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Feeling stressed? Try a little #KittenTherapy!

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What happens when you take some stressed out humans and offer them a bit of relaxing therapy? ABOUT SOULPANCAKE: Founded in 2008 by actor Rainn Wilson (The Office), SoulPancake develops thought-provoking. content that encourages people to explore what it means to be human. This video is sure to make your day! stress cases.

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Steps Towards Ending Factory Farming?

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The surprise truce in Ohio follows stronger limits imposed by California voters in 2008; there, extreme caging methods will be banned altogether by 2015. Similar limits were approved last year in Michigan and less sweeping restrictions have been adopted in Florida, Arizona and other states.

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The Animal Legal Defense Fund Public Registries

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Shon Rahrig : While living in Ohio in 1999, Rahrig allegedly adopted several cats and a puppy from local shelters and tortured them sadistically. Rahrig was forbidden to own an animal for five years, but he was subsequently seen at an adoption event in California. His whereabouts are unknown. The current bill’s sponsors are Rep.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

5, 2008 The writers are the authors of “ Beef: The Untold Story of How Milk, Meat, and Muscle Shaped the World.” If these policies were adopted, small-scale animal agriculture would be a more economical model, and people would eat less meat. 4, 2008 The writer is a co-founder of the Small Planet Institute. Andrew Rimas Evan D.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

Dog lovers who are unable to make a lifelong commitment to a pet can volunteer with animal shelters and rescue groups, and provide foster care in their home for an animal awaiting permanent adoption. Michael Markarian Washington, March 31, 2008 The writer is the executive vice president of the Humane Society of the United States.

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The Famous Grouse: Smoky Black Blended Scotch Whisky

10,000 Birds

This boldness isn’t restricted to exchanges with other grouse, either: in some locales, members of this circumpolar family are astonishingly foolhardy around humans. But there’s at least one night on the Scottish calendar when the grouse enjoys a reprieve, at least from human appetites.

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ACTION ALERT! Tomorrow, MARCH 15, 2011, is the deadline for public.

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March 14, 2011 Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Jon Gassett, Commissioner One Sportsman’s Lane Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 Dear Mr. Gassett, I am a writer, naturalist and artist with a special interest in human/bird interactions. From July 1 2008-June 30 2009 Ducks Unlimited raised 200.4

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