1956 Dr. Albert Sabin discovered oral polio vaccine

 

A fact you won't soon forget

 

Researchers for the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority found over 200 dead crows near greater Boston recently, and there was concern that they may have died from avian flu.

A bird pathologist examined the remains of all the crows, and, to everyone's relief, confirmed the problem was definitely NOT avian flu.

The cause of death appeared to be vehicular impacts.

However, during the detailed analysis it was noted that varying colors of paints appeared on the bird's beaks and claws.

By analyzing these paint residues, it was determined that 98% of the crows had been killed by impact with trucks, while only 2% were killed by an impact with a car.

MTA then hired an ornithological behaviorist to determine if there was a cause for the disproportionate percentages of truck kills versus car kills. 

He quickly concluded the cause.

When crows eat roadkill, they always have a look-out crow in a nearby tree to warn of impending danger.

They discovered that, while all the look-out crows could shout "cah", not a single one could shout "truck".

 

John Legris introduced our speaker, Ana Sandoval, Councilwoman for District 7. She was speaking out against domestic violence. Many times the cycle of violence is perpetuated through children who are abused. "Hurt people hurt people", Ana said. Many times the victim relies on their abuser. Dating education is needed for young women to teach them what's acceptable behavior. In recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the City of San Antonio is announcing the first of several new initiatives to address domestic violence including launching the “Love Is...” campaign PSA.  To watch it, click HERE. The campaign was developed through a collaboration of the San Antonio Police Department, Department of Human Services, Government and Public Affairs and Metropolitan Health District and supports ongoing programming and policy efforts being developed to respond and reduce domestic violence in San Antonio.

 

Thank you Ana for visiting our club today and for making us aware of these issues. We hope that you are able to come back and join us again sometime!

 

Kathleen Gately of Kendall County Robotics is asking for volunteers for upcoming tournaments:

Dec 7 at Lighthouse for the Blind

Jan 4 at Lighthouse for the Blind

Feb 4 at Texas A&M

 

Kathleen and her team of robotics experts have visited our club and they have demonstrated what their robots can do!

 

Mary Denton and her husband Pat McGuyer volunteered last year to judge a tournament plan to judge on Feb 4!