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Monthly Archives: February 2018
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Dead goose falls from sky, knocks hunter unconscious in ‘freaky accident’
A hunter in Maryland was struck by a Canada goose that had been shot down by a member of his group. (iStock)
A hunter in Easton, Md., was knocked unconscious by a goose that that had been shot out of the sky by a member of his hunting party, WBAL reports.
Robert Meilhammer, 51, was out with three other hunters shortly before 5 p.m. on Thursday when they noticed a flock of Canada geese overhead. The group fired at the flock from a blind, striking one of the geese and sending it plummeting directly into Meilhammer.
LOST HUNTING DOG SAVED AFTER IT RETURNS DUCK TO SURPRISED HUNTER
“One of the members of the hunting party shot and killed the goose,” Maryland Natural Resources Police spokeswoman Candy Thomson confirmed, according to The Baltimore Sun. “It is unclear which one it was.”
The fowl knocked Meilhammer unconscious, causing injuries to his face and head, and reportedly knocking out two of his teeth. Thompson also told WBAL that when he finally came to, he “didn’t know too much besides his name.”
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Emergency responders soon transferred Meilhammer to a hospital, where he was then airlifted to the Maryland Shock Trauma center.
“It’s a really unusual, freaky accident,” said Thompson, who estimated that the bird who hit Meilhammer was the size of a “small turkey” one might cook at Thanksgiving.
“He’s lucky,” she added. “Those birds weigh a lot, and falling back down to earth, they’re going to pick up a lot of speed. It’s gonna leave a mark.”
Hands of ‘Doomsday Clock’ Closest to Midnight Since 1953
From VOA:
“Hands of ‘Doomsday Clock’ Closest to Midnight Since 1953
January 25, 2018 2:30 PM, by Steve Herman
WASHINGTON —
A group of scientists has moved the hands of the closely watched “Doomsday Clock” to two minutes to midnight, reflecting strong concern about recent geo-political events.
“We have made a clear statement the world is getting more dangerous,” theoretical physicist Lawrence Krauss of Arizona State University told reporters Wednesday at the National Press Club.
The annual symbolic warning on the risk of global annihilation goes back to 1947 at the dawn of the atomic age,
“It is as close as it has ever been to midnight in the 71-year history of the clock,” explained Krauss, just after the announcement that the hands moved forward 30 seconds.
At times of relatively lesser concern about Armageddon, the clock’s hands have been as far as 17 minutes from midnight.
Rebecca Bronson…
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History of Groundhog Day
“If Candlemas be fair and bright,
Winter has another flight.
If Candlemas brings clouds and rain,
Winter will not come again.”
“History of Groundhog Day
The holiday, which began as a Pennsylvania German custom in southeastern and central Pennsylvania in the 18th and 19th centuries, has its origins in ancient European weather lore, wherein a badger or sacred bear is the prognosticator as opposed to a groundhog. The holiday also bears some similarities to the medieval Catholic holiday of Candlemas. In addition, it resembles the Pagan festival of Imbolc, the seasonal turning point of the Celtic calendar, which is celebrated on February 1 and also involves weather prognostication.
For early Christians in Europe, Candlemas was a day to bless and distribute candles. It was at the mid-point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. Early Christians decided that clear skies on Candlemas Day meant a longer…
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The Humane Society of the United States accepts the resignation of Wayne Pacelle as president and CEO
The Humane Society of the United States announced that it has accepted the resignation of Wayne Pacelle, as president and CEO, effective immediately. Wayne has served in this capacity since 2004, and previously served for 10 years as the organization chief political and communications operative.
The HSUS has named Kitty Block as acting president and CEO. Ms. Block, an attorney, is currently president of Humane Society International, The HSUS’s global affiliate.
“The last few days have been very hard for our entire family of staff and supporters,” said Rick Bernthal, Chairman of the Board of The HSUS. “We are profoundly grateful for Wayne’s unparalleled level of accomplishments and service to the cause of animal protection and welfare.”
“We are most grateful to Kitty for stepping forward to lead the organization as we continue to advance our mission, which has never been more important,” added Bernthal.
Ms. Block has served at The HSUS since 1992, first as a legal investigator to the investigations department, then to oversee international policy work related to international trade and treaties. In 2007, she was promoted to Vice President of Humane Society International, later to Senior Vice President, and last year became President of this affiliate overseeing all HSI international campaigns and programs. Ms. Block received a law degree from The George Washington University in 1990 and a bachelor’s degree in communications and philosophy from the University of New Hampshire in 1986.
Additionally, The HSUS announced the resignation of Board member Erika Brunson.
CEO Of The Humane Society Resigns Amid Allegations of Sexual Harassment
https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/02/02/582904576/ceo-of-the-humane-society-resigns-amid-allegations-of-sexual-harassment
Wayne Pacelle, former CEO of the Humane Society of the United States, at a 2015 news conference. Pacelle resigned Friday.
Jonathan Bachman/AP Images for The Humane Society of the United States
The president and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States, Wayne Pacelle, has resigned effective immediately, the nonprofit group announced Friday.
Pacelle had been at the center of a controversy over allegations that he had sexually harassed three female subordinates at the Humane Society, one of the country’s largest animal charities.
The move came a day after the group’s board of directors had voted to keep Pacelle despite the allegations dating to 2005.
In a statement, Humane Society Board Chair Rick Bernthal said:
“The last few days have been very hard for our entire family of staff and supporters. We are profoundly grateful for Wayne’s unparalleled level of accomplishments and service to the cause of animal protection and welfare.”
Bernthal said that the president of the Humane Society’s international affiliate, Kitty Block, has been named as acting chief executive.
The development came just hours after Bernthal had defended the group’s decision yesterday to allow Pacelle to remain as CEO. In a statement, Bernthal said that after an investigation:
“The board reviewed the information assembled and determined that there was not sufficient evidence to remove Wayne Pacelle from his position as CEO.
“Many of the allegations were explosive in nature, and reading or hearing about them is a shock to anyone. It was to us, too. But when we sifted through the evidence presented, we did not find that many of these allegations were supported by credible evidence.”
Bernthal also denied that his group had offered settlements to three other workers who said they were dismissed or demoted after raising concerns about Pacelle’s alleged sexual misconduct. “The Board concluded that there was no motivation behind severance agreements to silence women who had spoken up or raised concerns,” he said.
After the board voted to retain Pacelle, the CEO acknowledged that the controversy was taking a toll.
Pacelle had told the New York Times earlier on Friday that he was assessing his future professional life:
“‘I’m going to take stock of everyone’s opinion and assess where I go and where the organization goes from here,’ he said. ‘I think leadership changes at organizations are often very healthy and renewing, and I’m going to talk with staff and board members and find the best course that [contributes] to our mission of fighting for all animals.’ ”
Yet pressure was building for Pacelle’s dismissal from both inside and out the organization, with major donors announcing that they were withdrawing their support from the group.
In a statement earlier Friday, the president of the National Organization for Women, Toni Van Pelt, had called for Pacelle’s firing:
“Like Donald Trump, the Humane Society is engaged in a cover up in plain sight. Instead of trying to enable a sexual abuser, they should dismiss him. Instead of making excuses, they should be making reparations. Instead of silencing or attacking women who’ve suffered abuse, and those who defend them, the Humane Society should change its own culture.
“The Humane Society needs to know this. Women are watching. We know when a charity deserves our support, and when it fails the most basic obligations of trust.
“The Humane Society has no humanity. Fire Wayne Pacelle. Do it now.”
The initial decision to retain Pacelle also had led to the resignation of seven protesting board members.
Eleven Dogs Reportedly Abused, Neglected and Left Out in Freezing Cold Deserve Justice
Eleven dogs were allegedly kept in squalor and forced to stay outside in freezing temperatures. One was abandoned inside of a truck in 20-degree temperatures, police stated. Demand justice for these abused dogs.
Source: Eleven Dogs Reportedly Abused, Neglected and Left Out in Freezing Cold Deserve Justice
Punish Men Who Reportedly Broke Dog’s Legs and Let Him Suffer
A dog’s legs were allegedly broken and left untreated in a shocking case of animal cruelty. Per veterinarians, the dog suffered agonizing pain and had to be euthanized to end his suffering. Demand justice for this poor dog.
Source: Punish Men Who Reportedly Broke Dog’s Legs and Let Him Suffer
