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‘Vet for a Day’ at Zoo Atlanta

AVMA News

Zoo Atlanta was the site of the latest “Vet for a Day,” a program started by the stars of the TV show “Critter Fixers,” Drs. Terrence Ferguson and Vernard Hodges, to make future veterinarians by introducing kids to veterinary medicine early in their lives.

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THE CHILDREN’S BOOK OF BIRDWATCHING: A KidLit Bird Book Review

10,000 Birds

If you are looking for one perfect book to draw children into the joys of birding, my recommendation is The Children’s Book of Birdwatching, by ornithologist and wildlife advocate Dan Rouse. To say that Dan Rouse is passionate about her work would be an understatement.

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Investigations expose abuse on salmon farms

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Over a four-month period in 2024, whistleblowers captured drone footage at three UK salmon farms. These salmon farms are operated by three of the UK’s largest salmon producers. Two of the farms are certified by RSPCA Assured, and the third is accredited by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council. Both organizations claim to enforce high animal welfare standards.

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How AI Changed Photography: For Better or Worse

Sales and Marketing Management

AI has been instrumental in changing the way companies manage images. As with all technological transformations, the full implications of AI on commercial photography are still being understood. The post How AI Changed Photography: For Better or Worse appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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Walmart expands pet care services with new veterinary centers, telehealth service

AVMA News

Walmart recently announced major expansions to its pet care services that include opening five new Walmart Pet Services Centers in Georgia and Arizona, veterinary telehealth, and veterinary prescription drug delivery.

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Here comes the sun

10,000 Birds

Ten days without a glimpse of the sun is a depressing experience, but that’s what we experienced here in England for the first 10 days of November. They were really 10 days without any weather at all, as we had neither rain nor wind, due to an almost stationary band of high pressure over the country.

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Nominations open for 2025 AVMA Excellence awards

AVMA News

The nomination period is open for the AVMA Excellence Awards for 2025. The awards program recognizes contributions by veterinarians and nonveterinarians to the veterinary profession and to animal health and welfare.

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North Carolina still recovering from historic hurricane damage

AVMA News

Hurricane Helene is estimated to have caused billions of dollars of damage in western North Carolina according to a government assessment of the historic storm, which flooded several veterinary hospitals in the region.

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Nourishing roots with Chef Brave Heart

AVMA News

Kimberly Tilsen-Brave Heart, a member of the Oglala Lakota Nation and award-winning cook, says food is the bridge that builds connection and culture. She spoke about the power of food at the AVMA’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Wellness Summit this November.

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American College of Veterinary Surgeons – October 24-26, 2024

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The American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) held its annual surgery summit from Oct. 24-26 in Phoenix. The ACVS presented awards and seated some new officials.

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My 10 Favourite Southwest Florida Birds

10,000 Birds

Soon, we will be heading to Southwest Florida for the winter. The following are some of the birds I eagerly look forward to seeing again. 1. Roseate Spoonbill. Think pink! This bird is the most flamboyant of Florida’s waders, with its pink body, scarlet shoulders, orange tail, and featherless, greenish head. It is the only spoonbill in the world with coloured plumage.

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Migrating and wintering thrushes in the Iberian Peninsula

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Just two thrushes breed across much of the Iberian Peninsula: The Eurasian Blackbird (Turdus merula) and the Mistle Thrush (Turdus viscivorus). Two others have a limited breeding distribution in the north: Song Thrush (Turdus philomelos) across the Cantabrian Mountains and the Pyrenees, and Ring Ouzel (Turdus torquatus) in the Pyrenees.

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Nature mimicking history

10,000 Birds

Whitby is a quaint fishing port on the Yorkshire coast. I lived nearby with my family in the early nineties – my youngest son was born a Yorkshireman. According to Bram Stoker, it is in Whitby that Count Dracula landed in England. That’s the beginning of the end of that story, but I was standing at the beginning of the beginning.

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Birding San Diego County

10,000 Birds

San Diego County in California is one of the birdiest areas in the United States with 500+ species recorded there. It offers a wide range of habitats from the coast, to the desert, to the mountains. Also, the weather is wonderful year-round (do be aware of the overcast, cooler months of “Gray May” and “June Gloom”). This all contributes to a variety of bird life.

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Bird Guides of the World: Javier Morala, Spain

10,000 Birds

What is your favorite bird species? More than a specific bird, it is a group of birds that really fascinates me, possibly because in my opinion they are the greatest exponent of the ability of birds to fly, the swifts. Beings that can live constantly flying. But if I have to choose one, the Alpine Swift with its enormous size is spectacular. What is your name, and where do you live?

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Spoon-billed Sandpiper in Shanghai

10,000 Birds

We don’t get to see the Spoon-Billed Sandpiper in Shanghai that often – actually, this is the first time ever I have seen it in my hometown. But this October, three of them spent some time on the Nanhui mudflats, just a few kilometers away from the microforests that are the main photo source for my regular posts.

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Our Two Not-quite-new Blog Post Series

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A bit less than four months ago, we launched two new series of blog posts – each has 15 entries now, with more to follow each week. The “Bird Guides of the World” series currently has profiles of 15 guides in 9 different countries, and another 10 profiles (covering an additional 6 countries) are already completed and will be published in the next few months.

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An Interview with Richard Boon, Author of “Clinging to the Edge”

10,000 Birds

You wrote a book about a year in the life of a Little Tern colony, “Clinging to the Edge” Can you tell us a bit about what you describe in your book and why you wrote it?

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Book Review: “Clinging to the Edge: A Year in the Life of a Little Tern Colony” by Richard Boon

10,000 Birds

By John Hague John moved to Leicester in 1993 to start training as a mental health nurse and recently retired after 30-odd years in the NHS to start Shrike Birding Tours.

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AdMall’s AudienceSCAN Helps Close $30,000 Trade School Ad Campaign

SalesFuel

Challenge: Create a compelling trade school ad campaign to draw in more students Haley Johnson, a multimedia account executive, has been selling media for less than a year. But, in that time, she has become familiar with AdMall. The platform helped her when she approached a local technical school looking to create a trade school ad campaign to bring in more students.

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Pioneering Ways to Increase Team Productivity

SalesFuel

As the workplace impact from the COVD-19 pandemic fades, business leaders are assessing their situation. For some, the hasty hiring driven by the pandemic now poses challenges. At the same time, the benefits of the AI revolution are leading to pioneering ways to increase team productivity. Leveraging Tech-Based Tools Employers are taking a hard look at the bottom line as 2025 approaches.

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Does Your Client Know These Website Conversion Tricks?

SalesFuel

Is your client struggling to achieve their desired website conversions but doesn’t know what to do differently? There are tricks to encourage more consumers to take the actions you want them to. Here’s what they are. Four Website Conversion Tricks Use Email to Get Consumers to Your Client’s Website For starters, you have to get consumers to your client’s website.

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Rapport-Building Tips for Sales Reps

SalesFuel

Rapport-building is an important part of the sales process. Establishing a relationship with leads eases your path to a deal. But doing so can be tricky. As HubSpot’s Jay Fuchs points out, they are friendly but don’t necessarily lead to friendship. Ultimately, you’re trying to sell your solution. So it’s important to be friendly and engage but also position yourself as a credible resource.

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Sales Pressure: How to Manage Yourself

SalesFuel

Sales pressure can be overwhelming. And staying cool, and productive, is challenging. While it’s impossible to completely avoid pressure , you can manage your response. It’s also important to understand that responses like anxiety are completely normal. As LaRae Quy explains for SmartBrief, stress triggers our body to react, affecting hormones and brain response.

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Superior OOH Ads Secure Attention, Deliver Strong ROI

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If your client is looking to boost ROI, it’s time to invest in an underutilized ad they’ve been sleeping on. OOH ads are highly effective, yet many brands overlook their power because they’re a traditional channel. Here’s why that’s a mistake. The Power of OOH Ads They Fill a Crucial Niche Consumers’ growing ability to skip and block ads are a huge problem for advertisers, according to a report by eMarketer.