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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

This is a delicate issue that needs to be handled with sensitivity by leaders in Seoul and Washington, so that the question of beef does not derail the important free-trade agreement with South Korea being considered by Congress. Without our strong alliance with South Korea, our influence in Asia would be vastly diminished.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

Every year, 100,000 horses are slaughtered at foreign-owned slaughterhouses in the United States to satisfy the palates of wealthy diners in Europe and Asia. John Spratt Washington, March 6, 2007 At the slaughterhouse, improper use of the stunning bolt frequently results in horses’ being shackled and dismembered while still conscious.

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The Crossley ID Guide: Waterfowl–A Book Review

10,000 Birds

The 10-page section aptly named “Age, sex, and identification of ducks using in-hand upperwing patterns” is a guide to just that, utilizing images from two Washington State museum collections. She also grew up in upstate New York, which makes me wonder if she had a hand in that Buffalo mystery bird page?).

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