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Take Action Double Trouble for Sea Turtles Last year's devastating Deepwater Horizon disaster was a serious blow for sea turtles in the Gulf of Mexico. But the catastrophe for the sea turtles hasn’t ended yet. Already this year, more than 340 dead sea turtles have washed ashore on the Gulf Coast -- more than three times the annual average -- and the death toll is likely to be much higher. Signs point to shrimp fishing as a likely cause for the spike in deaths -- perhaps combined with the lingering effects of the Deepwater Horizon disaster. Yet the government has not taken action to save these animals struggling to survive. Defenders and our conservation partners have launched a lifesaving lawsuit to protect sea turtles, but federal officials need to hear from you. Take action now: Urge the National Marine Fisheries Service to enforce lifesaving protections for threatened and endangered sea turtles in the Gulf. Feature Can't Live Without 'Em! The landmark Endangered Species Act (ESA) protects wildlife that is struggling to survive -- from charismatic bears to often-overlooked freshwater mussels. Can't Live Without 'Em, a new weekly series on Defenders Blog, highlights both the familiar and the frequently forgotten wildlife that the ESA safeguards -- and explains why they're worth protecting. Read the Can't Live Without 'Em series on the Defenders Blog. This week: Indiana bats! Wins for Wildlife Court Rules Against Poison The Supreme Court rejected the pesticide industry’s request for a hearing on an EPA decision regarding domestic food tolerances of carbofuran -- a deadly poison that Defenders has fought to keep off U.S. shelves and to reduce its use abroad. Carbofuran has killed millions of birds and other wildlife in the U.S. and remains a threat to struggling African lions. >>Learn More Saving Sharks California Defenders supporters sent nearly 18,000 emails to their Assembly members, helping to pass a vital bill to ban the importation or sale of shark fins in the Golden State. The state Senate must approve the bill before it heads to the governor's desk. >>Learn More Caring for Cottontails Each year, dedicated Defenders in Maine turn out to restore habitat for New England cottontail rabbits. Learn more about one of Defenders' most successful Wildlife Volunteer Corps partnerships on Defenders Blog. >>Learn More Defending Wildlife Remembering Nina Leopold Bradley Dr. Nina Leopold Bradley carried on the conservation legacy of her father, the legendary Aldo Leopold. She used her voice to champion ecological values and the conservation of natural resources. Through her work, she helped us understand that as we work to protect the environment, we are also protecting ourselves. "She truly carried on her father's mission and has been a personal inspiration to me throughout my career," says Jamie Rappaport Clark, Executive Vice President of Defenders of Wildlife. "Thanks to her vast research and rich legacy, her own 'green fire' will continue to burn." Dr. Bradley died peacefully at her home in Wisconsin at the age of 93. Learn more on Defenders Blog.

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Alfred Kazin's journals; Chaim Soutine's meaty canvasses; Baltimore's Cone sisters; the Torah portion and Jewish self-absorbtion

Follow Tablet Magazine: June 10, 2011   Fannie, Forgotten Lost Books Daybreak: Israel Prepares Diplomatic Push Plus the Syrian troubles continue, and more in the news Meet the World's Foremost Jewish Numismatist Plus a great excuse to use the word 'numismatist' More from THE SCROLL Rough Draft Alfred Kazin's journals were more than just repositories for literary reflections; they were the laboratories in which he fashioned the writer—and Jew—he aspired to be BY MARK SHECHNER Alfred Kazin was one of those unaffiliated intellectuals who dominated the American literary landscape in the 20th century, toward the end of a line that included Van Wyck Brooks, Randolph Bourne, Edmund Wilson, Harold Rosenberg, Clement Greenberg, Irving Howe, Susan Sontag, and Cynthia Ozick. Chief among his books are a magisterial literary history of America, On Native Grounds (1942), a magnum opus published when Kazin was just 27, and a memoir, A Walker in the City (1951), in which Kazin demonstrated powers of observation, dialogue, and narrative rivaling those of the era's novelists. There were two more stirring memoirs, Starting Out in the Thirties (1965) and New York Jew (1978), plus a steady flow of editions and collections. More Meaty Matters Long before Francis Bacon became famous for his carnal paintings, Chaim Soutine brought bloody beef into the artist's studio and inspired generations of flesh- minded painters More BY BEN SCHACHTER Sister Act Etta and Claribel Cone, two Jewish sisters from Baltimore, went to Paris, helped discover Picasso, supported Matisse, and, as a new show at the Jewish Museum argues, shaped the birth of modern art More BY JOSEPH WINKLER Scream Cycle Forget the self-hating Jew; as everything from Internet comments to political speeches shows us, and as this week’s parasha reminds us, it's the self-infatuated ones we need to look out for More BY Liel Leibovitz This email was sent to you by Tablet Magazine. To ensure delivery to your inbox, please add digest@tabletmag.com to your address book. To unsubscribe to this email, reply to this email with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line. Tablet Magazine | 295 Lafayette Street, Suite 501 | New York, NY 10012 Unsubscribe | Forward to a Friend

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The Littliest Survivors of the Tornado

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The Littliest Survivors of the Tornado Newsletter Subtitle Month Year Reese needs a home!   Hi, my name is Reese. I am a 2 year old Staffordshire Terrier. I have had a rough time recently and that makes me a little more cautious than you might expect. I don't like loud or unexpected noises. I don't like cars at all and will struggle a little until you get me in the car, then I am okay. I am great with people. I love meeting new people. Sometimes I get so excited when someone comes to visit that I just want to jump up and greet them face to face. I listen well though so you just have to tell me "off" and I won't jump up. I am good with cats. I try to play with them sometimes but I am never aggressive or try to hurt them. I love to sit with you. My foster Mom and I sit in a recliner together and watch tv. I also will snuggle up to your feet if you let me sleep on the bed. I am crate trained and like being in my crate when you're not home. I feel safe in there. I am housebroken and have not had a single accident since I moved to my foster home. I am really a sweet boy who just wants to be loved. If you would like a dog who likes to be petted and wants to curl up with you in the evening to watch tv, then I may be your boy. I don't like to walk around moving cars, they scare me so no busy streets for me either. Come meet me and let me show you how loveable I am. I am still with my foster mom, so pleae call and she will be happy to bring me in to meet you!! Quick Links... Our Website    Dear omss, Many lives have been touched by the recent Tornadoes.  The pets in the community are no exception.  We are currently housing pets from people that have lost everything.  We also have pets that have not yet been claimed.  In addition, we spent days assisting SMART (State of MA Animal Rescue Team) with efforts to search out any pets that may be in need of assistance.  We hope that all pets in the affected communities will be found safe and be reunited with their owners.  We are committed to do whatever is needed to help the pets, and their owners, in need.   The Littliest Shelter Pet Found in the Tornado  An adorable little kitten was found amongst the devastation in Monson.  Too little to survive on her own, as she is only 3 weeks old, is currently in our care in one of our loving foster homes.   This is the hardest part of disasters.... searching and finding the little ones that are in the most desperate need of care.  But, she is safe now, and with the love and care of foster mom Stephanie, she will have the best chance at life.     Wildlife needs help too  This little rabbit was found all alone.  No mom in sight.  But this little one was quickly whisked to a wildlife rehabilition expert in the shelter's van.  The rabbit was brought to the temporary shelter that SMART had set up and then Second Chance brought her to an experienced rehabilitator where she will have the best chance.  Tornadoes are rare in Massachusetts.  In the areas of Monson and Brimfield, there are a lot of wooded areas.  Therefore, there is a lot of wildlife.  It is extremely important when a little one like this is found to bring it to a rehabilitator.  If anyone every finds orphaned wildlife, it is important to find an expert that can give the orphan the best chance at life.  We hope this little one will survive and be able to be released back into the wild to live the life that she was meant to live.  It is taking many hands to save the animals in this area.  We thank SMART and many others for stepping up to help!      Thank you to everyone that reads our posts on our website and/or our Facebook page and donates what we are in need of.  It is because of all of you that we are able to do our work.  It takes a lot of hours, supplies, and money to keep up with the demand for our services.  Thank you for being a part of the Second Chance family!       If you would like to donate to help, click here:  Sincerely, Sheryl Blancato Second Chance Animal Shelter

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