tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24871211295211054002024-03-13T00:49:02.637-05:00Bird Lovers Only RescueDedicated to Avian Rescue, Research, Rehabilitation, and EducationUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger117125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487121129521105400.post-61704479721107214942011-05-02T23:30:00.010-05:002011-05-02T23:56:53.352-05:00Two Thumbs Up For "Rio"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWushEpnYPVOTuJaeK4ADvnRrdYuU1DWbUUYzNeWz0_36JyIAQRqxr0eN-S-KqCUFEqPTFTpEhvrwpiAMaEpbXegNjDvcLP1NvAcepWKHecdG2CXmpgYHSteNzWyt3wiXaYARC_bfXvH0k/s1600/Bird+Lovers+Only+LOGO.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWushEpnYPVOTuJaeK4ADvnRrdYuU1DWbUUYzNeWz0_36JyIAQRqxr0eN-S-KqCUFEqPTFTpEhvrwpiAMaEpbXegNjDvcLP1NvAcepWKHecdG2CXmpgYHSteNzWyt3wiXaYARC_bfXvH0k/s200/Bird+Lovers+Only+LOGO.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602349202237188386" /></a><br />I enjoy animated movies like <span style="font-style:italic;">Shrek, Ice Age, Cars, Finding Nemo, Up,</span> and <span style="font-style:italic;">Madagascar</span>, so it is no surprise that I enjoyed the latest movie <span style="font-style:italic;">Rio</span> whose main characters were parrots. I think the only part of the movie that made me want to jump out of my seat screaming "Nooooooo!" was the scene where Blu was given chocolate chip cookies and hot chocolate with marshmallows. It was at that part that I wished I had a bullhorn so I could shout out "Please do not feed your parrot any chocolate - it will make them sick!" to the entire audience in the theatre, but...I didn't want to embarrass my son. <br /> <br />And the only other noticeable flaw in the movie was that the parrots only had three claws rather than the four that they have in real life. I reminded myself that this was a family movie meant to entertain, so I didn't expect the animators to get every detail correct. (A friend recently pointed out that most animated characters are missing a digit.)<br /><br /> What I didn't expect was to watch a movie that had a good message to deliver in an entertaining way. This could have been a purely funny, zany story like <span style="font-style:italic;">Shrek</span>, an animated romantic comedy. This too had the potential to be an animated romantic comedy between two macaws, but found <span style="font-style:italic;">Rio</span> to be so much more. There was painstaking realism within this fictional story, not to mention the moral that hit home with me, that it left me with an ache in my heart at times. The movie began with poachers interrupting the happy, carefree lives of the parrots. Blu, the hatchling macaw was trapped and shipped to the United States. The poaching scene is a situation that many are still battling in foreign lands so I appreciate the taste of reality fed to family audiences. <br /> <br /> <span style="font-style:italic;">Rio</span> also portrayed a loving, caring bond between human and bird based on trust. Many birds are loved and cared for - not ignored and neglected. Unfortunately, we tend to focus on the wretched stories of hoarders, sub-standard bird mills, etc, that we forget that many birds are loved, well fed, and happy. Then we are shown the flip side of the coin that many do not know about…those who regard birds as a commodity rather than distinct living beings. We are shown a gang of unscrupulous thugs who market stolen birds to line their pockets with money. <span style="font-style:italic;">Rio</span> is more than a charming love story between two endangered macaws, it exemplifies how we should and should not treat living beings.<br /><br /> One can admonish this movie and state that many who see it will run out to purchase macaws thus increasing the homeless bird population years from now. The first hitch in this scenario is that macaws are not cheap; therefore, many will not be able to afford to run out and buy one, especially one that is on the endangered list. Second, breeders cannot produce birds on demand. If they could, many birds would not be on the endangered list if it were that easy to raise numbers. You can mass produce DVD players and iPods in short time. Nature, however, is not flexible enough to accommodate our whims with the same efficiency.<br /><br /> If one wants to skip my analysis of <span style="font-style:italic;">Rio</span>, I will simply say that I enjoyed the time spent with my family watching what we enjoy...an entertaining animated movie. My family and I give <span style="font-style:italic;">Rio</span> two thumbs up.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487121129521105400.post-34899367311989177112010-11-03T12:54:00.008-05:002010-11-03T13:29:47.109-05:00"Be Our Voice" by Irena SchulzThe song "Be Our Voice" was written within two weeks of seeing photographs of the largest animal cruelty case in history on the Harris County Attorneys Office Facebook page. I wrote it for my own peace of mind. I had to untie the knots in my stomach created by those pictures, and writing "Be Our Voice" was the therapy I needed. <br /><br />Soon thereafter, I stumbled upon an ASPCA announcement with Sarah McLaughlin singing and narrating it. So why not take "Be Our Voice" to the next logical step...an animal cruelty prevention video? But I would need a celebrity to narrate it. I had a few in mind, but one name continued to tower above the others because of her respect for both animals and nature. Sy Montgomery, national best-selling author and naturalist, wrote her own narration to provide scientific facts with sensitivity, and created a plea for a call to action as a result. <br /><br />But before I could create this video, I needed the photographs that inspired this entire project. This project would be meaningless without them for this was what the project centered on. I contacted Linda Geffen, the Chief Prosecutor on this case at the Harris County Attorneys Office in Houston, Texas. I was granted permission to use the evidence photos for the video. So I waited to release this video until the appeal had been heard and the trial ended with a verdict. <br /><br />I expect mixed reactions to my project...mostly due to political conviction. Those who favor human rights may have a very different opinion than those who favor animal welfare. Because this project came from my own heart, the song and video express what I hold in my heart as my personal belief without sway from political sentiment. <br /><br />Each of us are molded by the events in our lives, the people we admire and aspire to be, the pain and suffering we live through and learn from, and the laughter and love which heals and holds us together. "Be Our Voice" is simply a result of my own journey in life. -Irena Schulz <br /><br /><SPAN style="FONT-STYLE: italic">"Animals are more than ever a test of our character, of mankind's capacity for empathy and for decent, honorable conduct and faithful stewardship. We are called to treat them with kindness, not because they have rights or power or some claim to equality, but in a sense because they don't; because they all stand unequal and powerless before us." - Matthew Scully </SPAN><br /><br />Coming soon: www.BeOurVoice.org<br /> <br />http://www.youtube.com/user/BirdLoversOnly?feature=mhsn#p/u/12/yb-VzeVA1ZE">Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487121129521105400.post-66457867972343019002010-08-12T18:00:00.006-05:002010-08-13T01:58:51.968-05:00Vigilante Justice<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhplkFUoux1G5cdUnb8wmrOQ3K-3d8vHtZeR1-KGMEPZXApRCiTqAQNDGmZgSEeQIVAYy3QdhOeUxeS6-uosjXZwSlupaSL9WVATReUfHW1ZHyQqa_XKb7fZdqg4jc67LAYD2YtBcwERlzD/s1600/overgrownbeak.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 107px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhplkFUoux1G5cdUnb8wmrOQ3K-3d8vHtZeR1-KGMEPZXApRCiTqAQNDGmZgSEeQIVAYy3QdhOeUxeS6-uosjXZwSlupaSL9WVATReUfHW1ZHyQqa_XKb7fZdqg4jc67LAYD2YtBcwERlzD/s400/overgrownbeak.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504662969302821490" border="0" /></a>
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border-color: -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color rgb(79, 129, 189); padding: 0in 0in 4pt;"> <p class="MsoTitle" style="text-align: center;" align="center">Vigilante Justice</p> </div> <p class="MsoNormal">A court in Houston, Texas recently found the Gracias to be guilty of Animal Cruelty.<span style=""> </span>This case became very controversial and much outrage was expressed not only because of the lack of care provided to these birds and animals, but because of those speaking out in their defense and going to great lengths to justify the pictures which you are about to see as acceptable and humane.<span style=""> </span>You can find pictures of some of the seizures on Facebook by going to the Harris County Attorneys Office site:</p> <p class="MsoNormal">http://www.facebook.com/SnowballTheDancingCockatoo?v=wall&story_fbid=417417441597#!/pages/Harris-County-Attorneys-Office/359181251081?v=photos</p> <p class="MsoNormal">An attorney, Genny Wall, had posted the following public statement because of the outrage expressed over the internet regarding this case:</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="textexposedshow"><i style=""><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">I have been reading posts on many lists about the Houston, TX bird seizure case (Gracia').</span></i></span><i style=""><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">
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<br /><span class="textexposedshow">I am saddened, but more, I am angry, to see that SOME of the members of our society have regressed to the point where SOME of ...you think that "VIGILANTE JUSTICE" is preferable to the DUE PROCESS which is supposed to be GUARANTEED TO ALL OF US under the U.S. CONSTITUTION. </span>
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<br /><span class="textexposedshow">Maybe you haven't regressed. Maybe you were never educated about DUE PROCESS in the first place. Perhaps you fell asleep in civics class and never read that document. Or maybe you just don't care, because you are perfect and YOU KNOW that YOU will never be subjected to an illegal search or seizure, and that YOU will never have your civil rights violated by any quasi or real agents of our government.</span>
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<br /><span class="textexposedshow">Regardless of your excuse, your online comments show that you have no concept of what DUE PROCESS is, or of how it is supposed to protect all of us against the evils of an overbearing government and its agents.</span>
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<br /><span class="textexposedshow">TO THOSE OF YOU WHO ACCEPT VIGILANTE JUSTICE - YOU ARE TODAY'S KU KLUX KLAN. </span>
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<br /><span class="textexposedshow">"We know they're guilty, we've seen the photos posted online - why bother with things like the Constitution, warrants, courts, sworn testimony, trials, or appeals? JUST HANG THEM NOW, AND GET IT OVER WITH ..."</span>
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<br /><span class="textexposedshow">This is my personal comment to each and every one of you who has convicted the Gracias in an "internet trial" simply because you have viewed some photos posted online - SHAME ON YOU.</span>
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<br /><span class="textexposedshow">To those of you who believe in VIGILANTE JUSTICE and "internet trials" - good luck finding an attorney willing to defend you pro bono when it's your turn to be the accused.</span>
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<br /><span class="textexposedshow">Genny Wall, JD</span>
<br /><span class="textexposedshow">Attorney at Law</span>
<br /><span class="textexposedshow">Sworn to uphold the U.S. Constitution<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Yes, vigilante justice is a very real thing.<span style=""> </span>When people witness events or horrors that are outside the scope of what is considered socially acceptable, they want heads to roll.<span style=""> </span>Some examples:<span style=""> </span>the recent BP oil disaster in the Gulf, Michael Vick and other dog fighting incidents, repeat drunken driving offenders who end up killing an entire family in a car crash with a blood alcohol level of .21, pedophiles released from prison to destroy another child's life.<span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">If a mother leaves her three year old daughter alone in her house for three days so she could spend some time alone with her boyfriend at his place, the public will become outraged at the selfish behavior of the mother.<span style=""> </span>The daughter is still alive because she was eating some of the dog food left in the bowl to sustain her.<span style=""> </span>The daughter is found roaming in front of the house in a three day old soiled diaper, the dog is alive because he has taken to eating his own feces from the carpet in the living room.<span style=""> </span>But the defense can argue that no harm was done because they are both alive. <span style=""> </span>But is this acceptable?<span style=""> </span>Should the mother be allowed to keep custody of this child or the dog for that matter?</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Now look back at the pictures.<span style=""> </span>People defended the condition of these animals as directed by the defense. <span style=""> </span>" No harm done." <span style=""> </span>The diseased bird with the overgrown beak was shrugged off as being acceptable. <span style=""> </span>Those in defense of this cruel and neglectful <span style=""> </span>act threw up their arms and cried "What's wrong with that beak?<span style=""> </span>There's nothing wrong with it.<span style=""> </span>It's NOT animal cruelty." <span style=""> </span>It was ok that this bird existed like this with no way out, no visit to the vet for medical treatment, no hope for anything different because it knew no other existence other than this.<span style=""> </span>This was life and these animals accepted it because they had been bred into it.<span style=""> </span>If you know nothing else, you expect nothing else.<span style=""> </span>So no harm done. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Yes, Genny Wall, there is vigilante justice.<span style=""> </span>There always will be as long as outrageous, inhumane, and socially unacceptable "crimes" continue without courtroom justice.<span style=""> </span>New laws are created to set standards for what is socially acceptable and humane.<span style=""> </span>There is a saying..."A picture is worth a thousand words."<span style=""> </span>For those whose voices went unheard in the Gracias' home, the pictures spoke volumes on their behalf.</p> Irena Schulz
<br />Founder and President
<br />Bird Lovers Only Rescue
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487121129521105400.post-11127971832791355442010-08-04T18:26:00.005-05:002010-08-04T18:42:28.492-05:00Special Thanks to Windy City Parrot<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDVTzS2d1Xx-N-dMGUWfKTmh1iMgQzTaE89bHgG7eEyQG1tTtqgxkbeub7sBGjTCDbRAWBQBhlJmgD3dm7OZjjTLu04ibeoZnxV6TLHDIiC7j8gjoSkN7Yx80dGNP1wpfNnDEVmUd1AQXW/s1600/HQ93628.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 125px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501701955791216082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDVTzS2d1Xx-N-dMGUWfKTmh1iMgQzTaE89bHgG7eEyQG1tTtqgxkbeub7sBGjTCDbRAWBQBhlJmgD3dm7OZjjTLu04ibeoZnxV6TLHDIiC7j8gjoSkN7Yx80dGNP1wpfNnDEVmUd1AQXW/s200/HQ93628.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">A very warm thank you to Mitch and Catherine at </span><a href="http://windycityparrot.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">Windy City Parrot</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"> (Chicago, IL) for the wonderful deal on three new macaw cages! </span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487121129521105400.post-65827296948572979912010-07-26T13:29:00.016-05:002010-07-26T14:22:15.217-05:00Parrot Cages and Stands<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJumknXcEMnVbmAajUZJLcRnShzWsDBcZ9IZU-Q1veCl6wLKWiw2jishiUy2x-k0KILv7sk52L-ZwIXxBPTPoODSgiGPBDPFPZNj5Zgq9d-hX4im4urC6K5WD1fcx8Ljd9M9zMikaJVaau/s1600/garagesalebird.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 123px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498284120438366498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJumknXcEMnVbmAajUZJLcRnShzWsDBcZ9IZU-Q1veCl6wLKWiw2jishiUy2x-k0KILv7sk52L-ZwIXxBPTPoODSgiGPBDPFPZNj5Zgq9d-hX4im4urC6K5WD1fcx8Ljd9M9zMikaJVaau/s200/garagesalebird.jpg" /></a><span style="color:#ffff33;"> Bird Lovers Only Rescue is having a <strong><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:180%;color:#ff0000;">GARAGE SALE</span></strong> in order to raise funds to purchase three new macaw cages. We have approximately <span style="font-size:130%;color:#ffff33;"><strong>30</strong></span> parrot cages, travel cages, and stands ranging in size to suit small birds (parakeets, cockatiels, conures) up to large birds (cockatoos). Prices range from $15 to $300.<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33ff33;">WHEN:</span></strong><br />Thursday, August 5 (8am until 1pm)<br />Saturday, August 7 (8am until 12noon)<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33ff33;">WHERE:</span></strong><br />1448 Tanglewood Drive<br />Schererville, IN 46375<br />219-322-0037</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487121129521105400.post-19196197815303989052010-05-30T22:57:00.004-05:002010-05-30T23:38:25.618-05:00TASC Midwest Bird Expo - 2010<div style="text-align: justify;">The TASC Midwest Bird Expo 2010 was a huge success as always. We ran into some terrific old friends, and made quite a few terrific new friends as well. Sy Montgomery, author of "Birdology" which had a chapter on Snowball, sat at the booth next to us. Patricia Sund of Bird Talk and Parrot Nation joined our cozy group and wowed us with her talents for cinematography and feather scarves! There's a lot of creativity in that young lady! We were also lucky enough to be placed next to T-W Birds so I was able to meet Traci LaMon in person. A <span style="font-style: italic;">very big thank you</span> to Traci of T-W Birds for all the toys for our rescue birds!<br /><br />Irena Schulz presented the Music Therapy Studies on parrots, but was upstaged by a funny, dancing bird...none other than Snowball the Dancing Cockatoo. Here is a short clip of him dancing to Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" at the close of the presentation. We hope to see you at next year's Midwest Bird Expo.<br /></div><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dw7H_eigGIh5zmZr_hNvIcgGfwG2A11UO_xOg6xI20r8rSPaLnhi74iM4Mxn70LSIk20QxdxTdb8_xfRYb7gg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Please be sure to visit <a href="http://www.birdloversonly.org/">Bird Lovers Only Rescue</a> to receive our brand new t-shirts and books in return for your donations. Your support helps fund our continuous efforts to rescue, rehabilitate, and adopt out parrots as well as allow us to further understand parrots through research studies. Thank you!<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487121129521105400.post-74610731741594684372010-04-15T19:15:00.007-05:002010-04-15T22:24:01.670-05:00Snowball and PondHawksTwo years ago Jorie Gracen of the PondHawks sent a CD for Snowball to dance to. He immediately took to "Crying Hyena." He didn't even need to hear the song twice like many of us do in order for a song to grow on us. I pressed play, turned around, and there he was dancing away already! Snowball picks the tunes. And there's something about the PondHawks that he definitely likes. Is it the vocals? The melodies? The beat? Maybe it's a combination of all those things. Snowball knows what he likes.<br /><br />The PondHawks latest CD is receiving worldwide recognition. And why not? After all, Snowball gave it his seal of approval. One can watch the You Tube video of him rockin' out to "Crying Hyena" <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW-E0fhL_Wo&playnext_from=TL&videos=6a4GuU86JXM">here</a>.<br /><br />To read more stories on the PondHawks and Snowball:<br /><br /><a href="http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2010/04/prweb3865694.htm">Billboard Publicity Wire</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/thepondhawks">My Space</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=174216165348">Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="http://macca.devstars.eu/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=2290308&sid=31c0bea755a5663f42603bd69af66e35">Paul McCartney.com</a><br /><br /><a href="http://web.mac.com/paul_mccartney/macca_report_news/MaccaReportfr.htm">The Macca Report</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487121129521105400.post-74146098736573031102010-03-11T15:46:00.006-06:002010-03-11T16:06:31.827-06:00Thanks to Central Indiana Cage Bird Club<div style="text-align: justify;">The Central Indiana Cage Bird Club donates generously to many bird-related organizations to assist in care and education of parrots. Thank you for including Bird Lovers Only in your lengthy list of recipients. We remain in operation because of donations such as yours. Your generosity is <span style="font-style: italic;">very</span> much appreciated!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Please click on this link to view CICBC.</span><br /><a href="http://www.centralindianacagebirdclub.com">Central Indiana Cage Bird Club</a><br /><br /></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487121129521105400.post-48920438955081614212010-01-21T14:04:00.010-06:002010-03-19T14:46:21.731-05:00Book-signing Benefit with Sy Montgomery<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyAeRAMKoWu_l9Nmeq6V0d86QKmj_cExzR8Y826X7kw_z9KFk0_d7H4mNoLWp_4djs7Tqw_IfLTBlIh9wHdIeMjgcs9V0OVjMN7gcZElcJbY4Stu2e9J_nX8WWJqNkUX43y670MC6I9a6i/s1600-h/Sy+Montgomery1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 181px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyAeRAMKoWu_l9Nmeq6V0d86QKmj_cExzR8Y826X7kw_z9KFk0_d7H4mNoLWp_4djs7Tqw_IfLTBlIh9wHdIeMjgcs9V0OVjMN7gcZElcJbY4Stu2e9J_nX8WWJqNkUX43y670MC6I9a6i/s200/Sy+Montgomery1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429294624220211186" border="0" /></a>National best-selling author, Sy Montgomery, will be in the Chicago area on May 23 promoting her two books "Kakapo Rescue" (written for children in grades 4 - 9) and "Birdology" (written for adults) which features a chapter on Snowball the Dancing Cockatoo. Sy has also won The Children's Book Guild Nonfiction Award for 2010. These awards go to authors or authors-illustrators "whose body of work has contributed significantly to the quality of nonfiction for children."<br /><br />The Boston Globe once called Sy Montgomery "part Indiana Jones and part Emily Dickinson." Her sense of adventure is evenly matched by her sincere compassion for animals and their environment. Sy Montgomery is an author, naturalist, newspaper columnist, documentary scriptwriter, all-around adventurer, and wrote for the TV show "National Geographic Explorer." Sy travels the globe to research the animals she writes about and enchantingly delivers them to you via her books.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKyE-ZXW5wrczmFtRkE6cLBYnqB1RsDd1DAm49DDbs0QJxjhJ5VS9psznP0_PiVHA_340P0Xw8sr1jUQRKmgMcBn5ItYY3AckCGDPQjPbywnc_hpHUr9gn7e9BT3AsbiiYd_CbqzbfgIkw/s1600-h/SyMontgomery2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 139px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKyE-ZXW5wrczmFtRkE6cLBYnqB1RsDd1DAm49DDbs0QJxjhJ5VS9psznP0_PiVHA_340P0Xw8sr1jUQRKmgMcBn5ItYY3AckCGDPQjPbywnc_hpHUr9gn7e9BT3AsbiiYd_CbqzbfgIkw/s200/SyMontgomery2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429294964641627010" border="0" /></a><br />Sy Montgomery has generously agreed to do a book-signing and presentation of her adventures to benefit Bird Lovers Only Rescue on Sunday, May 23rd, 2010. Both books will be available for purchase at the book-signing. Proceeds from ticket and book sales will go to fund the continuing care and research of parrots at Bird Lovers Only Rescue. So please join us for an enchanting and fun-filled afternoon with Sy Montgomery.<br /><br />Please visit Sy Montgomery at <a href="http://www.authorwire.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this),">http://www.authorwire.com/</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">WHEN:</span> Sunday, May 23rd, 2010<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TIME:</span> 12 noon until 1:30pm<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">WHERE:</span> Bird Lovers Only Rescue<br /> 1448 Tanglewood Drive<br /> Schererville, IN 46375<br /> 219-322-0037<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">EVENT:</span> LUNCHEON hosted by Irena Schulz and Snowball the Dancing Cockatoo. An intimate luncheon with Sy Montgomery to be followed by the opportunity to dance with Snowball. Participants may request songs. Book-signing and photo opportunities with Sy Montgomery and Snowball. Limited seating available so order your tickets now. (Luncheon menu available upon request)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">WHEN: </span> Sunday, May 23rd, 2010<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TIME:</span> 2pm until 4pm<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">WHERE:</span> Bird Lovers Only Rescue<br /> 1448 Tanglewood Drive<br />Schererville, IN 46375<br />219-322-0037<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">EVENT:</span> PRESENTATION hosted by Irena Schulz at Bird Lovers Only Rescue. An enchantingly fun afternoon with award-winning author, Sy Montgomery. Sy will take you on her "Kakapo Rescue" adventure to be followed by a book-signing opportunity. Finger foods/desserts and beverages will be served.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TICKET PRICES PRIOR TO MAY 1, 2010:</span><br />$75 to attend both of the above events (Luncheon & Presentation)<br />$10 to attend the Presentation only.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TICKET PRICES AFTER MAY 1, 2010:</span><br />$85 to attend both of the above events (Luncheon & Presentation)<br />$15 to attend the Presentation only.<br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Payment Options (please be sure to state how many tickets you wish along with whether you will be attending both events):</span><br />Send check or money order to:<br />Bird Lovers Only Rescue<br /> PO Box 552<br /> Dyer, IN 46311<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Please RSVP to Irena Schulz at birdloversonly@sbcglobal.net or 219-322-0037</span><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Tickets will be held for guests at the door of the events.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></div><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487121129521105400.post-15840493405113414372010-01-03T22:57:00.008-06:002010-01-03T23:05:43.537-06:00Snowball a favorite of 2009 in Science MagazineSnowball made the Top Ten list for favorite and most read stories of 2009 in Science Magazine.<br /><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div>http://sciencenow.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/2009/1224/1<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Go Snowball!!!</span></span><br /><br /><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487121129521105400.post-30664391328521019562009-11-21T15:46:00.008-06:002009-11-21T17:14:10.837-06:00Snowball's Sponsors<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXd7c0XsFh3EVejVaxVcd8noxtlQMKpn6Rcj_Xcxx7fcRiNZ22SP8mP0tDCjdUb15GMzXIHQKCe8htbm41liiuXtHrzNK8lTm2vqyGI99LTr9S_KnQ9jt325vUMbduikKlSKLLaILThgye/s1600/Snowball+dance-a-thon+066.JPG"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ytkw4kM7vF0f4a_uge_wUxXsme0UREOxhirw2HMxXo9HqJCM0zpIf6kpVDhKBIJ48Sh4RlM6VwTqcAkpphTgxSfdvY4eqSk_lKphg_FzSrL__3m5GVDROlQxDM0Yw6tHmiLH7t5GJPlF/s1600/Snowball+dance-a-thon+140.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406677562764607858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ytkw4kM7vF0f4a_uge_wUxXsme0UREOxhirw2HMxXo9HqJCM0zpIf6kpVDhKBIJ48Sh4RlM6VwTqcAkpphTgxSfdvY4eqSk_lKphg_FzSrL__3m5GVDROlQxDM0Yw6tHmiLH7t5GJPlF/s400/Snowball+dance-a-thon+140.JPG" /></a>Snowball wishes to thank the sponsors who so generously pledged to make the dance-a-thon on Saturday, November 14, 2009 a success for the children. Not only did Snowball raise enough money to provide clothes and toys for disadvantaged children at Christmas, but enough money was raised to purchase school uniforms for those living in gang areas. School uniforms will replace street clothes that promote gang colors, resulting in less gang violence on school grounds. And finally, 50 families will each receive a 12 pound turkey with all the side dishes for Thanksgiving.<br /><br />Snowball continued to receive donations for the children after the sponsor board was created, so we wish to thank not only those who did make the sponsor board but those who did not. The complete list up to and including November 21st is as follows:<br /><br /><ul><li>Pet Supplies Plus (Dyer, IN) - in addition, PSP has provided bird food at a very reasonable cost to Snowball and his friends at Bird Lovers Only Rescue.</li><li>Bird Paradise (Burlington, NJ) - in addition, BP has provided toys and food at a very reasonable cost as well as Snowball's show cage. Snowball liked this cage so much that he now uses it as his regular cage where he retires for the night.</li><li>Sy Montgomery, national best-selling author - not only has Sy been a wonderful supporter, but she has become my mentor and adventure hero.</li><li>Global Ideas, Japan - an innovative and creative company.</li><li>Beth Krum - for creating the beautiful sponsor board.</li><li>The Platinum Parrot (Lisa & George Bono)</li><li>Ellen Cook DVM - an avian vet who I greatly admire for her knowledge of parrot behavior.</li><li>Christy Woloszyn from the Hair Cuttery (Dyer, IN).</li><li>Su Gould - in addition, Su has been instrumental in acquiring a professional photographer for Snowball and in volunteering her skills in graphics.</li><li>Michelle and Brandon Grabarek</li><li>The Garvey family</li><li>Dawn Satkowski</li><li>Joseph Rybicki</li><li>Mike and Sylvia Wilson</li><li>Nancy Gray</li><li>Jeanette Lesich</li><li>Ramona Cooper</li><li>Christine Misiak</li><li>Main Event Music - to Jef Jarecki for providing DJ service for the dance-a-thon (219) 322-6309</li><li>Joe Fisher</li><li>Sarah Katherine</li><li>Jan Kullman</li><li>Juanita Jarecki - for making the Snowball costume</li><li>Jim Beil</li><li>Sandy Kowalski</li><li>Lynne Jackson</li><li>Sammy Chow</li><li>Gayle Podowski - for Snowball's "red carpet"</li><li>Kay Sheridan</li><li>Hoosier Sports - Judy Hein</li><li>Carole Young - for continuing support of the birds at Bird Lovers Only as well as promoting avian education and awareness.</li><li>Lynn Watts</li><li>Nancy Stannard</li><li>Carol Baskas - for dressing up like Snowball and entertaining all the children!</li><li>Prairie Junior High School</li><li>Dyer United Methodist Church</li><li>Chuck and Irena Schulz</li><li>Bird Lovers Only Rescue</li><li>The dancers who took part in the dance-a-thon.</li><li>The 'behind-the-scenes' volunteers that made this happen.</li><li>And a very special thank you to Natasha, Dan, Jef, and Chris. There would not have been a dance-a-thon fundraiser for the children if not for you! Thank you for two fun-filled days!</li></ul>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487121129521105400.post-91760711236072028402009-10-29T11:46:00.012-05:002009-11-05T22:53:05.953-06:00Snowball's "Angel Tree" Dance-A-Thon Fundraiser<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ1JFx38LxtEVxqyPGuf6C1wtbjKifLxIkincK-qYOIbvGl3fSRYyGZG5xChepLWpVINxmQ5XzzkoetsyI-_zEi20brgXSdDbDgVIDlH27h4hwDMCW5s65oJizkm9xR5_xN8fuPhMkZSri/s1600-h/scan0001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400848736132102578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ1JFx38LxtEVxqyPGuf6C1wtbjKifLxIkincK-qYOIbvGl3fSRYyGZG5xChepLWpVINxmQ5XzzkoetsyI-_zEi20brgXSdDbDgVIDlH27h4hwDMCW5s65oJizkm9xR5_xN8fuPhMkZSri/s400/scan0001.jpg" border="0" /></a>Snowball will be hosting a <strong><em>Dance-A-Thon Fundraiser</em></strong> on Saturday, November 14th, 2009 between 1pm and 3pm at the following location:<br /><br />Dyer United Methodist Church<br />2016 Church Street<br />Dyer, Indiana 46311<br />(219) 865-8947<br /><br />We need <em><strong>dancers</strong></em>, but we also need <em><strong>sponsors</strong></em> to make this a financial success! The <strong><em>"Angel Tree"</em></strong> program purchases clothes and toys for disadvantaged children in the Northwest Indiana region so that they may experience Christmas. The families of these children have experienced job losses, foreclosures, and other financial burdens. With your help, and with Snowball's help, we can make this a success.<br /><br />Snowball, the world famous dancing cockatoo, has been on programs such as Letterman, Inside Edition, Ellen, Leno, Animal Planet, Mike and Juliet Show, Good Morning America, Bonnie Hunt, and numerous other tv, radio, and news programs around the world along with writeups in magazines, newspapers, and books worldwide. Snowball has also been in commercials such as Taco Bell and Geico in the US as well as Loka bottled water in Sweden.<br /><br /><strong><em>Snowball is also looking for those willing to sponsor him.</em></strong> Sponsors may contact Irena Schulz directly via email <a href="mailto:birdloversonly@sbcglobal.net">birdloversonly@sbcglobal.net</a> or by calling 219-322-0037. Snowball will be making his appearance toward the end of the Dance-A-Thon, but there will be two <em><strong>"Snowball impersonators"</strong></em> to try their best to mimic Snowball.<br /><br />If you would like to be a dancer, please print the forms shown below and inform Irena Schulz through email or phone that you will be participating so that we will have an accurate number on those participating in this event. <em><strong>There will be a film crew there, so those participating will need to sign a release form stating that it will be ok for them to appear on tv.</strong><br /></em>Fundraiser Information Form - <a href="http://www.birdloversonly.org/media/Snowball_Angel_Tree_fundraiser.pdf"><span style="font-size:85%;">http://www.birdloversonly.org/media/Snowball_Angel_Tree_fundraiser.pdf</span></a><br />Fundraiser Pledge Sheet - <a href="http://www.birdloversonly.org/media/Snowball_Angel_Tree_PLEDGE_SHEET.pdf"><span style="font-size:85%;">http://www.birdloversonly.org/media/Snowball_Angel_Tree_PLEDGE_SHEET.pdf</span></a><br /><br /><div><div><div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Please feel free to contact Irena Schulz </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">or Dyer United Methodist Church</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">if you have any questions regarding the event.</span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398083746834943266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNUVfBGj_4rtck9gYDX8bubghCLlUHWY5YTQaCp-VqX8RkWVMfqIyPCdfeSksYRvUMFlq1RbQs0HDy37JYSDNdSPijjQJJOXy6jH83zfKj2T12jyFZcNaNRf3s0vCV8sWoUeP_kvvz_I7s/s400/snowballcloseup2.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487121129521105400.post-8723302993179394402009-10-25T21:00:00.003-05:002009-10-25T21:53:43.362-05:00Snowball's Rise to Viral FameI was interviewed recently regarding the story of Snowball's rise to fame. I had expected, once again, for my words to be edited into a much more glossed over version of the actual story. Much to my surprise, and a very pleasant one at that, my words appeared as I had written them...unedited! <br /><a href="http://bestinflock.wordpress.com/2009/09/20/the-story-of-snowballs-rise-to-viral-fame/">http://bestinflock.wordpress.com/2009/09/20/the-story-of-snowballs-rise-to-viral-fame/</a><br /><br />I have had many people ask me if I work in addition to what I do at the rescue. I have to chuckle to myself because I work over 80 hours per week at the rescue without a break even for weekends, holidays, or other special occassions. My duties include everything from being Snowball's manager and a collaborator in scientific research to scrubbing and disinfecting bird cages. At the end of <em>major cleaning days</em> it's not unusual for me to look like Mel Brooks in "High Anxiety" after he's been satirically pooped on by a flock of birds.<br /><br />I've been judged by some for the content of the tv programs which I have been on with Snowball. But I have never had control over what is edited out and what is left to be shown to the audience. Heaven knows I've tried to emphasize to the interviewers the abuse and neglect that I see and how much I want to do something about this in the form of legislation, but Snowball's charm always prevails and the sad parts end up on the floor of the editing room. <br /><br />I have recently been able to write, direct, and produce my own videos and have them show up on Jennifer Viegas' blog "Born Animal" which is found on Discovery News. This also happens to be one of my three favorite blogs (and I do follow <em>many</em>), so I was overjoyed at the prospect of having my unedited (albeit rough and amateurish) videos appear there.<br /><a href="http://blogs.discovery.com/news_animal/">http://blogs.discovery.com/news_animal/</a><br /><br />So when my words do go unedited and I am able to speak my mind, I am grateful. To those of you who have allowed this...a very, <em>very</em> sincere thank you!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com342tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487121129521105400.post-67801558457872477372009-10-03T20:15:00.009-05:002009-10-03T22:06:32.563-05:00The Snowball Challenge<div align="justify">I enjoy reading all the blogs that write about Snowball. Bird owners have known for years that birds can dance, yet there are so many skeptics stating that Snowball is just mimicing me. How does a child learn to dance? Does he watch his parents? His teachers? His friends? TV? Or is it something much deeper within one's self that inspires that child to dance? If so, what is it?<br /><br />I cringe every time I watch myself dance in the World Science Festival video. Elaine from Seinfeld is a graceful ballerina in comparison. Yet as good as Snowball's dance moves are, so many think he's really mimicing me. To those who think that...thank you, but I can't take the credit for <em>any </em>of his dance moves.<br /><br />I've even left comments on some of the disbelievers' blogs. I've invited them to come see Snowball for themselves. No reply.<br /></div><div align="center"><br /><strong>So, I invite all skeptical bloggers and scientists to...</strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"><em>the SNOWBALL CHALLENGE</em>!</span></strong> </div><div align="justify"><br />Bird Lovers Only is a 501c3 charitable bird sanctuary. Donations are down because of the state of the economy. Individuals donating a minimum of $200 (donations are tax deductible) are invited to come and watch Snowball dance in person. I may even be able to have a camera crew come to film the event. Let's set a date for Saturday, November 14th, 2009. Those interested should contact Irena Schulz at Bird Lovers Only at the following email address:<br /><a href="mailto:birdloversonly@sbcglobal.net">birdloversonly@sbcglobal.net</a><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-family:verdana;">To view the latest article on Snowball in Psychology Today:</span></strong><br /><a href="http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/music-matters/200910/snowball-the-dancing-cockatoo-is-he-listening-or-imitating">http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/music-matters/200910/snowball-the-dancing-cockatoo-is-he-listening-or-imitating</a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487121129521105400.post-29518304340795629172009-09-15T23:03:00.009-05:002009-09-15T23:36:56.104-05:00Music Has Power Awards<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtDjLXRojNiIb5RuSdGB4wQs9hte6DWBfXqV862FybwBAhVvP05UdkyVmX4NxvHfGBDGP40AJqwwdKjylJry73BbW-8PK2zM_GKJj5UvK-Re0Jn2CSqt_6ttUJvBgppLXwqWgfrFgn9qbH/s1600-h/tn-500_img_3656.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381917061534970226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtDjLXRojNiIb5RuSdGB4wQs9hte6DWBfXqV862FybwBAhVvP05UdkyVmX4NxvHfGBDGP40AJqwwdKjylJry73BbW-8PK2zM_GKJj5UvK-Re0Jn2CSqt_6ttUJvBgppLXwqWgfrFgn9qbH/s400/tn-500_img_3656.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiQFnGyBJBEFk38O9xkKHGyQ86CUmosx7lhx9dgw1vHATWLXyb4xoSe-HN8mLLKyBFDkU-SANc-KlZ6VCuv7Ji_lw7kzwGhbWU5FROBkjBIlDR3EQLNMOIoDkFSYaH_9jnz_IpG8PMxDua/s1600-h/AniJennAwards.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381916279572798786" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiQFnGyBJBEFk38O9xkKHGyQ86CUmosx7lhx9dgw1vHATWLXyb4xoSe-HN8mLLKyBFDkU-SANc-KlZ6VCuv7Ji_lw7kzwGhbWU5FROBkjBIlDR3EQLNMOIoDkFSYaH_9jnz_IpG8PMxDua/s200/AniJennAwards.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI7pNpD9hBsbb3HnYkGENSUE8TijaMvyfin3w0rOiPjKHDcP0xw5QRvyFaQnH9NVBcf4wF-z1jfQf1n1tQp1U5oHkhuWLKteA4nP9JMFBbSgmj2W0aPRj6ZKiHnXozOqBojvnb3MgGhWxx/s1600-h/tn-500_img_3656.jpg"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEzZFrSYGn0-KNHIvqU71uvep-OEjKEfX_e-zlTKjdUeK0JwZQRT3X5P4BvAo8SbWlditQ24uL8923DtsPR332YS8g_StSoAb7zBMPwuxUq8kBmpLxIGBb9u26zt698kVCCM7oUjomwAxy/s1600-h/AniPeggyAwards.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381915525156173986" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEzZFrSYGn0-KNHIvqU71uvep-OEjKEfX_e-zlTKjdUeK0JwZQRT3X5P4BvAo8SbWlditQ24uL8923DtsPR332YS8g_StSoAb7zBMPwuxUq8kBmpLxIGBb9u26zt698kVCCM7oUjomwAxy/s200/AniPeggyAwards.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div>IMNF Scientific Advisory Board member and The Neurosciences Institute Ester J. Burnham Senior Fellow, Dr. Aniruddh Patel, was honored for his contribution to the therapeutic power of music alongside New York native and long-time IMNF supporter, Peggy Rice, in New York on September 9th (far right photo). Dr. Aniruddh Patel and wife, Jennifer Burton, are pictured in the far left photo. For the full story, click on the link. <a href="http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo_Coverage_Music_Has_Power_Bene">http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo_Coverage_Music_Has_Power_Bene</a></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487121129521105400.post-4008713124874059782009-09-15T22:40:00.003-05:002009-09-15T22:58:08.876-05:00Snowball at IUPUIDr. Aniruddh Patel, lead scientist on the Snowball studies, was recently interviewed at IUPUI. Dr. Patel presented research that included findings published in Current Biology in May, 2009.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.iupui.edu/podcasts/index.php?episode=378">http://www.iupui.edu/podcasts/index.php?episode=378</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487121129521105400.post-32253227236859555482009-07-28T20:45:00.004-05:002009-07-28T20:52:27.249-05:00Snowball in Indianapolis, IndianaIrena Schulz discusses the science, the entertainment, and the high maintenance behind the famous cockatoo...Snowball.<br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIJf4ChKkQw&feature=channel_page">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIJf4ChKkQw&feature=channel_page</a><br /><br />Dr. Aniruddh Patel of the Neurosciences Institute in San Diego, California will be presenting the research on Snowball in Indianapolis, Indiana at the Biennial Conference of Society for Music Perception and Cognition on Wednesday, August 5th at 1:30pm.<br /><a href="http://music.iupui.edu/smpc2009/programs.html">http://music.iupui.edu/smpc2009/programs.html</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487121129521105400.post-40912630363054966642009-07-26T23:15:00.004-05:002009-07-26T23:25:18.850-05:00Snowball in The TIMES newspaperSnowball makes front page news once again. This time he is on the front page of Sunday's The TIMES newspaper. His story is also told online alongside his Taco Bell commercial at the following link.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/article_4b3a58ed-2eae-5c3a-a095-fa3135bec62c.html">http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/article_4b3a58ed-2eae-5c3a-a095-fa3135bec62c.html</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487121129521105400.post-78403078595610538492009-07-16T10:58:00.010-05:002009-07-16T11:12:17.347-05:00Pilots N Paws<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmbjIlOVMx8EMmjuByIboocPOxkcVzRessL7tnbZViF3eOI3xLYs_fJKmWPzW5ONnvHnzWM3C8i_Dk1n9DNrDPKct32obxcv1xxZZy0LFHvJoAJsUdpmnwaOIYeQVwYZEXkF_Xos3fNVT8/s1600-h/Born+Animal.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359089879046292274" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 162px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmbjIlOVMx8EMmjuByIboocPOxkcVzRessL7tnbZViF3eOI3xLYs_fJKmWPzW5ONnvHnzWM3C8i_Dk1n9DNrDPKct32obxcv1xxZZy0LFHvJoAJsUdpmnwaOIYeQVwYZEXkF_Xos3fNVT8/s200/Born+Animal.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong>This is a human and <em>non-human</em> interest story worth reading. Click on link below to read more about "Pilots N Paws." (written by: Jennifer Viegas)</strong><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">Pilots N Paws, an online forum that connects animal rescue groups and volunteer pilots, is launching the Pilots N Paws 5000, the largest pet airlift ever. From September 12 to 20, Pilots N Paws volunteers will attempt something that’s never been done — transport 5,000 homeless animals in a single week.</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://blogs.discovery.com/news_animal/"><span style="font-size:130%;">http://blogs.discovery.com/news_animal/</span></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLrSsUb1vM4bwO1VGldlod6SDbx71-qiu3RfATSwndDZaFxcWaNOBtsCRDqNwxRu2IuL9JCyn8GPDEG5UTDBdWCTluZTLBGPv52xoydS7YejiSq_ANgI-UJt0wKCzdeLm8PZUfblSEy28T/s1600-h/Born+Animal2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359090081788845522" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 163px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLrSsUb1vM4bwO1VGldlod6SDbx71-qiu3RfATSwndDZaFxcWaNOBtsCRDqNwxRu2IuL9JCyn8GPDEG5UTDBdWCTluZTLBGPv52xoydS7YejiSq_ANgI-UJt0wKCzdeLm8PZUfblSEy28T/s200/Born+Animal2.jpg" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487121129521105400.post-90674108775371894342009-07-07T23:11:00.011-05:002009-07-07T23:40:47.702-05:00Bird Paradise<div align="left">Snowball and Irena Schulz were recently in New York City to take part in the World Science Festival. Bird Paradise kindly donated a cage for Snowball to make him comfortable during his stay in New York for the Festival. They also donated numerous toys for Snowball and his friends back home, as well as food and some of Snowball's favorite treats...pine nuts!</div><div align="left"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="left">When we went to pick up Snowball's cage, we could not believe how many different types of toys they had in the store. There were countless aisles of shreddy toys, leather toys, wood toys, acrylic toys, and you name it. If the toy was not found in this store, chances are that it's just not available. And if you wonder about cleanliness, this store was fastidiously clean. I've been to numerous pet shops over the years and none compared in product availability and cleanliness. This is a place that you have to see to believe. Below is a link to their online store.</div><br /><a href="http://www.mybirdstore.com/">http://www.mybirdstore.com/</a><br /><br /><div align="left">Snowball and all his friends at Bird Lovers Only Rescue Service, Inc. wish to thank Bird Paradise for their generosity and kindness in making Snowball feel so comfortable in his donated show cage as well as countless hours of enjoyment playing and tearing apart his donated toys.</div><div align="left"></div><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355940667140020370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVI1an2vQsukWuyM7FJwmu3Olkt9hrvLfEkuVCxIoPOCr6I_fGj6Ecdr23hvvs6VuKNe11K94XoM-MTJDpG7APDGiQOkd6pew0XnzP8lkAPNZJ-WXwhZ9SiOfhgnRVk252jDj6AlPrY7sq/s200/DSC_0300.JPG" border="0" /></p><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">THANK YOU BIRD PARADISE!<br /></span></strong></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487121129521105400.post-90426900937555560412009-06-26T17:21:00.003-05:002009-06-26T17:34:42.287-05:00Snowball's Taco Bell commercial<p><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyGGLur6AUBt8DUX3ntJB1in-ZM8fwkX4SdCalQl3m-_cQAS2bJvbUYqO77MXPT2L5bWn3YGu2Q-LNulR6p8Q' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><p align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">We hope you will enjoy Snowball's Taco Bell commercial. If you do enjoy it, please consider donating to Bird Lovers Only Rescue. The donations that are generated on behalf of Snowball provide quality vet care, food, and toys for all the birds at our sanctuary.</span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487121129521105400.post-68764835693174622782009-06-23T08:20:00.006-05:002009-06-23T22:20:42.253-05:00Snowball in Smithsonian Magazine<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-a-vKGsFnqmr18ndTHLQOt1j4cR_DJW2Lk5pmNSROfSpA_xnuq0f8aDx3P10RSl_1mZbgF-CiSXzoaG5NJaV4hsx6DWg_u7f9LnOBFsMRkLmq22C5Yqmedn1mWeAlxH6V4NMk088Y8maN/s1600-h/DSC_0099.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350515181259684866" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-a-vKGsFnqmr18ndTHLQOt1j4cR_DJW2Lk5pmNSROfSpA_xnuq0f8aDx3P10RSl_1mZbgF-CiSXzoaG5NJaV4hsx6DWg_u7f9LnOBFsMRkLmq22C5Yqmedn1mWeAlxH6V4NMk088Y8maN/s400/DSC_0099.JPG" border="0" /></a>Snowball seems to get around these days. He is currently featured in the Smithsonian Magazine (July 2009 issue).<br /><br /><em>Click on links below.</em><br /><a href="http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/science/2009/06/22/a-dancing-parrot-and-more/">http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/science/2009/06/22/a-dancing-parrot-and-more/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/Wild-Things-July09.html?c=y&page=2">http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/Wild-Things-July09.html?c=y&page=2</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487121129521105400.post-77827924463191853602009-06-18T21:32:00.008-05:002009-07-26T23:31:51.780-05:00Snowball at the World Science Festival<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG8ZEiW66W4O9EZhNYIYOJX_n_6y5Kbb-vVm0YdJz7P1G1R9_wvYrWQ_ffY0O1hrs01scP-PeYfViya3jTpwhyphenhyphen1X4JkdjKXsGaa1WfiEh602rnKDxFuslTCwsa6d2E7rlyu0q_MAL2g5X3/s1600-h/DSC_0780.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348868704795077266" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG8ZEiW66W4O9EZhNYIYOJX_n_6y5Kbb-vVm0YdJz7P1G1R9_wvYrWQ_ffY0O1hrs01scP-PeYfViya3jTpwhyphenhyphen1X4JkdjKXsGaa1WfiEh602rnKDxFuslTCwsa6d2E7rlyu0q_MAL2g5X3/s200/DSC_0780.JPG" border="0" /></a>Snowball made a grand entrance at the World Science Festival on Saturday, June 13th where he strutted his stuff and proved that a non-human animal can dance to a musical beat. At the Avian Einsteins venue we had a distinguished panel of scientists dance along with Snowball. At the end of the dance, Snowball was so proud of himself that he took several bows. But he had just warmed up and wanted to dance more.<br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIjMHFbqBrY">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIjMHFbqBrY</a></div><div><a href="http://www.worldsciencefestival.com/media-resources">http://www.worldsciencefestival.com/media-resources</a></div><div><a href="http://www.the-scientist.com/blog/display/55767/">http://www.the-scientist.com/blog/display/55767/</a></div><div></div><div></div><div><a href="http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0617/p18s01-hfgn.html">http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0617/p18s01-hfgn.html</a></div><div></div><div></div><div><a href="http://www.worldsciencefestival.com/2009/avian-einsteins">http://www.worldsciencefestival.com/2009/avian-einsteins</a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487121129521105400.post-6834522602122555052009-06-08T21:59:00.003-05:002009-06-08T22:06:18.856-05:00Irena and Snowball(TM) on Good Morning America<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVPOb29SoHyVQUf-DDewyVoqMTQmILGaCqshyXhmNKyrCo1U7jCqsWi_VdmXsPF_E_KM9_Vlai8IyFkSdCTY9PJqOJXhhg1HzQ-RpbkD-TkA2RFf1-FciySab9oe1vUcYDcXqV5NEvBzMl/s1600-h/SnowballIrena2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345158774945200594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 244px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVPOb29SoHyVQUf-DDewyVoqMTQmILGaCqshyXhmNKyrCo1U7jCqsWi_VdmXsPF_E_KM9_Vlai8IyFkSdCTY9PJqOJXhhg1HzQ-RpbkD-TkA2RFf1-FciySab9oe1vUcYDcXqV5NEvBzMl/s400/SnowballIrena2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Irena Schulz will be appearing with Snowball (TM) on Good Morning America on Thursday, June 11, 2009. They will then be participating in the World Science Festival in New York City that weekend. Irena is one of the speakers during the Avian Einsteins programs on Saturday, June 13th. Snowball(TM), the prodigal parrot, will make a special appearance during this program. They will both be attending the Street Festival on Sunday, June 14th.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487121129521105400.post-82297008087858299242009-05-19T20:43:00.012-05:002009-05-19T21:13:57.344-05:00Thank You to Care2 Petitionsite!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqEZMEuwuWTUD7t-j7X435cu7x9eiw8c_ysnJsJ7J2ozOYQnArYDcuxzXXFhb9g7K9BwlWJlPlZUEnrluREkEFM0B0HRM7ygNXluG5H_Yr7HM3fTUCd4YhCYMU0ma6wEeeRSwNl6GUIdKw/s1600-h/DSC_0760.JPG"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337721194185979794" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqEZMEuwuWTUD7t-j7X435cu7x9eiw8c_ysnJsJ7J2ozOYQnArYDcuxzXXFhb9g7K9BwlWJlPlZUEnrluREkEFM0B0HRM7ygNXluG5H_Yr7HM3fTUCd4YhCYMU0ma6wEeeRSwNl6GUIdKw/s400/DSC_0760.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;"><em>I recently received the following email from the Care2 Petitionsite. Rescuing birds is never-ending and it can wear down even the strongest person because there never seems to be a light at the end of the tunnel...there will always be another bird that needs a home. So this email touched my heart at a time when it needed some mending. One can only imagine how much this meant to me. Thank you all so indescribably much!<br /></em></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:verdana;">To: Irena (and Snowball especially!),<br /><br />This is a thank you. We created a petition on the Care2 web site to say thank you for your work and Snowball for raising human's consciousness.<br /><br />Signed,<br />Jean Linsavage<br />Janice Wharton<br /><br />Petition: I think that sometimes a petition can just be a thank you. I just wanted to thank Irena and her site for helping and rescue birds. There are so many other links to Snowball the dancing Cockatoo on Youtube. Animals and humans are the same. That's all.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><em><span style="font-family:arial;">Please click on the following link to see the petition:</span></em> </span><a href="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/this-is-a-thank-you" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-size:130%;">http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/this-is-a-thank-you</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com