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In this episode, we dive into the essential tips every bird owner needs to know. From quick first-aid steps for emergencies to understanding the root causes of feather plucking, we cover it all with Dr. Octavio. Learn how to optimize your parrot's diet with the right balance and discover the importance of sunlight and probiotics for their well-being. Plus, we tackle common health concerns like overweight birds and the use of hormone implants. Tune in for expert advice and practical solutions to keep your parrot thriving from an avian vet!Key Points: Parrot first aid tipsParrot bleeding tipsProbiotics and Prebiotics for BirdsSunlight for birds - Why and how much?Cockatiels and night frights!How to tell if your bird is overweight?Parrot diet - seeds, pellets, vegetables, fruitParrot plucking and the root causeWhat do healthy feathers look like?Do x-rays have to be done with anesthesia?Hormone implants and Lupron - do they work? Are they good?Most common bacteria and infections in birds!Special Guests:

With the crowds back to ashes drifting down upon us all, it's Whad'ya Know on April 16, 2016, from the Mother (or, at least last) of All Hotlines, 2 parrots, African Grey and Macaw, The Internet of Us and Jeff if not John thinking about new gigs . . .

In this episode, Jason and Mindy discuss various topics, including wacky news stories, behaviors from the past that seem strange today, and things that have changed over time. They also ask listeners about the name they would choose for their boat and the most important quality in a marriage.https://www.youtube.com/@lowtreestudioshttps://www.lowtreestudios.com/Sharks off Brazil coast test positive for cocaine. The scientists dissected 13 wild Brazilian sharpnose sharks that were bought from small fishing vessels. All 13 sharks were positive for the drug, with a concentration as much as 100 times higher than previously reported for other aquatic creatures, the scientists found. It marks the first study to find the presence of cocaine in free-range sharks, and found the substance was more prevalent in muscle tissue than in the shark's livers.However, the study said the field of research was "very limited" and the impact of cocaine on aquatic life is not fully knownOne of Oscar Mayer's famed hot dog-shaped Wienermobiles ended up flipped onto its side after crashing on a suburban Chicago highway. Cops say the Wienermobile hit a car Monday morning along Interstate 294 and its driver lost control, causing it to roll onto its side. No injuries were reported after the crash. Oscar Mayer has several Wienermobiles, which it uses at promotional events. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/5f7a3k2nA foul-mouthed parrot has found a home, after hundreds applied to adopt it. Pepper, the bird with an attitude, starting attracting the attention of hopeful adopters from across the US when the SPCA in Niagara Falls NY began sharing updates about him. The agency's initial post read that bringing the “potty-mouthed” parrot home “might seem like a fun idea until Pepper offends grandma's Tuesday night knitting group. On the bright side, if you want to keep unannounced company from dropping in, adopt Pepper.” In 5 days, there were more than 400 applicants to adopt Pepper, and he has now been taken in by a household “with an African Grey named Shelby, who makes Pepper look like ‘a saint',” officials wrote.BEHAVIORS FROM BACK IN THE DAY THAT WOULD SEEM STRANGE TODAY:A Reddit user asked the “AskOldPeople” community: “What's one thing normal (from) your time, but is now bizarre to even think about?” And you don't have to be very old to remember some of the responses…☞ “Calling the movie theater to see what was playing and what the showtimes were.”☞ “Anytime you answered a phone, you had no idea who was calling you.”☞ “Always carrying dimes, later quarters, when on a date, in case things went sideways.”☞ “Smoking in hospitals and on airplanes.” (I know! Now, you can't even smoke in church anymore!)☞ “Arriving at the airport shortly before takeoff, checking your luggage with minimal to no hassle, and boarding your flight.” (…and smoking!)☞ “Paper maps. You had to figure out your own route…and road trips seemed more of an adventure back then.” (You want to talk about distracted driving? Try following a map while driving through a city!)☞ “How utterly unsupervised we were as tiny children. I remember taking care of my brother by myself for the full summer while my parents worked starting at 8. He was 4.”☞ “My parents would leave us 4 kids in the car while they stopped for groceries.”☞ “The Yellow Pages” (Also: The phone book!)☞ “The sounds younger people will never know of: listening to your modem connect to the internet.”☞ “The milkman. Milk, eggs, cheese, and other dairy-adjacent items are delivered to the house weekly.

On today's Bonus ep: The world's heating up,a and will Spen get his final Faking it right? Plus kids getting you in trouble, neighbour wars over sunbathing in the garden & running chat changing lives.Check out Spenny's World Record challenge here! http://www.makesomenoise.com/spencer-matthews-challenge Remember, if you want to get involved you can:Email us at Spencerandvoguepod@gmail.com OR find us on socials @voguewilliams @spencermatthews and the new @spencer_and_vogueListen and subscribe to Spencer and Vogue on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/

Mike recalls memories from living in New York City and San Francisco in early 1999. Topics discussed inlcude: living near Golden Gate Park, Imagination Plantation, 3D animation, office fashion, Wild Brain, Fern Gully, tattooing friends at home, Kodik Joe, Chris Woodcock, Sarah, Hotmail, student housing in the Presidio, Damon Soule, 214 Clara Street, Adrian Maseo, Valerie Hursyz, Tweaky Pete, BART tiles, The Simpsons on VHS, Outlaw Dancer, tramp stamp tribal on my sister, tattooing Sadie, Scott Sylvia, A-Team, early posters, James at WARP Records, British electronic music, loud music as a physical force, pot brownies, real house party, solo trip at Yerba Buena, tattooing in the living room, 23, Sope, Benotto track bike, first fixed gear ride, Chris Feasel, FUCK/KILL, the impermanence of tattoos, longevity of fine art works, preserved Japanese bodysuits, Avery and Kamian, NYC visit, staying in Williamsburg with Nalla and Maga, hairless cats, African Grey parrots, NY Tattoo Convention, legalization of tattooing, Tin Tin, The Limelight, Paul Booth, unemployment, East Side Inc, Hells Angels, Andrea Elston, UniMax, cycling over the Williamsburg Bridge/around Manhattan, Biohazard, Ozzy, Rod Stewart, Rhonda Hoelzer, Les Nubians, Scott Campbell, Mr Cartoon, Patrick Conlon, angel tattoo, Kimberly Hooper, street shop economics, yin yang tattoos, “polishing a turd” and NYC Lase.

Join us in this episode for some fun, tips and facts! We explore Jessa's diverse flock and each of their personalities. She has a flock of six with an Eclectus, Indian Ringneck, Budgie, Sun Conure, Cockatiel, and an African Grey. We chat about some of the research she's done and interesting tidbits about all these different species!Key Points:Having a diverse flockFrom a mom: Are parrots like kids?Small to Big Birds as Pets Budgies!Eclectus!Indian Ringnecks!Powder vs Non-Powder BirdsDo parrots dream?Why are parrots scared of random things?Tips before bringing home a new birdSpecial Guests:Jessa @jessalin000“I feel like with parrots it's endless research” - Jessa.   Connect with us on Instagram @theparrotpodcast

Animals are capable of complex thinking. To illustrate this Laurie shared stories about an African Grey parrot, a chimpanzee, and a fox. Callers had questions about a new cat with dandruff, a new puppy getting along with their older dog, a temperamental three-pound poodle, and a labrador hound mix who gets scared of loud noises.

In this episode of the Plain Sight podcast, Stewart Alsop talks with Rene Arias, an indispensable team member serving as the Information Technologies Administrator at Invisible Technologies. Rene shares the roots of his nickname, 'Hermes', and how he earned it through his reliable and swift problem-solving skills from the early days of the company. He also details his unexpected journey to Invisible, moving from chinchilla rancher to tech expert. Rene delves into how the sense of community and shared goals in a startup such as Invisible Technologies fosters trust. He also outlines how an AI revolution has unfolded within the company during his time there. This episode provides glimpses into both the professional and personal lives of Rene, including his intriguing encounters with his African Grey parrot, Leia. Check out this GPT we trained on this episode Timestamps 00:02 Introduction and Guest Presentation 00:08 Rene's Role at Invisible Technologies 00:28 The Story Behind Rene's Nickname 'Hermes' 01:51 Rene's Journey to Invisible Technologies 03:39 Rene's Career Progression at Invisible Technologies 04:41 Rene's Experience of Becoming a Partner 07:15 Rene's Previous Work Experiences 07:33 Rene's Experience Working at a Chinchilla Ranch 14:59 The Role of Trust in Invisible Technologies 20:41 Rene's Role in the AI Revolution at Invisible Technologies 23:12 Rene's Unique Role and Trust in the Organization 33:27 Rene's Pet Parrot and Chinchilla 41:54 Conclusion and Contact Information Key Insights Role at Invisible Technologies: Rene Arias serves as an Information Technologies Administrator at Invisible Technologies. He plays a crucial role in resolving technical issues and is highly regarded for his efficiency and reliability, earning him the nickname "Hermes" after the Greek messenger of the gods. Joining Invisible Technologies: Rene's journey to Invisible began through a Facebook post by Skylar Stevens, a former partner at Invisible. His pre-existing trust and reputation led to him being hired for a role initially termed as "the century role," reflecting his responsibility in guarding sensitive information and managing internal processes. Career Evolution at Invisible: Rene has experienced significant growth in his career at Invisible Technologies, evolving from an agent to a specialist, and ultimately to a partner by the end of 2021. His promotion to partner was a recognition of his dedication and hard work, particularly his close collaboration with Francis Pedraza, the former CEO. Work Experience Prior to Invisible: Before joining Invisible Technologies, Rene worked in various roles, including as a Lyft driver, a waiter, and interestingly, at a chinchilla ranch. His responsibilities at the chinchilla ranch included caring for the animals and ensuring they found good homes. The Startup Environment: Rene's experience at Invisible Technologies marks his first foray into the startup world. He highlights the sense of community and collaboration at Invisible, despite being a remote company. The startup environment at Invisible is characterized by a shared goal and collective progression. Remote Work Culture at Invisible: Rene discusses the successful implementation of a remote work culture at Invisible. He attributes this success to a strong emphasis on culture and community, allowing for open communication and creative freedom among employees. Impact of AI on Invisible Technologies: Rene has witnessed the integration and evolution of AI within the company. He compares this experience to being part of a pioneering phase similar to the early days of the dot-com era, highlighting the potential of AI to transform processes and efficiencies within the company. Rene's Personal Interests: Outside of his professional life, Rene has a passion for parrots, particularly his African Grey parrot named Leia. He shares interesting anecdotes about Leia's intelligence and personality, demonstrating his deep interest in and knowledge of animal behavior. Trust and Dependability: Trust is a central theme in Rene's role at Invisible. He is seen as a dependable figure within the organization, with a unique ability to handle sensitive information and manage various internal systems effectively. Unique Contributions and Job Satisfaction: Rene expresses a sense of pride and fulfillment in his role at Invisible, acknowledging the uniqueness of his contributions across different departments and the trust placed in him by his colleagues.

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The foul-mouthed African Grey parrots in the UK have been making news for a couple years but now the park has come up with a new idea to get them to stop!

Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Become a patron and enjoy special perks and bonus content.Darlene Bocek is my guest this week on the show, and she comes to us all the way from Turkey to discuss her book, Trunk of Scrolls. This novel is set during the Byzantine period, so she tells us what time period that was and what was going on then, what life is like for her in Turkey, and the unique way you can contribute to getting this book distributed to the Turkish people because they have no Christian fiction market there. Patrons get to hear about her children who are flung all over the globe. Trunk of Scrolls by Darlene Bocek"Trunk of Scrolls fell open and I fell in..."Dr. Michael S. Horton. A.D. 526 The earth shakes like a beast awakening. Now Antioch, once the glory of Rome, lies in ruins--a broken-backed man that cannot stand. Marcellus, a sixteen year old Byzantine nobleman, takes up sword and wits to protect his young neighbors against wild animals, wild men, and a wild God they do not understand. Bearing a cursed betrothal ring, a lucky tooth of an infant saint, and a neglected trunkful of Scripture scrolls, can they survive a seven hundred mile journey to Constantinople to find their missing father and restore their lost fortune? Or will Marcellus stop this fated journey before it is too late? Kyrie Eleison. God have mercy. Trunk of Scrolls is a "on the edge of your seat" survival story. If you like fast-paced adventures, spontaneous young heroes, suspense-filled plots, and a dash of romance, then you'll love Trunk of Scrolls! Good for the whole family! Great for a curl-up-on-the-bed read.BUY it today! Take and Read!Get your copy of Trunk of Scrolls by Darlene Bocek.Contribute to Darlene Bocek's Kickstarter campaign and help get the book into the hands of the Turkish people.Darlene Böcek and her family live in Izmir, Turkey. She and her family are  Marvel MCU, early Star Wars, and Twilight Zone fans. Besides being a pastor's wife, Darlene is mom to four wonderful young adults: one skilled dentist, two hard-working dental students, and one high school student/Turkish TikTok influencer. The family lives on an  olive farm overlooking the Aegean Sea. To date, they have  twenty-four cats, three giant dogs, FOUR cute Havanese doggos and one African Grey parrot.A native of  San Diego, California, she received a Bachelors Degree in Social Science with an Ancient Middle Eastern emphasis from Westmont College, and elementary and secondary teaching credentials from Southern California College.  She is connected to Westminster Theological Seminary of California  through her husband, Fikret.She spends “most” of her time in front of the washing machine and her spare time writing (or vice-versa).Visit Darlene Bocek's website.

Could Your Parrot Stay? Eph 4:29 #Nightlight #RTTBROS Ephesians 4:29 KJV - 29  Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers President Andrew Jackson had a pet parrot named Poll which was known for its foul language. The story goes that the parrot started uttering obscenities during the former president's own funeral and had to be removed. The African Grey parrot was removed from his funeral at The Hermitage, Tennessee, for swearing so loud and long it disturbed the attendees. Ephesians 4:29 is a reminder that our words have power and we should use them wisely. Perhaps we can use some truth from this verse to train our Parrot to use our communication for something more noble than swearing. As a Christian, this verse can be applied in many ways. For example, it can be applied in our relationships with others. We should speak words that are uplifting and encouraging to others instead of tearing them down. Another way this verse can be applied is in our social media usage. We should be careful about what we post online and how we interact with others on social media. Our words can have a lasting impact on others and we should use them to build others up instead of tearing them down. Lastly, this verse can be applied in our daily lives. We should strive to speak words that are kind and loving to others. Our words can have a powerful impact on those around us and we should use them to make a positive difference in the world Our Podcast, Blog and YouTube Links https://linktr.ee/rttbros Be sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out. RSS feed https://anchor.fm/s/127be410/podcast/rss https://linktr.ee/rttbros

The huns are back in the studio and they bring you more dodgy voices and TERRIFYING TALES including the mysterious Banyan Tree, a sleepover gone wrong, a haunted African Grey (did someone call for Chanellll?) and a creepy bastard in the air vents. Also - are you Team Julie? or Team Meg? What tampon do you prefer? So many questions. All will be revealed. Grab a cup of cava (or cocoa), get comfy and settle in for some literally hairy spells. It's Eppy 29 bbs. xoxo Join our Patreon for extra bonus episodes AND a monthly ghost hunt for just £4.50! Sign up here: www.patreon.com/GhostHuns xx

Roy L Hales/ Cortes Currents - At Wild Cortes: The Cortes Island Water Cycle Wild Cortes came into being as a result of a series of interactions between Laurel Bohart and Lynne Jordan, former President of the Cortes Island Museum. They started in 2005, shortly after Bohart moved to Cortes Island.   "I met Lynn Jordan on on the ferry. She had this parrot, an African Grey, and it was dead and frozen. She wanted to find a taxidermist, so I mounted her bird. That was the beginning of Wild Cortes, because we did 'Ravens Relations,' and put it up in the museum for a few years. People were absolutely enthralled. They wanted to know if we would have more animals, so we dreamed up the original Wild Cortes, the story of water," she explained. "The story being that waterfalls on high places trickle down to lower places and eventually flow to the sea or swamps or lakes. That was so popular we had it up for three or four years and then of course the Board decided to do something else." "So we took that down and there was a lot of upset because people were really attached to it. Lynne and I thought maybe we should recreate it. So we got a good size grant and recreated it here, and it's been growing ever since." CC: When did ‘Wild Cortes' open in the Linnaea Farm Education Centre?   LB: It was 2017 when we opened. CC: Take us on a tour of this display, from the bluffs right down to the ocean.

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Nugget the Mouse, Bruce the Goat and Caligula the African Grey. This show is full of wild animals and that's before you get to the actual Yellowjackets. Adam and Izzi ask the important questions and tuck into the theories whilst discussing Yellowjackets season 2 episode 6 Qui and episode 7 Burial (SPOILERS included). We can't wait for you to hear our thoughts on the latest episode and for you to give us yours too. You can find and follow us on all the socials @tvdnapod  You can also email us on tvdnapod@gmail.com  And, if you listen on Spotify, check out our poll below. You can also catch-up on our Succession and Ted Lasso specials and regular spoiler-free Watchlist episodes covering what else we're watching and what's coming soon. Our back catalogue of shows includes Better Call Saul, House of the Dragon and Andor. We're on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Anchor, Breaker and Radio Public so be sure to subscribe to the pod and please leave us a review.  Thanks as always to JComp for our logo and Roman Senyk Music for our theme.  Adam, Grace, Neil, Chloe, Damo and Izzi

Continuing on with the tale of missing Indo-Guyanese bird breeders Moses & Lilawattie, we learn a little more about their hired ranch workers Harry & Felix. Why did a 100 dead African Grey parrots turn up in a field after the disappearance? Why did Harry disappear? Theories, rumors and speculations abound in this episode. Bollywood Corner - Mississippi Masala, Aranyak Dronde estan las tortugas : https://www.instagram.com/drondeestanlastortugas/ Support Us: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimesfromtheeast/membership Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimesfromeast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crimesfromtheeast/ Email us: crimesfromtheeast@gmail.com

Our guest for this episode is erotic author Sean Geist. Who is Sean? Well, if you read his Amazon Biography: I am just an average guy whose been writing on and off for the last 30 odd years. I live in North Texas with my wife. My days are kept busy with writing, working part time and keeping our African Grey and three cats well feed. I write mostly what I like to read, erotic stories with positive view on the many varieties of sex and sexual relationships. I hope you enjoy them. Well, after reading some of his work and spending time chatting Lilly and I can say, with certainty, Sean is not just an average guy. He has 19 published stories on Amazon and more coming, his books delve into HotWifeing, Cuckolding and more. Click the links below for some of Sean's favorites or this link Amazon Biography to go to his bio page on Amazon. Hotwifes First Proxy his latest book Cuckold's Gift is one of his favorites Things We Do For Lust is his first full novel. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Hey everyone! Kyle here, could I ask for your nomination in the category of Best Erotic Writer for this years ASN Awards?  While nominating you might also consider Lilly Canon for Content Creator for her OnlyFans page, Lorenzo for Influencer and Casey Carter for Best Cover - March 2022 You may vote multiple times a day until April 1st. https://asnlifestylemagazineawards.com/nominations --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kyle-canon/message

In this podcast episode, we meet a multi-talented and lucky man who wears many hats. He's a 36-year-old step-father of two, former actor, and model with a couple of IMDB credits to his name. He is also the co-founder and operator of a candle-making business and runs a bird rescue with just shy of three dozen birds ranging from doves and budgies to an African Grey and Umbrella Cockatoo. Additionally, he works as the store manager of an outdoors store, where he pretty much does everything except sign the checks.

Following a mood lifting introduction to Sebastian the African Grey parrot, Mary Trump explores how to handle our country's repeated racial trauma in the aftermath of Tyre Nichols being killed by police officers, and shares what we need to do to band together and overcome it.  Then, she rips apart the disgusting attempts by DeSantis to ban books, erase Black voices, and see how far he can go.  ‘Ask Mary Anything' Email: MARY@POLITICON.COM Get More From Mary Trump: Twitter | Substack | Author of “The Reckoning” & “Too Much and Never Enough”

Cuisine Arc: Fine dining on Noah's Arc // Eggnostic Studio Recording Meltdown // Grocery Store Cracks down on theft via double-checking receipts // A crazy bird lady might be a crypto thief and murderer... but only her African Grey knows the truth. ---Instant Microwave fuzz is a weekly improvised sketch comedy podcast recorded at the Fuzzbox Studios in Lahaina, Hawaii on the beautiful island of Maui. To learn more about the Fuzzbox Studios and their mission to encourage, inspire and empower individuals in developing their creative vision by providing an environment to cultivate their skills and talents.Check out our Patreon! We have amazing swag and perks for our patrons: https://www.patreon.com/instantmicrowavefuzzWebsite: https://instantmicrowavefuzz.buzzsprout.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imfmauiTwitter: https://twitter.com/InstantFuzzInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/imfmaui/Support the show https://www.patreon.com/instantmicrowavefuzzBig Thanks to our Patrons Will, Allen, and Paul!Support the show Big Thanks to our Patrons Will, Allen, and Paul!Support the show

This week, a Quinta-less Alan and Scott welcomed Lawfare's dynamic associate editor duo, Katherine Pompilio and Hyemin Han, on to the show to talk through the week's big national security news stories, including:“Going Full Cleve.” Last week, former President Donald Trump announced his intention to once again run for president—in spite of the Republicans' weak showing in the midterm elections and his own impending legal troubles. What does Trump's announcement mean for 2024 and after? “A Mueller Mulligan?” Trump's announcement that he was once again running for president in turn led Attorney General Merrick Garland to make his own announcement last Friday: that he was appointing another Special Counsel to take over the investigations into Trump's interference in the 2020 election results and mishandling of classified records. Was this the right move? How will the Special Counsel's appointment impact the investigations—and Trump's political future?“Pyongyanking Our Chain.” North Korea has launched a new ICBM that it claims can deliver nuclear weapons anywhere in the United States. Should this threat be taken seriously or is it a bluff? And is the Biden administration doing enough to respond?For object lessons, Alan shared the tale of Lawfare's biggest animal fan, Katherine's African Grey parrot Moby. Scott passed along the late Michael Gerson's essay on dropping his youngest son off at college as a wonderful meditation on parenthood. Katherine shared her passion for soft jazz, and recommended the album "Ethiopics, Vol. 4: Ethio Jazz 1969-1974" as a great dive into Ethiopia's own early 1970s jazz scene. And Hyemin endorsed a show she recently took in at the Brooklyn Academy of Music: "Trojan Women," which beautifully translated a Greek tragedy through the Korean storytelling form of pansori. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Animal Talk Rewind, on this show you will hear Mark, Donna, Brad & Jamie. Some great questions and ton of Animal Fun. Bad Animal JokeTricky TriviaSara with a German Shepard with a plush coat has a grooming questionKathy in Omaha with a cat question – Cat is marking Leopard Gecko – email questionKathy – looking at under cared for birds. What can you do? Why do birds pluck their own feathers?Courtney with a 9-year-old cat. Too old for a de-claw? Mary Jo with a comment on an African Grey and the plucking issue. Brian with a year and a half old Golden.  Puppy behavior questionInterview with Jim Owen - inventor of the Cat Hole. https://cathole.com/Original airdate 7-7-2002 Hour 1https://linktr.ee/animaltalkradioAnimal Talk, it's America's Pet Show!Jamie Flanagan@DJJamieDetroitAnimalTalkRadio.com@AnimalTalkRadioThanks for listening and as always... Have an exotic week and kiss your wild thing for me.Send your pet photos in now and we will add your fur kids to the #PetParade. jamie@animaltalkradio.com

And we're back. We're rested, we're rejuvenated, and we're ready for Season 4 of Many Minds! We're also, frankly, a bit hot. As I am recording this there is a heat dome parked over California and there is sweat under my headphones. But, more to the point, we've got a great episode to kick the new season off. My guest today is Dr. Irene Pepperberg. For more than forty years now, Irene has been doing groundbreaking research on parrots, with a focus on how they think and communicate. She is best known for her work with an African Grey parrot named Alex. Alex learned English words for numbers, shapes, colors, and more; he asked questions and talked to himself; he sometimes even invented words of his own. He was, in short, pretty remarkable. In this conversation, Irene and I talk about Alex, as well as his successors in the lab, Griffin and Athena. We talk about these animals' histories and personalities and their most impressive feats. We discuss how parrots are like human children in some ways—and unlike them in others. And while we talk a lot about verbal abilities, we also discuss visual working memory, delayed gratification, and optical illusions. Finally, we touch on the power of symbols, parrot communication and cognition in the wild, and the future of animal communication research.  One quick production note: there are just couple of patches of fuzzy audio here. Please do stick with it though—things get smooth later on and this conversation is just too chock full of cool stuff, really wouldn't want you to miss it.  Alright friends, a very warm welcome back, and on to my chat with Dr. Irene Pepperberg. Enjoy!   A transcript of this episode will be available soon.   Notes and links 3:00 – For some reflections on the early days of “animal language studies,” see Dr. Pepperberg's recent paper ‘Nonhuman and nonhuman-human communication: Some issues and questions.' 5:00 ­– Dr. Pepperberg is the author of two influential books about her research with Alex. The first is The Alex Studies: Cognitive and Communicative Abilities of Grey Parrots; the second Alex & Me, which was a New York Times bestseller. 6:15 – One of the original studies on parrot vocal abilities by Dietmar Todt. For more on the “modelling” technique that Dr. Pepperberg adapted, see her recent paper. 9:00 – Read an article that the New York Times published about Alex upon his death in 2007. 10:00 – Photos of Alex, Griffin, and Athena can be found on the Alex Foundation website. 17:00 – For an example of Dr. Pepperberg's classic work teaching the parrots to talk about shape and color, see here. For one of her more recent studies on shape learning, see here. 19:00 – For an example of Dr. Pepperberg's classic work teaching the parrots to talk about numbers, see here. For a review of numerical concepts in the parrots, see here.   24:00 – Alex originally learned “none” in the context of learning the concepts of same and different. For the original paper, see here. 28:30 – For Dr. Pepperberg's recent work on delayed gratification, see here and here. For a recent effort to “revisit” the classic Marshmallow Task in human children, see here. 33:00 – For a recent study by Dr. Pepperberg and colleagues on “inference by exclusion”, see here. 35:30 – A popular article about recent research showing that baby parrots babble. For discussion of babbling in baby bats, see our earlier interview with Dr. Mirjam Knörnschild. 37:00 – An older article in Scientific American describing some of David Premack's work teaching apes to use symbols. 38:00 – A recent paper by Dr. Pepperberg and colleagues involving a “shell game on steroids” (to test “visual working memory manipulation”). 41:00 – A recent paper by Dr. Pepperberg and colleagues looking at the parrots' ability to reason about probabilities. 43:30 – For the “transformative power of symbols” idea as it applies to humans, see here. 45:00 – See Dr. Pepperberg's recent article reviewing her research on visual perception in parrots, including work using optical illusions. 48:00 – A recent research article comparing birds' and primates' brains. 51:00 – For Dr. Pepperberg's recent reflections on the past and future of “animal language studies,” see here.   54:00 – A short animated video explaining the “gavagai problem,” which is associated with the issue of the “indeterminacy of translation.”   You can read more about Dr. Pepperberg's work and collaborators—human and parrot!—at the Alex Foundation website.   Many Minds is a project of the Diverse Intelligences Summer Institute (DISI) (https://disi.org), which is made possible by a generous grant from the Templeton World Charity Foundation to UCLA. It is hosted and produced by Kensy Cooperrider, with creative support from DISI Directors Erica Cartmill and Jacob Foster. Our artwork is by Ben Oldroyd (https://www.mayhilldesigns.co.uk/). Our transcripts are created by Sarah Dopierala (https://sarahdopierala.wordpress.com/). You can subscribe to Many Minds on Apple, Stitcher, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Google Play, or wherever you like to listen to podcasts. **You can now subscribe to the Many Minds newsletter here!** We welcome your comments, questions, and suggestions. Feel free to email us at: manymindspodcast@gmail.com. For updates about the show, visit our website (https://disi.org/manyminds/), or follow us on Twitter: @ManyMindsPod.

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Pinkie & Mildred Talk about Talking Birds + The 5 Planet Alignment !

Polly wanna cracker? Glenna and Marty Duram seemed to be the victims of a random break-in gone wrong, until their African Grey parrot Bud spilled the beans.  Patreon: Patreon.com/strangerdangerpodcast - sign up for the Murder Lovers tier to get priority on your case request! Email us: Astrangerdangerpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @astrangerdangerpodcast Facebook Page: Stranger Danger: A true crime podcast Private FB Group: Stranger Danger: Murder Lovers

We are so happy to introduce today's podcast guest. The  New York Times Book Review calls her work, SEARCH, “A wicked pleasure... Huneven is a wise storyteller...this novel has plot, character, structure and a delicious, deeply human pettiness that I think most honest readers will relate to... [Huneven's] descriptions of food are the best I've ever read." We loved our conversation with Michelle! Not only did her career start with a 700-page novel—and a great misunderstanding that lead to getting her agent—but she's now had the freedom to explore her passions in her (many) successful books. We talk with Michelle about the line between memoir and fiction, how she got her agent, and what she's learned along the way. Plus, if you're looking for it, the salmon recipe is below. Learn more about her here: https://www.michellehuneven.com/ Michelle says: I was born in Altadena, California just a mile from where I live now. I college-hopped (Scripps, Grinnell, EWU) and landed at the Iowa Writer¹s Workshop where I received my MFA. My first two books, Round Rock (Knopf 1997) and Jamesland (Knopf 2003), were both New York Times notable books and also finalists for the LA Times Book Award. My third novel, Blame, (Sarah Crichton Books, FSG, 2009), was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award and also a finalist for the LA Times Book Award. My fourth novel, Off Course, (Sarah Crichton Books, FSG, 2014) was New York Times Editor's Choice. My fifth novel, Search, comes out April 26, 2022. Along the way, I've received a GE Younger Writers Award, a Whiting Award for Fiction, and a Guggenheim fellowship. For many years my “day job” was reviewing restaurants and writing about food for the Los Angeles Times, the LA Weekly and other publications. I've received a James Beard award (for “feature writing with recipes”) and an assortment of other awards for food journalism. I'm presently teaching creative writing to undergraduates at UCLA, working on my next novel and writing the occasional bit about food. I live in Altadena with my husband Jim Potter, our dog (Tatty Jane), the memory of our cat (Mr. Pancks), a talkative African Grey parrot (Helen) and nine chickens (names on request). * As Promised, The Salmon! Click here to view and print: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q6eZZNNyeVQ4N5SI4eoQ7U1Ls4rEZ1WcYvf35dAybvA/edit?usp=sharing

Quizmasters Lee and Marc meet for a trivia quiz on topics including Musical Instruments, Scottish Things, Carnivals, Board Games, Song Lyrics, World History, Movies and more! Round One MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS - At what fret are the same notes as the open strings found but an octave higher on a standard guitar? NATIONAL PARKS - What national park was established by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant on March 1, 1872 and is widely considered to be the first national park in the world? SCOTTISH THINGS - A glengary with a toorie and a cockade is a traditional Scottish what? PARROTS - Puck, an African Grey parrot, holds the Guinness World Record for having the largest what, in a bird? FRENCH LANGUAGE - Kinshasa, the African capital of which country, is regarded as the largest French speaking city (after Paris)? CARNIVALS - Parade teams compete annually at the Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí, a purpose-built parade area that is located in which country? Round Two BOARD GAME RULES - According to the official Monopoly rules, to what bonus is a player entitled when having landed on the Free Parking space? WORLD HISTORY - The Communist government of which country was overthrown during the Velvet Revolution? TIK TOK - Starting a Tik Tok trend in 2021, 'Wellerman' is a song that had users obsessed with singing songs from what obscure genre of music? LYRICS - "An Afro Black Boy with the gold teeth with dark skin looking at me like he know me / I wonder if he got the G or the B / let me find out and see, coming over to me" are lyrics to a Billboard Hot 100 song by what artist? CHICAGO - 1060 W. Addison, listed by Elwood Blues as his home address in Blues Brothers, is actually the address of which famous Chicago landmark? CORPORATE SLOGANS - "More experience than our name suggests" was a slogan for what airline? Rate My Question ALCOHOL - Whiskey is a spirit distilled from grains. What percentage of corn needs to be used for whiskey to be considered bourbon? ETYMOLOGY - According to the Merriam Webster Dictionary, from where and when does the slang expression "suss out" originate? Final Questions LANDMARKS - The world's tallest lighthouse is located in which European country? Factoid Alert MOVIES - In the first movie of the franchise, Austin Powers claims that condoms are only for me of what profession? SPORTS DOCUMENTARIES - The 2005 documentary Murderball focuses on the rivalry of the 2004 U.S. and Canadian Paralympic teams of which sport? Upcoming LIVE Know Nonsense Trivia Challenges April 13th, 2022 - Know Nonsense Challenge - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EDT April 14th, 2022 - Know Nonsense Trivia Challenge - OOPS! All Podcast Questions - Ollies Pub Records and Beer - 7:30 pm EDT You can find out more information about that and all of our live events online at KnowNonsenseTrivia.com All of the Know Nonsense events are free to play and you can win prizes after every round.

In today's podcast we discuss the power of giving a pause. It's something both Kate and Becky have been introducing to our training with the horses. Becky uses the pause in a slightly different way when training Squawk her rescue African Grey as he is bonded to her husband and when the daylight changes this can offer hormone challenges. The passive pause is used with the horses at the beginning of the training session and in between each separate behaviour being trained (unless you are chaining ). The passive pause has been so valuable for creating calmness in the training and some valuable processing time for both human learner and horse learner. We have introduced it successfully with Rum, and Kate has been introducing the passive pause successfully with the Conquest Horses, videos of this training can be found on our Patreon members page: Little Green Stables. We recorded this podcast before our interview with the fantastic Trudi Dempsey, and decided to publish after our podcast with Trudi went out, so please bare in mind the time lag. We hope you are enjoying our podcast and if you are, please share, like and subscribe. You can follow Kate and Becky on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube: Equilogical Positive Equine Partnerships and Little Green Stables. We would love to meet you in our members club over on Patreon: Little Green Stables.

I had a great conversation with Anne Gannon. Anne is the principal of the Largo Group. I couldn't remember where I lived so I had to remember that I lived in Middlesex County but Union County had great golf courses. Sleepy Hollow County Club was the location of Anne's favorite golf memory. There were a lot of animal sounds during the recording of our conversation as Anne and her husband own a African Grey, which is a type of parrot. Anne offers many free resources and courses for entrepreneurs and business owners on her website, under what she has dubbed The Largo Group Academy.

In this episode, Kelle talks to Anna Pereira about manifesting your best reality.Anna Pereira is the Founder of The Wellness Universe, and CEO of Soul Ventures, a woman-owned business, where her mission is to make the world a better place. She's an inspirational leader, mentor, and connector for business owners who are changing the world. As an author and creator of wellness events, projects, and programs, Anna is an expert at showcasing, promoting, and supporting the world's most talented wellness professionals. Anna lives between Europe and her birthplace, New Jersey, USA with her husband, sports expert and investor, Hugo Varela. The couple have adopted pets (one dog and two cats), and care for two strays. Big Red, their African Grey, loves to speak English and Portuguese, and is the ruler of the house. Anna enjoys turning on the creative flow when time allows by painting, writing, and creating custom T-shirts and jewelry. Finding balance in nature or at the beach with friends is her joy. She's dedicated to serving her calling and leaving her legacy as a ‘conduit for change' by bringing more health, happiness, and well-being to the world with a collaborative spirit and intentional action.The Wellness Universe SoulTreat Wellness Retreat The Wellness Universe Guide To Complete Self Care: 25 Tools For Stress Relief The Wellness Universe Guide To Complete Self Care: 25 Tool For Happiness The Wellness Universe Guide To Complete Self Care: 25 Tool To Achieve AnythingReferences:-For more information about Kelle Sparta or Kelle Sparta Enterprises:--Website: www.kellesparta.com--Email: kelle@kellesparta.com-For more information about the virtual Moon Magick Ritual and Circles Program (lead by Charlemagne Tremont): https://kellesparta.com/moon-magic-virtual-ritual-circles/-Kelle's Webinar: 5 Simple Steps to Finally Break Free From Your Challenged Childhood-Get your spiritual diagnostic energy scan: https://kellesparta.com/energy-scan-spiritual-diagnostic/-Sign up for Kelle's Mailing list: https://kelle-sparta-enterprises.ck.page/6563383ca8-Get the Boundaries For Empaths Free Download: https://kelle-sparta-enterprises.ck.page/0d61d8784b-Kelle's social media sites:--Facebook: Kelle Sparta Enterprises - https://www.facebook.com/KelleSparta1--Facebook group for Spirit Sherpa: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2262979307345944--Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellesparta/--LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellesparta/-Driveabout (Spirit Sherpa Theme): Driveabout (Full Version)--Written by: Kelle Sparta--Performed by: Kelle Sparta and Daniel Singer--Produced by: Daniel SingerKeywords:spirit guides, spiritual guidance, spiritual therapist, spiritual counseling near me, spiritual therapist near me, types of spirit guides, 7 spiritual laws, metaphysical properties, finding your spirit guide, contacting your spirit guide, list of spirit guides, contacting spirit guides, my spirit guide, spiritual guidance near me, spiritual energy healing, spirit guides and angels, spiritual guide near me, a spirit guide, spiritual marriage counseling, angel spirit guides, spiritual psychotherapy, free spiritual guidance, spiritual healing therapy, angels and guides, the spirit guide, your spirit guide, metaphysical healing, channeling spirit guides, spirit guides in dreams, meeting spirit guides, asking spirit guides for help with love, spiritual healing hands, shaman spirit guide, spiritual guidance counselor, psycho spiritual therapy, understanding spirit guides, metaphysical properties of, spirituality guidance, i need spiritual guidance, spirituality and psychotherapy, master spirit guide, guide to spiritual awakening, spiritual couples counseling, Kelle Sparta, The Spirit Doctor, Spirit Sherpa, Spirit, Spiritual Life, Manifestation, Magick, Realms, Shaman, Shamanism, Wicca, Paganism, Life TransformationLicensing and Credits:“Spirit Sherpa” is the sole property of Kelle Sparta Enterprises and is distributed under a Creative Commons: BY-NC-ND 4.0 license. For more information about this licensing, please go to www.creativecommons.org. Any requests for deviations to this licensing should be sent to kelle@kellesparta.com. To sign up for, or get more information on the programs, offerings, and services referenced in this episode, please go to www.kellesparta.com. Post-production of this episode of “Spirit Sherpa” has been done by Christopher Wright. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The African Grey Parrot can talk and has an 80 year lifespan! How do African grey parrots survive in the wild, and what makes them such a popular exotic pet? My favorite African Grey Parrot Fact is how they can communicate with police to help solve crimes! Welcome to Animal Science TV's 10 Cool Facts about African Grey Parrots! Help with conservation at www.parrots.org if you can, thanks. timestamps: 0:00 - African Grey Parrot Facts Introduction 0:26 - 10: African Grey Parrot talking 1:58 - 9: Grey Parrots brain 2:45 - 8: African Grey mysteries 4:16 - 7: Grey Parrots habitat 5:27 - 6: African Grey safety in numbers 7:12 - 5: What do African Grey Parrots eat? 7:57 - 4: Grey parrots and oil palms 9:24 - 3: Pet African grey parrots 10:05 - 2: African Grey Parrot trade 11:20 - 1: Conservation of African Grey Parrots 12:34 - Support Animal Science TV Support me on Patreon for video requests: https://www.youtube.com/AnimalScienceTV https://www.patreon.com/AnimalScienceTV https://www.AnimalScienceTV.com https://www.facebook.com/AnimalScienceTV https://twitter.com/AnimalScienceTV Special thanks to my current Patreons: Lab Assistants: The Borbs Research Associates: Susie, Julie Acepilot Lead Scientists: Lisa, Alex, Emily, Sarah #animals #africangreyparrot #africangreyparrots General Credits: Videos: Property of Animal Science TV Stock Videos: StoryBlocks Standard License Stock Photos: Pixabay, Canva Music: Youtube Audio Library Creative Commons Sound effects: https://www.zapsplat.com Animations: Animal Science TV Specific Credits: https://animalsciencetv.com/credits-and-attributions-2021/

Romario Valentine was first featured on our show last year. He wanted to raise funds for the Umgeni Bird Park and surpassed his goal of R 15000. This year he wants to celebrate his birthday by helping the African Grey bird population in Cape Town and he chats to us about it and his work with the UN.

This week we switch gears a bit to focus on Self-Care and Resources with Guest Anna Pereira.Anna Pereira is the Founder of The Wellness Universe, and CEO of Soul Ventures, a woman-owned business, where her mission is to make the world a better place. She's an inspirational leader, mentor, and connector for business owners who are changing the world. As an author and creator of wellness events, projects, and programs, Anna is an expert at showcasing, promoting, and supporting the world's most talented wellness professionals. Anna lives between Europe and her birthplace, New Jersey, USA with her husband, sports expert and investor, Hugo Varela. The couple have adopted pets (one dog and two cats), and care for two strays. Big Red, their African Grey, loves to speak English and Portuguese, and is the ruler of the house. Anna enjoys turning on the creative flow when time allows by painting, writing, and creating custom T-shirts and jewelry. Finding balance in nature or at the beach with friends is her joy. She's dedicated to serving her calling and leaving her legacy as a ‘conduit for change' by bringing more health, happiness, and well-being to the world with a collaborative spirit and intentional action.Wellness Universe: https://www.thewellnessuniverse.com/Wellness Universe Guide to Complete Self- Care - Stress Relief: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1954047061/Wellness Universe Guide to Complete Self-Care - Happinesshttps://www.amazon.com/Wellness-Universe-Guide-Complete-Self-Care/dp/1954047037/Coming June 22, 2021 - Wellness Universe Guide to Complete Self-Care - Achieve Anything

With the help of an African Grey parrot named Alex, Irene Pepperberg, Ph.D. has conducted years of research that helped the world understand the unique and amazing communication abilities of Grey parrots. In this podcast, Dr. Pepperberg shares the results of more than four decades of her research into the cognitive and communitive capabilities of Grey parrots. Press play to learn How Dr. Pepperberg's research influenced how scientists perceive avian intelligence Why Pepperberg used the model/rival technique to train Alex About Alex's ability to identify shapes, colors, and sizes, and count objects The pros and cons of having an African grey parrot as a pet Dr. Pepperberg completed her studies in chemistry at Harvard University in the 70s. While finishing her degree, Pepperberg became interested in the use of sign language and computer interfaces and studied the available data on interspecies communication. Her ultimate objective was to establish two-way communication with a Grey parrot that was similar to ongoing efforts with chimpanzees and dolphins. An African Grey parrot named Alex joined Pepperberg in her research on animal cognition and communication skills. With training by Pepperberg, Alex developed the ability to express more than 100 vocal labels for objects, colors, and actions. He understood the concepts of materials, same and different, relative size, and absence/none. His decades of work and achievements with Dr. Pepperberg demonstrated that Grey parrots have an intellect much greater than what was originally perceived. Dr. Pepperberg believes that Alex had the intelligence of a five-year-old child and the speech abilities of an 18-month to two-year-old child. She continued to train him using a modeling technique to demonstrate to Alex the things she wanted him to learn such as counting, colors, and shapes. One person would model the desired behavior with another individual and they would exchange roles as Alex observed their interactions. They would occasionally answer a question incorrectly to demonstrate to Alex that only the right answer was acceptable. Sadly, Alex passed away unexpectedly in 2007. In the scientific world, the work done by Dr. Pepperberg has increased the awareness of bird intelligence. She continues to develop research possibilities in pitch perception and visual optic illusions. With the assistance of Griffin, an African Grey parrot who was hatched in 1995, Pepperberg plans to complete her studies on delayed gratification to add to existing data in the field of language learning of animals To learn more visit: alexfoundation.org Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/30PvU9C

This week we get into the football (!) in Drag Race terms, the caterpillar cake drama gripping the nation, and Janine returning to Albert Square. We're also joined by extra special icon Chanel the African Grey - you don't want to miss it.Clip Credits:"Let's be havin' you!" - Delia Smith's message to Norwich fans - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiC679ASOyABest of Huns TikTik: Nadine Coyle: https://www.tiktok.com/@bestofhuns/video/6952499280644967685?is_copy_url=0&is_from_webapp=v1&sender_device=pc&sender_web_id=6902402538680239621Jack Rem Twitter 'Big Batty Gyal': https://twitter.com/jackremmington/status/1385172523340472325BBC Eastenders: https://www.instagram.com/p/CN-d-AVFFCC/?igshid=ubft6221zfvxChanel video: https://twitter.com/jackremmington/status/1253418162126680074GRL: Ugly Heart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxRQNO8vg2YCheck out Jack's Official ICONIC Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/64iP3SXGTziZNWgK8Jdhp5?si=HGofQ03YTqaI-HCBhIawKwIconic with Jack Rem is a Factory Originals Productionhttp://www.factory.uk.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We've heard about loud-mouthed election candidates but what about loud-mouthed parrots? In Britain, the Lincolnshire Wildlife Park has had to separate a group of five African Grey parrots because their language was too strong for younger visitors. The group are all domestic birds - named Eric, Jade, Elsie, Tyson and Billy - who have been rehomed from the local area. Steve Nichols is the chief executive of the park.

Nathan Ro bounced onto the music scene as a contestant on Project Fame. His laid back, acoustic beach boy style won him many fans on the show in which he placed second. Ro then formed the mischievous, electro-rock band Lonehill Estate which toured Europe and the US with hit singles such as Daans, Technoband and Look Good. In a drastic turn of genre, Nathan Ro teamed up with Graeme Watkins and Loyiso Bala to form the swinging super-group Swing City. Ro's most recent release was a colab with The Kiffness called Wiggle A Bit which blew up in February this year. Now, Nathan Ro has released a new solo album entitled African Grey which takes him all the way back to his "beachsand and cocktails" style that started it all. The album is a collection of songs about South African cities with 60's influences being poured over a fun splash of acoustic folk. He joins Brent on today's Good Things Guy podcast.

JacPod — Nathan Ro bounced onto the music scene as a contestant on Project Fame. His laid back, acoustic beach boy style won him many fans on the show in which he placed second. Ro then formed the mischievous, electro-rock band Lonehill Estate which toured Europe and the US with hit singles such as Daans, Technoband and Look Good. In a drastic turn of genre, Nathan Ro teamed up with Graeme Watkins and Loyiso Bala to form the swinging super-group Swing City. Ro's most recent release was a colab with The Kiffness called Wiggle A Bit which blew up in February this year. Now, Nathan Ro has released a new solo album entitled African Grey which takes him all the way back to his "beachsand and cocktails" style that started it all. The album is a collection of songs about South African cities with 60's influences being poured over a fun splash of acoustic folk. He joins Brent on today's Good Things Guy podcast.

Brianna and Jen have finally chosen who they stan most in Potomac and it’s T’Challa! (And for two gals who are petrified of birds, that’s saying something.) They’re living for the shade from the African Grey and Karen’s stepping up her shade to keep up. But does Karen have a perch to stand on after that pink monstrosity she wore last week? Wendy comes in hot and no one is here for it. Plus trying to figure out who is the worst husband/partner proves to be a challenge because there are so many to choose from. Michael seems to be in the lead at the moment with more epic lows on the horizon. Give it a listen and be sure to share your thoughts!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kikiandkibbitz/message

Sarrah Bates joins us from the Central Florida Zoo, along with “Sam,” the African Grey parrot, to talk about what it takes to care for a special bird like Sam, as well as events currently taking place at the Zoo. Learn more at www.centralfloridazoo.org.

We're still no closer to the apocalypse so here's another episode for your lugholes! Speaking of which, apologies for the start of this episode as it may put them through some trauma. Sorry!! We were just looking for an African Grey parrot that might have made its way to the canal. This week we discuss whether aliens are too embarrassed of us to invade, stealing food and how we'd use our power as dictators to reclassify giraffes. We also finally realise who the sign on the bottle of bleach telling people not to drink it is for (cos for some reason it's necessary) Plus, Flowz is unknowingly forced into a game of 'Ask a black dude!' Also, you can find out just what is compliment hors d'ouevres and whether the Texas BBQ is a sordid birthday sex move? Go on, treat yourself! SOCIALS!!!! Twitter: @TalkAmongstPod; @only_kev; @FlowzBC Facebook: search 'Talk Amongst Yourselves Podcast' Email: talkamongstpod@gmail.com bye love you

In this episode of IMPAULSIVE, Mike triumphantly returns after his falling out with Logan, the boys welcome Sir the African Grey to the family, successfully stimulate themselves without drugs or alcohol, and are one step closer to complete quarantine meltdown. This is IMPAULSIVE.

This week I talk about what most millennial's have no clue how to do, facts about Pigeons and who I now think they are pretty cool. You may disagree (like the worldwide debate on Marmite. You either love or hate it.) I talk about an African Grey Parrot that orders items on Alexa through Amazon and how the world's population is decreasing by choice.

Welcome to the Perceptive Readers 4j Podcast Mark Twain Opening: African Grey Parrot  This Episode: The Perceptive Readers Podcast 4j continues with a Mark Twain Classic. The Prince and The Pauper Chapter 5 Commentary and Reading. Hi. My name is James Lynch. I am an author and writer See African Grey Parrot Reference By reading The African Grey Parrot Home with Shira article you find out the following information and more: These birds are intelligent with a distinct red tail. They can learn a vocabulary of over 1,500 words. You never have to carry on a conversation with yourself again. An interesting point is the price cost for the African Grey; which ranges from the mid hundreds in US currency to thousands of dollars. Take a look at the photos below of this beautiful bird. Perceptive Readers 4j Podcast Mark Twain See the Mark Twain Story Reference By reading  the Prince and the Pauper Profound Reading 5  Reference Being caught with your hand in the cookie jar is not a good feeling. Especially when the one who gave you the permission to eat the cookie is not around to vouch for the gift they gave you. Whether or not they have the authority to bestow such permissions upon you is besides the point. Not when you need them to stand with you now. It can make the difference between you looking like a zealous person just doing what you were told or a sneaky cookie monster rebel. – Enjoy this episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/perceptivereaders/support

Die Seychelle het onlangs aangekondig dat hy uiteindelik onslae geraak het van die Ringnek parakiet, wat 'n indringer spesie op die eiland is. In Suid-Afrika is die Ringnek Parakiet ook 'n indringer spesies en moet jy 'n permit hê om hom te kan aanhou sê Ben Minnaar die voorsitter van die Pappagaaitelersvereniging van Suider Afrika, PVSA. Minnaar sê hulle is egter veel meer bekommerd oor die getalle van die Kongolese grys pappagaai of soos hy bekend staan die African Grey in die natuur. Minnaar sê nadat die besluit geneem is deur Cites by die 17de Konferensie van die partye wat in SANDTON gehou is dat die voël op bylaag een moet wees, het stropery in die natuur toegeneem.

Gretchen Colleen joins Andy to talk about her experience with a stalker and talks about the help she has received throughout the ordeal. GRETCHEN COLLEEN Gretchen Colleen is a Twin Cities, stand up comedian. Her teenage self was crushed when her parents refused to let her attend clown college after high school. She had to wait until her parents were both dead before she was finally able to journey into stand up comedy. Being a dog whisperer by trade, her two kids were lucky to be treated like dogs, and they turned out beautifully. She also has a cat, an African Grey parrot, and a bunny. I dedicate this to my dad. Social Media: @Invasivecomedy For questions: Invasivecomedy@gmail.com YOUR HOST I'm Andy Mattfield, a comedian, writer, and am finally putting my psychology degree to good use. I co-produce comedy showcases, UNCS Comedy Showcase, Homerun! Touchdown!, and Kid Gloves Comedy. You can find show updates and my comedy musings at www.andymattfield.com. Follow me on social media below. Thanks for listening! twitter: mattfailed, uncscomedy instagram: mattfailed, uncscomedy, harddaydiaries snapchat: ohswell youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/anders1017 facebook: www.facebook.com/mattfailed www.facebook.com/harddaydiaries www.facebook.com/uncscomedy

Gretchen Colleen joins Andy to talk about her experience with a stalker and talks about the help she has received throughout the ordeal. GRETCHEN COLLEENGretchen Colleen is a Twin Cities, stand up comedian. Her teenage self was crushed when her parents refused to let her attend clown college after high school. She had to wait until her parents were both dead before she was finally able to journey into stand up comedy. Being a dog whisperer by trade, her two kids were lucky to be treated like dogs, and they turned out beautifully. She also has a cat, an African Grey parrot, and a bunny.I dedicate this to my dad.Social Media: @InvasivecomedyFor questions: Invasivecomedy@gmail.comYOUR HOSTI'm Andy Mattfield, a comedian, writer, and am finally putting my psychology degree to good use. I co-produce comedy showcases, UNCS Comedy Showcase, Homerun! Touchdown!, and Kid Gloves Comedy. You can find show updates and my comedy musings at www.andymattfield.com. Follow me on social media below. Thanks for listening! twitter: mattfailed, uncscomedyinstagram: mattfailed, uncscomedy, harddaydiariessnapchat: ohswellyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/user/anders1017facebook: www.facebook.com/mattfailed www.facebook.com/harddaydiaries www.facebook.com/uncscomedy

Gretchen Colleen joins Andy to talk about her experience with a stalker and talks about the help she has received throughout the ordeal. GRETCHEN COLLEENGretchen Colleen is a Twin Cities, stand up comedian. Her teenage self was crushed when her parents refused to let her attend clown college after high school. She had to wait until her parents were both dead before she was finally able to journey into stand up comedy. Being a dog whisperer by trade, her two kids were lucky to be treated like dogs, and they turned out beautifully. She also has a cat, an African Grey parrot, and a bunny.I dedicate this to my dad.Social Media: @InvasivecomedyFor questions: Invasivecomedy@gmail.comYOUR HOSTI'm Andy Mattfield, a comedian, writer, and am finally putting my psychology degree to good use. I co-produce comedy showcases, UNCS Comedy Showcase, Homerun! Touchdown!, and Kid Gloves Comedy. You can find show updates and my comedy musings at www.andymattfield.com. Follow me on social media below. Thanks for listening! twitter: mattfailed, uncscomedyinstagram: mattfailed, uncscomedy, harddaydiariessnapchat: ohswellyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/user/anders1017facebook: www.facebook.com/mattfailed www.facebook.com/harddaydiaries www.facebook.com/uncscomedy

We begin with Ben Williamson, Programs Director at World Animal Protection. Huge numbers of live wild animals are traded as pets and much of this trade is illegal and involves endangered and protected species. Undercover investigations have shown Turkish Airlines and its cargo carrier Turkish Cargo as major transporters of animals, especially African Grey Parrots, […]

Intro Hi everyone and welcome to Books Between - a podcast for teachers, parents, librarians, and anyone who wants to connect kids between 8-12 to books they’ll love.  I’m your host, Corrina Allen - a teacher of 21, a mom of two, and enjoying the last few hours of our Winter Break here in Central New York. We’ve had ice storms then sun and lots of time to read. This is episode #69 and Today I’m discussing four excellent middle grade novels that deal with grief and loss. And I’m also sharing with you a conversation I had with Laura Shovan about her latest book Takedown. Book Talk - Four Novels About Loss and Hope In this segment, I share with you a selection of books centered around a theme and discuss three things to love about each book. I happened to read these four books back-to-back without realizing how profoundly connected they were. They have completely different plots and one is even sci/fi / speculative fiction - but each novel features a main character who is dealing with loss in one form or another. In two of the novels, that loss is the death of a parent. And in two of the novels, that loss includes a parent dealing with mental illness and trauma themselves. A loss of another - a loss of what was once considered normal life.  The books this week are: The Science of Breakable Things, The Care and Feeding of a Pet Black Hole, The Simple Art of Flying, and The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise.   The Science of Breakable Things   The first book I want to share with you and one that I hope makes its way into your collection is Tae Keller’s debut novel The Science of Breakable Things. The lead in this story is 7th grader Natalie who’s life has been turned upside down as she and her father are learning how to navigate her mother’s depression - the “situation” as her dad calls it that has her mom holed up in her bedroom and not able to cook, work, or keep up any of the routines and traditions that had kept their family together. At the beginning of the school year, Natalie’s science teacher has challenged them all to use the power of the scientific method to explore a question that intrigues you and study it with all your heart. Well - the question that tugs at Natalie’s heart?  How can I inspire my mother to break out of her depression? And along the way Natalie teams up with Twig (her exuberant best friend) and Dari (their new serious lab partner) to enter an egg-drop contest hoping to use the prize money for a scheme to jumpstart her mother out of her depression. Here are three things to love about Tae Keller’s The Science of Breakable Things:   How the story is laid out with the steps of the Scientific Method! Step One: Observe, Step Two: Question, Step Three: Investigative Research and so on.  It’s a clever way to structure the story and have you predicting what those Results will be! The illustrations and footnotes! Oh am I such a sucker for a good footnote - especially funny ones and this novel has over fifty of these little gems! Natalie’s visits with her therapist, Dr. Doris - and Natalie’s resistance to falling for her “Therapist Tricks” and Natalie’s eventual shift to being more open with her. I think a lot of kids will be able relate to those begrudging trips to a counselor, and I hope some other children might see a glimpse into the help a therapist can offer.   There is so much more to this book than just those things - like Natalie’s relationship with her Korean grandmother and her growning interest in their shared culture and the break-down of her relationship with her friend Mikayala. Here is one of my favorite quotes - one that captures the blend of science and hope in this book. This is from a section right after Natalie, Twig, and Dari have been experimenting with magnets. “It’s funny how the cold magnets actually worked best. It’s like how perennial plants seem to die in the winter but really, they’re just waiting till everything is all right again. Maybe it’s not such a surprise that there’s strength in the cold. Maybe sometimes the strongest thing of all is knowing that one day you’ll be alright again, and waiting and waiting until you can come out into the sun.”   For kids who are waiting for those in their lives to come out into the sun, The Science of Breakable Things is a fabulous book to offer.   The Care and Feeding of a Pet Black Hole   Our next book today is The Care and Feeding of a Pet Black Hole by Michelle Cuevas - author of several picture books and the middle grade Confessions of an Imaginary Friend which I now must pick up immediately! The Care and Feeding of a Pet Black Hole is one of those books that I kept bumping into. I’d see it on display at the library, friends kept raving about it, it popped up on my “Related to Items You Viewed” on Amazon. It’s like it was stalking me. Like, in a nice, bookish way. The way where all the the forces of the universe seem to nudge you to read something. And well - the forces of the universe were right about this quirky, moving, wonderfully weird little book. It’s about eleven-year-old Stella Diaz whose father has recently died. Together they shared a love of science - and silly jokes. But remembering him after his death has become painful. In the first pages of the book, she decides to give NASA the only recording of her father’s laugh - to put on the Golden Record headed out on the Voyager spacecraft. Instead, a black hole follows her home and it becomes Stella’s pet - consuming everything it touches. And at first, Stella is happy to toss in those things that cause her annoyance (Brussel Sprouts) or cause her painful memories (like the recording of her father).  And then the black hole devours her 5-year-old brother, Cosmo, and Stella has to venture inside that darkness to save him and confront all the other things she’d tossed inside. I loved this book - and here are three (of many!) reasons why:   It’s hilarious! Like - Stella names the black hole “Larry” - short for “Singularity” and the scenes with the smelly classroom hamster Stinky Stu. And the Dog With No Name. And all the things that Larry gets up to when he gets loose in the neighborhood! Yes - this novel is about loss and grief and there are times when you’re probably going to cry. But to me, that edge between laughing and tears is a powerful place. And this book does it so well. The clever use of black and white pages - and Stella’s Captain Log documenting her journey in the black hole. Lines like this one: “It's like the stars in our constellations that we made," you said. "Even if one star dies far, far away, its light is still visible, and the constellation it helped to make remains. A thing can be gone and still be your guide."   The Care and Feeding of a Pet Black Hole is charming, gorgeously written - and funnier than you’d ever think. If you have kids who like science, who like funny books, who are up for something unique - then this is a novel they’ll love. And if you have a child learning how to grapple with their black hole - this might be the book they need.   The Simple Art of Flying   Another fantastic book that was just released this past week is The Simple Art of Flying by debut author Cory Leonardo. It’s about a young cherry-loving African Grey parrot, Alastair, who was born in the back room of a pet shop - along with his sister, Aggie. Alastair is...grumpy, suspicious, stubborn, and intensly loyal to his sister - and set on finding a way for them both to escape together to a land of blue skies and palm trees.  But that dream gets a lot harder to pull off when each of them are adopted by two different people. Alastair ends up with an elderly but very active widow named Albertina Plopky who organizes “Polka with Pets” events and writes letters to her deceased husband. And Aggie is bought by 12-year-old-Fritz, an attentive, sweet, and serious boy who is dealing with his own loses. So here are three things to love about Cory Leonardo’s The Simple Art of Flying:   How this story is told from three different points of view and in three different formats which helps us triangulate what’s happening. Alastair’s sections are in prose and in poetry. He likes to chew on books with poetry being his favorite so has taken to creating his own versions of famous poems he’s read. Bertie’s sections are letters to her husband, Everett. And Fritz’s parts are a medical log. Alastair’s poetry!!! And… the chapter with the goldfish was unexpected and...brilliant! Bertie’s letter to Fritz at the end of the book - all about cherries and life and what to do on those days when it feels like everything is the pits.   The Simple Art of Flying is a gorgeously sweet book that’s a little bit like The One and Only Ivan with a touch of Because of Winn-Dixie.   The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise   Our final book this week is the latest from Dan Gemeinhart - who you may know from The Honest Truth, Good Dog, or Scar Island. His novels are perennial favorites in our class and guaranteed heart-tuggers - and The Remarkble Journey of Coyote Sunrise is, I think, my favorite of all. And that’s saying something - every one of his books are incredible!  This story starts at a hot gas station where our main girl, called Coyote, walks in alone - and leaves with a watermelon slushie and a white and gray striped fluff of a kitten. A kitten she has to hide from her father - the man she only refers to as Rodeo. Five years ago Coyote’s mother and sisters were killed in an accident and since then she and her father have left behind their home, their memories (or any talk of them) and have been living in an old converted school bus traveling the country. And never ever looking back. But during Coyote’s weekly phone call to her grandmother back in Washington State, Coyote learns something that launches her on a secret mission to get the bus headed back home (without Rodeo realizing it!) so she can keep a promise. On her journey there are mishaps and new travelers joining them and more secrets revealed. There are so many reasons to love this book there’s no way to list them all, but here are three: Coyote. This girl has so much charm and love and generosity wrapped around a core of pain and hurt. She’s gentle with her father - even when he doesn’t deserve it. She names her cat Ivan from The One and Only Ivan.  She reminds me a bit of Anne Shirley from the Anne of Green Gables books. You just want to ber her friend. Coyote’s friendship with Salvador - a boy who ends up on the bus with them with his mother. I love how they gently push each other in a better direction. And Coyote does something for Salvador that is one of the kindest, sweetest, gestures. Rodeo. Here’s how Coyote describes him. “That man is hopeless. He is wild and broken and beautiful and hanging on by a thread, but it’s a heckuva thread and he’s holding it tight with both hands and his heart.”   The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise was a book that shredded my heart and then somehow stitched it back together stonger than before. I think it’s Gemeinhart’s best yet.   Laura Shovan - Interview Outline   Our special guest this week is Laura Shovan - author of the novel in verse The Last Fifth Grade of Emerson Elementary and her most recent middle grade book - Takedown. This conversation actually took place last summer but due to some techinical difficulties on my end, it took me until now to bring it to you.  But, it was worth the wait. Laura and I chat about the inspiration behind her novel, the world of girls’ wrestling, donuts, bullet journaling, among lots of other things. And don’t forget that when you are done reading the book and you want to hear Laura and I discuss the ending of Takedown, just wait until the end of the show after the credits and that bonus section will be waiting for you.   Take a listen…   Takedown   Your new middle grade novel, Takedown, was just released this past June - can you tell us a bit about it? I love books that immerse me in a subculture!  Like Roller Girl, and the Irish dancing in Kate Messner’s The Seventh Wish - I was so fascinated to learn about wrestling moves and the tournament process. I’ve heard you mention that your son wrestled and that close knowledge of the sport clearly comes through.  When did you know you wanted to bring wrestling into a story and did you do any extra research to bring this story to life?   There were so many small moments in the book that highlight what a “boys’ club” the wrestling world is - all the trophies have boys at the top of them, all the refs at all the tournaments (including the girls wrestling tournament) are men - and even Mickey’s supportive coach uses gendered languages and calls the team “guys” and “boys.”  At some point it occured to me… yes, this book is about wrestling, but maybe it might help kids see how male-focused other aspects of the world are?   One of the aspects that I really connect to was the Delgado family dynamics of Mickey and her older brothers Cody and Evan. And how their relationship with each other changed when the oldest, Evan, wasn’t around.   I’m coming to realize that dual perspective novels are some of my favorites. And you were masterful at those subtle time shifts to build that suspense!  What was your process like to make Mickey’s voice distinct from Lev’s?   You deserve a donut for this amazing book!  What’s your favorite?   So, as a fellow bullet journaler, did I see that you offer bullet journaling CLASSES? Your Writing Life   How was writing Takedown different than writing The Last Fifth Grade of Emerson Elementary? Your Reading Life   One of the goals of this podcast is to help educators and librarians and parents inspire kids to read more and connect them with amazing books.  Did you have a special teacher or librarian who helped foster your reading life as a child?   What were some of your most influential reads as a child?   What have you been reading lately that you’ve liked?   Before you go - you posted a video of you calling your reps last year. I just want to say thank you for inspiring me to make those phone calls and to keep calling…. Thank You!   **BONUS SPOILER SECTION: Laura and I discuss the ending of the novel, and if you’d like to hear that conversation, I moved that part of the recording to after the end credits of today’s episode at the 52:38 mark.   Links:   Laura’s website - https://laurashovan.com Laura on Twitter Wrestle Like A Girl Dough Donuts Laura Shovan on Bullet Journaling   Books & Authors We Chatted About:   A Child’s Garden of Verses (Robert Louis Stevensen) The Chronicles of Narnia (C.S. Lewis) The Wind in the Willows (Kenneth Grahame) Jane Eyre (Charlotte Brontë) The Warriors Series (Erin Hunter) Howard Wallace: Sabotage Stage Left (Casey Lyall) Drawn Together (Minh Lê and Dan Santat) The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness (Sy Montgomery) Giants Beware!, Dragons Beware! and Monsters Beware! (Jorge Aguirre and Rafael Rosado) The Colors of the Rain (R.L.Toalson)   Closing   Thank you so much for joining me this week.  You can find an outline of interviews and a full transcript of all the other parts of our show at MGBookVillage.org.   And, if you have an extra minute this week, reviews on iTunes or Stitcher are much appreciated.   Books Between is a proud member of the Lady Pod Squad and the Education Podcast Network. This network features podcasts for educators, created by educators. For more great content visit edupodcastnetwork.com   Talk with you soon!  Bye!  

Over the past year, a number of stories have surfaced in the news that involve the killing of animals (Harambe, a gorilla who was killed after a child entered his enclosure at the Cincinnati Zoo and Cecil, an iconic African lion who was killed by a recreational game hunter, for example). These stories offer unique opportunities for religion reporters to consider a variety of issues relevant to their beats. One such question is how do the moral and cognitive abilities of humans and animals compare? And, what does it mean if these abilities show similarities? In this dinner discussion, Dr. Irene Pepperberg will introduce her revolutionary work with African Grey parrots to touch on these types of questions. RNA member Kelsey Dallas will respond with remarks designed to help journalists think through how they might report on the issues raised by research like Pepperberg’s. Presenter: Irene Pepperberg, Research Associate, Harvard University, Adjunct Associate Professor, Brandeis University. Discussant: Kelsey Dallas, Deseret News National. Dinner is sponsored by AAAS, https://www.aaas.org/DoSER

Lorrie Shaw owns a pet sitting service in the Ann Arbor, Michigan area called Professional Pet Sitting. She is also a writer with her own blog entitled, “Animals Unfolded.” Blog http://lorrieshaw.blogspot.com Professional Pet Sitting https://sites.google.com/site/ppsa2mi/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Professional-Pet-Sitting-116253508387813/   Look out for future announcements for our Pit Bull series!! Initial episode should be released on Thursday, August 25. If you want to join our animal rescue community and receive two free bonus dog-training resources from Irith Bloom, positive reinforcement dog trainer, go to http://thisispawprint.com/ask. Irith can be found at http://www.thesophisticateddog.com/ All of Pawprint's music is composed by Luke Gartner-Brereton. Luke is a musician based in Australia, and he composes a wide variety of songs and musical loops http://vanillagroovestudios.com http://soundcloud.com/luke-gartnerbrereton If you want to learn more about Nancy and Harold, go to our About Us page at http://thisispawprint.com/about or listen to our introductory podcast episode, "Fifty Puppies and a Podcast." http://thisispawprint.com/000 Pawprint (or Paw Print) is a weekly podcast dedicated to animal rescue, adoption, and the heroes who make it happen. Volunteer, walk, adopt, or foster a dog, cat, rabbit, or other wonderful pet through your local shelter, humane society, SPCA, pound, and animal control. Stop abuse, and help increase animal protection, welfare, and rights.  http://thisispawprint.com http://animalrescuepodcast.com

The central limit theorem is an important statistical result which states that typically, the mean of a large enough set of independent trials is approximately normally distributed.  This episode explores how this might be used to determine if an amazon parrot like Yoshi produces or or less waste than an African Grey, under the assumption that the individual distributions are not normal.

Welcome Renegade Nation as DJ/Talk Show Host Kat Join us today from South Carolina. Campus invites Butchy McDyke to give lesbian lifestyle training seminar Robert H. Richards IV, 47 — whose great-grandfather was du Pont family patriarch Irenee du Pont — was given just eight years probation after pleading guilty to raping his 3-year-old daughter. But now his ex-wife, Tracy Richards, is suing him for sexually abusing the girl and their young son. Atlanta archbishop apologizes over $2.2M mansion. If we really want to cut down on global greenhouse emissions, we're going to have to do something about cow farts. The Dead (Rude) Parrot Sketch: Potty-mouthed African Grey kicked out of garden centre for squawking a string of rude words Enjoy Renegade Nation Richie Marla and Kat

Brent Atwater, Animal Medical Intuitive, answers a caller’s question about a sick African Grey parrot. Have a question for Brent or Meg? Email questions with photo to: Brent@petliferadio.com or Meg@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - What’s Wrong with My African Grey Parrot on Pet Life Radio

In this week’s episode Robin sits down with noted scientist and author, Dr. Irene Pepperberg. Dr. Pepperberg shares anecdotes about her work and her time spent with Alex the African Grey. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast -Alex and Me -- A Chat With Dr. Irene Pepperberg - with Barbara Heidenreich and Robin Shewokis on PetLifeRadio.com

We are joined by our friend, African Grey expert, Maggie Wright once again. Maggie has much on her heart about the human-animal bond and how we must continue to fight to keep our lives intertwined and interdependent with animals. They are here to teach us. Are we listening? More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Our Feathered Connection - with Kim Bloomer & Jeannie Thomason