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People write for different reasons. I write because if I didn't, I think I might burst with stored up passion for life events past and those up ahead and around the corner. We're living in a most

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Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues How to be an animal liberation activist without being vegan: 1 of 11
Animal liberation activists welcome other activists whether vegetarian or other animal lovers concerned with animal treatment. However, those who understand the animal liberation philosophy know that vegan requirements are more strict and far reaching than vegetarian issues that deal with humane treatment of animals. Vegan p... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds How to prevent birds from flying into windows: 2 of 21
Birds are an important part of the eco-system, and in addition, they are lovely creatures that people enjoy and scientists and bird watchers study. Sanctuaries have been set aside for certain species but the urban community presents unique challenges to free ranging birds. The problem is greater than many think, but a few pr... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues What is the difference between animal rights and animal welfare?: 2 of 11
The major differences between animal rights and animal welfare is that animal rights is concerned with the "use" and "rights" of animals while animal welfare is concerned with the "treatment" of animals. The philosophy of animal rights aka animal liberation goes far beyond the humane treatment of animals. Animal welfare: The... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Have 'Animal Rights' gone too far?: 11 of 51
Animal Rights also known as Animal Liberation, has not gone as far as it seeks to go. When the ape attains a "human status" and impairment or illness removes or demotes the "human status" from to "non-persons", then, Animal Rights will have gone almost as far as they seek to go. The Animal Welfare organization is not a part ... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Website reviews: Peta.org: 1 of 4
PETA.org packs a powerful punch in making their point on animal cruelty practices all over the world. Indeed PETA is a giant non-profit organization with close to 30 million dollars in contributions in 2005. In visiting PETA.org, you will see countless pictures of animals, depicting many of them in distress from caging, anim... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Website reviews: Vegan.org: 2 of 4
In overall looks, design and navigation, Vegan.org passes with flying colors. The website is full of information, its cheerful colors are complementary, the photographs are highly appealing and navigation of the site is easy. One surprise was a webpage that looked very much like a McDonalds sales page. McVegan products do in... More..
Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) Famous dog profiles: Rin Tin Tin: 1 of 1
The life of Rin Tin Tin was remarkable from the very beginning. From his birth in a distinguished German Shepherd bloodline in 1918, to his life as a top motion picture starin America, audiences everywhere loved Rin Tin Tin. The original Rin Tin Tin died in 1932 but his bloodline continues today as one of the oldest existing... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Dog breed facts: Labrador Retriever: 12 of 20
Strong and gentle are two words that come to mind in describing the Labrador Retriever. In truth, it's difficult to itemize and describe all the wonderful adaptive and versatile qualities of this breed. The Labrador Retriever is a truly amazing dog. He's been described as a workaholic with the best temperament and friendlies... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Where does the animal rights movement stand on abortion?: 5 of 6
Abortion is not a problem for the animal rights movement and in fact, supports their philosophy of sensience. Abortion can be easily justified by the animal rights group by dehumanizing the fetus. Their stand is that the fetus is not capable of sensing or feeling or making choices and, therefore, has no value. Peter Singer w... More..