend to congregate at just before reaching watering locations, a place where predators are likely to hide, such a function seems plausible. Also, troops seem to be a side effect of the desire of these animals to sleep on elevated rocks or cliffs. On explanation for this sleeping arrangement is that it inhibits access of predators to the animals. The availability of sleeping sites appears to be the principle limitation on the range of these animals.
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Full Name: Azhar Mahmood Sagar
Born: February 28 1975 , Rawalpindi, Punjab
Country: Pakistan
County: Surrey
Other teams: Auckland, Barbados Tridents, Barisal Burners, Dhaka Gladiators, Islamabad Cricket Association, Kent, Kings XI Punjab, Lahore Badshahs, MCC, Pakistan International Airlines, Rawalpindi, United Bank Limited
Test debut: Pakistan v South Africa, Rawalpindi, Oct 6-10 1997
ODI debut: India v Pakistan, Toronto, Sep 16 1996
Batting Style: Right-hand bat
Bowling Style: Right-arm fast-medium
A hard-hitting, seam-bowling all-rounder, Azhar has become a well-renowned Twenty20 specialist as he approaches the latter stages of an impressive career. His international career with Pakistan started superbly, hitting a trio of centuries in his first eight Tests, but despite some streetwise performances for his country, Azhar fell out of favour by 2001. He then made great strides in county cricket with Kent and Surrey, eventually earning a return to Pakistan colours following some fine performances at The Oval. However, he failed to impress and did not get a chance in his team's di...


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2nd Quarter 2011 Commentary - ASTON/River Road Dividend All Cap Value Fund
2nd Quarter 2011 Commentary - ASTON/River Road Dividend All Cap Value Fund
Stocks Flat as Economy Weakens
It was a volatile quarter for equity markets with stocks gyrating on robust earnings early in the period followed by weak economic data. Although management comments provided advance warning of a contraction in growth, the pivot point occurred on April 29 when the slowdown officially appeared in the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) numbers. A stream of disappointing economic news continued through May, particularly in housing and labor, which weighed on equities. In June, the fiscal crisis in Greece added to the turbulence, with investors initially fearing a broader debt contagion and later celebrating the passage of austerity measures. Toss into the mix the end of the second round of quantitative easing (QE2), more economic braking in China, and the deficit stalemate in Congress and investors were given considerable reason to reduce risk exposure during the period.
Despite the macroeconomic uncertainty, equity markets delivered solid results. Both the S&P 500 and Russell 1000 Indices ended the quarter with positive performance. The performance of small-cap stocks, however, reflected the market's heightened volatility and investor risk aversion. After rallying to an all-time high in late April, the Russell 2000 Index plunged 10% through mid-June before rebounding in the final week of trading to end the quarter with a 1.61% loss. Mid-cap stocks were the best performing market-cap group overall. Among style categories, growth led value across all market-caps as growth-oriented indices benefitted from their larger relative weighting in the Consumer Discretionary sector and smaller relative weighting in the lagging Financials sector.
The performance of high-dividend stocks was strong. According to Ned Davis Research, the highest yielding companies in the S&P 500 outperformed the lowest yielding by more than four percentage points during the quarter. Although high-dividend stocks lagged following the initiation of a second round of quantitative easing in 2010, they outperformed as the program approached completion and uncertainty increased. This coincided with the fading of the high-beta (volatility) theme which had dominated equity performance since the start of the recovery.
Rising macroeconomic concerns led high-quality stocks to regain a leadership position as well, significantly outperforming low-quality stocks. According to BofA/Merrill Lynch, fundamental-driven approaches substantially outperformed as the dividend yield and return-on-equity (ROE) strategies led the more risky high-beta and low-price strategies. Interestingly, the dividend-yield strategy continues to be a swing factor, turning in the best results during the second quarter after having been the worst performer in the first quarter.
Consumer Staples Stands Out
The Fund outperformed its Russell 3000 Value Index benchmark during the quarter, posting positive returns versus a decline in the index. The portfolio outperformed in each of the market-capitalization tiers, with the returns of large-cap stocks particularly strong. The greatest contribution to absolute returns came from the Consumer Staples and Healthcare sectors, while relative performance benefited from stock selection in Financials and an overweight position in Consumer Staples. Financials was the worst performing sector in the benchmark, but the portfolio's lack of exposure to the largest money center banks—which underperformed significantly during the period—noticeably boosted results over that of the index.
The top contributing holding during the second quarter was Telecomunicacoes de Sao Paulo. Commonly referred to as Telesp, the firm is Brazil's largest telecommunications company following a merger with Vivo Participacoes S/A. Fears that the parent company of both firms, Telefonica, might force an unattractive share exchange ratio were unfounded, and the shares continued to rise following orderly and equitable merger negotiations. As the merger was completed and our conviction increased, we added to the Fund's position.
Other notable performers included Sysco, PepsiCo, and Johnson & Johnson. Food distributor Sysco traded down in March following storms and freezes that devastated crops in the U.S. and Mexico, leaving the company with limited supplies of produce to sell to their customers. We increased the portfolio's position as the discount became attractive. The company managed through the challenges extremely well, reporting results in-line with our expectations and that exceeded Wall Street projections. Pepsi reported strong first quarter results as volume growth in North America surpassed expectations, reflecting the benefits of its continued investment in brand building and innovation. In May, the company announced a sizeable boost to its dividend, marking its 39th consecutive annual dividend increase.
Investors had become increasingly critical of Johnson & Johnson due to a string of recalls resulting from quality issues at three production facilities in North America. News turned more positive during the second quarter as the firm and Merck announced a settlement of their dispute over two large drugs, Remicade and Simponi. Merck ceded sales territories, adjusted the profit split in favor of Johnson & Johnson, and made a one-time payment to the firm. The stock continued to rally when the company announced an agreement to acquire Swiss orthopedics device-maker Synthes—creating a dominant player in the global orthopedics market. Although the manufacturing issues led us to conclude that the stock's multiple should be reduced in calculating our valuation to reflect the increased risk, the Fund has maintained its position owing to the company's strong financial position, limited patent expiration risk, and long history of dividend increases.
Insurance Struggles
The sectors with the lowest contribution to total return were Energy and Financials. Healthcare was the best performing area in both the portfolio and the benchmark in absolute terms, but a significant underweight position and lackluster overall stock-picking in the sector hurt relative performance despite the boost from Johnson & Johnson. Outside of Healthcare, the largest negative impact on relative performance was from stock selection in Materials. Steel manufacturer Nucor, the only holding in the sector for much of the quarter, dramatically underperformed the sector, though it modestly outperformed its peers in the Metals & Mining industry.
The weakest performer during the quarter was Bermuda-based reinsurer PartnerRe. Results from the company were negatively affected by losses primarily resulting from the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Subsequent loss estimates reduced the firm's tangible book value significantly. Looking forward, the surge in catastrophic events should result in improved reinsurance pricing as the industry looks to rebuild capital levels. Our calculated Absolute Value declined as a result of the losses, but we maintained the position as the stock now trades below our new estimate of tangible book value.
Two other underperforming Financials stocks detracted from performance as well. Property & casualty insurer Cincinnati Financial deliberately expanded outside of the Midwest region in part to diversify against catastrophe risk. Unfortunately, they were still exposed to the unusual level of tornado and flooding damage that occurred during the second quarter. The extent of the underwriting losses has yet to be determined but they likely will reduce the insurer's book value and impact our assessed Absolute Value, which is currently under review. Money manager Federated Investors, with a large presence in the money market space, continued to tread water in a sub-optimal operating environment. A near zero federal funds rate requires that the company continue to subsidize its money market funds, offering fee waivers to maintain a positive, or zero, net yield. Management's credibility with investors also took a hit when they offered an outlook for a rate hike by year-end. As economic data suggested U.S. growth was slowing and the probability of an interest rate hike decreased, the stock price declined.
Finally, BreitBurn Energy Partners, an oil & gas exploration and production Master Limited Partnership declined along with oil prices during the quarter. We think the fundamentals remain strong as the partnership raised its quarterly distribution for the fourth consecutive time. There was no change to our assessed Absolute Value during the period.
Russell Rebalancing
Three new holdings were purchased and one was sold from the Portfolio during the quarter. Turnover remained below the Fund's historic average and changes in the relative positioning of the portfolio were driven by both trading and the June 24 reconstitution of the Russell benchmark. Notable shifts occurred within the Technology, Telecomm, and Consumer Staples sectors.
A number of changes boosted the benchmark weight in Technology from 5.7% to 8.9%. Thus, despite adding to the Fund's position in Intel and the stock's strong performance, the portfolio moved from a slight overweight versus the benchmark at the beginning of the quarter to a more than two percentage point underweight by the end of the period. Additions to current positions within Telecomm and a reduction in the benchmark weight contributed to an increase in the Fund's overweight stake in that sector.
Reductions to several positions, including McCormick & Co. and Sara Lee Corp, at prices above our calculated Absolute Values led to a decrease in the weighting within Consumer Staples in the portfolio. Still, an even more substantial reduction to the benchmark that removed PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, and other constituents from the value index caused the Fund's relative weighting to increase overall, and it remains the portfolio's most significant overweight position.
The largest new position added during the quarter was global packaging manufacturer Bemis Company. Unlike packaged food companies, the firm is not affected by consumer trade-downs as both branded and private-label products use their packaging and pricing is the same. Together these factors have allowed the firm to deliver consistent free cash flow. Management has a history of strong shareholder orientation and that free cash flow is devoted to growing the dividend, share repurchases, strategic acquisitions, and debt reduction. The company has paid a dividend since 1922 and the latest dividend increase in February 2011 marked the company's 28th consecutive annual increase.
Although contracts provide for regular price adjustments, rapidly rising prices for resin and other raw materials remains the greatest risk. Longer pass-throughs resulting from a recent acquisition was the focus in first quarter results as resin prices surged more than 15%. The firm is working to shorten the contract adjustment time frame on inherited contracts as they come up for renewal. At the time of purchase the stock was trading at a 16% discount to our calculated Absolute Value.
Since the beginning of 2011, we anticipated that as the end of QE2 approached the following two events would occur: 1) investors would begin to de-risk their portfolios and, thus, low beta/high quality stocks would begin to outperform; and 2) given stretched valuations, the small-cap market would experience at least a modest correction. We further believed the correction would signal the market's entry into the mid-stage of the recovery, where earnings (and stock price gains) moderate. Finally, we stated that a sustained rise in oil prices would pose the greatest threat to what we continue to believe is a very fragile recovery.
Looking back at the first half of 2011, investors have been de-risking their portfolios since late February and the market did experience a modest correction between late April and mid-June. Earnings began to moderate and higher oil prices contributed to a slowdown. The end of QE2, however, appears to have been more coincident than a major catalyst to these events.
The market appears to be entering the mid-cycle stage of the recovery. As organic growth has become more challenging, merger & acquisition activity is picking up, especially among small-cap stocks, and is beginning to have a positive impact on the portfolio. So called "Tail risk" remains high, but even if economic growth continues to slow and we do re-enter a recession, we believe the portfolio is well positioned.
We believe the fundamental outlook for dividend-focused strategies remains very strong. Dividend growth continued to accelerate during the period and the aggregate dividend payment for the S&P 500 Index is significantly higher than last year. Despite their rapid growth, dividends are lagging earnings, which should support further dividend increases even if earnings growth slows in the coming year.
Looking out over the next two or three years, we are also modestly positive on equities. The economy appears poised to continue growing (albeit at a sluggish pace) and should continue to look favorable relative to most other developed nations. The Federal Reserve indicated it will remain supportive, broad inflation appears subdued, and companies are well capitalized. Corporate margins will likely compress, but thanks to low wage inflation they should remain reasonably attractive. The White House is likely to do whatever it can to keep oil prices low and boost employment prior to the 2012 election. If the Republicans win, we can expect a favorable reaction from Wall Street on the assumption of greater tax relief. While austerity measures will ultimately need to be adopted in the U.S. public sector, the really tough choices are likely to be addressed well after the 2012 election.
In summary, we believe that while there are clear structural issues that will weigh on U.S. equities longer-term and a sustained rise in oil prices remains a huge risk, in the intermediate-term the U.S. is one of the more attractive equity markets in the developed world.
River Road Asset Management
15 July 2011
As of June 30, 2011, Telecomunicacoes de Sao Paulo comprised 1.69% of the portfolio's assets, Sysco – 2.15%, PepsiCo – 2.15%, Johnson & Johnson – 1.58%, Merck – 0.00%, Nucor – 1.45%, PartnerRe – 1.51%, Cincinnati Financial – 1.70%, Federated Investors – 1.52%, BreitBurn Energy Partners – 2.07%, Intel – 2.18%, McCormick & Co. – 1.05%, Sara Lee – 1.56%, Coca-Cola – 0.00%, and Bemis Company – 0.75%.
Note: Funds that invest in small- and mid-cap stocks are considered riskier than large-cap stocks due to greater potential volatility and less liquidity. The Fund seeks to invest in income-producing equity securities and there is no guarantee that the underlying companies will continue to pay or grow dividends.
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FRIDAY, July 12 (HealthDay News) -- The October 2011 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation advising against prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing may be met with resistance by men, according to a study published online July 9 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
Linda B. Squiers, Ph.D., from RTI International in Rockville, Md., and colleagues analyzed data from a web survey of men aged 40 to 74 years that was conducted from Nov. 22 to Dec. 2, 2011.
The researchers found that, of 1,089 male respondents without a history of prostate cancer, 62 percent agreed with the recommendation against PSA testing. Disagreement with the recommendation was significantly associated with age and worry about getting prostate cancer. Thirteen percent of respondents planned to follow the USPSTF recommendation and not get a PSA test in the future; 54 percent did not plan to follow the recommendation and did plan to get a PSA test in the future; and 33 percent were undecided. Not intending to follow the guidelines was positively associated with black race, higher income, having a PSA test in the past two years, and being somewhat/very worried about getting prostate cancer.
"We need to do a better job of presenting both the benefits and harms of screening to all patients and explaining the science behind the recommendation in plain language so everyone can understand it," Squiers said in a statement.
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By Susan Chamberlain
What do fleas, nylon and mumbling quaker parakeets have in common? BIRD TALK readers are concerned about all three!
When I got my first 'big' bird, a mitred conure, I called the pet store after about 24
Mitred Conurehours and asked why the bird was so quiet. "Give him a day or two," the proprietor laughed. Little did I know that noise was the calling card of the wild-caught mitred conure. I was quickly enlightened, and in the years since, I've learned that each species has its own repertoire. BIRD TALK reader Melissa Chun's quaker parakeet definitely speaks a different language than her cockatiels do. She writes:
"I just got a new quaker parakeet. He's a very sweet little bird and is adjusting quite well. Do quakers make odd noises? He tends to purr and yelp. Sometimes it sounds like he has gas, and there's something that resembles a smoke detector. The cockatiels are very skeptical about this green beast."
Melissa, one of the unique characteristics of quaker parakeets is their tendency to "mumble" and vocalize to themselves. Some people describe it as "muttering" or "talking under their breath." Whatever it sounds like to you, your bird's unusual vocalizations are most likely normal quaker sounds. They often make these noises when playing or exploring their cages. The smoke detector sound you describe may be something from the bird's current or previous environment.
Quaker ParakeetSome hand-reared quakers speak their first words by the time they are 6 months old. They can still learn to talk after their first year, and many birds have extensive vocabularies. Quakers can chatter and whistle up a storm, but the noise is seldom objectionable unless there's a whole flock of them! Because of the relatively low noise level, quakers make acceptable apartment or condominium pets. A single, tame bird is usually less noisy than a pair of quakers. Don't be surprised if your quaker begins to mimic your cockatiels!
Is Nylon a No-no?
Another reader wants to know:
Can you tell me if rope with nylon is bad for use in bird toys or for birds at all?
Nylon itself isn't inherently bad. There are some hard bird toys made out of molded nylon, and these are generally safe for most birds as long as they are not sharp and do not have small parts that can be removed and accidentally ingested.
Many bird toys and accessories are fashioned of rope. Rope perches provide secure, comfortable footing for pet birds. Because the rope does not conduct cold, it makes a good cool-weather perch. Rope toys are intriguing to most hookbills and can provide a diversion for birds inclined to pluck their feathers.
When rope accessories first appeared on the market about 20 years ago, there
Orange winged and double yellowheaded Amazons on rope perchwere a lot of avian injuries associated with them as birds became entangled in the strands of rope. Some even managed to manipulate the rope and get caught between the coils. These products have improved over the years because manufacturers listened to bird owners and have made them safer. Rope perches and swings are now so tightly wound that it is unusual for a bird to become trapped between the coils. Many toys feature shorter lengths of rope to reduce the risk of entanglement. Often, rope is not the main component of a toy, but merely a fastening device for wood parts. Many feature multiple knots to pique avian interest.
While most birds use rope toys and accessories without incident, synthetic and cotton rope or string may be hazardous to pet birds under certain circumstances. The big difference between nylon, other synthetics and cotton is that synthetic fibers are stronger and usually finer than cotton, and this may make it more difficult for a bird to become disentangled if it gets caught in the strands. Fine, synthetic fibers may escape detection if wrapped around a little leg or toe. I've heard stories about finches and canaries getting human hair or synthetic nesting material wound around their legs as well. If you notice your bird limping or favoring one leg, don't hesitate to investigate the cause.
African grey, Bert enjoys playing with rope and wood toys on his playstand.
How can you reduce the risk of injury to your bird?
* Examine toys carefully prior to purchase. Be sure that rope perches are tightly wound. Check the length of rope on toys. Shorter lengths are less likely to ensnare toes and legs. Examine the knots and avoid anything that looks like a noose. Be sure hardware is safe. Avoid dog-leash style snap-hooks and shower curtain style hooks.
* Purchase the correct size toy or perch for your bird. Ask your pet shop professional for advice.
* Observe your bird with the new toy or perch until you are sure it can interact safely with the item.
* If you are unsure about its safety, remove the toy or perch from the cage when you are going to be out of earshot. My African grey parrot, Bert, plays happily with rope and wood toys on his playgym instead of inside his cage.
* Discard rope perches and toys when they become heavily soiled or badly frayed.
* Keep your bird's toenails trimmed so that they do not become caught in strands of rope.
* Observe your pet to be sure it is not actually ingesting bits of rope or string, as a crop impaction or digestive emergency may result. Avian veterinarian Robert Monaco of Long Island, NY, cautions that synthetics do not break down in the gut.
* There is no toy that is 100-percent safe for all birds all the time. Someday someone is going to write and tell me that a bird knocked itself out with a ping-pong ball! Know your bird and choose its toys and accessories carefully.
* Supervise, supervise, supervise!
Frantic about Fleas?
Spring is coming, the ground is warming up, and the fleas are getting ready to jump onto their furry hosts. Even though it is extremely rare to find a bird infested with fleas, your dog and your carpeting may crawling with them. How can you get rid of them safely with birds in the house?
Flea control can be a challenge when you have pet birds, but you can control these pests! A BIRD TALK reader wrote to complain of a household flea infestation even though there were no furry pets in residence! Years ago, my indoor cat got fleas by simply sitting on a windowsill! As soon as I discovered the fleas, I went into action. I took the cat to the vet to be treated and boarded overnight. I threw out the cat's bedding and her favorite sofa pillow. I vacuumed thoroughly, threw away the vacuum cleaner bag and repeated the process several times. I washed the hard floors, sprayed the window screens with a pyrethrin-based insecticide and scrubbed the windowsills. I applied diatomaceous earth to the ground around the foundation of my home. Thankfully, the fleas never made it up to the second floor bird room, and no extreme measures were necessary. The cat came home wearing a just-for-cats flea collar, and the fleas never returned.
In the years since, remarkable strides have been made in flea management. Safer pesticides that act by inhibiting the reproductive cycle of the flea are available. Your veterinarian can prescribe fast-acting flea control pills or once-a-month topical applications for your animals. Dr. Monaco says that most of his clients have their dogs on flea control pills, so it is seldom necessary for them to treat their homes to get rid of the pests.
If it becomes necessary to treat your home, work with both your avian veterinarian and a professional exterminator. Ask their advice, and read product labels for directions, cautions and ingredients. According to Birds for Dummies by Gina Spadafori and Brian Speer, DVM, pyrethrin, precor and fenoxycarb are "safe around birds after the application has dried."
Bird shop professional, Barbara Landsperg advises: "Remove your birds from any room (or the house if necessary!) being treated for fleas and keep them out until the room has been thoroughly aired out. Never use flea or tick sprays near your birds, no matter what the ingredients. Even so-called nontoxic products can be harmful when inhaled."
Because birds have such sensitive respiratory systems, use extreme caution when using flea powders to treat carpeting or upholstery. The resulting dust, suspended in the indoor atmosphere may prove harmful when inhaled. Remove your birds from the area before sprinkling the powder and especially before vacuuming, as the vacuum cleaner will blow some of the particles back into the air. Open the windows and air the room well before returning your birds to the area.
Does your dog or cat wear a flea collar? Have your animals been dipped, sprayed, bathed or powdered with a flea control product? If so, do not permit your bird to come into contact with the animal's fur or bedding, as they may contain pesticide residue.
Hide the Chocolate!
Chocolate abounds on Valentine's Day, Easter and Mother's Day. It's a delicious treat for humans, but chocolate can be deadly to birds. The toxic ingredient is theobromine and it is more concentrated in dark chocolate than in milk chocolate. Don't offer your pet even a tiny morsel of either!
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Summit County last week banned employees from holding partisan posts, seven months after Cuyahoga County ordered civil-service employees to choose between party politics and their jobs.
But because of a crazy patchwork of inconsistent job descriptions leftover from Cuyahoga's former commissioner-led government, the ban is on hold until a classification study is completed.
The new charter county last spring hired North Carolina-based Archer Co., which in June began an 18-week analysis of employee questionnaires and job descriptions. The company will suggest dozens of new classifications, which must be approved by County Council.
Then, as many as 70 employees -- most who serve as members of precinct and party executive committees -- will have to end their political activity or quit their county jobs.
A 1998 state law forbids civil-service workers from holding partisan positions. But in Cuyahoga County, the law was never enforced.
"Classifications were vague or non-existent," Councilman Dave Greenspan said Thursday.
Summit County, the only other Ohio county with a charter form of government, omitted the law from its human resource requirements. Since the county had a human resources commission, the law didn't apply, said Jason Dodson, chief of staff for Executive Russell Pry.
But after Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald vowed to uphold the ban, Summit's human resources commission decided it too should comply.
Summit County Council on Monday approved legislation that allows about 70 employees to finish out their terms as suburban council or party committee members.
"Sometimes politics have a tendency to mix," said Summit County Council Vice President Nick Kostandaros. "We felt we better clean it up."
Unclassified employees, including managers and members of the executive's cabinet, are not effected by the ban in either county. Council members in suburbs with non-partisan elections also are exempt.
In Cuyahoga, four employees serve as partisan city council members.
Brook Park Democrat Danny Colonna, who works in the fiscal office and is running for re-election to Brook Park's council, said he hasn't made a decision but will do what's best for his family.
Democrat Brian Day, who is running for re-election in Parma, plans to quit his fiscal office job if he has to.
"At this point, I truly enjoy serving the residents of Parma," Day said. "I've made a commitment to them to seek reelection, and that's exactly what I'm going to do."
Parma council members Roy Jech and Tom Regas also work for the county. They could not be reached Thursday for comment.
Employees will find out their classifications this fall.
County Prosecutor Bill Mason has already complied with the law, said a spokeswoman. No one resigned from the office, but five precinct committee members resigned from their central committee positions.
The county is paying Archer $98,000 for the work, about $100,000 less than other companies proposed for the job, said county human resources Director Elise Hara. Archer had organized classifications for county commissioners in 1992.
"It took some time, but we wanted to make sure the selection process made sense," Hara said.
In a January memo, FitzGerald told employees to declare party offices by Feb. 4.
On Sept. 1, he said he was satisfied with the progress.
"It's complicated," he said. "It's slow but steady."


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Coast Guard crews were searching an area about 30 miles off the coast of Charleston Sunday evening after a boater reported seeing an unmanned vessel adrift.
A boater reported seeing a 14- to 15-foot yellow McKee Craft boat at 5:44 p.m. drifting with the engine in the up position and no one on board, a news release said. Coast Guard officials do not know whether the boat broke free from its mooring and drifted out to sea or if someone may have fallen overboard, the release said.
A Coast Guard Cutter and a helicopter crew were en route to the area Sunday evening where the boat was spotted to search for the vessel and signs that anyone may have fallen overboard.
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Every time someone at work (my alumni buddies) comes to me and complains that we lost a recruit, to Pitt or WVU for example, I tell them GREAT!
I say this because I feel that if a kid does not appreciate what we are doing here than they can go their way. We don't need them.
(listen to what Ray Rice, Tom Savage, Jason McCourty, Kenny Britt and others have said regarding coming to RU because they believed "something special was being done here by Coach Schiano"),
We really don't need them.... We don't want them to help us win and then they get suspended and we are left in the lurch (look at what's happening to North Carolina).
I get a feeling that Greg Schiano is not looking for premadonas, cocky kids or cement heads. I get a feeling that our academic and athletic success requires a special kind of kid... What a special kid "is" is not defined by Rivals, Athalon, etc. It is defined by Coach Schiano and his staff--which on this score are doing just fine thus far.
Nine years "under Schiano" have given us lots of happy moments and a football program we can continue to support and build the right way--THE SCHIANO way!
This coming season will be one of ups and downs but we will enjoy the ride just the same....
For all of us who have cared about RU over the years and now find this football program as a focal point for our school pride and family fun, the ninth year "under Schiano" is not under him at all, but with him. The state and the country are hungry for role models. Look how well some of the RU walk-ons have fare, even in the NFL!
A Jersey guy we can believe in. A Jersey football program we can enjoy right here in our backyard.
To those kids who are going to college to study and play football and who poorly choose to go to the Pitts, the WV Mountains and the North Carolinas, take a good look at this season opening articles and think again.
For the Jersey parents who want to get stuck traveling or flying through mountains in the dangerous winter snow to see their kids play and who want to get stuck with Jr. at home without a College degree and without an NFL contract? Think again...


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This report examines the feasibility of implementing an automated vehicle toll collection system for the Washington State Ferry System. The study concluded that such a system would pay for itself in four to five years. Implementation of such a system is not recommended at this time, but it should be considered after similar projects, ongoing in other states, demonstrate that the AVI technology has achieved the accuracy and reliability requirements of a toll collection system.
Ferry Systems Data, Scheduling and Billing. Data Analysis: Final Report, Research Project Y-3399-11, (WA-RD 112.1).Ferry Systems Data, Scheduling and Billing. Scheduling Systems Analysis: Final Report, Research Project Y-3399, Task 11, (WA-RD 112.2).
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Facing gusts of wind 20 to 30 mph, Whittell and South Tahoe runners dug deep in extreme conditions to turn in personal bests.
Despite the hostile weather, South Tahoe claimed eight podium positions, including four first-place finishes, and Whittell captured six podium spots with three first-place finishes at the Fernley Invitational on Saturday.
Whittell's Sierra Forvilly and Mark Waite each won events and turned in season-best times.
Forvilly, a Whittell senior, finished first in both the 100-meter hurdles and 300-meter hurdles, second in the 200-meter and 100-meter dash with a personal best (13.59) in the 100-meter dash.
Waite, a junior at Whittell, ran a season-best 800 in 2:09 for first place. He also took third place in the 1600-meter, running the mile in under 5 minutes, and fourth in the 3,200-meter.
South Tahoe's Brandon Cramer continued to impress coach Jake Hurwitz when he claimed podium spots in two events he normally doesn't compete in.
"Brandon had a great meet. He ran the open 100 meters, which isn't one of his normal events, and he ran an 11.34, which is pretty phenomenal. He's ranked among the top guys in our division as well as in the North for the 100 meters," Hurwitz said. "There are two or three kids who can break 11 seconds, but an 11.34 is pretty substantial."
Cramer's 100-meter time was good enough for first place. The senior also took first in the 110-meter hurdles and second in the long jump, another event Cramer doesn't usually compete in.
"He's just a very talented athlete and can probably do well in several events," Hurwitz said.
South Tahoe's Cara Filce tore up the track in both the 800 and the 2-mile. She legged out the 3,200 meters in 13:32 for first place and took second in the 800-meter with 2:43.
Teammate Emily Treat was equally impressive also claiming a first and second place. Treat finished first in the 1,600, with a sub 6-minute mile, and second in the 3,200, breezing in about one second behind Filce in first place.
"Running a mile or two miles is not always someone's favorite thing, but these girls love to run these longer distances," Hurwitz said. "They have great strategies in those types of races. They're drafting and getting to the outside when there is wind, and it's impressive."
For Whittell, freshman Aubrey Felton had an inspired meet, turning in big personal bests in the triple jump and the long jump.
"His hard work in practice is starting to translate to his meet results," Whittell coach Larry Sidney said.
Whittell senior Rodney Aguirre-Rodriguez flew into 15th place in the long jump, and helped Whittell take fourth in the 4 by 400 relay team race.
"He is coming back from an injury, and has been steadily improving each week," Sidney said.
Whittell's Josh Welch also took an impressive 10th in the 1-mile.
For South Tahoe, Harley Norton took fifth in both the 1-mile and 2-mile races, running a near 5-minute mile, and 10th in the 800-meter.
"Harley Norton was 5 seconds behind his personal best this year, but he ran a great race and looked really strong, especially pushing into that wind," Hurwitz said.
Kerry Norton took eighth place in the discus with a throw of 78 feet, and seventh in the 300-meter hurdles.
"It's just incredible for a small girl. She gets looks left and right, and then she throws and just really has the form down. She's another one of those kids who could probably do 10 events," Hurwitz said. "She joined the girls 4 by 1 this week because we were short on some kids and she ran a great leg. She's just really is a runner at heart."
South Tahoe's Tylor Nicholson captured 10th and 12th-place in the 200 and 400 meters. Tyler Myers took sixth in the 1-mile and third in the 2-mile, and Ross Kovac captured 10th in the 2-mile. Kiegan Shackleton finished 10th in the 300 hurdles. Kyle Moreno finished eighth in the long jump, and Ethan Strain took 10th in the long jump.
Among the South Tahoe girls, Gabriela Vargas finished fifth in the 1,600 and seventh in the 3,200. Casey Anderson snagged ninth in the 300-meter hurdles, and Kimberly Marquez-Sanchez took seventh in the long jump.
UP NEXT: The track and field teams will travel to Douglas High School this weekend for the Big George Invitational.


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Nanafalia 2 (Marengo County) EF-2 Tornado
April 15, 2011
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed the damage near Nanafalia. It has been determined that the damage was consistent with a tornado. This tornado started in Choctaw County, Alabama. Winds were estimated at 135 mph. Two dozen homes were significantly damaged due to fallen trees and large sections of roofing material were removed by the tornadic winds. The most concentrated damage occurred in Nanafalia, along Alabama Highway 7, north of Sweet Water and in the Octagon/Calvary areas. The tornado touched down southwest of Nanafalia and lifted northeast of County Road 33. The tornado damage path was 21.08 miles long and was 800 yards wide at its widest point.
The touched down in Choctaw County Alabama, therefore the total tornado damage path was 38.31 miles long. The tornado was 800 yards wide in Marengo County. The tornado damage was rated an EF-2 in both Choctaw and Marengo Counties.
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A Des Moines teenager faces charges of eluding police, driving without a license and other traffic violations after allegedly leading Pleasant Hill police on a high-speed chase Friday evening.
Police spotted the 15-year-old driving the ATV, which is not street legal, near the 5100 block of Northeast 23rd Street. The boy allegedly sped away from officers, weaving on bike trails and city streets before finally being stopped at Northeast 12th Avenue and Four Mile Creek Drive near the Copper Creek development.
Chase speeds reached in excess of 80 mph, said Pleasant Hill police Officer James Grimes.
"He made a couple of cars weary, but he finally stopped," Grimes said. "I guess when he saw two of us behind him, he knew we meant business."
The ATV was not stolen, police said. The teenager was cited and released into the custody of his father.
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The Framingham Heart Study (1) provided 30 years of observational data that emphasize striking differences in the clinical presentation of and prognosis for coronary heart disease according to gender. Coronary artery disease occurred consistently at a later age among women than men; the mean age at initial clinical manifestation was 10 years older for women than for men, and that for myocardial infarction 20 years older. The reasons for this phenomenon remain largely unexplained.
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SURGICAL operation on the parotid gland is most often performed to remove a mixed tumor. The major technical problem involved is related to the proximity of the gland to the facial nerve. The major oncologic problem is the correlation of the histologic picture of the tumor with the ultimate prognosis. This paper will be limited to the technical problems involved in the treatment except when a technic may influence the possibility of subsequent recurrence. The surgical procedure described is not original but is not as well known as is desirable.
Total removal of a gland implies that each cell of that organ has been removed. Anatomically, the parotid gland has several prolongations which make total removal difficult. The anatomy of these areas has been best described by Bailey1 and by McCormack and others.2 The parotid gland has extensions (1) along the anterior-inferior wall of
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