Dealing With Muslim Extremism "Chronicles" Style

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How to deal with Muslim Extremist street singers.

When Muslim street singers attack innocent people's ears!

Disclaimer: No Muslims were injured in this French Dramatization.

Ok... Maybe a little...

Best Regards,
Albert “Afghanus” Rasch
Albert Rasch In Afghanistan: She had Beautiful Green Eyes…

Wayne Pacelle and "Vick Gate" or All I Want for Christmas...

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Wayne Pacelle's BFF Michael Vick,

Wants a Puppy for Christmas!

Well my friends, as you know the internet never sleeps, and the way things are going niether do I! I haven't rattled Wayne's chains lately, but he and his Quarterback Best Football Friend Michael Vick are in the news and then some. There appears to be quite a bit of consternation with Wayne Pacelle's cozy relationship with Dog Fighter Kingpin Michael Vick of the Philadelphia Eagles. It seems that Vick feels he has been sufficiently rehabilitated, and now has a desire to have a dog again. (How much do you want to bet it isn't a Maltese?) Guess what? Pacelle of the HSUS animal lover that he is, feels that it's ok that his good friend Vick should be allowed to have a dog again.

Lets see what the internet has to say about it!

•Mayzie’s Dog Blog: Wayne Pacelle is “NOT supposed to be enabling an animal abuser” like Michael Vick


•The Dog Dish: “I would sooner give O.J. Simpson a knife…” then give Michael Vick a dog

•E! blogger: Should we forget because Vick is just “going through the motions”?

•KC Dog Blog: If HSUS really supports “rehabilitation,” it should focus inward

•K9 Chronicles author discusses why she can no longer support HSUS

•HSUS’s CNN buddy Jane Velez-Mitchell: Vick’s HSUS work “doesn't erase the past”

•Animal advocates are taking to Twitter over "Vick-gate"

•Yes Biscuit! blogger calls Wayne Pacelle a "dog killing advocate"

•BadRap Blog details Vick’s violent past with animals

•Delaware’s mom-blog poll says Michael Vick should never be allowed to own a dog again

•Gossip writer: Now that Michael Vick is succeeding, he thinks it’s a “case of forgiving and forgetting”

•Cartoon: Even Santa Claus is stunned by Michael Vick’s Christmas wish

Thanks to HumaneWatch.Org for illuminating, collating, and organizing much of the information about the HSUS available on the net.


Best Regards,
Albert A Rasch
Member: Shindand Tent Club
Member: Hunting Sportsmen of the United States HSUS (Let 'em sue me.)
The Hunt Continues...

FWC, Partners Rescue Cold-stunned Sea Turtles

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Here is more Florida cold weather reports; seems like I'm not the only one suffering from the cold! (Even though I'm halfway around the world!)

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and

Wildlife Rescue Partners Rescue Cold-stunned Sea Turtles

Recent cold temperatures in Florida left many cold-stunned sea turtles close to death, floating listlessly in the water. Working with staff from county, state and federal agencies as well as volunteers, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) biologists helped to coordinate the rescue of hundreds of sea turtles this week.

Rescuers pulled more than 250 stunned turtles from the frigid waters. The majority of the rescues took place in the Cape Canaveral area of Brevard County. However, rescues also took place in Indian River, Gulf and Pinellas counties.

Most of the sea turtles affected by the recent cold weather in Florida are green turtles, with smaller numbers of loggerheads and Kemp's ridleys, as well as one hawksbill turtle. FWC biologists predict the majority of the affected turtles will survive.

The FWC and its partners worked together to pick up the turtles and transport them to places where they can recover from the cold shock. Sea turtle rehabilitation facilities throughout the state are housing these animals until they can be released when temperatures warm.

When the water temperature drops, stunned sea turtles may float listlessly in the water or wash onto shore. Although these turtles may appear to be dead, they are often still alive. However, in this listless condition, they are especially vulnerable to further impacts from the weather and may become prey to scavengers.

With temperatures increasing, biologists are hopeful that, for now, turtles will no longer be in need of rescue.

Stranded sea turtles and all other distressed wildlife should be reported to the FWC Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-FWCC (3922).

For additional information on fish and wildlife research, visit http://research.myfwc.com/.


Best Regards,
Albert A Rasch
Member: Shindand Tent Club
Member: Hunting Sportsmen of the United States HSUS (Let 'em sue me.)
The Hunt Continues...

FWC Rescues Young Manatee from Chilly Waters

FWC Rescues Young Manatee from Chilly Waters

Biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) rescued a young male manatee in St. Petersburg on Wednesday.

The 7-foot juvenile manatee was thin and showed signs of cold stress. This condition, which can result in death, occurs as a result of exposure to water temperatures below 68 degrees for long periods of time. Biologists also were concerned that the manatee was far from any warm-water sites, where manatees typically go to seek refuge from cold water temperatures. Because of these factors, biologists determined that the young manatee should be pulled from the chilly waters of Bayboro Harbor.

The rescue took place just outside the FWRI headquarters in downtown St. Petersburg. Biologists learned of the cold-stressed manatee when a concerned resident reported it.

After the rescue, biologists transported the manatee to Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo for rehabilitation.

To report a dead or distressed manatee, call the FWC Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-FWCC (3922).

For more information on manatee research, visit http://research.MyFWC.com/manatee.

Cold Weather May Lead to Florida Fish Kills

Cold Weather May Lead to Florida Fish Kills

The recent cold weather in Central Florida has resulted in several cold-related fish kills in Volusia, Brevard and Indian River counties. Chilly winter temperatures can lead to fish die-offs in Florida's marine habitats, rivers and lakes.

The good news is that these events are natural occurrences and typically do not cause permanent damage to the ecosystem or to fish populations. In some cases they are even beneficial, in that they help limit the spread of invasive, exotic species.

Fish kills are often caused by sudden temperature fluctuations or by extended periods of extreme temperatures. Such kills can occur any time of the year in Florida, but they are most common in winter, when air temperatures drop. Although water stays relatively warm for awhile after the air cools, extended cold snaps can cause water temperatures in inland water bodies and estuaries to drop. The cold may kill fish outright by cold stress or weaken them so that they are more susceptible to disease. Another phenomenon, called lake-turnover, may occur when suddenly cooled surface water sinks and mixes with deeper, oxygen-poor water. This can cause fish to suffocate, often leading them to gulp at the surface before they die.

Warm-water species, including popular game fish like snook, are particularly vulnerable to cold temperatures. Exotic species such as butterfly peacock bass, tilapia, and sucker-mouth catfish are also especially susceptible to cold weather.

Fish affected by the cold may appear lethargic and may be seen at the surface where the water may be warmer from the sun. All recreational regulations still apply to fish impacted by the cold temperatures, even if they appear to be dead or dying.

It is important for Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission scientists to keep track of the location and extent of fish kills in natural lakes and estuaries, to see if there are problems developing in an ecosystem that might require investigation or restorative measures. Although it is not necessary to report fish kills in private ponds, FWC scientists can assist the public by providing information about cold-weather fish kills in these water bodies. Residents can report fish kills in natural water bodies to the FWC at http://research.MyFWC.com/fishkill/submit.asp or call the FWC Fish Kill Hotline at 800-636-0511. For more information on fish kills, visit http://research.myfwc.com/ and select "Fish and Wildlife Health" under the "Explore" section.