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Terrible News. US Supreme Court Strikes Down California "Downer Cow" Law

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At issue was whether federal regulations dealing with inspection of domesticated animals about to be killed, processed, and sold for human consumption preempted -- or nullified -- California Penal Code 599f. The FMIA expressly preempts such a state law.".

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A Birder’s Guide To…INDOCTRINATION

10,000 Birds

No one, aside from your therapist, wants to spend time with a Debbie Downer. Just because you can’t spare the time to watch a California Towhee anymore doesn’t mean your non birding buddy won’t decide that a towhee is the best thing since sliced bread. 5) Have a sense of humor.