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Predators Paid to Pester Problematic Pest Birds

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For the record, I would submit that our “Chicago tough” gulls and pigeons, both of which live in close proximity to active Peregrine Falcon abodes, would simply shruge their shoulders, roll their eyes, and say “whatever” to such a project.).

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On Being Vegan "Friendly"

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Vegan-friendly : I remember going to Morton's Steakhouse in Chicago a bunch of years ago with a client of my husband's and ordering a plain baked potato, grilled asparagus with lemon, and a salad with balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Tags: Activism Ethics Language. Which brings me to. It was a fabulous vegan meal. Headaches ensue.

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Birds of the West: An Artist’s Guide–A Book Review

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Lederer (U of Chicago Press, Sept. I’ve skipped over some of her words here because I don’t want to give it all away, but I encourage you to read the whole section; I think it expresses the perspective of many of us who create or have an active interest in birds and art.

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Growing Meat vs. Going Vegetarian

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Some people make the switch for ethical reasons, others for health reasons, others out of concern for the environment, and some for a combination of all these reasons. (As How many people know, e.g., that University of Chicago researchers have reported that by switching to a vegan diet, a person can reduce her/his carbon footprint by 1.5

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From Today's New York Times

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1, 2009 To the Editor: As an ethics instructor who aims to inspire my students to think about the connections between their values and daily practices, I found Nicolette Hahn Niman’s article disappointing. Niman’s argument amounts to lowering an ethical standard to fit the demands of our meat-centric culture and Western privilege.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

April 9, 2009 To the Editor: In making the personal decision of where to place ourselves in our ethical relationship with animals, it is important to evaluate the reality of our words. Laura Frisk Encinitas, Calif., Every meal, for me, is a celebration of life. That’s right, for me—but it may not be for others.

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From Today's New York Times

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Mary Ellen Croteau Chicago, Dec. I’m sure it would save even more money. By the way, since we are using the former scraps (described as “pink slime” by one microbiologist) for people now, what are we feeding the dogs?