Geese

Approval of goose “kill to scare” tactic unscientific, says Animal Alliance of Canada

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Animals, Geese, Goose, Geese in Chinese poetry, Culling, Animal ethics, Applied ethics

AACs Director and bird expert, Barry Kent MacKay says, The Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS) says that a kill to scare approach will not significantly reduce goose numbers.

Key Points: 
  • AACs Director and bird expert, Barry Kent MacKay says, The Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS) says that a kill to scare approach will not significantly reduce goose numbers.
  • Earlier this year Vernon Council applied to conduct a goose cull but had their application rejected by the CWS.
  • There is no dominant goose in a flock for them to target, says Jordan Reichert of AAC.
  • If this is the premise of the Citys kill to scare program, there is no evidence to support it.

Anser Advisory Launches FederalDollars.com, a Media Aggregator and Thought Leadership Hub to Support the American Rescue Plan

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Professional services, Consulting, Geese, ANSER, Falls Church, Virginia, ANSER

Anser Advisory, LLC (Anser Advisory or Anser) announces the launch of website FederalDollars.com .

Key Points: 
  • Anser Advisory, LLC (Anser Advisory or Anser) announces the launch of website FederalDollars.com .
  • Created in collaboration with Government Services Group (GSG), the goal of FederalDollars.com is to serve as a comprehensive resource for governmental agencies, communities, and organizations regarding the American Rescue Plan.
  • At its core, FederalDollars.com will aggregate the extensive media coverage and bespoke thought leadership content to support policy understanding and implementation of American Rescue Plan dollars.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210707005278/en/
    The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R.

Great Place to Work® Names Anser Advisory One of the 2021 Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services™, Ranking 47

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Consulting, Professional services, Finance, ANSER, Geese, ANSER, Anser Advisory, the Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services™, Great Place to Work®, ANSER ADVISORY, THE BEST WORKPLACES IN CONSULTING & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES™, GREAT PLACE TO WORK®

In that survey, 92% of Anser\xe2\x80\x99s employees said Anser is a great place to work.

Key Points: 
  • In that survey, 92% of Anser\xe2\x80\x99s employees said Anser is a great place to work.
  • Great Place to Work, the global authority on workplace culture, selected the list using rigorous analytics and confidential employee feedback.
  • Company rankings are derived from 60 employee experience questions within the Great Place to Work Trust Index\xe2\x84\xa2 survey .
  • Everything they do is driven by the mission to build a better world by helping every organization become a great place to work For All\xe2\x84\xa2.\n"

ANSER Named One of the Best Places to Work in Virginia

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Monday, February 1, 2021
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FALLS CHURCH, Va., Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ANSER is proud to announce Virginia Business and the Best Companies Group names it one of Virginia's Top 100 Employers.

Key Points: 
  • FALLS CHURCH, Va., Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ANSER is proud to announce Virginia Business and the Best Companies Group names it one of Virginia's Top 100 Employers.
  • This recognition of excellence as a Best Places to Work in Virginia is based on an independent survey of ANSER employees.
  • "We are truly honored our employees consider ANSER to be a Best Place to Work, and we will continue to strive toward ensuring ANSER remains so for years to come," said ANSER CEO Steve Hopkins."
  • For more information on the Best Places to Work in Virginia program, visit www.BestPlacesToWorkVA.com .

Canada Goose Launches Exclusive Spring Capsule Collection With First Guest Designer: Angel Chen

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Friday, January 15, 2021
Software, Geese, Birds, Animals, Goose, ANSER, Canada Goose, WeChat, Geese in Chinese poetry

TORONTO, Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Canada Goose launches its first-ever capsule collection, created in partnership with guest designer, Angel Chen.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Canada Goose launches its first-ever capsule collection, created in partnership with guest designer, Angel Chen.
  • With digital-first innovation at the forefront, Canada Goose and Angel Chen are bringing this campaign to life through both augmented reality (AR) and Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI).
  • This season, we introduce a new type of partnership with Angel Chen, our first ever guest designer," said Woody Blackford, EVP Product at Canada Goose.
  • The Angel Chen for Canada Goose Spring 2021 collection is available starting January 15, 2021 at select Canada Goose retail stores and select wholesale partners, canadagoose.com, TMall and WeChat.

Perdue Taps Farmers' Knowledge and Experience In Getting The Most Birds Outside Into Free-Range Pastures

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Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Livestock, Animals, Birds, Domesticated animals, Animal welfare, Ducks, Geese, Poultry farming, Humane Society of the United States, Chicken, Josh Balk, Poultry

Sixteen farmers participated in the contest that tapped their knowledge and experience in getting the most chickens to go outside, enabling them "to do what chickens naturally do."

Key Points: 
  • Sixteen farmers participated in the contest that tapped their knowledge and experience in getting the most chickens to go outside, enabling them "to do what chickens naturally do."
  • "Perdue is demonstrating its continued leadership in the poultry industry," said Josh Balk, vice president at HSUS.
  • "When Perdue put out the call for the contest, I thought it fit what I'm doing here very aptly.
  • "A well-designed pasture, from the birds' point of view, provides an excellent opportunity for birds to express highly-motivated natural behaviors.

ANSER Announces Appointment of New President and Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, November 25, 2019
ANSER, Falls Church, Virginia, Geese, ANSER

FALLS CHURCH, Va., Nov.25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- ANSER is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Hopkins as President and Chief Executive Officer effective December 1, 2019.

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  • FALLS CHURCH, Va., Nov.25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- ANSER is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Hopkins as President and Chief Executive Officer effective December 1, 2019.
  • Mr. Hopkins succeeds retiring President and CEO Carmen Spencer who will join the ANSER Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Hopkins brings a wealth of expertise garnered from his 30 years of comprehensive experience as a business leader at ANSER.
  • ANSER was founded in 1958 as a public service research institute organized as a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to informing decisions that shape the nation's future.

ANSER Announces the Opening of a New Office in Belcamp, Maryland

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Wednesday, May 8, 2019
ANSER, Falls Church, Virginia, Geography of Maryland, Geese, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Edgewood, Maryland, MARYLAND, States of the United States

FALLS CHURCH, Va., May 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Analytical Services, Inc. (ANSER) is proud to announce the opening of our new satellite office, ANSER North, at 4694 Millennium Drive, Belcamp, Maryland at the Water's Edge Business Complex.

Key Points: 
  • FALLS CHURCH, Va., May 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Analytical Services, Inc. (ANSER) is proud to announce the opening of our new satellite office, ANSER North, at 4694 Millennium Drive, Belcamp, Maryland at the Water's Edge Business Complex.
  • Opening this office strengthens support to our clients in the Edgewood and Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland area.
  • "We are delighted to announce the opening of our new office," said Carmen Spencer, ANSER President and CEO.
  • ANSER was founded in 1958 as a public service research institute organized as a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to informing decisions that shape the nation's future.

ANSER Awarded $29.6M DoD CIO Contract

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Friday, February 1, 2019
ANSER, Falls Church, Virginia, Geese

More specifically, ANSER will be providing strategic planning, capital/budget planning, capability assessments, analysis architectures and standards for the C4 enterprise.

Key Points: 
  • More specifically, ANSER will be providing strategic planning, capital/budget planning, capability assessments, analysis architectures and standards for the C4 enterprise.
  • "As a not-for-profit, ANSER maintains its legacy of public service through objective analysis and thought leadership independent of commercial influences and those of outside financial stakeholders," said Carmen Spencer, President and Chief Executive Officer of ANSER.
  • "This award enables us to provide greater depth and breadth of data and information analysis expertise as it applies to the DoD CIO."
  • ANSER is a public service research institute organized as a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to informing decisions that shape the nation's future.

Mural Of Geese Flying Over Portland Is A High Point At New Apartments

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Friday, May 18, 2018
Geese, Knapp, Geese in Chinese poetry, J.W. Knapp Company, Goose

PORTLAND, Ore., May 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --A hand-painted mural of two geese flying over Portland is one of many high points for people living at a new apartment community called North Hollow.

Key Points: 
  • PORTLAND, Ore., May 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --A hand-painted mural of two geese flying over Portland is one of many high points for people living at a new apartment community called North Hollow.
  • The 60-foot original mural by Pacific Northwest artist Olivia Knapp is a nod to the rich and storied past of the neighborhood.
  • The geese exemplify Knapp's intricate hand drawn pen and ink style, influenced by European line engravings of decorative relief and scientific specimens from the 16th to 18th centuries.
  • An interactive projection system makes the geese look like they are flying through the air in different places and settings in Oregon.