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Reddell Beach shorebirds

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The beach is in fact named after Captain John Alfred Reddell, who was murdered on 20th October 1899 on board the “Ethel” when he was returning to New Zealand on one of his journeys to transport supplies for the pearl luggers working out of Broome. Grey-tailed Tattlers relaxing on the wet sand with other shorebirds!

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"The Cove" Continues to Disturb

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Once penned, some dolphins are picked out by dolphin trainers and animal brokers for purchase and transport to amusement parks and resorts. Tags: captivity dolphin animal cruelty marine life Japan. The rest are killed with spears, knives and clubs in an orgy of cruelty. The cries of the dolphins are pathetic.

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From Today's New York Times

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In an incredible juxtaposition to the fanfare of Barbaro, more than 100,000 horses were slaughtered last year in the United States and shipped to Europe and Japan for human consumption. Each one of these animals suffered extreme cruel and inhumane conditions in the transportation and slaughter process.

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Layover in Singapore

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Mike’s comments regarding his recent stopover in Japan struck a chord that has been resonating within me for a week or two. Taxi v SMRT – The SMRT is the excellent, clean, safe, reliable, cheap transport system of Singapore. If you don’t get to spend it, you can use it on board, or change it back later.

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A Connecticut Yankee Goes to Washington: Senator George P. McLean, Birdman of the Senate

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Schulman The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 (MBTA) is the legislative implementation of the Migratory Bird Treaty negotiated with Great Britain, on behalf of Canada, in 1916 (subsequent treaties with Mexico, Japan, and Russia have been incorporated into the Act). Congress and Senate who recognized the need to protect the birds.