Critter News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Tags: animal research. Just read an August update from an ALDF lawyer about medical research. I was struck by this paragraph. That's a lot of saved lives. But would researchers be willing to share their results? Doubtful if it means endangering their potential patents.

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Critter News

APRIL 13, 2010

The sad truth is that in the understandable scramble to present a unified front on animal research, the scientific establishment has been reluctant to be critical of its own troops in the face of vicious opposition. Tags: animal research. The reason so much poor quality research has endured for so long is down to politics.

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Animal Person

MARCH 10, 2010

If you're in NYC on March 23, support " Muzzling A Movement " at my alma mater, New York University at 7pm (presented by the NYU Student Animal Legal Defense Fund). Tags: Activism Film Gray Matters. But that's me.

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Animal Person

JULY 15, 2010

A comment left yesterday on a two-year old post, by None Please presented a phrase I've never heard before and I'd like to address it. "In None Please presents death by bullet and death by car as the only two options for the deers. Tags: Activism Ethics Language Cayuga deer hunting. What happens after that is immaterial. .

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Critter News

NOVEMBER 11, 2009

Industry representatives were also present at the conference, which was held as part of the European Partnership on Alternative Approaches to Animal Testing (EPAA). Tags: europe animal research drug companies medical research.

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4 The Love Of Animals

APRIL 27, 2009

National Geographic Channel’s Expedition Grizzly featuring Casey Anderson presents the unique story of one man who has dedicated himself to wildlife preservation and a daring approach to understanding grizzlies’ every move — living among them in extreme conditions, observing their behaviors and even tasting some of their favorite foods.

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Animal Person

DECEMBER 3, 2009

Her birthday present? We thought it was just a tag, but it's a benign mass that's been irritating her eyeball for months. After the presentations, there will be an opportunity to ask questions and/or offer feedback. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics Greyhound Matters. And speaking of eyes. Regards, Beth. 301-827-5323.

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4 The Love Of Animals

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

Kennedy’s family owned many pets, including a horse, which was a present to 5 year-old Caroline Kennedy. Tags: random tidbits. In 1989 Millie had six puppies, two of which also became White House dogs! Macaroni the pony. First Pet, 1963): John F. Caroline often rode the horse around the White House lawn. Fala the Scottish Terrier.

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4 The Love Of Animals

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

Darlow presents the information in a simple, straightforward manner that is helpful for photographers of any skill level. Tags: books giveaways. Written by celebrated pet photographer, Andrew Darlow, the book is a great reference for anyone looking to capture their pets lives and personalities through the use of photography.

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Critter News

MARCH 31, 2009

Earthlings is considered one of the most persuasive documentaries ever made for its frank, straightforward presentation of the day-to-day practices in some of the largest industries in the world. Tags: animal abuse animal cruelty. The Earthlings trailer can be viewed at [link].

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Animal Person

JULY 3, 2009

Bekoff and Pierce (a philosopher) are the perfect combination to write this book because whenever you're presenting the similarities of nonhuman animals to human animals, a philosophical conundrum is created for humans, who like to think that we are worlds different, and above nonhumans. Tags: Books Ethics Language.

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Animal Person

MAY 28, 2009

Another opportunity for infiltration (heh, heh, heh) has presented itself on Intent.com , which has a " Food and Nutrition " page that already has posts about mindful eating and vegetarianism. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics animal rights Animal welfare Nutrition The Goode Family Veganism Vegetarianism. Anyone else watch?

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 11, 2009

Katrina Warren and the experts at Animal Planet’s “ Housecat Housecall ”, presented by Purina Cat Chow, have put together some simple tips to help families conquer some common cat care issues. You will need a sturdy crate for transport, scratching post, climbing tree, litter box, food and water bowls and a breakaway collar with an ID tag.

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Animal Person

MAY 7, 2009

I don't know if she has ever claimed to know about the dangerous carcinogen found in grilled chicken, but to hawk such a product after the information and experts she has presented to her audience is the height of hypocrisy. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics.

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Animal Person

JUNE 13, 2009

The cinematography did present a bit of a problem for me in that I often had difficulties with scale--I didn't know how wide or large things were, and though it might not necessary to know, I like to nonetheless. I think that any film that presents a problem should also provide solution. But that's me.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 23, 2013

Toys: Try to include “puzzle toys”, toys that present a mental challenge to your pet, such as bones with treats stuffed inside. Pet QR Tag is a new variation on pet identification. It’s a small pet tag with a barcode that can be scanned by smartphones. Smaller cat toys can become choking hazards for your dog.

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Animal Person

MARCH 24, 2010

But I should have presented a stronger use argument. If my goal was to present a perspective the dominant culture isn't used to hearing about, maybe. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics Food and Drink Language animal rights BBQ petting zoo pony rides veganism. They should never play poker.

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Animal Person

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

This is about using animals and presenting yet another variation on the theme of humans believing they have a right to make food, clothing or art from the body of other animals. Tags: Current Affairs Ethics Gray Matters Language. This isn't about what's morbid or what's not, and what's art and what's not.

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 13, 2009

America has the chance to vote for the most remarkable story, and the winner will be announced in November at the National Dog Show presented by Purina in the Philadelphia area. Tags: events. “Each story is incredible, and we’re proud to help shine the light on these pets and the amazing people who rescued them.&#.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 30, 2009

“Our fundraising efforts came to fruition when the Dublin Dog Foundation team watched as Terry was presented with her new service dog at the Canine Assistants graduation ceremony on July 23rd,&# said Jason Watson, founder of the Dublin Dog Foundation and CEO of Dublin Dog Co. Tags: news. Founded in 2007 in Charlotte, N.C.,

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4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 3, 2009

Ground-Breaking Show Presented by Purina Cat Chow Returns For A Second Season of Helping Cat Lovers Resolve Their Feline Dilemmas. Tags: tv. The site also provides show information, bios on the families and episode air dates.

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Animal Person

MAY 8, 2009

Though the problem presented as orthopedic, it was in fact neurologic. Tags: Current Affairs Greyhound Matters. And after vet upon vet, and drug upon drug (and also some acupuncture and chiropractic), we had to take him to Orlando (3 hours north) for an MRI. Want a better look? So there you have it.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 13, 2010

No symptoms can be safely overlooked, but some present more potential danger than others. Tags: guest post pet care. Responsible pet owners know they need to pay close attention to their little friends. Behavioral changes that seem minor can sometimes be warning signs for illnesses that require a veterinarian’s attention.

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Animal Person

MARCH 18, 2009

The New York Times presents us, this morning, with "Equine Alternative" regarding the recent discovery that horses decided to allow themselves be domesticated by humans for our mutual benefit, earlier than we had thought (3500 BC, and we preciously thought it was more like 2500 BC). Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics Language.

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Animal Person

NOVEMBER 12, 2009

And once you are on the side of justice, it's impossible to present a rational alternative to animal farming. Tags: Books Ethics. What animals need isn't our mercy, it's our defense of their right to their lives without our domination. Once your priority is justice, your message isn't "eating animals". it's "not eating animals.".

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Animal Person

JUNE 10, 2009

To then present a widget that helps you eat seafood is strange. Tags: Current Affairs Ethics Food and Drink animal rights Bycatch Fish Fishing industry Overfishing Seafood The End of the Line veganism. Oh, and this is a war we've declared and we're winning. An Inconvenient Truth for Fish (telegraph.co.uk).

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Animal Person

SEPTEMBER 19, 2009

Tags: Activism Ethics Language. This is what happens when you ask someone with a background in linguistics to comment on a project. Headaches ensue.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 31, 2010

Previous events have featured live entertainment from the Phoenix Projekt Fire Dancers, Kodama Taiko Drummers, The Panache Orchestra, and various film presentations about Kitten Rescue. Tags: rescues. And of course, a post about Kitten Rescue wouldn’t be complete without a little cuteness!

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 8, 2011

Firstly, shorebirds present a significant ID challenge. Its a great place for novice and more experienced birders to enjoy and get to grips with a good variety of North American plovers, most of which are present on any given day, especially in winter. For me, there’s a few things that drive this fascination. Get yours today!

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Animal Person

JUNE 20, 2009

But by presenting that example to the reader, the author positions herself to then present an alternative that is worlds better by comparison. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics Language animal rights Bev Eggleston EcoFriendly Foods Gourmet magazine happy meat Humane slaughter Temple Grandin. It is murder. Not eating them.

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

From the very start, even though I knew the outcome in small part, it was so interesting to read about the behind the scenes efforts during the case, after the dogs were seized, and of course to present day when so many dogs are still trying to become healthy and happy. Tags: books. The book is broken down into three sections.

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Animal Person

MAY 23, 2010

I've officially been blogging for four years (1,329 posts and 5,441 comments) today, and as I (re)ponder whether I will continue, I'd like to present some lessons I've learned about blogging, veganism, people, "the movement," language and. Just know that the way you present yourself largely dictates who is going to visit your blog.

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Animal Person

JUNE 23, 2010

But I don't feel like I was presented with a compelling argument for not eating lions. Tags: Current Affairs Ethics Language " Care2 "Wipeout animal cruelty animal rights lion meat. Here's my first problem with this: The number of lions in the wild is not affected by the farming operation in Illinois.

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Animal Person

JUNE 27, 2009

Film is a visual medium and through direction, dialogue, editing, music and any effects, the filmmaker presents (in this case) his agenda. They grill the chickens, and trust me when I say it's all presented as a peak spiritual experience. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Film Language. If there's a lesson in Food Inc.,

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 1, 2010

She presents the information in a great way. Tags: books. And the tips aren’t hard things either, everything is simple to do. The author, Elizabeth Rogers, is also the co-author of the New York Times bestseller The Green Book. It can be preorded right now via Amazon, and should be hitting shelves in bookstores on March 9th.

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Animal Person

JUNE 1, 2009

Steve Best's verbal presentation of his ideas sometimes irks me. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Language animal rights Culture Ecology Ethology speciesism The Left veganism. It's over-the-top, for me, and I often resent the time I must spend working through the ranting. Humanized' mice speak volumes (scienceblog.com).

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Animal Person

FEBRUARY 19, 2010

Today's New York Times gives us Adam Shriver's Op-Ed " Not Grass-Fed, But at Least Pain-Free ," which presents its dilemma at the end: If we cannot avoid factory farms altogether, the least we can do is eliminate the unpleasantness of pain in the animals that must live and die on them. Tags: Current Affairs Ethics Language.

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