Some Words of Caution For All This Independence Day, July 4th, 2015

US officials warn of Islamic State July 4 attacks‏

By clyde

“It will be big. We will hit the kuffar (unbelievers) hard InshAllah.” Not that this has anything to do with Islam, as everyone from Obama to Cameron to Tony Abbott tell us. Can the West survive this refusal to face reality?

“US Officials Warn of ISIS Attacks on July 4,” by Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu, Jewish Press, June 27, 2015 (thanks to Pamela Geller):

 American police forces from coast to coast are on alert from federal officials that the Islamic State (ISIS) is planning to terrorize the country during the July 4 Independence Day holiday.

Read more here. 

Editor's note; While we are on this subject those that are planning on shooting off "Fireworks", Please be respectful of our Veterans, Pets, and Wildlife.  For some of Our Veterans, the loud booms are a reminder of the War experiences that have left them scarred with PTSD.  Shooting fireworks off before and after the Holiday is not necessary.  Your home  and  wildlife might be 'unsettled' also.  Just be considerate and have a safe celebration.  Thank You.

 Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July or July Fourth, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from Great Britain. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, and political speeches and ceremonies, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Independence Day is the National Day of the United States.

 American police forces from coast to coast are on alert from federal officials that the Islamic State (ISIS) is planning to terrorize the country during the July 4 Independence Day holiday.

A Young Elephant Is Coaxed Back Up Onto His Feet By Its Herd On A Busy Roadway

Two elephants coax a baby to its feet and off busy road. Video screen grab

In a touching display of caring and togetherness, a herd of elephants recently coaxed a baby elephant that had fallen in a busy roadway back to its feet and safely into the wilderness.

The dramatic scene played out recently in Kruger National Park in South Africa, with motorists watching from both directions in the road.

The footage, posted Tuesday to the Kruger Sightings YouTube channel, shows the calf put its head to the pavement, rest on its side, then lie flat against the pavement, drawing several herd members to its side.

Ultimately, though, it was the persistent efforts of a young adult and an older calf that prompted the little one to stand and walk off on its own.

“Absolutely fantastic how the herd protects and help this calf up to join them again,” reads a comment from the park. “Luckily the cars kept their distance.”

It remains unclear why the baby elephant chose to lie down. One of the commenters suggested it was merely tired, and pointed out that it did not “collapse,” as mentioned in the video description.

Another commenter agreed, stating that it looked like the type of tantrum that human babies often throw.

Whatever the case, it looked to be ok as it walked off, and the episode is just another example of how these intelligent pachyderms, which are known for the deep bonds they share with others, will stand up for one another.

In this case they seem to know what all humans are taught: It’s not safe to linger on a road full of cars.

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Read more at http://www.grindtv.com/wildlife/herd-rescues-fallen-baby-elephant-on-busy-roadway/

YES on question 1 !‏

Dear Editor:

 

“As Maine goes, so goes the nation?”  Then, why are we the last state to allow bear trapping and other cruel methods for ‘trophy’ killing (of) bears?  ‘Harvesting’, some call it.  We harvest pumpkins and wheat.  We kill bears.

 

Hunting is something, entirely, different.  It requires skill, knowledge and pursuit of prey.  There is no hunting in walking up to a restrained bear and executing it at point-blank range.

 

November’s ballot initiative is a no-brainer.  Please vote YES on Question 1 to protect our bears from these unfair ‘tools’ of baiting, trapping and hounding.  Maine does not allow these cruel methods for deer and moose hunting... why bears? 

 

Get it done; YES on 1 !  Let’s make Maine proud of us, not ashamed!

 

Thank you.

 

Anne Hilton-Sawyer

Ocean Park, ME. 04063

Abused elephant rescued by Wildlife S.O.S. - GrindTV.com

 Abused elephant named Raju cried when he realized he was being rescued. Photo from Wildlife S.O.S. Facebook page

 Raju, an abused elephant for 50 years, walks free of chains and spiked shackles at an elephant sanctuary in India. Photo from Wildlife S.O.S. Facebook page

 (click on the following link for video)

Abused elephant rescued by Wildlife S.O.S. - GrindTV.com

BDN: Baby Eagles rescued from Bangor nest after mother falls ill, father electrocuted

By John Holyoke, BDN Staff

BANGOR, Maine — On Sunday, area bird watchers were stunned when over a seven-hour period, one adult bald eagle was discovered standing, apparently ill, on a sidewalk, and another, presumably its mate, flew into electric wires and died.

On Monday, a crew methodically assessed the situation, sent a climber up a large white pine tree to the eagle nest some 90 feet above the ground, and rescued two orphaned eaglets, which were immediately fed electrolytes and taken to Avian Haven, a bird rehabilitation facility, in Freedom.

The two eaglets will be reunited with their mother at Avian Haven.

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WND EXCLUSIVE Cattle Shot, Buried On Bundy Ranch

Nevada family in dispute with feds posts disturbing images

 Bob Unruh

The Nevada rancher in a fight with the federal government over grazing land his family has been using since the late 1800s is revealing some of the damage he blames on the U.S. government: cattle shot and killed and then dumped into trenches and buried.

The Bureau of Land Management contends Cliven Bundy owes more than $1.2 million in grazing fees, but Bundy insists the federal government is overstepping its authority, charging him to use the same land on which his ancestors grazed cattle a century ago.
The conflict reached a flashpoint when the government moved in armed officers April 5 and started rounding up the family’s cattle with the apparent intention of selling them off and keeping the money.

However, hundreds of individuals the family has described as “patriots” also moved in. Rather than spark a pitched battle, the federal officers retreated after a weeklong standoff, with Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., promising that the battle was not over.

The standoff  has resulted in damaged fences, damaged water troughs and dead cattle, the family charged.

Family members have created a website and a Facebook page where images have been posted.

One of the images was accompanied by a note that said: “Digging up 1 of the HUGE holes where they threw the cows that they had ran to death or shot. I feel that this NEEDS to be put out for the public to see.”

Read more at http://www.wnd.com/2014/04/cattle-shot-buried-on-bundy-ranch/

Just the "Bear" Facts, Bear Counting in Canada: RMR Bear Tagging

"Bear Counting in Canada
This is wonderful and the audio is hilarious!
The park is named after the Algonquin Indians.
This clip is great for animal lovers and young children -- Momma Bear and her three very young cubs in the wild of northern Ontario , Canada . Humane wildlife experts taking a winter bear census right in the hibernation dens.  You'll love this, besides the cute precious 6 week old baby bears (eyes still closed) the guy (Rick Mercer) has some of the funniest lines. This is a special video of re-tagging a mommy bear." Alma S.

Sustainable Man: How Wolves Change Rivers

Visit http://sustainableman.org/ to explore the world of sustainability.
For more from George Monbiot, visit http://www.monbiot.com/ and for more on "rewilding" visit http://bit.ly/1hKGemK

"When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the Universe." - John Muir

When wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park in the United States after being absent nearly 70 years, the most remarkable "trophic cascade" occurred. What is a trophic cascade and how exactly do wolves change rivers? George Monbiot explains in this movie remix.

Narration from TED: "For more wonder, rewild the world" by George Monbiot. Watch the full talk, here: http://bit.ly/N3m62h

B-Roll Credits:
"Greater Yellowstone Coalition - Wolves" (http://bit.ly/1lK4LaT)
"Wolf Mountain" (http://bit.ly/1hgi6JE)
"Primodial - Yellowstone" (https://vimeo.com/77097538)
"Timelapse: Yellowstone National Park" (http://bit.ly/1kF5axc)
"Yellowstone" (http://bit.ly/1bPI6DM)
"Howling Wolves - Heulende Wölfe" (http://bit.ly/1c2Oidv)
"Fooled by Nature: Beaver Dams" (http://bit.ly/NGgQSU)

Music Credits:
"Unfoldment, Revealment, Evolution, Exposition, Integration, Arson" by Chris Zabriskie (http://bit.ly/1c2uckW)

FAIR USE NOTICE: This video may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for educational purposes only. This constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in Title 17 U.S.C. section 106A-117 of the US Copyright Law.

For any concerns or questions, you may contact us athttp://sustainableman.org/contact/

FreePress: Breaking News from the Free Press 2 - 20‏

Three New Breaking Stories from the Columbus Free Press
 
This story isn't just hot...It's Radioactive!
Read about how radioactive waste is used in Hydraulic Fracking and secretly and illegally dump. Also read about how skewed science, government complicity and a silent corporate media cover it up: http://www.freepress.org/departments/display/3/2014/5350
 
Meanwhile, Ohio's Attorney General Mike DeWine Doesnt believe that voting is a right: http://www.freepress.org/columns/display/3/2014/2008
 
The United States Military has boots on the ground in Thailand to possibly intervene in post-election protests or a post-election coup. The Free Press has boots on the ground, our correspondent Richard Ehrlich keeping us informed as always:http://www.freepress.org/departments/display/9/2014/5351
 
Stay Engaged with more breaking news from the Free Press every day

BDN: ‘Survivor’ winner opens ‘glamorous camping’ retreat in lavish Durham yurt

By Beth Brogan, BDN Staff

Posted Jan. 29, 2014, at 2:04 p.m.

DURHAM, Maine — On a January day when the temperature barely reached double digits, 63-year-old Bob Crowley pulled the earflaps of his hat tightly to his head before steering his four-wheel Polaris Ranger through the woods of rural Durham to Fisher Ridge Yurt.

It was cold, but the 2008 winner of “Survivor: Gabon” showed no sign of the arctic conditions, except for an ever-reddening nose, as the temperature seemed to continue to drop.

After a five minute drive, Crowley led a group inside his insulated yurt, the heat from the wood stove beckoning, prompting Crowley, his wife, Peggy Crowley, and their guests to shed their coats and gloves.

Circular, portable tent-like yurts have been the traditional homes of nomadic people in Central Asia — particularly Mongolia — for thousands of years. The circular shape makes a yurt resistant to the region’s strong winds, and the structures are easy to erect and dismantle, making them particularly suitable to the roaming lifestyle.

Read more and watch video here.

Happy New Year 2014 - Penguins: The Essence Of Freedom

Happy New Year 2014.
"Penguins are the essence of Freedom...
Let there be PEACE on EARTH in ２０１４."
My best wishes for an amazing year ahead:
May the sunshine of happiness always shine above you.
May the dove of peace rest over you and live in your home.
May the dense forest of love surround you all year round.
May you have a lovely New Year, Ine Braat
Website: http://www.ine-pps.nl/
http://www.facebook.com/ine.braat
https://plus.google.com/u/0/+IneBraat...
http://www.youtube.com/user/IneBraathttp://twitter.com/#!/IneBraat

 

WND EXCLUSIVE Japan radiation poisoning America? New concerns hitting U.S. Pacific coast

 Some tuna caught off California is showing evidence of radiation poisoning. (RT photo)

Some tuna caught off California is showing evidence of radiation poisoning. (RT photo)
Read more at http://www.wnd.com/2013/12/japan-radiation-poisoning-america/#1TCiozPIlJesFDFQ.99

 Steve Elwart

 Like a slow-motion train wreck, the Fukushima nuclear plant disaster is still causing damage long after the world’s media has left the news story behind.

On March 11, 2011, the most powerful earthquake ever to hit Japan triggered a tsunami with waves that reached as high as 144 feet. These waves swamped the Fukushima nuclear power-plant complex, causing a resulting shutdown leading to the world’s worst nuclear incident since the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.

The accident has been rated a level 7, on a scale of 1 to 7, on the International Nuclear Event Scale.  

As a result of this disaster, the complex’s coolant pumps failed to operate and the power plant reactors overheated, leading to a release of radionuclides directly into the ocean exceeding that from any previous accident.

Water is currently being pumped into the reactors in an attempt to keep them cool and prevent further explosions, but handling the water is becoming a problem.

The contaminated cooling water is being released directly into the ocean and is making its way into the ecosphere. Water from the storage tanks has also seeped into the groundwater and from there, into the ocean. Efforts to use a various barriers to prevent contamination have not completely stopped the leakage.

Read more at http://www.wnd.com/2013/12/japan-radiation-poisoning-america/#1TCiozPIlJesFDFQ.99

Like a slow-motion train wreck, the Fukushima nuclear plant disaster is still causing damage long after the world’s media has left the news story behind.

On March 11, 2011, the most powerful earthquake ever to hit Japan triggered a tsunami with waves that reached as high as 144 feet. These waves swamped the Fukushima nuclear power-plant complex, causing a resulting shutdown leading to the world’s worst nuclear incident since the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.
The accident has been rated a level 7, on a scale of 1 to 7, on the International Nuclear Event Scale.
As a result of this disaster, the complex’s coolant pumps failed to operate and the power plant reactors overheated, leading to a release of radionuclides directly into the ocean exceeding that from any previous accident.
Water is currently being pumped into the reactors in an attempt to keep them cool and prevent further explosions, but handling the water is becoming a problem.
The contaminated cooling water is being released directly into the ocean and is making its way into the ecosphere. Water from the storage tanks has also seeped into the groundwater and from there, into the ocean. Efforts to use a various barriers to prevent contamination have not completely stopped the leakage.

Read more at http://www.wnd.com/2013/12/japan-radiation-poisoning-america/#1TCiozPIlJesFDFQ.99

Like a slow-motion train wreck, the Fukushima nuclear plant disaster is still causing damage long after the world’s media has left the news story behind.

On March 11, 2011, the most powerful earthquake ever to hit Japan triggered a tsunami with waves that reached as high as 144 feet. These waves swamped the Fukushima nuclear power-plant complex, causing a resulting shutdown leading to the world’s worst nuclear incident since the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.
The accident has been rated a level 7, on a scale of 1 to 7, on the International Nuclear Event Scale.
As a result of this disaster, the complex’s coolant pumps failed to operate and the power plant reactors overheated, leading to a release of radionuclides directly into the ocean exceeding that from any previous accident.
Water is currently being pumped into the reactors in an attempt to keep them cool and prevent further explosions, but handling the water is becoming a problem.
The contaminated cooling water is being released directly into the ocean and is making its way into the ecosphere. Water from the storage tanks has also seeped into the groundwater and from there, into the ocean. Efforts to use a various barriers to prevent contamination have not completely stopped the leakage.

Read more at http://www.wnd.com/2013/12/japan-radiation-poisoning-america/#1TCiozPIlJesFDFQ.99

Chop 'N' Drop: A Collaboration to Improve Stream Habitat for Brook Trout

During the summer of 2013, Maine wildlife and forest groups joined forces to learn how to "chop 'n' drop" in the woods to improve stream habitat. Historically, Maine streams were straightened or cleared by the timber industry to most efficiently transport logs to the mills but, unfortunately, these objectives negatively impacted brook trout habitat.

With log drives a thing of the past, Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Maine Forest Service, Forest Society of Maine, Plum Creek and others are working together to reverse history and put wood back in the water to fast track stream recovery. Learn more and watch the action from the "chop 'n' drop" at Intervale Brook near Greenville, Maine.

 

When Man and Moose Rendezvous, sometimes Moose don't want to leave, but for everyone's safety they must.

Thanks to the Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife plus Augusta Police, Firemen and volunteers this youngin' will be available for the taking during this years Annual Moose hunt.  Mighty fine TEAM work to all involved.  Grow Healthy Bullwinkle, you ol' Swamp Donkey!!

http://www.maine.gov/ifw/

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Website: http://www.carjam.tv

Virus in Maine’s Wild Turkey Population

Turkey hunters should be aware of Lymphoproliferative Disease Virus (LPDV), which has been found in Maine turkeys. Read below to find out more about the virus and what to do if you shoot or see a turkey that has LPDV.

What is Lymphoproliferative Disease Virus (LPDV)?           

            This is a virus that causes minor to extreme lesions on a turkey’s head and legs. It is thought to spread between turkeys by direct skin contact or through mosquito bites. Some turkeys can fend off minor infections and survive while others can develop extreme lesions that inhibit their sight and ability to eat, which ultimately leads to death.

Are there health risks for humans?

The disease poses no risk to human health. However, like all infections, caution is advised while handling a bird with LPDV. There is a potential for secondary bacterial infections if birds are handled improperly. Thoroughly cooking the meat to an internal temperature of a minimum of 165°F is also advised.

What should I do if I shoot a bird that looks like this?

            Although wild turkeys cannot pass this virus on to humans, if you shoot a bird that looks like the above pictures and you do not want to eat it, do NOT register it and please contact a Wildlife Biologist at one of the offices listed below or call the Department of Public Safety in Augusta at (800) 452-4664 to be connected with a Game Warden. After examining the bird, the Department staff member will determine your eligibility to harvest another turkey.

Where did it come from?

Little is known about the origin of LPDV in the United States. LPDV was first detected in domestic turkeys in Europe. The first confirmed case in the United Sates was in wild turkeys in Georgia in 2009.   MDIFW confirmed Maine’s first case of LPDV in April 2012. Since that time, we have confirmed several cases throughout the state. Currently, known cases occur virtually wherever wild turkeys are present. We speculate that a combination of a very good turkey production year in 2011 and the mild winter of 2011-2012 may have contributed to the apparent increase in occurrence recently. It is likely to be encountered in 2013 as well.

If you shoot or see a wild turkey with these lesions, please contact the IFW office closest to you:
Ashland – (207) 435-3231     

Bangor – (207) 941-4466       

Enfield – (207) 732-4132      

Gray – (207) 657-2345          

Greenville – (207) 695-3756        

Jonesboro – (207) 434-5927

Sidney – (207) 547-5318         

Strong – (207) 778-3324

  

Questions? Contact us 

Submitted by:"Wabo"

NaturalNews: FDA criminalizing secret herbal formula that saves lives from bird flu pandemic‏

Dear Lisbon Reporter and NaturalNews readers

When it comes to pandemics, the FDA doesn't want you to know about natural herbal remedies that work better than vaccines.

So the agency has criminalized a key ingredient in an ancient Chinese Medicine formula that halts respiratory pandemics and saves lives:
http://www.naturalnews.com/039911_bird_flu_secret_formulas_Minor_Blue_Green_Dragon.html

The Fukushima radiation cover-up is far worse than you might have imagined. Dead sea lions are now washing up on the shores of California... and they died from radiation!
http://www.naturalnews.com/039924_sea_lions_radiation_California.html

Admitted: Prostate cancer screening is completely useless and actually harms men rather than helping them:
http://www.naturalnews.com/039920_prostate_cancer_screening_tests_PSA.html

Here are the five lies psychiatry tells. Don't believe them!
http://www.naturalnews.com/039915_psychiatry_lies_mood_disorders.html

Dead sea lions washing on shore in California appear to have died from radiation poisoning(NaturalNews) An unusual surge of stranded dying and dead sea lions (seals) have littered Southern California beaches from Santa Barbara to San Diego since earlier this year. Most of the area newspapers and media outlets have been alarmingly reporting...

Study: Fukushima radiation fallout has devastated health of US babies on West Coast and in other areas(NaturalNews) New peer-reviewed research published in the Open Journal of Pediatrics raises fresh concerns about the health effects of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster on American children and babies. As has long been suspected by those with...

FDA requests $300 million war chest to implement onerous new food safety regulations against farmers, commercial food growers (NaturalNews) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has requested nearly $300 million in additional agency funding from Congress in order to implement the oppressive tenets of the so-called Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), which...

Can guerrilla gardening save the world? One green renegade is on a mission to do just that - a single edible plot at a time (NaturalNews) "If kids grow kale, they eat kale," Ron Finley, a famed guerrilla gardener, asserts during his 2013 TED talk. He also believes that food gardening is a revolutionary move with the ability to change the world. In an act of rebellion against...

Prostate cancer screening subjects men to 'substantial harms,' warns one of its key architects (NaturalNews) Presumably in response to the continued release of independent studies that warn about the uselessness of prostate cancer screenings, the American College of Physicians (ACP) has issued its own alert about the questionable practice...

Ridiculous McDonald's nutritionist claims chain's fast food is healthy (NaturalNews) In some sort of desperate attempt to retain a formidable customer base in this changing nutritional climate, fast food giant McDonald's has come out publicly with some rather humorous claims about the alleged nutritional value of its food...

Why you should be concerned about MSG (NaturalNews) Consumption of MSG causes numerous side effects, including headaches, migraines, muscle spasms, nausea, rashes, anaphylaxis, seizures, depression and heart irregularities. MSG is known to cause damage to the nervous system. In fact, there...

Major firearms manufacturers to relocate their operations from gun-hating Connecticut (NaturalNews) At three major firearms manufacturers have announced plans to relocate their operations from Connecticut to another more gun-friendly state following the recent passage of what Connecticut legislators say is "the most far-reaching gun-legislation...

Ninety-eight percent of cave-hibernating bats have died in Pennsylvania, say biologists (NaturalNews) They serve a critical role in pollinating crops, killing insects, and fertilizing soil, but their presence throughout the state of Pennsylvania is in a disastrously serious decline. According to a new report by PhillyBurbs.com, 99...

Five lies psychiatry tells for power and profit (NaturalNews) The field of psychiatry has succeeded in branding some whoppers into the minds of millions, to the tune of billions, with no accountability. You'd think the Federal Trade Commission would hold psychiatry accountable for blatantly misleading...

Research: Asthma found to be strongly associated to unhealthy Western dietary patterns (NaturalNews) Evidence is increasingly emerging that a Western diet may be a significant risk factor for asthma. Asthma is a growing and serious health problem worldwide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2003 asthma...

The sweet taste and deadly effect of mothballs (NaturalNews) Mothballs. Remember those smelly little white balls mothers and grandmothers used to store winter sweaters in? And that odor! They gave off an odor that would make the nose and eyes run like Niagara Falls. They looked harmless enough, after...

Google Glass: obedience to the Matrix (NaturalNews) It's now being suggested that Google Glass, the computers worn over the eyes, can be used to catch rogue stock traders before they wander off the reservation and destroy the firms they work for. Google Glass records everything the wearer...

Pushing the pandemic: FDA criminalizes secret Chinese medicine formula that blocks bird flu (NaturalNews) A bird flu pandemic has been sparked in China, where 60 people have so far been infected and 13 have died from various new strains of bird flu...

All three mainstream news networks are little more than shameless parrots for White House propaganda (NaturalNews) Most Americans know that the three major broadcast networks - ABC, CBS, and NBC - are well-oiled echo chambers and propaganda arms of the current White House regime, but more are likely to become convinced by this latest...

But remember trust the government and the main stream media right???

"Save The Whales"; Humpback Whale gives Great Show after being freed from a net....AMAZING!! This is truly amazing.........

Michael Fishbach narrates his encounter with a humpback whale entangled in a fishing net. Gershon Cohen and he have founded The Great Whale Conservancy to protect whales. http://www.greatwhaleconservancy.org, is their website, or go to gwc's facebook page, and join them in helping to save these magnificent beings.

Submitted by: "Benimite"

Winter In Northern Maine By Paul and Wayne Cyr

Snow scenes, night skies, Northern lights and wildlife in Northern Maine.

Thanks to our friend Paul Cyr for his outstanding photography.
May we each be proud and acceptable of what we have.
Life is a fine line from Death, Do Enjoy the Living.

 PaulCyrPhotography.com

Submitted by: 'Todd'

Crow Report

Well, it is not a pretty story.

Hundreds of dead crows were found along the New England coast and there was concern for Avian Flu. 

 

A Boston College Bird Pathologist examined the remains of all the crows, and he confirmed the problem was definitely NOT Avian Flu, to everyone's relief.

However, he determined that 98% of the crows had been killed by impact with trucks, and only 2% were killed by cars.

An Ornithological Behaviorist at the College was then asked to determine the disproportionate percentages for truck versus car kill.

The Ornithological Behaviorist determined the cause in short order.

When crows eat road kill, they always post a "look-out Crow" in a nearby tree, to warn of impending danger.

His conclusion was that the lookout crow could say "Cah", but he could not say "Truck."

Now you know the rest of the story & Yes I have been in the house too long.