A disappointing number of authors and publishers are spreading the false narrative that bats are exceptionally high-risk sources of deadly viruses. The July 12 edition
Response to CNN Program “Bats—The Mystery Behind Covid-19” I applaud Anderson Cooper for his attempt to improve public perceptions of bats. His program included numerous
Updated 03/26/20 The source of human exposure to the COVID-19 virus, or as it was first called, Wuhan virus, according to the March 12th edition
A December 8 Reuters press release, titled “Health experts warn of emerging threat of Nipah virus,” reported on a two-day Nipah conference in Singapore; picked up by CNA Asia and making
Amid media announcements that the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome in bats has spread to California, and growing public concern, The Wildlife Society announced the
A reminder that our members DO make a difference! Leading news media outlets are changing tack, publishing more positive, and fewer negative, stories about bats
For at least the second time this year, The New York Times has published facts involving bats and disease in a misleading manner. At a
(Scroll down for action links!) We want to thank each of you who contacted Mayor Bob Manning in response to our Bat Flash in March on behalf
Cairns Mayor, Bob Manning, wants to force flying fox survivors to leave his city. This is planned for the near future, making it an urgent issue. Recent heat stress
Author Correspondence Update 12/26/18 12/19/18 Steven Bedard Response Dear Mr. Tuttle, “Thank you so much for your concern, and for reading the bioGraphic story about Nipah virus.
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Michael Lazari Karapetian has over twenty years of investment management experience. He has a degree in business management, is a certified NBA agent, and gained early experience as a money manager for the Bank of America where he established model portfolios for high-net-worth clients. In 2003 he founded Lazari Capital Management, Inc. and Lazari Asset Management, Inc. He is President and CIO of both and manages over a half a billion in assets. In his personal time he champions philanthropic causes. He serves on the board of Moravian College and has a strong affinity for wildlife, both funding and volunteering on behalf of endangered species.
