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Birding Under the Influence: A Book Review

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People of all ages and backgrounds brighten the ride and the book as they welcome Dorian to their homes (his blog asked for shelter and people responded, he also used a biking home-share group and motels) and help him find elusive birds (although Dorian is mostly on his own, there are occasions when help is crucial).

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Rescue Spotlight: Kitten Rescue

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Founded in 1997, it has become one of the largest animal rescue groups in Los Angeles. Kitten Rescue’s goal is to help Los Angeles become a no-kill city. Every year they host a great event to help raise the funds that they need to continue their rescue efforts.

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Race for the Rescues

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This day of fun with Hollywood flair will raise funds for seven Los Angeles animal rescues, all non-profit 501c3 organizations, who together help save thousands of animal lives. miles) at the renowned Rose Bowl in Pasadena. The event will be held on Sunday, October 4th, 2009.

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314 U.S. Bird Species Threatened — Many with Extinction — by Global Warming

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Butchart is head of science at BirdLife International and chairs the IUCN Red List Technical Working Group. You can read more about the study at The New York Times and the Los Angeles Times , among others. In order to raise our awareness, to remind us of what we have lost, and to inspire us to fight for Every.

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We Interrupt Regularly Scheduled.

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I was told by a Panamanian bank vice president, “Every multinational knows that if Honduras raises its hourly rate, the rest of Latin America and the Caribbean will have to follow. In throwing out Zelaya they are sending frightening messages to all the other presidents who are trying to raise the living standards of their people.”

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