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! 4th of July News Break: Thousands of America�s Wild Horses to be Put to Death?

Brenda H. — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:08:26 PDT

An aggressive wild horse removal campaign is currently under way by the U.S. government, at the cost of millions of taxpayer dollars. The Bureau of Land Management�s (BLM) removal policy is contrary to the spirit of the 1971 Wild Free-Roaming Horse and Bu
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2008 RoundupSchedule-(PETITION)--STOP THE WILD HORSE WIPE-OUT

Brenda H. — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:42:56 PDT

PLZ SIGN: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/166841148
America�s wild horses are being eradicated in violation of the Wild Free-Roaming Horse & Burro Act, which protects them as �living symbols� of our Nation's spirit.
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WHOOO HOOO--PBS IS SHOWING "Nature: Cloud: Wild Stallion of the Rockies" AGAIN

Brenda H. — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:22:22 PDT

07/04/2008 :: 11:52:01 AM
Susan D. Says:
THANK YOU SO MUCH for hearing these people in support of the horses� survival.Since the deadline is July 11, it will be shown this Sunday, July 6 @ 8pm�check your local listings.it has to make a difference.

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Treating Gout Naturally

Adrian L. — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:17:50 PDT

It has been proven in a number of scientific tests, that 500mg taken daily of Vitamin C can significantly reduce uric acid levels, and therefore reduce the onset of gout.
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The Odds of Change: A Statistical Look at Our Democrats' Voting Records

Just Carole — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:49:56 PDT

According to the Merriam-Webster online dictionary, a statistic is a �collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of masses of numerical data.� What is more interesting still is its etymology, from the German word meaning �study of political
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All they are saying is give bees a chance

Michael C. — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 13:59:20 PDT

We are in serious trouble without our bees. Not only are they the only insects that produce food for humans, they pollinate more than 100 crops as well as 90 percent of all flowering plants.
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LEAD THE WAY: Close Down Puppy Mills

Eleni M. — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:42:07 PDT

LEAD THE WAY AND SUPPORT THE ANIMALS (REGULATION OF SALE) BILL

We are a nation of Animal lovers, but we need to do more to ensure their well-being and eliminate animal cruelty. Regulating the sale of animals means a better beginning in life,
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Ancient grave with 16 horses and chariot unearthed

Kathy W. — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:41:05 PDT

A grave containing 16 horses and a two-wheeled chariot dating back to Roman times has been unearthed by archaeologists in the north-east corner of Greece.

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PLZ SEND EASY MESSAGE TO : "NEVADA" U.S. SENATOR-HARRY REID-TO PROTECT THE WILD HORSES!

Brenda H. — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:08:30 PDT

EASY ON SITE: POST COMMENT-Senator Reid: This form is set up for you to express your views on issues that are important to you.
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PLZ: Send MONTANA Governor Brian Schweitzer a comment: SAVE CLOUD & THE WILD HORSES

Brenda H. — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:58:37 PDT

PLZ POST COMMENT (VISIT SITE) AND ASK THE GOVERNOR TO HELP SAVE CLOUD & ALL THE WILD HORSES IN HIS STATE OF MONTANA!
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COALDALE PA ~ Animal cruelty survivor frolicks, thrives in happy new home. �Ozzie�s my buddy. He loves playing in the yard.�

End Cruelty I. — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:05:22 PDT

The Fallons have two dogs but Ozzie seems to be the favorite. �He loves to lay down on the couch and all that and just loves a lot of attention,� said Paul Fallon. Although Ozzie is healthy now, he still has some scars, and his leg required amputation.
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80 women and children victims of Myanmar cyclone rescued from human traffickers

Kelli S. — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:09:32 PDT

YANGON, Myanmar (AP) - More than 80 women and child victims of Myanmar's recent cyclone have been rescued from human traffickers who were scheming to smuggle them to neighboring countries, a media report said Thursday.
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Shirley's Anniversary Video - The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee

Echo ELES — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:06:22 PDT

If you dont know the story of Shirley and Jenny, google it or go to elephants.com to read about it OR rent or buy pbs nature series THE URBAN ELEPHANT... Love live Shirl!
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Nature (PBS) - Shirley the Elephant (Part 1) Road to Freedom, Sanctuary and a Rare Reunion

Echo ELES — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:16:12 PDT

In 2000, "The Urban Elephant" brought viewers the touching story of Shirley and Jenny, two crippled elephants reunited at The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee after a 22-year separation. The bonding was immediate, intense and unforgettable between the two
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BLM BUDDIES; Livestock Marketing Association-FIGHTING FOR HORSE SLAUGHTER TO CONTINUE!

Brenda H. — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:07:52 PDT

Horse Slaughter
LMA Horse Slaughter Brief 2/2008
Equine Trucking Proposed Rule
Horse Slaughter Update 8/2007
Constituent Letter Example to send to Congress
InfoLink on Horse Slaughter
Horse Slaughter Update 4/2007
Horse Slaughter Ad
ALERT about Ho
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PBS NATURE: The Cloud Blog: The BLM, Grandkids, Mountain Lions

Brenda H. — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:57:47 PDT

Cloud has captured more mares and now commands the largest band on the Arrowhead Mountains of Montana (a.k.a. Pryor Mountains)(�the horses are regarded as �trespassers� in their own home�)(PICTURE) RAIN & CLOUD & THEIR BABY

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Dolphins in Captivity in Bodrum - PETITION

Cristina S. — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:18:27 PDT

Captive dolphins at Turkish water park lead a miserable existence British tourists pay �50 to swim with scarred and stressed dolphins that are caged in small 10m x 20m pools.
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Kartick Satyanarayan - Champion of India's Dancing Bears

Frankie K. — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:26:42 PDT

The amazing story of Kartick Satyanarayan, the "Bear Man" and how he is saving the Sloth Bear from the barbaric, centuries-old tradition of being enslaved and trained as Dancing Bears AND enriching lives and changing the culture. Great photos & videos.
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OSHTEMO TWP MI ~ Four dogs die from neglect, one dozen rescued ~ Survivors found living in total squalor at groomer�s home

End Cruelty I. — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:00:35 PDT

�We found the head of one dog in the cage with another dead dog. We�re not sure what happened to the body � whether the other dog was forced to eat the body before it died,� said Steve Lawrence with Kalamazoo County Animal Services.
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Change.org - Urge the Senate to fund AIDS Relief by finally passing PEPFAR! - Take Action

Kelli S. — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:13:18 PDT

TAKE ACTION NOW! Contact your Senators now and express your disappointment that they have not yet reached bipartisan consensus to move forward with the reauthorization of the President�s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
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NEW HANOVER PA ~ Hoarder�s appeal denied ~ Refused to surrender pets found living in filth ~ D.A. seeks $122,304 restitution

End Cruelty I. — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:39:03 PDT

Mary Lou Petrucci was fined $2,375.00 for 48 summary counts of cruelty to animals. Montgomery County SPCA expended $122,304 caring for 31 dogs and 16 cats since July 2006. The animals could not be put up for adoption until the court case was settled.
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Take Action: Condemn Israel�s Appalling Treatment of Award-Winning Gaza Journalist Mohammed Omer

Jill Gabs — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:18:42 PDT

Returning home after winning Martha Gellhorn Prize for Journalism in London, made to strip, assaulted by Shin Bet security at border crossing; dragged by heels to ambulance after lost consciousness. Dutch diplomats escorting him powerless. Not isolated in
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Two police officers charged in grow-op probe

Elena Pintilie — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:17:00 PDT

TORONTO � Two uniformed Toronto police constables face multiple criminal charges, including organized-crime allegations, for their role in what investigators describe as an elaborate marijuana-cultivation operation that ran for at least two years
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Zimbabwe's opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai

Profil P. — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:31:33 PDT

The Movement for Democratic Change leader's first engagement was to visit supporters hurt in political violence.
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Dog thrown off overpass survives with just a fat lip

Elena Pintilie — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:23:35 PDT

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. � Deborah Pepin had no idea what the dark object was that fell from an overpass � until it yelped.

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AAF China Bear rescue - RIP brave Bossham

Linda M. — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:33:43 PDT

I�m so sad to have to bring you the news that Bossham, who was among the 28 moon bears rescued on 31 March, has died. This brings to 13 the total number of bears from that group that have succumbed to ailments caused by their appalling treatment.
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The city's lost animal kingdom

Elena Pintilie — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:34:12 PDT

Ontario's new Endangered Species Act likely comes too late to bring back these plants and animals that once thrived in the GTA

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Children of Nigeria: Group laments existence of 15,000 alleged child 'witches' in Akwa Ibom, Cross River

Kelli S. — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:46:11 PDT

AS the issue of child abuse rages in the country, over 15,000 children have been identified as abandoned and stigmatized as "witches" in Akwa Ibom and Cross River states.
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Jack Q. Brown drags small dog going 45 mph

Information M. — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:59:54 PDT

Witness told deputies he saw the dog bouncing off the roadway, off the side of the van and at one point saw the dog go underneath the van between the two left tires. The suspect eventually let go of the leash and continued driving.The owner is a 23 year..
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Wildlife extinction rates 'seriously underestimated'

Elena Pintilie — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:44:47 PDT

Endangered species may become extinct 100 times faster than previously thought, scientists warned today, in a bleak re-assessment of the threat to global biodiversity
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Out of the Laboratory and on to Our Plates.

Jocelyn Koopmann — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:59:31 PDT

Friends of the Earth's new report finds that untested nanotechnology is being used in more than 100 food products, food packaging and contact materials currently on the shelf, without warning or FDA testing. What is 'Nanofood'? �Nanofood� describes food
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Protect Children-Pass the Kid-Safe Chemicals Act (KSCA)

Jo Carlyle — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:31:49 PDT

When passed 1976, the Act declared safe some 62,000 chemicals already on the market, even though there were little or no data to support this policy. Since that time another 20,000 chemicals have been put into commerce in the United States, also with litt
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PBS NATURE Web Site: "THEY DID THE VIDEO'S OF CLOUD" (PLZ ASK THEM TO HELP CLOUD)

Brenda H. — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:39:46 PDT

PBS NATURE HAS A WEB SITE: Fred Kaufman, Executive Producer-YOU CAN MAKE A COMMENT-PLEASE ASK THAT THEY HELP CLOUD & HIS BAND--I POSTED PETITION WITH THE DEADLINE!

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When Parents Become Children: Caring & Coping

Cate Groves — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:09:06 PDT

Many of us will - or even now - face the prospect of caring for parents who can no longer cope alone. Even those parents who are generally okay still drive or insist on doing chores they shouldn't.This is an ever-increasing problem for us, their children.
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ANIMAL COPS: PHILADELPHIA Premieres July 16, 10 PM (ET/PT) ~ PSPCA performs over 10,000 rescues and 7,000 investigations a year

End Cruelty I. — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:43:31 PDT

Each year, PSPCA rescues more than 10,000 animals�ranging from domestic pets to big cats and reptiles�and handles 7,000 investigations. ANIMAL COPS: PHILADELPHIA reveals brutal perpetrators, relentless rescue agents, and victims who will melt your heart
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Health Benefits of Avocados

Adrian L. — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:39:47 PDT

Avocado oil strengthens the skin by stimulating collagen, thereby reducing wrinkles and improving skin texture. Avocados are also rich in vitamin E, a free radical scavenger that will assist in slowing the aging process.
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Cat doused with kerosene in holiday prank: police

Nancy M. — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:45:32 PDT

12 year old feline escapes being set on fire by his attackers. "His eyes were sealed together, his hair was sticking up in tufts," Liba Berry told CTV Toronto. He now risks getting pneumonia from inhaling the kerosene.

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Animal activists are still suspect!

Hans L. — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:32:03 PDT

They are still suspect of belonging to a criminial organisation!!!! INSANE!
THIS IS CRAZY! I GUESS HERR OBERSTAATSANWALTSCHAFT IS PLAYING GOLF OR HUNTING WITH THE RIGHT PEOPLE.....THIS IS JUST SICK! Zum kotzen!
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World leaders: Do not recognise Mugabe. Please go to site & send your letter. TY.

Jocelyn Koopmann — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:35:40 PDT

After a terror campaign and a sham 'election' last Friday, Robert Mugabe has declared himself President of Zimbabwe. The country is in crisis and its fate depends on talks between Mugabe and the winner of the first round election -- Morgan Tsvangirai.
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Hollywood hairdresser David Babaii tests his new hair care products on celebrities, not animals.

Sinikka D. — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:02:16 PDT

Don't worry. The celebrity tests are over. And the line also got the stamp of approval from PETA, making it the first-ever haircare system endorsed by the organization.
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Frogs marry to bring rain | Video | Reuters.com

Natali M. — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:00:40 PDT

Jun. 21 - Villagers in India marry two frogs to please the rain Gods - in the hopes the region will get good monsoon rains.

The villagers believe that it is due to God's blessings that they receive rainfall on time.

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G-8 climate scorecard shows US in last (AP) : Yahoo! Green

Natali M. — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:25:11 PDT

BERLIN - The U.S. has done the least among the world's eight largest economies to address global warming, a study released Thursday found.
The gathering includes the heads of states of the U.S., Japan, Britain, Germany, France, Italy, Canada and Russia.
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Uganda's plea for food aid--PLEASE WATCH THIS VIDEO!

Cal Mendelsohn — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:31:21 PDT

With little rain, crops in Uganda have died leaving nearly a million Ugandans without food. Soaring energy and food prices mean that it's difficult for aid agencies to buy enough food to deal with the hunger crisis.
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Yemen names national bird

Elena Pintilie — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:58:47 PDT

The Yemen Council of Ministers has recently approved the Golden-winged Grosbeak as Yemen's national bird.
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Experts Say China�s Wind Energy Could Grow 1667% by 2020

Gavin Hudson — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:11:59 PDT

These figures should make critics of China�s energy policies think twice.
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GOOD NEWS from The Humane Society, re Tennessee Puppy Mill.

Jocelyn Koopmann — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:18:42 PDT

Our rescue teams saved more than 700 dogs from squalid conditions at a massive puppy mill in Tennessee last week. Now these survivors are on their way to the loving homes they deserve. Please watch the VIDEO, nice change.

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Couple Charged With Animal Cruelty After 25 Pets Found Living In Filth (Video)

Kathy W. — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:52:56 PDT

A Bullitt County couple is in jail tonight facing animal cruelty charges.
Investigators say the husband and wife left 25 animals to fend for themselves inside a filthy trailer. The home was covered with fleas, feces and dirt.
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Colombia rescues hostage Ingrid Betancourt

Julia K. — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:48:54 PDT

BOGOTA (Reuters) - French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt and three Americans were rescued from leftist guerrillas by Colombian troops, Defense Minister Juan Manuel Santos said on Wednesday.
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PLZ TAKE ACTION: " BLM Steps up Campaign to Eradicate Wild Horses"

Brenda H. — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:24:52 PDT

The only thing that saved wild horses from extinction back in 1971 was public outrage and demand for action. Thirty-four years later, we must again demand the protection of wild horses before it is too late.

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Brooklyn Woman Dies iIGNORED on Mental Hospital Waiting Room Floor

Kactus Kat — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:39:24 PDT

Only in America!! Esmin Green, 49, had waited in emergency room for 24 hrs when she toppled onto floor & died. Staff kicked her to arouse her. Staff had ignored her. Abuse/neglect of other patients same hospital.

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