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Binocular snobbery

10,000 Birds

I remember my future father-in-law being taken back by my purchase, as spending £100 on binoculars was a lot of money for someone who was also saving for his first house. These binoculars were made at Leica’s factory in Portugal. I visited the factory a few years ago, and the quality control there is now first class. (I

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Are You Wearing Man's Best Friend? That Trim on the Hood of Your Jacket Might Be Dog Fur!

Animal Ethics

According to the AP story, nine of ten jackets tested by HSUS were found to have trim made of dog fur, but were mislabeled in violation of federal law. Each semester when I teach Contemporary Moral Issues, on the first day of class I begin with a survey. Macy's is not alone in misrepresenting the materials used in making its coats.

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