Birds

Newfoundland and Labrador hunter sentenced for contravening the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994

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Thursday, August 13, 2020
Bird behavior, Bird conservation, Birds, Natural environment, Wildlife law, Migratory Birds Convention Act, Migratory Bird Treaty, Bird migration, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Wildlife Service, Migratory Bird Treaty Act

On August5, 2020, Raymond Newman was found guilty of threeoffences under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 after a trial in Grand Falls-Windsor provincial court.

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  • On August5, 2020, Raymond Newman was found guilty of threeoffences under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 after a trial in Grand Falls-Windsor provincial court.
  • In October2019, Environment and Climate Change Canada enforcement officers conducted a migratory bird coastal patrol in Notre Dame Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Two of the birds were razorbills, which are protected under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994.
  • Under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994, Environment and Climate Change Canada is responsible for protecting migratory birds, their nests, and eggs and for regulating potentially harmful human activities that may affect them.

Slim Chickens Gears Up for August 12 Opening in Troy, Missouri

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Slim Chickens, Chicken, Organisms, Animals, Birds

The R-Chicken division has signed on with Slim Chicken's for an impressive 30-unit area development deal.

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  • The R-Chicken division has signed on with Slim Chicken's for an impressive 30-unit area development deal.
  • "Slim Chicken's unique menu offering lets the brand stand on its own, and it has the product quality to back it up," said Menne.
  • The Troy opening is one piece in Slim Chickens' larger growth story.
  • Slim Chickens opened in 2003 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with a focus on fresh, delicious food with a southern flair in a fast-casual setting.

InventHelp Inventors Develop Remote Control Decoys for Duck Hunters (LVT-265)

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Friday, July 31, 2020
Birds, Hunting, Ducks, Animals, Winter sports, Decoys, Waterfowl hunting, Duck decoy

However, two inventors from Las Vegas, Nev., found an easier way to attract them than using conventional duck decoys.

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  • However, two inventors from Las Vegas, Nev., found an easier way to attract them than using conventional duck decoys.
  • They developed SMART DUCKS to enable duck hunters to arrange and control decoys remotely to simulate natural duck movements and sounds.
  • Versatile, reliable and easy to use, this novel accessory enhances hunters' chances of a successful kill.
  • "We wanted to figure out how to set up duck decoys without having to enter the water," one of them said.

Prairie Wildlife Bobwhite Quail Research Program Receives Huge Boost

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Monday, July 20, 2020
Game birds, Animals, Birds, Northern bobwhite, Upland game bird, Quail, Vertebrates

WEST POINT, Miss., July 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Prairie Wildlife, ( prairiewildlife.com ) gained a major partner in its quail research program with an endowment for Upland Bird Ecology at Mississippi State University from James C. Kennedy.

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  • WEST POINT, Miss., July 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Prairie Wildlife, ( prairiewildlife.com ) gained a major partner in its quail research program with an endowment for Upland Bird Ecology at Mississippi State University from James C. Kennedy.
  • Working with Dr. Wes Burger, Jr., nationally renowned quail ecologist, they combined research and passion for conservation to restore bobwhite quail at Prairie Wildlife and conducted dozens of research projects on a suite of grassland birds, pollinators, and conservation practices.
  • Prairie Wildlife's dedication to quail conservation is unmatched and has been instrumental in building MSU's quail research program into what it is today.
  • For more information on research and conservation efforts at Prairie Wildlife, visit prairiewildlife.com/our-efforts .

On Growth of 600%, WekaIO Appoints Ken Grohe as President and Chief Revenue Officer

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Thursday, June 18, 2020
Networks, Hardware, Data management, Technology, Software, Birds, Weka, Grohe, Application software

WekaIO (Weka) , the innovation leader in high-performance, scalable file storage for data-intensive applications, today announced the appointment of Ken Grohe as President and Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).

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  • WekaIO (Weka) , the innovation leader in high-performance, scalable file storage for data-intensive applications, today announced the appointment of Ken Grohe as President and Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).
  • In addition to his roles at major tech companies, Grohe is an advisor and board member of many Silicon Valley fast-rising companies.
  • WekaIO saw 600% revenue growth in 2019 and continues to accelerate its growth in 2020.
  • WekaIO, WekaIO Matrix, WekaFS, Weka AI, Weka FabricX, Weka Innovation Network, Weka AI logo, WIN logo, and the WekaIO logo are trademarks of WekaIO, Inc.
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KIWI Magazine Debuts Inaugural Beyond the Lunchbox Digital Conference

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Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Birds, Songs, Humans, Family, Kiwi, Caregiver, Lunchbox, Grandparent

MARLTON, N.J., June 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --KIWI magazine, the leading online resource for parents to grow their families the natural and organic way, is inviting parents, grandparents, and caregivers to attend its first ever Beyond the Lunchbox Digital Conference.

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  • MARLTON, N.J., June 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --KIWI magazine, the leading online resource for parents to grow their families the natural and organic way, is inviting parents, grandparents, and caregivers to attend its first ever Beyond the Lunchbox Digital Conference.
  • During this week-long conference, a curated list of experts will cover topics in the fields of sustainability, health and wellness, nutrition, and kid's lunch.
  • For more information about KIWI and Beyond the Lunchbox Digital Conference, please visit beyondthelunchbox.com .
  • KIWI helps families balance their green ideals with their busy lives so they can raise healthy, happy, caring kids.

WekaIO Furthers Weka AI by Integrating with Deep Learning Pipeline Management Solution from Valohai

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Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Software, Technology, Data management, Articles, Birds, Weka, Technology, Artificial intelligence, HashiCorp, Valohai, WekaIO

Our partnership with Valohai and our integration with its Deep Learning Pipeline Management tools expand Weka AIs capabilities to offer Explainable AI (XAI).

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  • Our partnership with Valohai and our integration with its Deep Learning Pipeline Management tools expand Weka AIs capabilities to offer Explainable AI (XAI).
  • Integration with solutions from technology alliance partners such as Valohai enhances the power of Weka AI.
  • Weka AI provides security and governance with end-to-end encryption of the pipeline and also provides integration with leading key management solutions such as, HashiCorp Vault.
  • WekaIO, WekaIO Matrix, WekaFS, Weka AI, Weka Innovation Network (WIN), the Weka brand mark, and the Weka, Weka AI, and WIN logos are trademarks of WekaIO, Inc.
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Environment for the Americas Launches World Migratory Bird Day 2020

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Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Bird conservation, Birds, Dinosaurs, Maniraptoriformes, Bird Day, Bird migration, Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center

BOULDER, Colo., May 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --"Birds connect our world" is the theme for this year's World Migratory Bird Day , a global campaign dedicated to raising awareness of migratory birds and the need for international cooperation to conserve them.

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  • BOULDER, Colo., May 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --"Birds connect our world" is the theme for this year's World Migratory Bird Day , a global campaign dedicated to raising awareness of migratory birds and the need for international cooperation to conserve them.
  • World Migratory Bird Day celebrates the migration of hundreds of bird species between their nesting habitats in North America and wintering grounds in Latin America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
  • Virtual events will provide educational presentations, bird walks, book readings, mini-movies, and creative art activities to help keep people connected via a new online platform Bird Day Live developed by Environment for the Americas.
  • "In addition to raising awareness about issues important to bird conservation, World Migratory Bird Day is also a celebration.

International Respect For Chickens Day Celebrates Compassion for Chickens

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Friday, May 1, 2020
Chickens, Animals, Contents, Livestock, Birds, Poultry, Cruelty to animals, Subspecies, Cockfight, United Poultry Concerns

MACHIPONGO, Va., May 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ On May 4, animal advocates celebrate International Respect for Chickens Day .

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  • MACHIPONGO, Va., May 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ On May 4, animal advocates celebrate International Respect for Chickens Day .
  • Launched by United Poultry Concerns in 2005, International Respect for Chickens Day celebrates chickens throughout the world and protests their suffering and abuse in agribusiness, experimental research, cockfighting, and other cruelties.
  • May is International Respect for Chickens Month.
  • United Poultry Concerns urges people to celebrate chickens on the planet instead of the plate, and to make every day Respect for Chickens Day.

Press release - Asylum and Migration Pact: MEPs push for legal and safe avenues

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Friday, May 1, 2020
Academic disciplines, Bird flight, Bird migration, Birds, Ornithology, Human migration, Articles, Environmental social science

They insist that the Common European Asylum System needs to be complemented by a European Union Resettlement Framework and humanitarian corridors, but stress that safe and legal migration is much broader.

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  • They insist that the Common European Asylum System needs to be complemented by a European Union Resettlement Framework and humanitarian corridors, but stress that safe and legal migration is much broader.
  • Providing legal and safe routes for labour-related migration is key to reducing irregular migration as well as the risks undertaken by persons trying to reach Europe, MEPs underline.
  • We are looking forward to seeing the Commission move the European framework for legal migration forward, including by initiating legislative proposals, they say.
  • MEPs are convinced that all member states could profit from a more harmonised approach to labour migration at European level.