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Myopic choroidal neovascularisation: current concepts and update on clinical management
Br J Ophthalmol. 2015 Mar;99(3):289-96. doi: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2014-305131. Epub 2014 Jul 1.
Tien Y Wong 1 , Kyoko Ohno-Matsui 2 , Nicolas Leveziel 3 , Frank G Holz 4 , Timothy Y Lai 5 , Hyeong Gon Yu 6 , Paolo Lanzetta 7 , Youxin Chen 8 , Adnan Tufail 9
1 Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore National Eye Centre, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
2 Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan.
3 Faculté de Médecine de Poitiers, Department of Ophthalmology, Poitiers, France.
4 Department of Ophthalmology, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany.
5 Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Hong Kong Eye Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, People's Republic of China.
6 Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
7 Department of Ophthalmology, University of Udine, Piazzale S. Maria della Misericordia, Udine, Italy.
8 Department of Ophthalmology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
9 NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK.
DOI: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2014-305131
Choroidal neovascularisation (CNV) is a common vision-threatening complication of myopia and pathological myopia. Despite significant advances in understanding the epidemiology, pathogenesis and natural history of myopic CNV, there is no standard definition of myopic CNV and its relationship to axial length and other myopic degenerative changes. Several treatments are available to ophthalmologists, but with the advent of new therapies there is a need for further consensus and clinical management recommendations. Verteporfin photodynamic therapy has been an established treatment for subfoveal myopic CNV for many years, but this treatment does not restore visual acuity and is associated with long-term chorioretinal atrophy. More recently, clinical trials investigating the efficacy and safety of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor agents in patients with myopic CNV have demonstrated substantial visual acuity gains and quality of life increases compared with photodynamic therapy. These enhanced outcomes provide updated evidence-based clinical management guidelines of myopic CNV, and increase the need for a generally accepted definition for myopic CNV. This review critically summarises the latest myopic CNV literature in the context of clinical experience and recommends a myopic CNV treatment algorithm.
Keywords: Neovascularisation; Retina; Treatment Medical.
Published by the BMJ Publishing Group Limited. For permission to use (where not already granted under a licence) please go to http://group.bmj.com/group/rights-licensing/permissions.
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China eyes new energy projects for greener development
From: Xinhua Updated: 2014-04-21 08:51
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang presides over a meeting of the State Energy Commission in Beijing, capital of China, April 18, 2014. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)
BEIJING, April 20 (Xinhua) -- China will launch a number of major projects to restructure its energy layout and achieve a greener development with cleaner energy.
China will push forward reform in energy production and consumption, and make energy use greener, said Premier Li Keqiang at the first meeting of the incumbent National Energy Commission on Friday, according to a press release issued on Sunday.
China will embark on new nuclear power plants equipped with state-of-the-art safety measures on the eastern coast at a proper time, said Li.
Other projects will mainly include construction of hydropower stations, wind and solar power stations and ultra-high-voltage transmission lines to send power from the west to the east.
China saw rapid nuclear power growth in recent years, but became cautious about the approval of new nuke programs after Japan's Fukushima nuclear fallout in 2011.
"These energy projects can ensure stable economic growth and increase China's capability to safeguard energy security," said Li, adding that they can help adjust the country's energy structure as well.
To make energy greener, Li said China will try to boost the development of electric cars and upgrade coal burning power generators that fail to meet emission cut requirements.
"China will wage a war against smog weather and step up ecological protection measures by further saving energy and cutting emissions," said Li.
To diversify energy sources, China will work on the development of unconventional oil and gas, including shale gas, shale oil, coalbed methane and tight gas.
Chinese energy giants have long been eyeing the unconventional oil and gas and have made successful drilling mainly in southwest China.
In addition, the country will open up energy exploitation and encourage different kinds of investors to compete fairly in the sector.
China's energy sector was largely dominated by state-owned enterprises (SOEs), especially in exploration.
Sinopec, one of China's three oil giants, proposed in February to open up its marketing arm to social and private investors, marking a major step for an SOE to move toward mixed-ownership in the energy sector.
At the meeting, Li also said China will work to export advanced energy technology and equipments to overseas markets.
China is one of the world's largest energy consumers and a considerable part of its energy demands relies on imports.
Headed by Li, the incumbent National Energy Commission, including more than ten related authorities, aims to step up strategic policy-making and coordination on major energy issues.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (back C) presides over a meeting of the State Energy Commission in Beijing, capital of China, April 18, 2014. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)
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BASF introduces new light stabilizers for wood and metal coatings. The five products from the Tinuvin® DW (N) range as well as Tinuvin® 249 will meet the increasing demand for high-performance light stabilizers to formulate durable coatings for exterior use. From April 4 to 6, BASF is going to present these and other new products at the 2017 European Coatings Show in Nuremberg at its booth 523 in hall 7A.
BASF launches five Tinuvin products, i.e. Tinuvin 123-DW (N), Tinuvin 400-DW (N), Tinuvin 477-DW (N), Tinuvin 9945-DW (N) and Tinuvin 5333-DW (N) – a new generation of aqueous light stabilizers, which meet the increasing requirements in the field of potentially critical ingredients. These new products were developed for water-based systems and do not contain methylisothiazolinone (MIT). No EUH 208 label (May cause allergic reactions) is required, which means that the light stabilizers are suitable for sustainable and environmentally compatible applications.
Tinuvin 249 is a non-basic, hindered amine light stabilizers (HALS). Tinuvin 249 is characterized by a broad compatibility with various systems and enables the production of coatings with a high degree of color-fastness and weather resistance. Due to low levels of viscosity, the cost-efficient light stabilizer additive is easy to incorporate, saves time and reduces waste. Tinuvin 249 has low initial color and shows very good color stability. This is why it is particularly suitable for the production of high-quality clear coatings.
"The trends in the field of light stabilizers are obvious: cost efficiency, increased performance and sustainability. With the new Tinuvin products, we offer our customers innovative solutions to meet these key challenges," explains Ulf Neidlein, Vice President Business Management Resins & Additives EMEA.
More information on BASF at the 2017 European Coatings Show can be found at: basf.com/ecs2017.
At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. The approximately 112,000 employees in the BASF Group work on contributing to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio is organized into five segments: Chemicals, Performance Products, Functional Materials & Solutions, Agricultural Solutions and Oil & Gas. BASF generated sales of more than €70billion in 2015.BASF shares are traded on the stock exchangesin Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA) and Zurich (BAS). Further information at www.basf.com.


With "Shark Week" upon us and the release of yet another Sharknado movie, it is easy to think of sharks as stereotypical 'marauders of the sea'. Sharks, however, are endlessly fascinating creatures that provide many insights into the workings of ecology and evolution. Sharks constitute only about 450 of the more than 33,000 species of fishes, but they have been incredibly successful considering that they have been around for about 0.5 billion years and have been top predators from day one!
A recent paper by Sorenson et al. highlights another amazing aspect of sharks and their biology. The how, where, and when of the origin of species is a central focus of many evolutionary biologists. How fast do species arise? Do particular periods in evolutionary time or certain places or habitat types generate more species than others? Sorenson et al. investigated this latter question using sharks as a model system. It has been hypothesized, for instance, that the rate of speciation in inshore marine areas is higher than in offshore areas and that coral reefs are particular hotspots of evolution (most marine fishes live in less than 100 feet of water). The basis for this idea is that inshore (and coral reef areas) have much greater complexity of habitat and more ways for populations to become separated from one another or specialize in particular habitat types – both factors that seem to elevate speciation (this may also be why freshwater fishes, that live in areas fragmented by the landscape, have 41 times the number of species per unit area of the Earth compared to marine fishes).
In their paper, Sorenson et al. test this idea by sequencing a series of genes from 268 species of sharks and 'calibrated' the molecular evolutionary tree with dates from fossil finds of some of the same shark species used in the molecular work. They used this information, along with geographic distributions, to see if particular habitat types were associated with greater speciation rates than other areas over a given time period.
Sorenson et al. found that the rate of species formation was no faster in inshore areas compared to the open sea, but that coral reef areas, indeed, seemed to foster the origin of new species in particular groups of sharks. Sorenson et al also found that "bursts" of speciation occurred following the end the Permian Period's "mass-extinction" event (~ 300-250 million years ago) when 90% of all marine species were thought to have gone extinct. In the case of the latter, while mass extinctions clearly wipe-out vast numbers of species, they also provide incredible "ecological opportunity" for those groups of animals and plants that do survive and such opportunity is often associated with bursts of speciation.
So, Sorenson et al.'s study shows us that while we are often fascinated by the teeth of sharks and how they use them, the stories that their genes can tell are just as fascinating!


Dr. Brinton wrote about the Civil War, an Illinois subject of interest.
Brinton graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1850, and from the Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in 1852. In 1853, he became a general practictioner in Philadelphia. He served as a brigadier surgeon in the American Civil War and later served as the medical director for General Ulysses S. Grant. His memoirs reveal a remarkable Civil War surgeon, a witness to conditions in Cairo, the Battle of Belmont, and the Siege of Fort Donelson who encountered almost every Union military leader of note.


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Do you know some of the best RO hydroponic systems? To begin with, it is only natural to want all the best for any plants that you have nurtured with practically all the care in the world. Venturing into hydroponics and looking at the best systems for reverse osmosis is one of the best ways to show your plants how much you love them. Looking at reverse osmosis, it handles hard water and tries to do away with the bad particles. Not only does it eliminate these `bad particles`, but it also tops up minerals for better development of the flora. Let us now look at some of the highly regarded reverse osmosis systems that you could turn to when in need of good hydroponics.
Some fresh vegetables grown with hydroponics
1 The Best Reverse Osmosis Systems to Use In Hydroponics
1.1 1. The Stealth-RO100 Hydro-Logic 31035 100-GPD Reverse Osmosis Filter
1.2 2. The Evolution RO1000 Hydro-Logic 31023 1000-GPD High Flow Reverse Osmosis System
The Best Reverse Osmosis Systems to Use In Hydroponics
The Stealth-RO100 Hydro-Logic 31035 100-GPD Reverse Osmosis Filter
The Evolution RO1000 Hydro-Logic 31023 1000-GPD High Flow Reverse Osmosis System
The Junior Aquatic Life 3-stage 100 GPD Reverse Osmosis Filter System
1. The Stealth-RO100 Hydro-Logic 31035 100-GPD Reverse Osmosis Filter
Young, germinating hydroponic vegetables
Specifications of the System
This system consists of a three staged process of filtration. There is no battery required for its functions and can produce up to a hundred gallons every day with a ppm of 550.The conditions required for the production of such vast amounts of water include 77 degrees Fahrenheit and a minimum of 40 psi.
The Filtration Process
It has a superb filtration system that entails the use of pleated sediment filters that allows for cleaning at any given time. The function of this part is to do away with dirt, silt, and sediment. The second phase in its purification system consists of a pre-filter that cuts down on toxins such as chlorine. The description of this pre-filtration system is popularly described as a carbon block that looks like a green coconut. Finally, the last stage in the filtration process is comprised of 100 GPD Reverse Osmosis membranes that take care of the solids that have already dissolved.
Replacement of the parts
The best point at which to change the membrane is within a six-month time frame. The carbon filter works at optimum levels before producing around 1250 gallons. After this, I would recommend that you change it for better performance of the whole system. The sediment filter that is pleated must have regular cleaning and you could do yourself no harm by changing it every half year. If at all you have been using a catalytic filter, you must take it from me, the 2000-gallon mark is your cue to change it.
2. The Evolution RO1000 Hydro-Logic 31023 1000-GPD High Flow Reverse Osmosis System
A working filtration system
The system has a weight of approximately eight pounds and like the previous system we have looked at, it doesn`t use a battery. Its main strengths lie in its ability to reduce the water wasted in each gallon of already used water. The product can easily fit in a place beneath the sink and has the potency of doing away with up to 95% of the germs found inside the water. In my opinion, this is a vital aspect that should never be overlooked because it cultivates one of the best environments for your flora to flourish.
Included Parts of the system
The system is also has a Reverse Osmosis unit that is high-flow in nature. The membrane used for filtration that it packs consists of a double Reverse Osmosis membrane. It also comes with a catalytic pre-filter that is carbon in nature and on top of it, a hose connector. There is a pressure gauge for pressure regulation purposes and a series of lines that have different colors for identification. The white colored line is an inlet line, the blue colored one is the water line and finally, the black in color line is the drainage line. In addition to that, the drain line comes with its own valve for shutting off.
This system has a production of around 1000 gallons every day. It boasts of a 2:1 ratio for waste and water that is purified. Having used other systems before, I would comfortably assure you that such a figure is a force to reckon with in the reverse osmosis system world. To break it down into simpler terms, it means that for every 1000 gallons of pure and clean water, it puts to waste about 2000 gallons. This is plainly better than other systems in the market. On top of all this, it also has a faucet which is used to assist one in the kitchen work you could have.
3. The Junior Aquatic Life 3-stage 100 GPD Reverse Osmosis Filter System
A good hydroponic system brings healthy harvests
This system consists of a water filter which does its work in three stages and comes with an automatic shut-off innovation. The system weighs about ten pounds and has relatively manageable dimensions to enable it to fit inside your kitchen because of the little space it occupies.
In the three staged process of filtration, it contains a cartridge that is a solid block made of carbon. It also has a pre-filtration cartridge and a catalytic cartridge. During the first part of the process of filtration, it tends to do away with hard things such as sand. During the second bit of filtration, it discards materials like fluoride and arsenic among others. The third bit of this process involves removal of any other unwanted chemicals, of which at this point, aren't many.
Additional Information About The system
I also tend to think that the designers of this system were very smart in their handiwork because of adding one more feature. This is a manual valve that protects the membrane and increases its life, but only if put into proper use. This is something that many other Reverse Osmosis systems lack and hence you find that the frequency of replacing the membranes is high as compared to this system's. This system also has a valve for shutting off and has some automatic features in it. The valve shuts itself off automatically whenever the outlet has not been opened.
With any of these reverse osmosis systems, your hydroponics are likely to grow for many years to come with hardly any complications. By reading this article, you will then be able to pick out the technology that works best for your hydroponics. I hope it has been of great assistance!
For those already using either of these systems, has the performance been satisfactory or is there a need for improvement?
History of Reverse Osmosis System
What is RO Water? Learn Why it is the Best for Drinking
Best Reverse Osmosis System for Aquarium with Reviews
Comparison Countertop Reverse Osmosis System Reviews
Where to Buy a Reverse Osmosis System – Offline or Online?
Buy 5-Stage Reverse Osmosis System Online with Reviews
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Why do the Articles about John Thain Change?
Okay, I really wanted to write something insightful about John Thain's recent dismissal. There's lots of information swirling around since the story caught fire and, especially with John Thain's recent memo, I think there's an underlying story emerging. However, the story keeps changing… Not just as new facts are revealed, but the actual article keeps changing! Let's look at the timeline.
January 22nd — The narrative turns to John Thain's excesses and the Ken Lewis flies to New York and dismisses Mr. Thain around 11:30AM.
Later Janaury 22nd — The blogosphere catches fire with the story. Mr. Blodget writes about it here (this link is extremely important later, we'll come back to it). Deal Journal also dedicates a lot of ink to the events (the last link is great reading, btw). Felix also writes up his thoughts.
January 23rd — The Wall St. Journal sprays their pages with several articles about the situation. Deal Journal provides a nice roundup (note this link too).
January 26th (today) — There is more reporting about BofA's role in the P.R. nightmare that is Merrill's early bonus payments.
January 26th (today)– I try to go back and write about the entire incident. Wanting to ensure I catch the emotion and facts as they evolved, I try to go back to the original WSJ article.
The last step is the problem. The article from the 22nd, with all it's anonymous sourcing and inflammatory language, is totally gone. In it's place there's an article dated the 26th, with some of the same information, but a totally different structure. Now, let's examine the excerpt I was able to find, from Clusterstock (first important link):
Bank of America had lost confidence in Mr. Thain, this person said, after Mr. Lewis learned of mounting fourth-quarter losses at Merrill from the transition team handling the Bank of America-Merrill merger rather than from Mr. Thain himself. And when Mr. Lewis asked Mr. Thain what happened, the Bank of America CEO did not get a "good explanation for what was happening and why," this person said.
The Bank of America CEO also concluded Mr. Thain has exercised "poor judgment" on a number of fronts. He left for a vacation in Vail, Colo., after the losses came to light, bonus payments at Merrill were accelerated so they could be collected before the end of the year and Mr. Thain had planned to fly this week to Davos, Switzerland, even though Bank of America had signaled that such a trip was not a good idea, this person said.
(Emphasis mine.)
This section appears nowhere in the new article from the WSJ. The entire article has been rewritten. Specifically, the charge about the bonuses being accelerated, emphasized above, is totally gone.
Now, I encourage you to see for yourself. Please don't take my word for it.. Instead, go click on the links from the 22nd and 23rd, and follow the links to WSJ articles about John Thain being dismissed and see where the link takes you. I'll even reproduce those here, in context. However, don't feel shy about verifying!
Well, yes, of course he did. And it's apparently a common affliction at Bank of America (BAC). WSJ: Bank of America had lost confidence in Mr. Thain, this person said, after … (from Clusterstock)
Bank of America and Merrill Lynch arranged the deal in less than 48 hours, and the hasty work shows. Thain's departure Thursday is the clincher… (from Deal Journal)
It was always a bit weird that John Thain was going to stay on at Bank of America, but as it turned out, he lasted less than a month before getting fired this morning by the equally-beleaguered Ken Lewis. (from Felix)
Amazing. Maybe someone has the original article so I can write about what's been going on and in the public sphere of debate, instead of having to rely on revisionist history.
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Less than four months after being hailed as a hero for averting the potential collapse of Merrill Lynch & Co., John Thain was pushed out of Bank of America Corp. (BAC) by his new boss, who was angered by Thain's handling of stunning losses at Merrill.
Bank of America Chairman and Chief Executive Kenneth Lewis, whose grip on the top job at the third-largest U.S. bank by stock-market value has been questioned as a result of Merrill's woes, dismissed Thain on Thursday morning in a meeting that lasted less than 15 minutes, people familiar with the matter said.
After flying to New York for the meeting in Thain's office at Merrill's former headquarters, Lewis asked Thain to resign. Merrill's former chairman and CEO agreed; it was clear he had no choice.
"Ken would not have left that meeting without a resignation," said one person familiar with Lewis's thinking.
Thain had lost Lewis's confidence, said a person familiar with the situation, following a series of events in early December. It started when Lewis learned of mounting fourth-quarter losses at Merrill from a transition team handling the merger, rather than from Thain himself.
When Lewis asked Thain what happened, the Bank of America CEO didn't get a "good explanation for what was happening and why," this person said. Not only did Thain not appear concerned about the losses, but he "didn't really have a good grasp of what was going on," this person added.
The Bank of America CEO also came to the conclusion that Thain had exercised "poor judgment" on a number of fronts. He lost key people in the days after the merger closed Jan. 1, including Merrill President Gregory Fleming and wealth-management chief Robert McCann. A number of senior bankers, including Andrea Orcel and Fares Noujam, are also considering leaving.
Thain also left for a vacation in Vail, Colo., after the losses came to light, accelerated bonus payments at Merrill so they could be collected before the end of the year and scheduled a trip this week to attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, even though Bank of America had signaled that such a trip wasn't a good idea, this person said. Bank of America chief risk officer Amy Woods Brinkley usually makes that trip but the company decided not to send her this year.
Vitriol between the Bank of America and Merrill camps also stemmed from the fact that Merrill had paid out bonuses much earlier than expected. A person familiar with Merrill's bonus scheme said executives typically are told what their bonus will be by the second week of January and the payments are made in the second half of the month. Some people inside Bank of America believe Merrill accelerated the payouts to avoid having them cut amid a much-leaner plan at Bank of America.
Some Merrill board members have complained Thain didn't fully inform them that mounting losses at the bank threatened to derail the deal last month, until the federal government agreed to step in with $20 billion in additional capital and a sharing of losses on $118 billion in assets.
At the center of the upheaval is the unexpected $15.31 billion fourth-quarter loss at Merrill. The loss was a surprise for a number of reasons, including the fact that Wall Street had believed Merrill's biggest problem was losses tied to debt pools underpinned by subprime securities. But in a securities filing this week, Merrill detailed a much wider array of losses, including a commercial-property write-down totaling $1.13 billion, a leveraged loan write-down of $1.9 billion and losses tied to credit bets totaling $3.2 billion.
The recent missteps are simply the latest in a string of decisions Thain has made since his arrival at Merrill that have proven costly to the 53-year-old executive. He was heralded as the dream candidate when he became chief executive and chairman of Merrill when he landed there in late 2007.
The Merrill Thain inherited was weighed down by billions of dollars in soured mortgages and he was untainted by the growing crisis that had already cost some CEOs their jobs, including his predecessor, Stanley O'Neal.
Thain was dubbed Mr. Fix It. The level-headed Massachusetts Institute of Technology engineering graduate had a Harvard MBA and had served as president of Goldman Sachs.
Within weeks of his arrival, he raised billions of dollars to cover Merrill's escalating losses. But like many other Wall Street chiefs, Thain underestimated the magnitude of the storm to come.
"This problem is not a zero, but it is for the most part behind us," Thain said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal in mid-January 2008.
In one of his first missteps as CEO, Thain, pressed for capital and optimistic the market would soon turn, cut deals with some early investors in Merrill that would prove costly to Merrill shareholders. Thain promised a number of shareholders who invested in Merrill in December 2007 and January 2008 that if the bank issued additional common stock at a lower price within a year, the firm would compensate them. Within months, the firm had to raise more cash at $25 a share. Merrill issued additional shares to pay off its earlier investors, diluting its common shares by 39%. The dilution essentially cost shareholders about $5 billion.
At the same time, Thain made some key hiring decisions that proved divisive. Thain took over from Stanley O'Neal and inherited O'Neal's executive team. A number of executives left, but a handful, notably Fleming and McCann, stayed. Fleming, an investment banker, was named president and McCann continued to oversee the firm's powerful retail brokerage network.
Thain also offered Goldman colleagues Peter Kraus and Montag multimillion-dollar packages to join the financially strapped Merrill, offending many people at the firm, including others on the executive committee. McCann and Fleming, for instance, went without bonuses in 2007 and 2008.
Montag, who started in August as Merrill's global head of sales and trading, was given a guaranteed payout of $39.4 million for 2008. Kraus, who joined Merrill in September and left in late December, received an exit payment triggered by Bank of America's acquisition of Merrill of $25 million, according to people familiar with the matter.
Fleming's departure created unrest in the firm's investment banking department and a number of senior banker, including Andrea Orcel, the head of Merrill Lynch International, are considering leaving.
Tensions rose in December when Thain's behind-scenes-lobbying for a bonus spilled out in public. Most Wall Street CEOs, under fire for mounting mortgage losses, went without bonuses in 2008. But Thain, arguing he helped repair Merrill and engineered the sale of the firm to Bank of America, for months lobbied his board's compensation committee for a multimillion-dollar payment. Once his efforts became public, he came under fire. In the end he asked for no bonus and was awarded nothing.
Before arriving at Merrill, Thain merged the centuries-old private New York Stock Exchange with a publicly traded company that specialized in computerized trading. He also merged the Big Board with one of Europe's largest exchange operators to give the company exposure to faster-growing derivatives products and international markets.
But Thain left before the new company, NYSE Euronext, could gather momentum. Amid a toughening market and the challenges with integrating the two companies, NYSE Euronext stock has fallen more than 75% since the beginning of 2007, compared with a 65% fall at rival exchange operator CME Group and a 32% decline in shares of Nasdaq OMX Group Inc.
"There are some who think he left his successor holding the bag," at NYSE Euronext, says Richard Repetto, an analyst with Sandler O'Neill. "But he did turn the ship and orchestrate some dramatic changes."
In Davos, Thain was slated to speak Jan. 30 on a high-powered panel titled, "Scenarios for the Future of the Global Financial System." Among the panel's topics: "The demise of independent investment banks," according to the World Economic Forum, which organizes the annual event.
Lewis is also under fire for his handling of the Merrill situation.
Shareholders are asking why Lewis didn't discover some of the troubles at Merrill prior to the Sept. 15 deal announcement, and why he didn't disclose the problems to shareholders before the merger closed Jan. 1.
"He and the board acted imprudently," said Richard Finger, a partner in Houston-based Finger Interests Number One Ltd., which owns more than 1 million shares.
Finger Interests filed a suit Thursday in federal court, arguing the bank and its directors failed to disclose "material" information to shareholders. Mr. Finger added Lewis should give up his title as chairman so the board can become more "independent."
Bank of America's board is scheduled to meet next week in Charlotte, but a person familiar with the board's deliberations said Lewis's job isn't in danger, nor is his title as chairman. Bank of America's board, this person said, was informed about Merrill's larger-than-expected losses shortly after Lewis knew about them.
John Reed Says:
Why does the whole world worship at the temple of John Thain?
Since when does a clueless greedy knob like JT rate anything but a night shift at Burger King? THis is ridiculous, and speaks to the very sad state of a world where corporate CEOs are not visionary leaders, but ignorant smirking fratboys. Really. Such a sorry, sad, appalling disgrace.
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Anti-Corruption: What Kagame, Buhari, Falana Said at Abuja Summit
The President of Rwandan, Paul Kagame, has told President Muhammadu Buhari and other African leaders that it doesn't take decades to fight corruption. He added that they must refocus their efforts and passion on creating value, wealth and should stop fighting corruption endlessly.
Speaking at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) summit in Abuja, Kagame also called on the president and other attendees to add value, create wealth, while fighting corruption, and not merely to fight corruption.
"There is one of your own [Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala], who wrote a book titled, Fighting Corruption is Dangerous; so she gave me the book, and as I was looking at the title, I reminded her and said you need to be thinking of writing another book to state that not fighting corruption is even more dangerous.
"This is a fight that can be won; tolerating corruption is a choice, not an inevitability. It is within our power to end it. That is the most important starting point, otherwise, it will be a waste of time to keep talking about it.
"Corruptions does not take decades to eradicate once we decide to break the habit.
"We have to set our sights high, it is not enough to fight corruption just as merely fighting poverty, it is too small an ambition for Africa. We want to create value, we want to create wealth, not merely fighting corruption."
Kagame said corruption must be fought from top to bottom, using four key principles, "culture, responsibility, accountability, and effectiveness".
"We must discard the myth that corruption is endemic to particular cultures. corruption is a universal weakness, not an African one, and it is not part of our destiny as a continent.
He said research has shown that "the biggest sources and beneficiaries of corruptions are outside of Africa".
Also Speaking at the occasion, President Muhammadu Buhari appreciated President Paul Kagame of Rwanda for his "enduring personal commitment towards collaborating with the federal government in addressing issues of corruption".
Speaking on the theme "Curbing electoral spending, a panacea for public corruption", the president noted that corruption has dire consequences on the Africa continent and urged African leaders, security agencies and the judiciary to come together to fight corruption.
Buhari said corrupt electoral spending manifest in different forms and approaches to curb it should also come in different ways in order to "de-commercialize the political process so that true democracy can survive and thrive".
"This topic is most appropriate in light of our most recent and past political experiences as Africa as a whole. The recent political experiences are being characterized by the corrupting influence of money on electioneering practices," Buhari said.
"This unwholesome practice has dire consequences on our nations in subverting the exercise of free choice by voters, elevate corrupt and unprincipled individuals to positions of authority and entrenching the structures of democracy devoid of accountability.
"Of course we have sufficient legal framework in place in Nigeria to combat reckless electoral spending the provision of section 90 of the electoral act 2010, as amended, explicitly put a cap on the amount candidates of different political parties must expend, failing which they are violating the law.
"Of greater significance is the provision of section 88 of the act which prohibits a political in Nigeria from possessing any fund outside, or retaining funds or other assets remitted to it outside Nigeria. The philosophical underpinning of all provisions of the act is to prevent desperate politicians from buying their ways into political offices at the expense of low-spending, law-abiding individuals.
"I urge all law enforcement agencies and the judiciary in Nigeria and across Africa to tackle financial corruption in our political system.
"Uncontrolled electoral spending and voter inducement by politicians must be combatted if we want to consolidate true democracy and good governance."
Buhari also reiterated his commitment to his campaign promises, noting that his administration is taking stock of progress made so far against corruption and assessing what is needed to be done in fighting it.
Adding his voice on the theme of the occasion, a former director of Kenya's Anti Corruption Commission, Professor Patrick Lumumba, says the fight against corruption in Nigeria is not achieving enough in the area of convictions.
Mr Lumumba, who is widely regarded as an Anti-corruption evangelist, acknowledged the efforts of the EFCC but said the number of convictions is not sufficient.
"We are here gathered here in Abuja, Nigeria to remind ourselves that corruption, especially in the political arena, is dangerous for Africa and dangerous for any country.
"From the videos played on the screen that was played, we have seen monies recovered from individuals who are in other countries, but convictions are not sufficient," Mr Lumumba said.
He said beyond the convictions, the government should also be "educating the populace and creating an environment where the children of darkness who are the perpetrators of corruption would not have the oxygen to breathe."
Mr Lumumba said Africans have accepted the fact that corruption can undermine their democracy,
"And I say this because we now realise that corruption can undermine democracy, also realise that when we do not have schools, facilities, and when our young men and women are dying in the Sahara and in the Mediterranean sea is all because of corruption.
"Most important we now recognise that Africa cannot survive if corruption is what we embrace."
He said corruption has invaded the electoral processes in Africa and especially in its political arena.
"It is not lost on me that conflicts normally emerge after our elections, and corruption has invaded our electoral process and competition in the political arena in many African countries is bad competition
"And therefore it is my hope this symposium would remind us that our future generations will only be safe if we wean ourselves from the menace of corruption.
"I am also glad that I am speaking in the presence of Paul Kagame. The presence of Mr Kagame stands out, some of his few detractors would not want to believe it.
"But he is among the few heads of states who are in the forefront in the fight against corruption. And if any doubts; you should visit Kigali, the cleanest city on the continent. Today Rwanda is the gold birth of how governance ought to be."
A respected Nigerian human rights lawyer, Femi Falana while speaking with journalists at the occasion said Nigeria lacks mechanism to end corruption.
He also said only Norway has been successful in creating "an enabling environment for fighting corruption."
According to Mr Falana, instead of fighting corruption, the country should be fighting impunity.
He explained that when there is a rule of law the country does not have to celebrate the fight against corruption.
"If you understand the message of President Kagame of Rwanda, there is no way you can fight corruption without addressing wealth creation, without opportunities given to the people," he said.
"What is also important is that the government also has to create an enabling environment for fighting corruption, and the best country that has done that is the Norway.
"It is very difficult to win the war against corruption, the enabling environment is not there," Mr Falana explained.
"You may just end up preaching to yourself, and secondly because to be a top to bottom approach, the leaders must show an example, must also demonstrate that they are committed to fighting corruption.
"When you take money meant for a hospital, arms and ammunition and the rest of them, you are breaching the rule of law; so if we have the laws firmly in place, we do not have to waste time."
He advised the government to first address the basic needs of its citizens before fighting corruption.
Earlier in his address at the occasion, Acting Chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, narrated the achievements of the commission in the last four years.
According to him, the commission has achieved a lot in the fight against corruption, saying that the commission has so far secured 1,207 convictions.
"The convictions secured by the commission since the beginning of this administration reflects a positive progression.
"In 2015, we secured 103 convictions; in 2016 we secured 194; in 2017 we secured 189; in 2018 it was 312 convictions and from January 2019 to date, we have 406 convictions.
"Despite these records, corruption remains a challenge in our country. I believe that the fight against corruption requires a deeper stakeholder approach. The private and public sectors are critical players in this regard," he said.
The one-day summit later went into a plenary session, where papers were presented by renowned stakeholders and scholars on how to curb electoral violence and embezzlement of public funds.
The summit, themed "Curbing Electoral Spending: A panacea to Public Corruption", was held at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton Hotel.
In attendance were guests from the diplomatic community and government, including the President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame; U.S Ambassador to Nigeria, Stuart Symington; Head of the EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Ketil Karlsen; Nigerian state governors and some of their predecessors; former ministers; military and paramilitary chiefs; among many others.
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Corning Celebrates Opening Ceremony of Optical Fiber Plant in India
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CORNING, N.Y. | Corning Incorporated | 2013年9月26日
Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan inaugurates the Corning facility at Chakan, Maharashta
Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) today hosted an inauguration ceremony for its new optical fiber manufacturing facility in India. Located in Chakan, near Pune, in the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) Phase II industrial park, the plant is the company's first manufacturing facility in India.
"The establishment of our newest optical fiber plant in India confirms our commitment to our customers in India and to the future of the Indian telecommunications market. Corning recognizes that India is focused on building out its telecommunications networks and providing high-speed bandwidth to its people. As an industry leader in optical fiber, cable, and connectivity solutions, Corning's technology can play a key role in helping the Indian government achieve this objective," said Stephen Miller, vice president and general manager of Corning optical fiber and cable.
Chief Minister Shri Prithviraj Chavan said, "We are thankful to Corning for choosing and bringing in their investments into Maharashtra. This manufacturing facility is not only an important milestone for Corning, but also for the state, as this is the first mega-project to have been set up in less than a year. This shows that Maharashtra continues to be one of the most investor-friendly states in India. We warmly welcome Corning to Maharashtra and wish them all the very best."
Corning officials noted that the rapid construction of its optical fiber plant in Pune was made possible due to support from the MIDC, Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, local authorities in the Pune region, and the government of Maharashtra.
"I want to extend our sincere gratitude to the municipalities and authorities that we had the opportunity to work with throughout this process. This celebration is an opportunity for us to thank the state for the investor-friendly environment it has created, and to showcase the fruits of its labor right here in Chakan. It is also an opportunity for us to share with our customers, the cutting-edge manufacturing processes that we use to make Corning optical fiber," said Rustom Desai, managing director, Corning India and Telecommunications Operations.
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Corning Incorporated (www.corning.com) is the world leader in specialty glass and ceramics. Drawing on more than 160 years of materials science and process engineering knowledge, Corning creates and makes keystone components that enable high-technology systems for consumer electronics, mobile emissions control, telecommunications and life sciences. Our products include glass substrates for LCD televisions, computer monitors and laptops; ceramic substrates and filters for mobile emission control systems; optical fiber, cable, hardware & equipment for telecommunications networks; optical biosensors for drug discovery; and other advanced optics and specialty glass solutions for a number of industries including semiconductor, aerospace, defense, astronomy, and metrology.
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Life Is Strange: Before The Storm gets launch trailer, to release next week
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Square Enix has released the launch trailer for the upcoming Life Is Strange prequel Life Is Strange: Before The Storm.
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1. The bilateral trade relations between Hong Kong and Vietnam has been developed remarkablely during the last few years. Do you think there is room to growth?
Vietnam and Hong Kong have been enjoying an increasing long term and mutual beneficial cooperation relationship in the fields of economic, trade and finance. For several years, Hong Kong ranks number 18th among 92 countries and territories having trading relations with Vietnam. According to our statistics, in the first half of 2013 alone, two way trade between the two sides has reached 2.12 billion US dollars representing an increase of about 8% compared to the same period of time last year. Vietnam ranks number 14th among the top 30 countries and territories having high volumes of trade with Hong Kong. Essentially Vietnam exports to Hong Kong sea food, vegetables, rice, cashew-nuts, rubber, textiles and garments, electronic appliances, computers, cameras...and imports from Hong Kong petroleum, chemicals, fibers of all sorts, textile materials, iron and steel products, electronic chips....Taking into consideration the potentials of both sides, there is much more room to growth. For example, Vietnamese cusines are very much appreciated in Hong Kong for being less oily, tasty and very healthy. However, few restaurants and super markets can offer authentic Vietnamese food and Vietnamese ingredients or products can rarely be found in Hong Kong. When it comes to food, I highly appreciate the Hong Kong people for their tastes. I am sure it would be of mutual benefit to have more authentic Vietnamese restaurants with Vietnamese chefs working as well as Vietnamese ingredient and products to be consumed in this city.
2. Hong Kong has been ranking among the top ten foreign investors in Vietnam for several years. What is your message to the Hong Kong business community?
At present, Vietnam focuses on developing a sustainable economy, promoting economic restructures, considering quality, productivity, efficiency and competitiveness as top priorities. The government of Vietnam concentrates on intensive knowledge economy and attaches importance to protecting and improving the environment for socio-economic development. In this context, FDI has become an important part of the economy and the government has adopted various laws and regulations creating favorable conditions for the business sectors and ensuring an equal playground for all partners be they domestic or foreign. Stemming from our long term and fruitful relations of cooperation, its entrepreneurs should take into consideration a number of advantages including rich natural resources, young and abundant work force accounting for 53% of the population with growing intellectual standards, a stable socio - political environment, rather high economic growth rate for several years, extended market in the region, and above all, the government's pro-business and cooperation for development approach. Their investments are most welcome in the areas of traditional advantages such as banking and financial services as well as the emerging production of new materials and energy, high-tech product industry, bio-industry and IT, environment protection...etc.
3. How can both sides benifit from the fact that the Hong Kong SAR government is seeking to set up bilateral free trade agreement with ASEAN countries?
During the last few years, with its advantages of geographical location and advanced development such as banking and financial services, Hong Kong has emerged as an international supply chain of import - export in goods and services and at the same time, an important gateway of trade towards other market in the region, especially the gateway between China and ASEAN countries. Statistics shows that ASEAN was Hong Kong's second largest trading partner in 2011 whereas Hong Kong was ASEAN's 7th largest trading partner in 2009. Total bilateral trade in goods between ASEAN and Hong Kong amounted to over 93 billion US dollars representing over 10% of Hong Kong's total trade with the world in 2011 and five ASEAN countries namely Sinngapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and the Philippines were among Hong Kong's tóp 20 trading partners. In this context, there has been good cooperation between Hong Kong and ASEAN in various areas including telecommunication, education, culture and notably financial matters. Therefore, to strengthen the connection between Hong Kong and the ASEAN countries will definitely bring real economic benefits for both sides. The ASEAN countries in general and Vietnam in particular, welcome the Hong Kong SAR government to set up a bilateral free trade agreement for the near future.
4. About your personal experience, how do you see the advantages of female diplomats?
I was brought up in a family tradition and social environment to be treated with and believe in equality among men and women. However, when it comes to lobbying at the United Nations' Forums in New York and Geneva - where I had been posted previously - experiences proved to be true that female diplomats could have some advantages. First of all, the female diplomats must be qualified for the job. In addition, due to their feminine appearance, personality as well as persuasive capability, in certain circumstances, female diplomats can easily achieve what they aim for. Morover, it is thankful to the manly characters of male diplomats - who are always of the majority in diplomacy that female diplomats - who usually are few - can easily be given priorities and privileges. However, I have also had some bitter experiences relating to various reasons including religious differences where female diplomats couldn't enjoy even their equal rights as male diplomats let alone advantages over them.
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By having your dog neutered, you are doing your part to help control the pet population. And, as a dog owner, by saying yes to neutering you will also notice major positive benefits in your beloved pet's behavior, while also giving him a boost toward having a healthy, long life.
A dog that is neutered has had its testes surgically removed. Neutering is sometimes referred to as sterilization or castration.
When should neutering be done?
Dogs are typically neutered between 6 and 9 months of age, though they can be neutered any time after they turn 8 weeks old. It is possible for adult dogs to be sterilized as well, but there may be some greater risks and complications to your dog's health post-op. Discuss your dog's unique needs with your vet so that neutering is done at the best possible time.
If you're planning to breed your dog and are confident that you will be able to place all of the puppies in safe homes, neutering is obviously not on the table. Of course, any unplanned litter of pups is a big responsibility, and while neutering your dog will help you avoid this issue, it is the behavioral and health benefits of neutering your dog that are the biggest pros of this surgical procedure.
Prevention of testicular tumors and cancer.
Reduced rate of prostate problems.
Reduced chance of developing perianal tumors or hernias.
Less distracted by females in heat.
Less likely to try to escape to seek out a mate.
Less likely to mark their territory with urine.
Diminished desire to mount peoples' legs or the furniture.
By neutering your dog, you are acting as a responsible dog owner, preventing the chances of accidental breeding.
Does my dog have to go under anesthesia for neutering?
Because neutering is a surgical procedure, your dog will be under general anesthesia and monitored throughout. It's normal to feel nervous about your dog's neutering, but sterilization is a routine procedure that your vet has completed many times over. It is likely that your vet will recommend that your pet not eat for 12 hours before the surgery commences.
While any male dog owner may cringe at the thought of their dog being castrated, this procedure is common and your vet is adept at doing the surgery efficiently and safely. Your puppy can usually come home with you on the same day of the procedure. If your pet shows signs of discomfort, pain medication may be recommended. The best way to protect your dog from any negative side effects of the neutering is to have him fitted with an Elizabethan collar after surgery so that he does not lick, bite, or scratch at his incision site. More than likely, your dog will simply be very sleepy after the surgery, but he should be back to normal within a few days. If you notice any red flags or your dog seems out of sorts, contact your vet immediately.
How do I take care of my dog after he is neutered?
Your veterinarian will provide you with post-operative instructions so that you can appropriately tend to your freshly neutered pup. The main goal is to help your pet rest enough so that he recovers properly from his surgery. Ideally, you have a quiet spot where he will be uninterrupted by other pets or children so he can sleep and rest in peace. Exercise and activity, no matter how excitable and energetic your puppy is, will be limited for a few weeks following neutering. Baths will likely be on the back burner for about 10 days – and there should really be no need for a bath anyway since your pet will not be very active for a little while. You will receive information on what to expect from your dog's eating and bathroom habits post-op. And it will be critical for you to monitor the incision site daily to ensure that there are no signs of redness, swelling, discharge, or otherwise. If your dog doesn't seem to be acting correctly or you notice signs of pain, contact your veterinarian immediately.
Will my dog be the same after neutering?
The idea of your jovial, frisky, fun-loving puppy being altered by neutering is of course a bittersweet thought. But most dog owners report that their dog is the same as always and their personality unaltered, except they often enjoy the side effects of a calmer, more content, and more family-friendly dog. The aggressive behavior that unsterilized males can exhibit is not easy for most dog owners to tolerate.
The idea of your pet gaining weight after neutering is a myth. It is lack of exercise and poor nutrition that will make your dog put on the pounds. After he has recovered completely from neutering, your dog should be back on his normal routine of daily activity and good, solid food, which will keep him healthy for years to come.
Have more questions about neutering your dog? Contact the Northpointe Veterinary Hospital to learn what's right for your canine companion.


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North Victorian Wetlands
Current view: summary
Country/territory: Australia
IBA Criteria met: A1, A4i (2009)
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Area: 6,028 ha
Protection status:
Most recent IBA monitoring assessment
Year of assessment Threat score (pressure) Condition score (state) Action score (response)
2019 high unfavourable high
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The North Victorian Wetlands IBA is located approximately 300 km north west of Melbourne and are part of an extensive wetland system of over 100 wetlands in the Loddon-Murray Region. The IBA is defined as the series of individual wetlands which have supported significant numbers of birds (defined here as at least 0.25% of the world population of a species for which the IBA has supported 1% of the world population) in recent years (defined here as since the last 'wet' year in 1993): Round Lake (Wildlife Reserve; Blue-billed Duck), Middle Lake (Water Supply Reserve; Grey Teal and nesting ibis), Reedy Lake (Water Supply Reserve; Straw-necked Ibis), Lake Bael Bael (Red-necked Avocet), Lake Cullen (Water Supply Reserve; many species), Lake Tutchewop (Salinity Disposal Reserve; Red-necked Avocet, Banded Stilt), Lake Meran (= Lake Meering; Red-necked Avocet), Lake Kelly (Salinity Disposal Reserve; Banded Stilt), Lake Murphy (Freckled Duck), Hird Swamp (east and west; 344 ha wildlife reserve; Australasian Bittern, Australian Painted Snipe), Johnsons Swamp (411 ha wildife reserve; Australasian Bittern) and Kow Swamp (2724 ha irrigation storage; Australasian Bittern). The majority of the lakes are regulated and linked to the irrigation system. Those regulated wetlands which receive Environmental Water Allocations (Lake Cullen, Hird and Johnsons Swamps) can also receive floodwaters that are manipulated through the irrigation system and delivered via the channel system. Many wetlands are significantly affected by soil salinity through land clearance and irrigation practices which have resulted in raised groundwater levels. Changes in hydrology have resulted in most of the irrigated land being underlain by highly saline watertables. Introduced Eurasian Carp have greatly reduced numbers of waterbirds in many permanent wetlands. All except Round and Kow are in the 9419 ha Ramsar site which covers 22 wetlands; the additional wetlands which are excluded from the IBA because they either never supported significant numbers of birds or because they have declined in value since listing because of reduced freshwater inflows and/or increased salinity are: First Marsh, Second Marsh, Third Marsh, Stevenson Swamp (State Wildlife Reserves), Third Lake, Little Lake Charm, Lake Charm, Racecourse Lake and Kangaroo Lake (Water Supply Reserves), Lake William (Salinity Disposal Reserve), Tragowel Swamp and another three unnamed wetlands on Crown Land. Historically, the Avoca floodway, other floodplains and other small wetlands were of global significance for birds, including Australian Painted Snipe, but these areas have not been included in the IBA as they have flooded very irregularly, and with decreasing regularity, in recent years, with the last 'wet' year in 1993. Total counts of waterbirds across much of the Ramsar site were regularly over 20,000 in the 'wet' years, with peaks of 299,000 in 1987 and 107,000 in 1993, but no higher than 22,000 (in 2002) subsequently (DSE 2006). Bird counts before 1994 are listed in the notes above but not in the maximum figures for the species. The declining value of these wetlands has been summarised by Corrick and Cowling (1975), Lugg (1989) and DSE (2006). Many wetlands currently excluded from the IBA may qualify for inclusion in times of good rainfall, including Lake Charm, Golf Course Lake, Lake Elizabeth, Lake Gilmour, Lake Leaghur, Lake William (historical counts of up to 3000 Banded Stilt [DEWHA 2008]), Lake Yando, Lake Boort (with recent records of Australasian Bittern and Blue-billed Ducks; S. Starr in litt. 2007), First, Second and Third Marshes (23,479 waterbirds in 1985; DSE 2006), Stevenson Swamp, Back Swamp, Town Swamp, Cemetery Swamp, Fosters Swamp, and the saline Lake William (one old high count of Banded Stilt; 7929 waterbirds in 1987; DSE 2006).
Key biodiversity
Counts from individual wetlands suggest that Grey Teal numbers could approach or exceed threshold: maximum counts in recent years include 9000 at Lake Cullen and 7075 at Hird Swamp (DSE 2006); there are also large historical counts of 17,000 at Lake Bael Bael in 1977, 85,000 at Lake Cullen in 1987 (DSE 2006) and 80,000 (of a total 113,000 waterbirds) at Middle Lake in 1988 (Lugg 1989). Similarly, individual wetlands have supported large numbers of Sharp-tailed Sandpiper: maximum counts in recent years include 1500 at Lake Tutchewop in 2004, 400 at Lake Kelly and 600 at Hird Swamp in 2005, and 400 at Lake Murphy in 2006 (S. Starr in litt. 2007); there is also a historical count of 8000 at Lake Cullen in 1987 (DSE 2006) and an observation of large numbers at the Avoca floodway in spring 2005 (S. Starr in litt. 2007). Several Australian Little Bitterns have been recorded calling and breeding at Hird Swamp when wet. Species counts which are of regional significance include: Australian Shelduck (8000 at Lake Cullen and 4500 at Lake Bael Bael dates unknown; 5000 at Lake Cullen in 1987), Australasian Shoveler (2400 at Lake Cullen date unknown), Australian White Ibis (6000 on Hird Swamp in 1993 and 5000 at Middle Lake in 1991 and an estimated 10,000 at Hird Swamp and 15,000 at Middle Lake in 1979-80), Hoary-headed Grebe (6500 at Lake Cullen date unknown and 1000+ in 2004 and 2006 at Lake Tutchewop), Eurasian Coot (35,000 on Lake Cullen in 1987), Whiskered Tern (6000 on Lake Cullen in 1987), Black Swan (8000 on Lake Cullen in 1993), Pacific Black Duck (1100 at Lake Cullen, 3000 at Hird Swamp and 2000 at Johnsons Swamp dates unknown), Pink-eared Duck (5000 on Lake Cullen in 1987 and 1992), Double-banded Plover (109 at Pyramid Saltworks in 1995), Red-kneed Dotterel (usually in small numbers but 1000+ at Lake Tutchewop in 1983 and perhaps 1000 at Hird Swamp in 2002), Red-capped Plover (1338 in 1982 and 500 at Lake Tutchewop in 2004), Marsh Sandpiper (200 at Cullens Lake and Lake Kelly 1994, 1997 and 2005), Red-necked Stint (800 at Lake Tutchewop in 2004) and Black-winged Stilt (up to 1000 at Lakes Meran and Tutchewop and many hundreds at many other lakes) (Robinson 1984; DSE 2006; S. Starr in litt. 2007; DEWHA 2008; AWSG database). A high historical count of 50,000 Hardhead on Third Marsh and Kangaroo Lake in 1975 and 436 Freckled Duck at Third Marsh in 1985 (DSE 2006). Australian Painted Snipe breed in the IBA with up to 13 recorded at Hird Swamp in recent years (S. Starr in litt. 2007).
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