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"No Labels" is a non-partisan organization in Washington D.C. which focuses on

Bird feathers are a marvel of engineering with an inge-

the work that needs to be done in Congress and finding solutions to the ongoing gridlock.It

nious system of barbs and barbules creating a high-strength,

is supported by a half a million citizens as well as 100 members of Congress

air-capture surface with an extremely low weight. When examin-

Political partisanship is interfering in the work of Congress. A label, such as

ing a feather, one will notice the barb coming off the main stem.

Republican,Democrat, Liberal, Conservative, is all too often the most important aspect of

On either side of the barb are tiny barbules. These barbules have

an idea or plan with little focus on the quality of the process.These labels must be set aside

hooks on one side and ridges on the other side. These hooks and

in order to get our country functional again.

ridges connect together, acting like Velcrotm. These hooks and

The League of Woman Voters of Citrus County has invited Peter Woods to be guest

ridges result in a sliding joint, allowing the feather to be flexible

speaker at their May meeting . Mr. Woods is a member of the LWV of Marion County and

and yet remain intact in order to capture the force of the wind. However, this delicate

a local advocate for "No Labels".He will be providing information on this organization and

system of hooks and ridges can only work if there is oil or powder to lubricate the slid-

answering any questions.

ing joint. Hawks, owls, pigeons and some parrots have specialized down that turns into

The meeting will be held at the Central Ridge Library, in Beverly Hills on May

powder and acts as a lubricant.

12th at 10:15 AM and is open to the public.All interested men and women are invited to

Other birds turn their necks 180 degrees to get oil on their bills from a preening

attend. For more info please visit the league's website www.lwvcitrus.org. or call 352-382-

gland (uropygial gland) which secretes oil at the base of their spines. This oil is then

spread throughout the feathers. Without this oil, the feathers would become frayed and

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages

useless within days. Birds spend hours preening their feathers. For the birds to reach this

5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major

preening gland, multiple neck bones are needed. Humans have only seven bones in their

Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788

public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Email, Tom Russell,birds have from 13-25 bones.

neck while Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.comIEmail, Debbie Russell, Editor: d

A feather without the intricate barbules/hook sliding joint would be useless

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resulting in no flight. A bird with fewer neck bones would not be able to reach its oil

gland resulting in frayed feathers and no flight. If the bird could reach that preening

Re: Crime Victims DO Have Rights

5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

gland but found no oil, he still would have frayed feathers again resulting in no flight.

The design of the one: (3the )numerous 8 Fax: (727) 362preening gland had to be

Ph feather, 52 489-458 neck bones, and the -4788

Many crimes are reported in the newspapers and on TV and though they state the

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present from the beginning for flight to take place. It took mankind almost 6,000 years

facts going the extra mile by announcing helpful information for the victims is left out.

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to achieve flight using the bird's wing design in modern airplanes. God in his wisdom

Victim Compensation is available in every state and though money is set aside only for this

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designed the bird to fly and gave birds all the equipment needed to achieve this marvel

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purpose not enough people are aware of the help available to them. In Florida crime victims

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Me the Money. On SATURDAY, play double-bonus "Show Me the Money" at 6:00 pm. On

Town Hall Meeting, Fraud Protection, April 30

SUNDAYS, 9:00-11:00 am, BREAKFAST is served; 3:00-7:00 pm, Karaoke with Cowboy

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