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Can Parrots Talk Over Video Chat? Experiment Shows How They Adapt and Connect - The New York Times

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6): I do not agree that “anyone with an appreciation for the First Amendment” must conclude that “crush videos” or videos of vicious dogfights are protected speech and that the federal law in question should therefore be struck down. In the case of dogfighting and “crush videos,” cruelty is not just promoted, but staged.

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2): We disagree with your contention that the First Amendment protects animal “crush” videos. But they explicitly reserved judgment on a statute narrowly tailored to crush videos. To the Editor: Re “ Disgusting but Not Illegal ” (editorial, Aug. In United States v. We share your opposition to tinkering with the First Amendment.

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Move Over Counting Crows, Here are the Counting Robins

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So the massive project I’m working on reaches its climax this weekend, and my laptop is still broken… so here is a New Zealand bird story that is in the New York Times of all things! It’s seems the media has learnt of the amazing Counting Robins of Zelanadia.

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To the Editor: Re “ A Free Speech Battle Arises From Videos of Fighting Dogs ” (front page, Sept. 19): The Supreme Court should reinstate a crucial 1999 federal law banning the commercial sale of videos depicting animal cruelty.

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More Science for the People Berry Go Round Comin’ Round Birdscapes Tuesday Trivia Link from the New York Times About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. Wicked, right? Get yours today! Wicked, right? Hat-tip to Stella.

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Yet not mentioned is a simple step that will go a long way toward ensuring compliance with our already lax slaughterhouse requirements: Place video cameras throughout the kill process. You suggest that Senator Richard Durbin and Representative Rosa DeLauro’s idea of a single agency devoted solely to food safety is a worthy first step.