safe and happy new year, take care of pets

Please remember to secure your pets in a stress free area during the New Year celebrations. This is one of the greatest times of the year for pets to get scared and run away from home. Large dogs have been know to jump high fences in fear of all the noise of fireworks, etc. Please take extra care of your pets and animals during this time.

Hope everyone has a safe and happy new year!

Willie Nelson Shares Concert Proceeds

Willie Nelson is the man! Great job and many thanks to Willie Nelson and the city of Vancouver, Washington USA.

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Japan to drop humpback whale hunt

still an evil country

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EPA Blocks California's Greenhouse Gas Vehicle Emissions Law

EPA Administrator claimed that the federal energy bill was a better strategy to combat global warming.

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Eva Mendes hotter than ever! Rather be naked than wear fur!

Thanks to Eva Mendes for taking it all off for the animals! She joined with PETA to highlight the evils of wearing fur. Its torture for the animals. To see her awesome pic visit the link below

Eva Mendes Fur Is Dead

Xbox 360 DivX/XviD Playback Test (Verdict: Almost Perfect)

The Xbox 360 supports DivX and XviD as of today, which may make some of you with big file collections (like us) as giddy as a kid in store with puppies made of candy. We threw our entire collection of movies, TV shows and random clips at it and found that the 360 can play back pretty much anything. Here are some notes.

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Worthless punk kids steal Boxers, urgent need to contact officials

A couple of thugs apparently stole 3 Boxers from an animal shelter in the Dallas, TX. area. The story highlights the continued need for citizens, police and government officials to keep up the fight against dog fighting and animal abuse. If you live in Texas I urge you to contact local officials and ask them to investigate this matter immediately. I also encourage people to contact your elected representatives at all levels of government and insist that they take action to end dog fighting and animal abuse. Don't delay, take action now!

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California pets and animals need your help

I just got back from southern California last night and the fires are very bad. People have lost everything but I can tell you that the people of California love their pets. Many left their homes behind but refused to leave their pets. So now they need our help with supplies. Its not only the cats and dogs but many horses and birds. So anything we can do to help is greatly appreciated I assure you. Food, beds, cages, blankets, all sorts of supplies are need and all types of food would help.

Contact L.A. SPCA for info on how you can help.
Go to www.spcala.com or call toll free 888-SPCALA1 (888-772-2521)
Also a group called New Leash on Life (661) 255-0097.
And the San Diego Humane Society.
Remember all types of food and supplies are urgently needed for pets and animals including horses and birds.

Texas pet friends take action today

To all of my friends in Texas who care about their pets and animals I urge you to take action today and contact the Guadalupe County Attorney's office and the county Juvenile Court Judge. I will list their addresses below. I will link the story I read from PETA about 3 teens who tortured to death a 5 month old puppy named Toby. Regardless of how you feel about PETA, no animal deserves to die this way. The article is graphic so I suggest you read it only if your heart and stomach can take it. Otherwise just write your letters, make your calls, send your e-mails and get the word out that this will not be tolerated in Texas! DEMAND JUSTICE FOR TOBY!! Thank you.

PETA site and addresses

Please send your polite but firm comments to:

The Honorable Elizabeth Murray-Kolb
Guadalupe County Attorney
101 E. Court St., Ste. 104
Seguin, TX 78155
830-379-9491 (fax)

The Honorable Linda Jones
Guadalupe County Juvenile Court Judge
101 E. Court St., Rm. 302
Seguin, TX 78155
830-303-5325 (fax)

Nude Silverstone ad too HOT for TX t.v.!

Comcast cable in Houston TX has pulled Alicia Silverstone's psa for PETA citing "nudity" as the excuse. Meanwhile on FX a character on the hit show Damages says "shit" and "bitch". NYPD Blue has shown partially nude characters on its show. But when it comes to healthy living and eating its time to draw the line. If you have not seen the tastefully done ad with the beautiful and talented Ms. Silverstone I have added the link below. Enjoy and consider a healthy diet. Banned on t.v., give me a break!


Alicia Silverstone's nude psa for PETA (People for the ETHICAL Treatment of Animals)

Thanks to good people

Good people like Alicia Silverstone do their part to educate people on the abuses that animals suffer thru on a daily basis but they often go a step further to educate people on how they can take better care of themselves. PETA was kind enough to put out a commercial featuring the beautiful Ms. Silverstone and the effects of healthy eating. I know how people here in my home state of Texas generally react to these promotions, but I am hoping that people will be wise enough to see the benefits of eating healthier. Whether you decide to become a complete vegetarian is up to you. But when you consider the effects of eating meat whether its mad cow disease or just the heart trouble you can end up with later. People would be wise to take notice of this important issue and consider changes that will help them not only live longer and better lives but will impact their family as well. If not for you then maybe do it for your family or others who count on you.

Alicia's nude PETA commercial

The vick auction and other blogs

We learned thru TMZ.com, of all places, that the US Humane Society is auctioning off Vick's notes to self that he left behind after making his "apology". Its almost funny but not really that the one thing I noticed during this whole ordeal was that Vick never once apologized for hurting any dogs. Why? Why can't he feel some sympathy for them or just express regret at what happened to them. Oh wait I know its because he's from the South and that's just the way we are down here. I'm in Texas which is technically Southwest, but according to Whoopi, whom I have generally held in high regard because of her political views, that's the way southerners are. They are too stupid to know right from wrong and marry their sisters or something. Basically she was attempting to do two things, 1. defend a black and 2. cause controversy so the show The View can stay on the air just a little longer. What stupid thing will she say next? Stayed tuned to The View, sucker. Anyway back to my point that dick oops I meant Vick never apologized for hurting dogs and it just so happens that at the last minute he scribble "dogs suffered" on the corner of this piece of paper that is being auctioned on ebay.

vick auction on ebay

Finally I have more on the TMZ story on the IHU Myspace blog and I invite anyone interested to add us to your friends. Also check out the IHU Blog site for tech news and interesting links.

ESPN: Vick won't plead guilty

In shocking news ESPN is reporting the deal Vick cut with prosecutors won't have him pleading guilty to killing dogs or gambling. This means he can claim he was telling the truth all along and he won't be banned from the NFL. Of course there is an opinion that fans won't cheer for him and he is still toxic at this time. But with everything, time heals all wounds. And after a couple of years people will have forgotten his heinous acts. People say he deserves a second chance, so how many of those dogs got a second chance after losing a fight? He may not have killed them with his own hands but acknowledges he was there when they were killed and, based on reports, he ordered that the dogs be killed. HE does not deserve a second chance! The NAACP should have better things to do with their time and money than worry about a multi-millionaire who CHOSE of his won free will to break the law. Now is the time for the NFL, NBA, NAACP and others to tell young people these acts are not right, are not cool and don't make you a man. If you can't fight on your own and you have to rely on dogs, then you are NO man at all. Weak and pathetic, that's what Vick is and all those other punks who fight dogs. They don't have the guts to fight on their own.

CIA report

As a big supporter of the CIA and it's work, I am frustrated by these reports that come out saying the CIA did not do enough to stop the terrorists. The CIA is at the mercy of our leaders and our laws. Prior to 9/11 it was a different atmosphere. The Republicans were out to get President Clinton. No one and I mean no one to my knowledge cared about Bin Laden or the Taliban or the disgusting things going on in Afghanistan. It was not important to us. I am no big fan of George Tenet. His interview on 60 minutes kind of freaked me out. He seemed unusually nervous and perhaps he has an illness, I don't know. But the reality is that no one should blame the CIA for 9/11. We did not have the capabilities nor did the CIA or anyone else have the authority to do what was and still is necessary to solve these problems. And the bureaucracy will never go away. To solve this problem the current administration adds more bureaucracy! The CIA was meant to be the central point of intelligence information, thus the name. But when you have competing agencies all throughout the government and military, its makes it extremely difficult to consolidate all the information and figure out what it all means. We cannot have it both ways. There is only one way for this to work. Just like in Iraq, there is only one way for those people and that is a strong leader who will come down hard on the people. Unfortunately we may not like that choice for their "democracy" and some of the people there will get hurt. In the old Soviet Union they had the KGB, people feared it, but it worked. China has their secret police, again we know little about it, but we do know that the Chinese people in the United States that have family in China are at the mercy of the secret police. In other words, if the Chinese here in America don't cooperate with the Chinese government, the families in China are going to suffer. That's what makes the China's government so dangerous. The control they have over their people. Not to mention the fact that they make 80 or 90% of all the products we use. They cannot afford to stop selling to us but can you imagine what would happen if they did? Those .99cent stores would turn into $99 stores! The point is we just need to move forward. We must make the changes necessary to prevent attacks in the future without tearing each other apart. Most Americans don't worry about our govt spying on us because we don't commit crimes, but that power can easily be abused, as we have seen in the past. I suppose that's why we issue these reports, but before we go condemn the CIA let's just make sure that the people are supplied with what they need to stop future attacks. It takes solid people willing to risk their lives to get this information and to try and analyze what they are able to get. Its a lot easier to look at what has been discovered and say oh ya that was obvious, how could you not see that. When in reality there is information out there now that we still can't understand or get access to, but the good people at the CIA are still trying to figure it out. Just keep an eye on the big picture and not a few pieces of the puzzle. The CIA has and continues to do a lot to help our country and protect us.

2+1= 3 out of 4

The other 2 co-defendants of Mike Vick are set to do plea deals. That makes 3 of the 4 leaving only Vick himself to get convicted. Why won't he just admit to it, do his time, be a man? Many people complain that he has not been convicted yet and is innocent. But if that were true why not deny dogfighting? Why not step up and say that people who fight dogs for money are cowards, breaking the law? Why won't Vick stand up and say that? Because he does not believe it. Because he has actively participated in this cruel and illegal activity. He has not once said that he loves dogs and would never hurt one. He's weak and pathetic. We can only hope his career and all his money are over. That goes for any "pro" athlete who abuses animals. He is not fit to be called a human.

Dogs of war

I have always stated that I support our troops. I believe in a strong military. I believe in a strong CIA. But I don't believe in wasting lives and resources. And I especially don't believe that we should use animals in our war efforts. Give me someone to torture and I'll do the job just find but leave the dogs at home.

I was distressed to learn recently for the first time that our military considers dogs as "equipment" and that after Vietnam we left thousands of dogs behind as we abandoned that country in miserable defeat. I would hope that in this day and age that would no longer be the case. How can we justify using dogs for torture or battle but yet not give them the same protections and rights as their fellow soldiers?

My new picture on the left is of the war dog memorial. A dog named Chip saved many, many lives in war was awarded a silver star but because he was officially labeled as mere equipment the medal was taken away from him. He served with dignity and honor. For more about him and other dogs that have sacrificed their lives for our troops click the links below.

War-dogs.com

US War Dogs Memorial

USwarDogs.org

Another "pro" football player kills dog

from the official Mike Vick hate Club on myspace.com via a wonderful woman named Jennifer:

Thanks Jennifer for bringing this!


On February 18, 2007, Atlanta Falcons' Jonathan Babineaux beat to death his live-in girlfriend's dog, Kilo, a one-year-old pit bull mix. The motive was apparent retaliation against his girlfriend, Blair Anderson, for an argument she and Babineaux had earlier that same night.

After the argument, Anderson left the house, leaving her two dogs, Kilo and Ace, with the Falcons' defensive lineman. Not long after, Babineaux phoned Anderson to inform her that something was wrong with Kilo. He advised that she should come home and check on him. Anderson returned home to find Kilo in extreme physical distress. Anderson rushed Kilo to the vet but he was dead on arrival. Autopsy results showed Kilo died from blunt force trauma to the head, leading Gwinnett County police to arrest and charge Babineaux with felony cruelty to animals. The second dog, Ace, was later removed from the Babineaux household and placed in the care of Animal Control.

In spite of the felony charge, Babineaux remains free on $2,300 bond and is still actively playing for the Falcons. To date, Babineaux has received no punishment or suspension from either the Falcons or the NFL.

Blogger William K. Wolfrum aptly sums up the glaring hypocrisy which now enshrouds the Atlanta Falcons:

Babineaux is currently in the Falcons pre-season camp, obviously keeping a low profile.

Simply put, however, as long as Babineaux is allowed to play with the Falcons while Vick is forced to sit out, the NFL's and the Falcons' treatment of Vick can only be seen as a PR ploy. It has nothing to do with ethics, or a standard of character they want from their players.

As long as Babineaux remains active, the NFL and the Falcons are little more than hypocrites whose hands were forced in the Vick case

2 more companies drop vick

Rawlings Sporting Goods and Upper Deck are joining Nike and Reebok along with the NFLshop.com in dropping vick items. Meanwhile we are waiting on word from the new indictment and whether or not vick will change his plea in light of the information.

I must say I'm quite disappointed in people who hit the blogs and other sites like Digg and try to defend vick. He is a loser with a thug mentality. Not once has he condemned dog fighting or claimed that he would never hurt a dog. So for those who say don't pass judgment until case is done, I ask you why has he not proudly claimed he would not hurt animals? simple answer because he would and he has and he deserves a punishment equal to what those dogs went thru. He is weak and uneducated. He is unfit for the National Football League and unfit to be called a human being.

one down 3 to go in vick case

One of mike vick's co-defendants pleaded guilty and we presumed has agreed to testify against vick and the others. Also vick is near to deadline for a final plea before the possible additional charges are filed against him later this week.

Nike, Reebok and NFL stop vick products

According to Adage.com Nike has suspended him without pay and has started pulling items out of the Nike owned stores. In related news Reebok stated they would no longer make his jersey and the NFL said its NFLshop.com will cease selling his related items. These items will no longer be sold in stores nor online.

end dog fighting, $5000 reward

The brutal, cruel world of dog fighting isn’t something we’re exposed to every day. In fact, most of us go a lifetime without seeing any first-hand evidence of the gruesome blood sport. The SPCA of Texas reminds you that, tragically, illegal dog fighting exists on an underground level that is as widespread as it is diverse. It exists across all regional, social, socioeconomic and cultural lines, and only you can help stop it.

The only way to end this extreme form of organized cruelty is to educate adults and children alike about the realities of this vile practice and what to do if you see evidence of it.

For the sake of our beloved pets, our families and our community, the SPCA of Texas is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any individual involved in dog fighting in the state of Texas. Help us take a stand today by reporting all suspected animal cruelty and abuse to your local law enforcement and to the SPCA of Texas at www.spca.org/cruelty or 214.742.SPCA (7722).

Dogs are brutalized every day for the gambling fix and unfathomable enjoyment of sick individuals involved in dog fighting. And society pays the price through the accompanying crimes (gambling and drugs, among others) and increased brutality that influences and is passed on to the children who are surrounded by this sub-culture. It’s a vicious cycle.

The most recent headlines of pro-football player Michael Vick’s indictment for “conspiracy to travel in interstate commerce in aid of unlawful activities and to sponsor a dog in an animal fighting venture” and animal cruelty has brought this terrifying issue to the forefront of our national consciousness again. Vick and three others face $350,000 in fines and six years in prison if convicted of the federal charges, and additional state charges of animal cruelty are still under investigation.

Here in Texas, during the 2007 legislative session, Texas lawmakers proved that they stand strongly against the inhumane crime of dog fighting by stepping up the penalties of those convicted of dog fighting. Beginning September 1, 2007, the penalty for dog fighting increases from a Class A misdemeanor to a state jail felony and the punishment for attending a dog fighting exhibition increases from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class A misdemeanor.

Let’s take this opportunity to come together and stamp out animal cruelty and abuse of all types. For more information or to help the SPCA of Texas in its mission to provide every animal exceptional care and a loving home, please visit www.spca.org or contact us at 214.742.SPCA (7722).

If you’d like to help the SPCA’s Rescue and Investigations Department do more to serve the animals of Texas, you can sponsor an investigator by donating online or by calling 214.742.SPCA (7722).

press release from my friends at DogsDeserveBetter

Contact: Tammy S. Grimes • founder, Dogs Deserve Better • www.dogsdeservebetter.org
Tammy@dogsdeservebetter.org • P.O. Box 23, Tipton, PA 16684 • 1.877.636.1408 • 814.941.7447


108 People in 36 states live chained to doghouses over the July 4th Holiday to seek freedom for America's neglected canines and to educate about the dangers of chaining a dog

12 days later, chained rottweiler kills Atlanta 5-year-old girl near
the site where 15 people had recently stood against the practice

Tipton, PA — July 16, 2007 — Dogs Deserve Better, a national nonprofit working to end the suffering endured by dogs kept chained or penned for life, announced today that at least 108 people in 36 states and Canada lived chained to doghouses as part of the organization’s Chain Off 2007 event, entitled “Unchain the 50.” The event was the groups most successful ever, garnering news, tv, and blog attention nationwide and across the world.

The campaign, criticized as 'not important, foolish' by some website commentors, turned deadly serious only 12 days later, when 5-year-old Tiffany Pauley lost her life to a chained rottweiler in Atlanta, site of the largest Chain Off. 15 people lived chained to doghouses in Atlanta's Piedmont Park for up to 30 hours June 30-July 1 in order to bring awareness to the plight of chained dogs, and educate about the resulting damage they can do to children.

Tiffany, a child with Down's Syndrome, had wandered off from her home earlier that morning. She was found hours later lying dead under a tree near the rottweiler. Three chained dogs were removed from the home, and two penned dogs remain on the property.

Tammy Grimes, founder of the organization, expressed the group's frustration with America's failure to understand the nature of a dog. "Not only are we chaining ourselves to doghouses to advocate for the dogs, but to advocate for innocent children such as Tiffany who may wonder into their path. As I read the articles about Tiffany, I was enveloped with a staggering sadness at a loss which could be so easily preventable, if only America would understand the dangers in chaining a large breed dog; if only Americans were forced to take responsibility for their 'family pets'.

These dogs, unsocialized, unneutered, unhappy, become the equivalent of a loaded weapon in a neighborhood backyard. I am most disturbed by the following quote from an Atlanta Journal-Constitution article following Tiffany's death: 'Turner’s mother, Patricia Cook, said her son always kept the dogs chained and cared for them. “Nothing wrong happened here,” Cook said.'

Nothing wrong happened here? A child just lost her life; I am totally floored that anyone would say "Nothing wrong happened here"...that Ms. Cook has no idea of the irresponsibility inherent in leaving a rottweiler, a shepherd, and a pit mix chained in the backyard, where any child can easily gain access to them. Lawmakers MUST wake up to the dangers inherent in chaining a dog, as it becomes more and more apparent that people who chain their dogs will not.

Yards must be fenced for both the protection of the dog and the protection of our nation's youth. When we mistreat our animals, the human race pays the price in the end. Chaining of dogs, regardless of breed, is an archaic and dangerous practice that must end! We, along with our growing list of supporters and allies, will not stop until it does.

Our 'Unchain the 50' Campaign was an unqualified success. We should be celebrating, yet Tiffany's death brings us back to reality, back to realizing that our work is not done. I want to thank all of you who stood with us across our great nation. Continue to stand, so that Tiffany's death is not in vain. So that one day America has a better understanding of a dog's needs, and our neighborhoods once again become safer places for both dogs and children."

Last year, California became the first state in the country to pass a statewide law specifically limiting the amount of time a dog may be tethered to a stationary object. In June Texas passed a bill setting tighter restrictions on chaining. Anti-tethering bills are still alive in in North Carolina, South Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Over 100 local governments across the United States have passed legislation in recent years that either bans or limits how long a dog may be chained, recognizing that existing animal welfare laws are outdated and that dogs are intelligent, social, active animals that suffer greatly if kept chained or penned for their lives.

To read the wrapup of the Unchain the 50 campaign, go to http://www.dogsdeservebetter.org/chainoff2007wrap.html. To read founder Tammy Grimes 'Diary of a Woman (and Friends) Chained 3", go to http://www.dogsdeservebetter.org/diarychained3.html.

Dogs Deserve Better (www.dogsdeservebetter.org) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization headquartered in Tipton, Pennsylvania, is the 2003 First Place Winner of the ASPCA Pet Protector Award, and currently has over 150 area reps in 38 states as well as in Canada and France.

FDA Food Inspections, look people if this does not scare you...

Committee staff reviewed the system extensively and found that a shrinking inspection staff examines less than 1% of all imported food. A typical inspector in the FDA's San Francisco office examines nearly 1,000 food entries a day -- roughly one every 30 seconds, the committee report found.

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Join the call for Nike to drop Vick

Please call Nike at 800.806.6453 and tell them you will not buy their products until they fire Vick.


Subject: Press release - The HSUS Calls on Nike to Drop Michael Vick Based on Dogfighting Evidence



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



The Humane Society of the United States Calls on Nike to Drop Michael Vick Based on Dogfighting Evidence

June 19, 2007 – The Humane Society of the United States is calling on Nike, Inc. to terminate its commercial association with Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick. In a letter sent yesterday to the company’s Beaverton, Ore. headquarters, Wayne Pacelle, HSUS president and CEO called on Mark Parker, Nike president and CEO, to drop the NFL star as a corporate spokesperson as soon as is contractually feasible because of Vick’s possible association with an alleged dogfighting operation on property he owned in Virginia. Nike is the world’s largest supplier of sportswear.

In the letter, Pacelle writes that The HSUS “…knows that Nike has high standards for its spokespersons, and urges Nike to terminate its relationship with Vick as soon as is feasible…we trust Nike does not want to be associated with any celebrity who is linked to this odious form of animal cruelty.”

Dogfighting is an epidemic in the nation, and The HSUS does not want to see young people drawn into this criminal activity because prominent athletes and other celebrities glorify or romanticize the practice. Even though dogfighting is a felony in 48 states, and also a federal felony, the practice occurs in every state and has been surging in urban communities in the last decade.

Since the story first broke back on April 26th, evidence has been revealed in the media describing typical signs of dogfighting allegedly taking place at Vick’s former property in Surry County, Va.

Air Tran Airways decided not to renew its contract with Mr. Vick earlier this month, and did so without any specific prompting from The HSUS.

The HSUS has called on NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to take swift action against Vick if any criminal charges are filed against him, in keeping with the new disciplinary policy the league instituted.

To see a copy of the letter, please click here.

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Media Contact: Martin Montorfano (301) 258-3152, mmontorfano@hsus.org



The Humane Society of the United States is the nation’s largest animal protection organization – backed by 10 million Americans, or one of every 30. For more than a half-century, The HSUS has been fighting for the protection of all animals through advocacy, education, and hands-on programs. Celebrating animals and confronting cruelty -- On the web at www.humanesociety.org



The Humane Society of the United States

2100 L Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20037

humanesociety.org

Celebrating Animals, Confronting Cruelty

Colgate recall different from fake Colgate issued

A distributor of Colgate toothpaste has issued a recall due to the ingredient diethylene glycol (DEG) chemical, which is found in anti-freeze. All children and those adults who are affected with liver or kidney disease are in the most danger. Long term use of these Colgate products even in a healthy adult could cause serious injury. Colgate, which has long been known for useless and out-of-date animal testing on their products, is having to recall many different types of this dangerous and defective products. Some of the varieties include Regular, Gel, Triple and Herbal. If you posses these dangerous Colgate toothpastes stop using immediately. If you or a family member have been injured as a result seek medical help and then contact an attorney immediately. The FDA investigation is in its early stages and there is no telling how long Colgate knew of the dangers of its toothpastes. It would also be beneficial to you and your family to make a permanent change away from Colgate products. For more information on this recall and other dangerous products and drugs, visit our friends at Recallcases.com

Prosecutor's Wife and Paris Have Something in Common

Prosecutor's Wife and Paris Have Something in Common



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Paris come on

I am very conservative when it comes to criminals, but for Paris give me a break! The LA county sheriff acknowledges that they have murder convicts as well as those convicted of attempted murder and the courts put Paris in jail for 45 days. Let's compare: Tenn. psycho woman murders her preacher husband gets 210 days in a medical facility. She will serve 2 months of her total sentence. Paris alleged DUI gets 45 days! Ridiculous! Jail is already overcrowded with severe criminals. Radical Judge Sauer needs to be reviewed for this over the top action. Compare: idiot Jason Wahler, "actor" from show Lauguna Beach was convicted of violating probation for driving with a suspended license and BATTERY and he WALKS!! This judge and dopey Los Angeles City Attorney Rocky D. are out of their minds. Personally I think both these idiots are finished. No one can justify 45 days for this type of offense and even then she should have been housed at the less violent facility that most celebrities get otherwise known as the "country club jail."

OUTRAGE! ILL judge rules against legis

In an outrageous action an Illinois federal judge has granted an injunction for the horse slaughter industry! Despite the fact that horse meat is not consumed in the United States. Despite the fact that the people of Illinois had their legislature pass laws outlawing such heinous practices. These slaughter facilities are shipping horse meat overseas after killing American horses! Why do we let this happen. You can help. Contact your United States Congressional Rep or Senator and ask that they support the pending federal legislation to outlaw all horse slaughter. We must end this inhumane practice and prevent our horses from ending up as food in France and Belgium. We did it in Texas, so Illinois is the last slaughter house in the U.S. We also don't want them shipping our horses to Mexico and Canada. We already know how much those countries like to kill (seals in Canada and each other in Mexico, I'm hispanic by the way so take a pill). Please do your part to help American horses!

Can you hear the THUNDER?! Portis story gets bigger

Not only is this story getting bigger and Portis, Samuels, the Redskins organization, and the NFL trying to cover his ass and their own, but I now see where Portis himself claimed that police and judges in Mississippi are a part of dog fighting in that state. He claims to have first hand knowledge of the dogs fighting and people involved. Of course now he is trying to save his sponsors and the Washington Redskins organization by saying he does not approve of dog fighting, but just the other day, in his own words, he did not have a problem with it. Too late Portis! This story will not die. Its time to put an end to dogfighting and get those involved brought to justice! For those who know players in the NFL or NBA or any other "professional" sport now is the time to come forward. How can we call them "professionals" and pay them millions in salary and endorsements and yet they completely disregard the law. Its time to put an end to this hypocrisy! Its time to put pressure on the sponsors, the teams and the "professional" leagues that so often look the other way. The US Humane Society and other national animal groups need to set up a dog fighting tip line so that people can report all cases to the proper authorities. And if local police are involved, as Clinton Portis claims, then the FBI or other federal agencies will need to get involved.

Clinton Portis quote:
"I know a lot of back roads that got a dog fight if you want to go see it. But they're not bothering those people because those people are not big names. I'm sure there's some police got some dogs that are fighting them, some judges got dogs and everything else."

Help Stop the Cruel Fur Industry.

Who is more intelligent: Clinton Portis or African Ape?

In case you missed it professional football player and current Washington Redskin Clinton Portis suggested people mind their own business and leave the criminal Michael Vick alone regarding the illegal dog fighting issue. Apparently Portis does not think its a big deal and claims "its his (Vick's) dog." Portis went on to say he's from an area where he "knows a lot of back roads and can take you to dog fights." He seemed to be quite surprised when the reporter told him its a felony. He shrugged it off as so what, stating "what people do in the privacy of their own homes is their business." Sounds like somebody else needs to be investigated for illegal activity at his home. What the hell is he doing "behind closed doors"? This guy's lack of intelligence is shocking. And is companion Chris Samuels was no better laughing about the issue the entire interview. Just goes to show people its best to stay in college, get an education, or you can end up like these two idiots.

Link to news video of interview

Help dolphins

Help support the year of the dolphin program thru the United Nations

http://www.yod2007.org/en/Start_page/index.html

Thank you Bob Barker

A special thank you to Bob Barker, host of the famous t.v. show The Price Is Right. After 35 years as host, 50 total years in t.v. and 17 Emmy awards, Bob Barker is retiring. But not ready to settle down. As a long time animal activist Bob Barker will continue to work hard for the protection of animals. I thank him for all his hard work and dedication not only from his television success but also for all the animals he has helped and saved. Thank you Bob for all the wonderful years and I wish you all the same great success in your new endeavors!

MySpace pages

I hope everyone will visit the following MySpace pages. Feel free to join both as a new friend. It is always appreciated. Plus don't forget my non-profit SYLAS.org.

BMWBOB MySpace

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Monica Goodling's immunity doc, atty question

Below is the link for the immunity document for Monica Goodling, but as I asked in a previous post we still do not know who was paying for her high priced lawyer. So she is off the hook as far as her dealing on this matter but conspiracy theorist can still probe into who was covering her expenses and why. Maybe someone on the senate committee can find out the truth and the answers we are all searching for on her involvement and all the cover ups.

Findlaw senate immunity order document

Vick should be suspended, then prosecuted

In a report today on ESPN.com two more witnesses, "friends" of Michael Vick have stated that he knew of the dog fighting going on at his Virginia home and even has an "affinity" for it. I can understand the position of the new head football coach for the Atlanta Falcons, he is new to Vick but he should not be new to the system. He should be aware of the lies. Michael Vick has all but confessed to these acts, which as noted in the ESPN piece are illegal in almost every state including Virginia and Georgia. Therefore Vick should be suspended while the investigation finishes. The team wants to wait but it will be delaying the final result. Vick is guilty of illegal dog fighting and animal abuse and should serve significant jail time. Sure now he is sorry. Now he wants to change his ways. He won't be hanging out with the same people, he says. But it is always after the fact that these soulful feelings come to light. Its too late. He was a part of this activity, owned the property and no doubt participated. Suspend him now and prosecute soon. Micheal Vick's career is over and Atlanta should have drafted another QB in the recent draft.

ESPN.com report

If you love horses in Texas write today!

If you live in Texas and love animals, especially horses, then you need to write your STATE SENATOR today. The Criminal Justice committee in the Texas Senate now has the power to review and alter HB 2328. This important House Bill was passed by the Texas House of Reps but unfortunately several damaging amendments were added to it. Write or call your Texas Senator and ask to change the bill back protect horses and clarify stray dogs and feral cats as animals to be protected from cruelty. Horses have been protected since 1995 but now the legislature wants to change that and lower their status of protection. We cannot allow this to happen. Please take action, do your part and help the horses and stray animals of Texas today!

The members of the committee are:
Senator John Whitmire, Sen. Kelton Seliger, Sen. John Carona, Sen. Bob Deuell, Sen. Rodney Ellis, Sen. Juan Hinojosa

For more on this legislation or find your state senator click here.

For more you can do or if you live out of Texas click here to help (ASPCA).

Why does everyone hate Paris Hilton?

I really don't understand why everyone hates Paris. I think she is beautiful and although she may be over exposed, in more ways than one, she has worked hard and really made a name for herself. She is a common household name and anyone who is in the marketing or public relations biz can learn a thing or two from her. Well regardless of where you stand I thought you might be interested in these documents. Those of us who like her will be sad to see her go. Those of you who continue to hate can enjoy this information. As a Texan with moderate political views I think its a waste of space in the jail. Many more serious offenders can be in there. Yes she probably needs help with her drinking but there are better ways to sober up a person rather than toss her in jail. She can do more good out of jail.

Motion to revoke Paris Hilton's probation

Paris Hilton ordered to jail

Paris Hilton gets 45 days in jail in California starting June 5. Personally I think this is a waste of jail space. I like Paris and I do not want rich people to be above the law but as someone stated on CNN she could have been given house arrest or some other punishment just as severe. Being placed in a California jail is very harsh for her crime. Courts are too easy on other more serious offenders.

My Missouri friends help keep horses protected

To my friends in Missouri you need to take action to help stop legislation that will remove protection for large animals such as horses. Living here in Texas I have seen and heard of many cases of abuse on animals especially horses. We have fought hard down here to stop it. Now we need your help to protect horses in your area. According to the ASPCA, HB 46 would cease impounding large animals involved in abuse. Unfortunately this bill has passed the house and has passed one committee reading in the senate. NOW is the time to stop it cold! Contact your state senators and ask them to oppose HB 46 sponsored by Rep. Jim Viebrock. We cannot afford to have any animals removed from cruelty law protections. Please do your part, take action today!

Landmark Animal Fighting Legislation signed into law today

Today, President Bush signed into law a bill that will help law enforcement rid the United States of dogfighting, cockfighting, and other forms of animal fighting.



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subpoena for Karl Rove e-mails

Below is the link to a letter and subpoena from the Senate Judiciary Committee seeking the e-mail of White House employee and "W" buddy Karl Rove. Looks like things are heating up again!

Letter and subpoena

CNBC: NewsCorp makes bid for Dow Jones

According to CNBC, NewsCorp the owner of Fox News and MySpace.com has made an unsolicited bid for Dow Jones Publishing Company, owner of the Wall Street Journal (WSJ). This very unusual move does make sense due to the fact that Fox News is coming out with a business channel on t.v. later this year. Although the WSJ is quite conservative and pro-business now I can only imagine what it will be like under the ownership and control of Fox and Mr. Murdoch. Of course my biggest concern is that fact that Liberty Media who owned a nice size stake in the company sold out to NewsCorp in exchange for DirecTv. This was a HUGE mistake and we now see why. Mergers are happening more and more. Here are a few ideas for mergers I have (I have no idea whether any of these companies are talking or not but just my personal point of view as to who should be together): Viacom and PlanetOut.com - Viacom thru their MTV networks runs a gay and lesbian channel so it would make sense that they increase their viewership by buying the biggest online gay/lesbian web site; The most obvious merger would be ATT and Yahoo - already running their joint broadband services and for so long the name has just sounded right; After buying Yahoo, ATT should then look at Echostar - need additional distribution channels for services and already partnered it only makes sense; Google and Ebay - Ebay has suffered over the years although recently may be on a small comeback, however Google's only somewhat failure is Froogle, so by adding a auction/shopping site it would have total domination. Although completely unlikely due to the owners of Ebay owning too much of Ebay and gov't regulation, it was still worth mentioning; Finally a couple of food companies, first in my home town we have a Starbucks and Krispy Kreme (KKD) side by side to each other. Starbucks is huge and big enough to buy them with spare change. Although KKD has made some comeback the past year their stock is still half what it once was, coffee and donuts anyone? and the my favorite is Campbell Soup and McCormick spices - Campbell's has a small spice subsidiary but you would never know it and McMomick needs a broader range of products, it only makes sense to me.
Full disclosure: I own stock in all these companies except Echostar Dow Jones;(and just a tiny amount of stock in McCormick and Viacom).

US Supreme Court: police can kill to stop high speed chase

As a Texan with moderate political views (more to the conservative side when it comes to crime) this has been a long time coming. Criminals who try to run from the police causing a danger to others have to be stopped and quickly. The translation from this case has been that police may use deadly force to stop a fleeing criminal. TO me personally that should always be the case. While many of my friends will be upset about this verdict, I can't help but think that people who are not guilty would not run. As an avid viewer of "Cops" t.v. show, I hear time and time again criminals who are caught saying they were afraid of the police. When in truth they were afraid of getting caught and going to jail. I feel police protection and strong criminal penalties are the only good thing to come from this Republican Supreme Court. The court has been and will be very weak on environmental protections, which I personally feel is extremely wrong. Big oil and big business does not need the protections being granted by this court and my area federal court, the 5th Circuit. While many will feel fear now from the police, the right thing to do has always been to stop and take your punishment. The old saying still applies, if you can't do the time then don't do the crime.

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Time for Mike Vick to be a man

Mike Vick the pro football player for the Atlanta Falcons is in more trouble. But instead of being a man and owning up for his violations of the law he hides behind others blaming his own family for what goes wrong. Reported today thru AOL news and for some time on Pet-abuse.com Vick is being investigated by The Virginia Animal Fighting Task Force (VAFTF). Here is the latest update reported:

The Virginia Animal Fighting Task Force (VAFTF) responded to assist Virginia State Police and Drug Task Force officers upon the execution of a search warrant on April 25, 2007 at the Smithfield, Virginia property of Michael Vick. Evidence seized included:

• a number of injured American Pit Bull Terrier dogs
• animal fighting paraphernalia
• animal training and breeding equipment including a "rape stand"

Again for more on the report about the sick details of what police discovered visit the Pet-abuse.com site.

He can't hide from the truth forever. "50 abused dogs" is what investigators found. He knew what was going on and let it happen. Let's hope the companies he has endorsement deals with wake up and help him take the responsibility that ultimately resides with him.

Why do animal testing

Reports today that the FDA is looking at human foods to see if they have been contaminated by the pet foods being recalled. Some of the pet foods under recall have been fed to pigs and chickens. But it turns out that we do not know if this chemical is bad for humans. Animal testing has been performed and it has made animals sick. But the effects on humans remains unknown. So my question is why test on animals in the first place? Why not test on humans? Is it some kind of cruel punishment to do so? And if so,why? Can anyone tell me why its cruel to test on humans but not cruel to test on animals? What makes us as people more special than animals? Religious people, myself included, believe God created heaven and the earth. Yet very few religious people are strong environmentalist. And even fewer are animal rights activist. Why? Would it not make sense to protect all that God has created? Humans, animals and the environment. And how can a religious zealot be anti-abortion but yet pro-war and pro-death penalty? I favor the death penalty but again I do not have a problem testing chemicals on people either. Why not use prisoners? People in prison with life sentences, let them do some good for society, test chemicals on them and see how they react. At least they would be able to say its hurts or I don't feel good. Animals just cry out in pain and then get stuck back in small cage to die in agony. The alternative if prisoners did not participate in testing we could send these life term prisoners to Iraq, we need more troops over there anyway. So what if they escape, where are they going to go?

Rosemount / He says everything goes to the dogs

Military man gives all to the dogs after wife divorces him.



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Change the laws to include murder charges for animals killed

When a criminal invades a home and kills a dog for no reason, that should be enough to allow murder charges to be attached to any other criminal offenses that have occurred. Its time to get tough on crime and end animal abuse.



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Fox guards the hen house

Ever heard this old country expression? Well its what our government allows to happen everyday. People often wonder why environmentalists are so outspoken about protecting the environment. Pushing government to do more, yet for the most part Republicans refuse to allow the government to get involved and provide oversight. They use phrases like "too much regulation" and "government interference with business." But according to published reports we now know the FDA knew there were problems with the peanut butter and spinach facilities. They knew about it for "years." But they could do nothing about it because there are "too many food processors and imports." Are you kidding me? The biggest and best country in the world and we cannot protect our citizens because we won't allocate enough funds to hire inspectors to protect our food supply? This is outrageous! How can we sit by and allow this to happen? I mention the environmentalist in the beginning because the same situation occurs with the big pollution companies in our country. The govt tends to look the other way and state that the companies will watch themselves, thus you have the fox watching the hen house. And now with this report out that we tried that with these food companies and it failed, its time to take action and force the govt to look right at these problems and fix them. The USDA was willing to go out of its way to help foreign companies that slaughter horses to get the funding needed for this heinous and inhumane practice to continue, but for American citizens there is no govt agency going out of its way to ensure food safety and protections. For more on this recent published report click here. For more info on recalled foods and other products click here.

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Texas OU football game stays in Dallas at Cotton bowl

The annual football game between Oklahoma and Texas will be played at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas at least through 2015.



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Royal Canin and Blue Buffalo dry pet foods added to recalls

Two more companies out of a possible 5 have added more dry cat and dog foods to the nationwide recalls.



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How to stop another Virginia Tech, step one...

charge teenagers and other individuals who commit acts of animal cruelty with felony crimes. Here is just one example in a press release issued yesterday:

Alto, Texas — After a 13-year-old Alto boy reportedly admitted to the January 4 fatal shooting of a cat on the animal’s family’s property and an ensuing investigation turned up further evidence of a crime, PETA wrote to Cherokee County Attorney Craig Caldwell urging him to file felony cruelty-to-animals charges against the boy in accordance with the Texas Penal Code. In his reply, Caldwell stated that because the suspect is a juvenile, Caldwell could not release records and files on the case—despite the fact that PETA was only requesting that he say whether or not charges will be filed.

Now, more than three months after Tetsu, a 1-year-old cat, was found dead in the yard by his guardian—who reportedly also saw the boy brandishing a shotgun nearby—no charges have been filed, and Caldwell isn’t talking. PETA has posted an action alert on its heavily trafficked Web site urging visitors to contact Caldwell and demand that he charge the suspect to the fullest extent of the law.

PETA points out that such heinous crimes against animals are a red flag—especially when committed by juveniles. FBI interviews with murderers showed that 36 percent had tortured and killed animals as children and that 46 percent had done so as adolescents. Serial killers Jeffrey Dahmer, Albert DeSalvo ("The Boston Strangler"), David Berkowitz ("Son of Sam"), and Lee Boyd Malvo all had histories of killing animals. In recent years, many schools have suffered the tragic consequences of ignoring or casually dismissing such crimes when children opened fire on schoolmates and other people.

"Mr. Caldwell’s job is to uphold and enforce the laws, and he’s refusing even to state whether or not charges will be brought against Tetsu’s allegedly confessed killer," says PETA Director Daphna Nachminovitch. "Repeat offenders are the rule—not the exception—among animal abusers. Failing to act now may only encourage further abuses and killings."

Holly you are the best!

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exports to China growing fast for Texas business

According to the Houston Chronicle, Texas is doing better with exports to China than to their neighbor in the south, Mexico



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New updates on pet food recall, new dry foods added

According to the Wall Street Journal a second pet food ingredient is found to be contaminated and this has led to the Natural Balance food recall. The chemical, melamine, an industrial chemical that led to a nationwide recall of more than 100 brands of cat and dog foods has been found to contaminate a second pet food ingredient, rice protein concentrate. Now Natural Balance, Pacoima, CA, is issuing a nationwide recall for all of its Venison dog products and the dry Venison cat food, regardless of date codes. This new recall was issued by the FDA today. The products are packaged in bags, cans and zip lock treat bags and sold in pet specialty stores and PetCo nationally. For more information and continued updates visit recallcases.com

White House Says Bush Will Veto Senate Medicare Bill

“Private competition is reducing prices for seniors, providing a wide range of choices, and leading to a better environment for the development of new drugs,” the statement said. Reducing prices? What planet are these guys living on?!



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Too funny and cute

In case you did not see it on the other sites, For Sale:One Useless Cat

TSA Likely to Miss Deadline for Port Worker Security ID

The agency may not meet a July deadline for issuing the Transportation Worker Identification Credential. A 2006 port security law requires the implementation of the card at 10 high-risk U.S. seaports by July 1. So how seriously are we taking homeland security?



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updates on pet food recalls

April 16th the New Balance pet food company informed the FDA that it had received reports of pet illnesses. There is not a recall at this time but people are advised to be careful with this brand. Personally I would discontinue use.

Secondly, be aware of any local brands such as those produced for local grocery stores. In my area we have HEB stores and some of their Hill Country brand foods are under the recall. Check with your store or visit the store web sites for more information. As always, you can visit Recallcases.com for more information on this situation as well as other foods and products under recall.

HelpingAnimals.com

Act 2 help

Supporting various animal and environmental groups to make life better. Do your part, take action to help those without a voice. Support animal and environmental causes.



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For all the PETA haters

This is what PETA is about:

(courtesy of AOL/AP)
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - A Callaway County animal research lab has agreed to pay a $33,000 civil penalty after investigators alleged the company committed nearly 40 violations of the federal Animal Welfare Act.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture filed the complaint against Sinclair Research Center in October 2006, more than three years after animal rights activists targeted the lab in an undercover sting.

Among the violations found by Agriculture Department inspectors: failing to provide animals with appropriate pain relief during surgery; inadequate training of employees for animal handling and care; failure to vaccinate research dogs and cats; and keeping animals in cages smaller than the legal limits.

``The gravity of the violations alleged in this complaint is great,'' the report concluded.

The Agriculture Department also accused Sinclair Research of a ``lack of good faith'' for conducting research at a location not known to the federal agency.

This "research lab" is still in business despite their horrendous record. They continue to sell live animals for useless research. Its time to put an end to this cruel behavior.

FDA Says Tainted Pet Food Still Being Sold

The Food and Drug Administration said it had inspected about 400 stores nationwide and still found some dog and cat food products affected by last month's recall by Canada-based pet food maker Menu Foods Income Fund and other manufacturers.



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Symantec Kicks Off Effort To Protect Kids Online -- Symantec -- Information

Symantec launches web site for families to protect children



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Myspace vs. Photobucket

Larry Dignan and Steve O'Hear from ZDnet.com recently wrote two interesting pieces shedding light on the battle of a powerful social networking site (Myspace) and a useful widget (like Photobucket). So the question is how will people respond? My view is similar to what Larry and Steve have written. If Myspace or any other big name site starts to restrict creativity or charge fees, things will change for the worse. Look at AOL for example, I use and like AOL while most tech people do not. (Full disclosure, I also own a bit of Time Warner stock, the parent of AOL). Funny thing is that now AOL is coming out for free, more people are taking another look and saying its not so bad (to use and as a stock). What made it bad was the pricing that seemed to rise every year and novice computer people like myself were hooked in and could not or would not leave the service. Which brings me back to the original post. If people get fed up with the services or activities of a major site like Myspace they will simply move on. Below is the text from Larry's article and well a link to my Myspace page. Everyone is free to add me if you wish or e-mail me.

Myspace.com/Bmwbob

The big picture: Photobucket vs. MySpace by ZDNet's Larry Dignan -- MySpace has pulled millions of Photobucket video from its site. That's the headline of the moment, but the real interesting developments occur when you zoom out a bit. The big picture matters a lot more than the initial story (Techmeme discussion). Here's why: Web 2.0 business models. Photobucket clearly depends on the MySpace ecosystem. However, one [...]

MySpace blocks Photobucket videos; the end of the wild west of social networks? by ZDNet's Steve O'Hear -- MySpace, the 100 pound guerrilla of social networking, is at it again -- this time blocking Photobucket videos from being embedded on the site. MySpace has always been like the wild west of social networks, but now that the site's owners, News Corp. are acting like a belligerent dictator -- how long before its users decide to leave town?

House committee subpoena to AG Gonzales

The House Committee on the Judiciary subpoenas U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales to produce documents and electronic information relating to the recent termination of eight U.S. attorneys.

http://fl1.findlaw.com/news.findlaw.com/hdocs/docs/doj/agsubpoena070410.pdf

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All-New 2009 Ford Flex Crossover Debuts

The hit concept vehicle of 2005 - the Fairlane Concept - achieves production reality in the all new Ford Flex crossover



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Another great site by Cnet



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Discovery Channel PlanetGreen coming in 2008

Discovery Communications stated they will start a new Discovery channel in 2008 for the Green lifestyle



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Don't forget your Easter egg donuts this weekend

Krispy Kreme is offering Easter egg donuts



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To my US Senator from Texas: Welcome to the 20th century, yes the 20th century!

My US Senator from Texas, Kay B. Hutchinson was touring my home town in south Texas yesterday and realized that we can produce more solar and wind power here in Texas for the rest of the country than we could with all the oil we are drilling. Her words were "we can produce more energy from one acre of sunshine than 800 barrels of oil." Well what do you know? Hey Senator guess what? The year is 2007 and Democrats and environmentalists have been saying that since the 1970s! I would welcome her to the 21st century but she is just now getting to the 20th century. So how about we stop trying to drill up alaska? Think she would vote for that? Unfortunately not. She has consistently voted to open up alaska to oil drillers. You know my good friends Al Gore and President Clinton suggested throughout their administrations in the 90s that we look for alternative fuels but nobody listened. Oh wait, I'm sorry some people did listen, Toyota Motors and other jap automakers starting making hybrids and they are killing out the American car makers like my good friends over at Ford and GM. And understand I mean no disrespect to the Japanese people but I refer to the gov't as Jap bc they continue their ridiculous whaling each year for "scientific purposes." What a crock. And alaska is no different so they get a "little a" instead of a capital A bc I have respect for their animals abusing ways either. They are no better than the Japs, Iceland, and esp canada. Stop the killing of innocent whales and seals!

Another brand of dog biscuits added to recall

I know it seems never ending but please be aware when new products are added. Spread the word to friends, family and neighbors. This brand may be more regional which means we all need to ask questions of our own regional brands. Also Menu Foods has expanded once again the number of products under recall.



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Who is paying for Monica Goodling's lawyers?

Monica Goodling, the senior counsel to Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales, apparently makes pretty good money at her job. She is represented by the large and powerful law firm of Akin Gump. How much does the Justice Dept pay these senior counselors? A recent article by Ron Hutcheson at McClatchy Newspapers asked the question "Who is Monica Goodling?" According to the article, "Goodling, 33, is a 1995 graduate Messiah College in Grantham, Pa. She received her law degree at Regent University in Virginia Beach, Va." so she's 33 and can afford to hire Akin Gump? Below are two links. First a letter from her lawyer at Akin Gump to the committee chairs and second the article from Mr. Hutcheson. Both are very interesting reads. You must understand that Akin Gump is a wealthy, powerful law firm with offices worldwide.

Akin Gump letter

Ron Hutcheson article

To my Oklahoma friends

Knock Sen. Tom Coburn(R) out of office! As reported by Anna Schecter on the ABC News blotter, "A Republican senator is holding up a popular bipartisan bill to crack down on cockfighting that was expected to pass easily in the Senate, drawing outrage from his congressional colleagues. The hold, placed by Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., 'testifies to the powers of these shadowy forces that allow this illegal and barbaric scandal to continue,' said Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., one of the bill's co-sponsors in the House. Earlier Republicans and Democrats in the House passed the bill by a landslide margin of 368 to 39 votes." Coburn's office acknowledged that he's the sole individual holding up the vote.

See what one person in power can do! My OK friends, you have got to get rid of this guy for the good of the rest of the country.

Pet treats recalled too

As published on Recallcases.com, many brand name pet treats are included in the pet food recalls including Ol' Roy, Jerky Treats, and Pounce cat treats. Please visit this site for more info or check the FDA web site for updated brands.

Help Stop the Cruel Fur Industry.

Danger to DNA but no recall

According to the Associated Press, the FDA has issued a warning to Iams pet food company regarding some of its diet foods that contain an unapproved substance. Iams, maker of Eukanuba pet foods, is a subsidiary of Procter and Gamble. The warning letter urged Iams to remove chromium tripicolinate from its pet food products, but has not asked for a recall of these foods at this time. The FDA considers this chemical to be genotoxic, meaning it can cause damage to DNA and cause mutations and tumors.

more pet foods recalled

Please keep up-to-date on recalls of the cat and dog foods. Your pet could be at risk. The first DRY food has now been added to the recall. Hill's Prescription cat food. Generally this is prescribed by a vet and they should have records and contact those people who have purchased this product. A new wet food has been added, Alpo can dog food was added today. For addition info please check national news sites or visit www.recallcases.com food section, my links on the left.

Gas prices?

I'm concerned, almost shocked, that no one is talking about the rapidly rising price of gas. Sure there is the great potential for another military conflict between the US, Britain and Iran, but is that speculation really a reason for gas prices to jump so high? Despite the "Russian leak" I don't think we will actually be going to "war" within the next week. Sure we never really know but its doubtful.

I reside in South Texas, home to a refinery and we have always had inexpensive gas. Today its $2.49 for reg unleaded. I'm sure in other parts of the country its higher. I'm well aware that my 2nd favorite state, California, has the highest prices (no doubt punishment for their anti-republican views). Anyway, no one seems to notice this problem. No one, other than a few people who post on Digg, del.icio.us, and a couple blogs are really talking about a conflict with Iran. Ok a few political news shows mention it too, but the general public does not seem to care. Or maybe they just have not noticed yet. Am I wrong? Are people talking about it and I'm just not hearing it? How can we not be outraged at this rise in gas prices? Is there any less demand today than yesterday or a month ago when we paid closer to $2 rather than $3. It just seems strange to me that there does not appear to be much outrage out in the public over these rising prices. Maybe we are all too distracted by the potential for conflict and the current military situation in Iraq.

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Thank you Burger King!

I have always liked Burger King but now I like them even more. The US Humane Society has announced that Burger King is improving its animal welfare policies to begin addressing some of the worst abuses endured by farm animals. The company is taking action on three critical areas: battery cages for laying hens, gestation crates for breeding pigs, and slaughter methods for chickens. If you do not understand the significance of this and how badly animals are treated then I would ask that you review the post regarding Wolfgang Puck or visit the Humane Society web site directly http://www.hsus.org/ .

March to war part 2

Just in case you have not noticed, many pieces of the puzzle are starting to come together. Although I hope it does not come down to this, but apparently the US gov't has wanted war with Iran for quite some time. It was supposedly planned shortly after 9/11. But now with the recent capture of British troops it makes it an even greater possibility.

Today the news cautious. British Prime Minister Tony Blair warned Iran of a "different phase" of action should they continue to hold these men. And Russian news agencies are reporting that the Russian gov't is pulling out key personnel from Iran. Also, as with all of this, rumors are about that the Russian "intelligence" has witnessed massive US troop build-up along the Iranian border. Of course the US just happens to be conducting war games in the Persian Gulf, just as we did in March 2003 before we invaded Iraq.

So what does it all mean? Who knows but it is a problem because all this speculation is causing the price of gas to rise and rise quickly. Any little excuse or activity can cause this to happen. Today futures prices shot up $5 but the cost of oil per barrel closed only up $1.59 US dollars. But even then that is significant. So be aware, not afraid, but aware of these conditions and be prepared to pay more for gas until these matters are resolved.

Bi-partisan thank you

Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act (H.R. 137) by a landslide vote -- 368 to 39. It is great that so many reps voted for this important legislation. However, many of you may be surprised to see that 39 voted against it. When the next election comes we need to remember those 39. To see how your rep voted check this link provided by the US Humane Society https://community.hsus.org/ct/k1qVZwp1_XE9/

The fight is not over. Now the US Senate has to vote. So again I encourage you all to contact your US Senators and ask them to SUPPORT this bill. Thanks.

alaska sucks

What the hell is wrong with you people? From a previous post I stated that I like guns and when I was younger I did some hunting. But this is ridiculous! The governor of alaska announced this week that the state will pay $150 for any wolf killed if the shooter turns in the dismembered legs of the wolves! What kind of sick person dreams this stuff up? Now you may ask yourself, why should I care about alaska? Well I don't myself however I encourage people not to vacation there and if you didn't know already, the federal government pays lots of money to the state in oil taxes and other revenue schemes developed over the years. Not to mention the gas stations you buy gas from, those big oil companies that drill in alaska pay them money too. So in a round about way you may be contributing the money alaska is paying out for these wolf kills. And yes it was on purpose that I wrote alaska with small "a" because they are becoming so insignificant and so out of the main stream of America, we should disown the state. Give them back to the Russians.

Good news for ducks and geese!

from Forbes news: "Chef Wolfgang Puck Bans Foie Gras. Puck said Thursday he will no longer serve foie gras, the fatty liver produced by overfeeding ducks and geese. His 14 fine-dining restaurants, more than 80 fast-casual eateries and 43 catering venues will use only eggs from hens that have lived cage-free; veal from roaming calves; and lobsters that have been removed from their ocean traps quickly to avoid crowded holding tanks."

This is great news! I could not be happier that such a talented chef would buck the trend and take these huge steps to end the needless suffering of so many animals. I encourage everyone to show your support and buy his products, eat at his locations and be able to enjoy the fine foods that he creates. Many thanks to Wolfgang Puck!

latest on pet food recall: rat poison

Reports are coming out that some form or type of rat poison was found in the contaminated pet food that has recently been recalled. A news conference is scheduled for later this afternoon to discuss these findings.

march to war

The month of March is almost over but today we hear of the Iranians taking 15 British soldiers hostage. And yesterday the Democrats asking that our troops be out of Iraq by March 2008. Things are really heating up again. The US was already strongly considering war with Iran. No doubt Bush is pushing the British to escalate this matter to the fullest extent. I'm not anti-war myself but I do understand the family members of those troops that are in harms way. And obviously as you can see from my other posts, I do not agree with using animals in war. So from that regard I am a bit anti-war and want our troops and animals to come home. However, we cannot abandoned Iraq completely. This would open the door to Iran to take over the entire area. So to all my anti-war friends I ask you to consider the fact that we will always need to have soldiers in the area to keep Iraq a democracy and not a bunch of religious zealots like Iran.

suspect in Chevy's murder held

A suspect in the beheading and murder of Chevy the dog is being held. It appears that this crazy idiot 24 year old had a love interest in the 17 year old girl who was Chevy's pet parent. This idiot better hope he gets jail time for he's cruelty, because I think he would be safer in jail than out on the streets.

GUNS

Guns have been in the news a lot. I like guns. I was a hunter as a kid but now I could not bring myself to shoot an animal. But I still like guns. And I have guns, at home for security. Now the news lately has been bad for home owners in Tennessee, as a Home Owners Association (HOA) has decided to ban guns from homes in a particular neighborhood. I can think of a few neighborhoods in my town who should not have guns but I doubt they have a HOA to tell them that. Also here in Texas our legislature passed a bill called the Castle bill that would allow a person to shot first and ask questions later to protect their home and family. First, know that I am conservative when it comes to crime. I like this bill. Sure lots of mistakes or accidents are likely to happen but here in Texas you are allowed to carry a firearm at all times, as long as you have a permit. Of course many places, public businesses and government offices prohibit guns inside their buildings, but still its allowed in public. Now comes Iowa. The legislature is considering banning guns for people accused of domestic violence or people who have restraining orders. Again, a very good idea. If you are dangerous, violent or have committed a crime, you should lose your right to a gun. But would they create an exception to having one at home? That's the thing about the law. All laws seem to have exceptions. And in some cases, exceptions to the exception. Figure that one out. Feel free to give your opinion. What are the laws in your state? What should they be?

Dog saves the day, again

Just like with all the people rescued from the snow and mountains, a dog has come thru again to rescue the lost and disoriented boy scout. So why is it that our great country cannot afford theses great animals more protections? The laws are weak when it comes to protected dogs and cats from abuse and neglect. People often say "its just a dog" well as we have seen time and time again, its just a dog that continues to rescue us humans. Let's do the right thing and grant them the protections they deserve!

Texas HB 2328

Please support Texas House Bill 2328. It protects helpless and homeless animals from abuse. Please urge your state rep and state senator to support this vital bill. A duplicate bill is pending in the Texas senate. For those of you who may not remember, this bill would have helped Queso the cat who was skinned and decapitated by a couple of Baylor University (cat killer U) baseball players. They got off free because we did not have this bill on the books as law. Please do your part. Contact your reps!

Also fellow pet parents, keep an eye on the ever growing list of pet foods for BOTH cats and dogs that is being recalled.

your pet(s)

If you have not heard yet there is a huge pet food recall going on. This list of foods being recalled keeps growing. It covers both cat and dog foods. Please visit my link to recallcases.com for more immediate info.

Also in a couple of days the Canadians will begin their yearly baby seal slaughter. I encourage you to oppose this action. Contact the major animal groups to sign a petition. Add these groups to your MySpace page and other site you may run. You can find them on my page at www.myspace.com/bmwbob

Follow up to Chevy the dog murder

Here is a link to the US Humane Society page to donate to the reward for the killer who beheaded Chevy:
https://secure.hsus.org/01/justiceforchevy

Isn't Bush from Texas?

Makes a person wonder when the President of the United States is from Texas and yet according to a Forbes report Texas has the highest rate of uninsured children. And who is second? Florida.
"The states with the highest percentage of uninsured children were Texas, 20.3 percent and Florida, 16.9 percent"

Good and bad

The bad part of today is that some poor girl found her lost dog dead. She received the dog's head in a box. The good part is that a huge majority of my fellow Digg readers were outraged and sickened by this act. It actually restores my faith in people. I have every confidence in God that the dog is in a better place now and does not know the horror it went thru. We, as humans, have to suffer at the thought of what the poor animal had to endure. But I am very pleased at how angry people are and that they are demanding justice for this killer. Also thanks to the police who are investigating this case as A HOMICIDE. Because that's what it is and should be. The humane society of the US is offering a $2500 reward. As I posted on Digg I would gladly double that amount if the killer(s) were tortured before turned into police. Hopefully with their little private parts shoved in their mouths. Jail would be too good for him/them.

Big tech biz news

Cisco and WebEx announced today that Cisco is going to acquire WebEx. Cisco continues to make key acquisitions. Definitely a good stock buy. Always purchase on a down trend but its good for the long haul. Never buy a stock on one person's recommendation. Always do your research and/or consult a professional before buying any stock.

Oh what a day

I am definitely not one to be ungrateful. If you can read this then you can see. If you can see, you can admire the beauty in the world. Simple pleasures, the birds, the trees, colorful flowers. But everyday we re-live the same battles, whether its the Iraq conflict ( I won't call it a war bc well we are not at war with Iraq), Dems vs Repubs, the torture and killing of innocent animals. Do you realize that at this very moment, day after day, there is a caged animal suffering so that you can have the next wonder drug (which may in fact cause you more harm than good). There are animals suffering bc the Chinese people are too naive to understand contemporary medicine. Its ridiculous! Our politicians get elected promising to bring new hope. Saying they are going to unite us, not divide us. Well we all know how that turned out. It just gets tiring after so long. We all live thru this and we all deal with it. But shouldn't we do more? Should we try to make thing better. At least we read and we post and we try to educate people to make them aware of what is happening outside their small town or bug city. At the very least we can save a dog or cat, help a child or talk to an old person confined to a home or hospital. But do something! Tomorrow is a new day and the suffering of people and animals will still be there. We fight on! We must fight on!

Come on Texas!

To all my fellow Texans I was horrified to learn that 2 state politicians want to pass a law allowing for the slaughter of horses. How can this be? In the year 2007 we have nothing more to worry about than the killing of innocent horses for human consumption overseas. These 2 politicians, beholden to the horse meat industry, want to pass legislation that a majority of Texans and Americans are against. The US Congress voted last year to outlaw this practice however it has not become law as of yet. Please contact your state reps here in Texas and tell them you are against this ridiculous practice. We do not eat horse meat in Texas or anywhere in America. Its wrong!

This is from the US Humane Society:
Each year almost 100,000 horses are slaughtered in the United States for diners in Europe and Japan. These riding, race, and carriage horses are in good condition but are bought at auction by killer buyers and transported from all over the country to Texas and Illinois for slaughter. Many were stolen and sent to auction so their former owners are often totally unaware of the pain, fear and suffering their horses endure before being slaughtered.

TV for your phone, on demand

Just in case you missed the story on Digg.com here is a news story from Reuters regarding NBC's on demand service of tv shows on your cell. Also I read the other day that NBC is starting a new program for repeat tv shows that are altered with new parts. If I can find the article I'll post it.

NEW YORK, March 14 (Reuters) - NBC Universal said on Wednesday it will sell prime-time television shows like "The Office" and "Heroes" on demand over cell phone networks in the United States.
Viewers will be able to purchase full episodes of top-rated NBC shows starting at $1.99 for a 24-hour period. NBC said it is working with MobiTV to provide the service, part of a mobile television network first created in 2003.

Welcome!

Welcome to my new blog! After reading all the heavy comments about so many subjects I felt it necessary to start a blog of my own. So read on and feel free to post about whatever subjects come up.