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The official ANIMAL RIGHTS ONLINE newsletter
  

   
Publisher   ~ EnglandGal@aol.com                                         Issue # 06/18/00
         Editor    ~ JJswans@aol.com
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    THE SEVEN ARTICLES IN THIS ISSUE ARE:
  
    1  ~ Harpooning A Fishy Tradition by Kerrie N. Rezac
    2  ~
Animal Rights 2000 Program Schedule
    3  ~
Job Opportunity
    4  ~
Jay Dinshah Memorial
    5  ~
Vegan Egg Salad by VegeTexan@aol.com
    6
  ~ Magnificent Obsession by tapster@mindspring.com
    7  ~ Quote To Remember
      

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Harpooning A Fishy Tradition  
By Kerrie N. Rezac
(June, 2000 'WasteWatcher,' CAGW's official newsletter)

[Editor's note:  the Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) is a watchdog group who monitors government spending and lets taxpayers know when information is available on government waste.  You may remember a few years back when they informed the public about the outrageous prices paid by our government for things like toilet seats, ashtrays, and nuts & bolts.  You can find their website at <www.cagw.org>]

Whether you are Tevye, the lead in the musical Fiddler on the Roof, or a member of an American Indian tribe trying to resurrect a long forgotten hunting custom, you have to know that some traditions just aren’t worth keeping.  Especially if they cost the taxpayers $5 million.

While cutting back on normal operations (such as ticketing drunken boaters and arresting drug smugglers) due to increasing oil prices, the Coast Guard is spending $11,550 an hour to help the Makah Indian Tribe of Washington resurrect a “tradition.”  Ironically, Coast Guard spokesman John O’Dell has remarked, “If it is not a life-threatening situation, we have to ask how much involvement from the Coast Guard there should be.”  Apparently the rules change if the Clinton-Gore administration wants something.

In Neah Bay, Wash., the federal government has doled out almost $5 million to help the Makah Indian Tribe resurrect the “tradition” of hunting gray whales.  But the Makah hunt is not a tradition at all.  Unlike 21st century Makah, earlier Makah did not wear Nikes and Adidas and use automatic rifles on their hunts.  The early tribesmen certainly did not get government funding for their hunting.  Their sense of pride came from having conducted the hunt themselves.

The current situation no doubt has the Makah’s ancestors rolling in their burial mounds.  The federal government spent $200,000 just to obtain permission for the hunt from the International Whaling Commission (IWC).  Uncle Sam also spent $735,000 to show members of the tribe how to kill and eat their prey.  And then there are the Coast Guard escorts who watched the “hunters” do cannonballs off the sides of their canoe for three hours.  All in order to restore a sense of “culture” in the tribe’s children.

After the gray whale was taken off the Endangered Species List in 1994, the Makah requested the government’s assistance in resurrecting their “tradition.”  The tribe made their appeal under an 1855 treaty in which the U.S. government agreed not to interfere with Makah tradition.  So far, no one has stopped to consider whether a federal handout is, by its very definition, government interference and a violation of the 145-year-old pact.

Further, the Makah accepted the wampum despite the fact that the tribe had voluntarily given up whaling early in the 20th century and, in the 1970s, a tribal council decided against resurrecting the whaling tradition.  Many of the tribe’s elders (including one woman who was fired from her job after she spoke out against whaling) still believe the hunt is unnecessary.

In order to kill the whales legally, the Makah first had to gain permission from the IWC.  And so a federal spending spree began (despite the fact that 43 congressmen signed a petition against sanctioning the hunt). The tribe received $200,000 for 15 tribesmen and their lawyer to attend the 1997 IWC conference in Monaco.  The IWC limits whaling rights to cultures that depend on the whale for subsistence or that have a long, unbroken whaling tradition.  The Makah needed to convince the IWC that they fell into one of these categories.

The Makah and their lawyers failed in this endeavor.  The Oct. 23, 1997, IWC decision, which supposedly allows the Makah tribe to kill four whales per year, never mentions the tribe by name.  The IWC decision not to sanction the Makah hunt makes sense, since the tribe does not depend on the whale for subsistence and their cultural “tradition” was voluntarily abandoned twice.  But the intrepid Makah whalers had no need to worry — the pale faces in Washington would cook up a deal.

The government struck an understanding, outside formal IWC discussions, with Russian and American aboriginal tribes.  (The tribes’ practices have long been sanctioned by the IWC because the whale is the main source of food and income for these tribes.)  In a deal with these tribes, the Makah were given 4 of the 120 whales that the tribes are allotted annually by the IWC.  It is this agreement, and not the language of the IWC decision, that gives the Makah the permission for their hunt.

Spending on the Makah did not stop after the pow-wow in Morocco.  The government also gave the Makah:

* $300,000 for a grant to “prepare” for the hunt, because the tribe had given up whaling almost a century earlier and there was no one left in the tribe who actually knew how to hunt whales;

* $435,000 for a grant to teach the tribe how to eat the whale meat;

* $335,000 from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Marine Fisheries Service  to ensure that domestic and international whaling laws are followed (although it appears that the government has already skirted around the IWC law);

* $87,000 directly from the Bureau of Indian Affairs for the hunt; and

* $13,910 from the U.S. Marshall’s Office for Operation Harpoon.

Nor did the federal government’s spending spree cease when the Makah entered the water, even though almost $1 million had already been spent.  The federal and local governments also dipped into taxpayers’ pockets to make sure the Makah were not disturbed by protesters.  Therefore:

* $751,295 was spent for the National Guard and FBI to monitor anti-whalers at the 1998 Makah Days celebration (not one anti-whaler showed up, so the federal delegation watched ceremonial dances);

* Approximately $50,000, including a $10,000 grant from the federal government, was used by the Clallam County Sheriff to prepare for the whaling events and the phantom anti-whalers;

* $924,000 was used for Coast Guard escorts for the spring 2000 hunt at $11,550 per hour (the fall 1998 and spring and fall 1999 hunts were also provided Coast Guard escorts; and

* $44,800 was spent on legal fees during Metcalf v. Daley, which questioned the environmental impact of the hunt.

While the government was being so generous with taxpayers’ dollars, two Clallam County Prison workers, who also happen to be Makah Indians, were arrested for using prison equipment to make whaling tools.  One female protester was run over on her jet ski while the Coast Guard was patrolling the waters with the Makah.

The tribe, whose members do not pay taxes, is having a whale of a time with federal tax dollars.  They have hired a Beltway-based public relations firm to help with the tribe’s “image.”  It shouldn’t be difficult for the Makah to find the means to pay for these services since the government has already given them millions.  The tribe spent $100,000 of their government funds for a potlatch party to celebrate their 1999 catch.  Who would throw a $100,000 party for less than 70 people?  The same people who would spend $640 on a toilet seat:  the federal government.

As Tevye learned in Fiddler on the Roof, traditions disappear.  But in this particular case, it is our tax dollars that are disappearing — far faster than any whaling tradition of the Makah.

Source: dano@rockisland.com (Dan Spomer)

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Animal Rights 2000 Program Schedule

The $180 registration deadline has been extended to June 20. The $20 student, senior, and low-income discounts still apply.

There are three ways to register: with a credit card at www.AnimalRights2000.org, or 1-888-FARM USA, or by sending a web site registration form with payment by mail. Be sure to make hotel reservations at 1-800 HILTONS.

Friday, June 30
    Registration (4-10pm) 
    Reception (6-10pm) 
    Welcome by AAVS and ACA - Holton, D. Smith 
    Program Preview (preview of the entire program) - Hershaft 
    Workshop Previews I (30-sec previews of selected next day's workshops) 

Saturday, July 1 
> Group Workouts (7:30-8:15am) - Shoss, Tuttle 
> Breakfast (8:30) 
> Exhibits and Videos (9am-6pm) 
> Newcomer Orientation (9-11am) - Amundson, L. Bauston, DeRose, Goodrum, Markarian, Norris, Pacheco, Reiman, D. Smith, Wicklund 
> Workshops - Remedies (9-11am) 
* 9am 
> Elements of Social Change (stages of social change, anatomy of campaigns, theory of persuasion) - Hershaft 
* 10am 
> Getting Attention (Legally) (picketing, marches, vigils, street theater, hunger strike) - R. Cohen, Friedrich, P. Shapiro 
> Affinity Meetings (11am-1pm) 
> Animals in Agriculture (factory farms, yards, and slaughterhouses, regulation) - G. Bauston 
> Animals in Amusement (hunting, fishing, trapping, zoos, circuses, rodeos, racing, fighting, regulation) - Jones 
> Animals in Medicine (use of animals in research, testing, education, training, production, regulation) - K. Shapiro 
> Companion Animals (puppy mills, pounds, feral animals, regulation) - Hazard 
> Grassroots Networking - Leonard 
> Outreach to Children - Weil 
> Outreach to Youth - Kwan 
> Politics/Legislation/Litigation - Pacelle 
> Workshops - Remedies (11am-1pm) 
* 11am 
> Getting Attention (Otherwise) (CD, overt and covert rescues, destruction of property) - Park, Vellucci, Wicklund, Yourofsky 
* 12noon
> Dealing With Law Enforcement (police authority, permits, arrests, jail time, grand juries) - Bateman, Day, McCrosky, Rosebraugh 

Lunch (1-2pm) 

Workshops - I,O,R, 'Rap' (2-6pm) 
* 2pm
> Factory Farming (raising of cattle, pigs, chickens, and turkeys in factory farms) - G. Bauston, Davis, Lyman 
> Taking Charge of Your Life (goals and priorities, positive self-esteem, negative emotions, time management) - Hershaft 
> Coercive Tactics (law enforcement, civil litigation, voting power, boycott, peer pressure) - Hindi, Reiman, Schlueter, Watson 
> What Rights? Which Animals? (What kind of rights? For which animals? Bonobos vs mosquitoes.) - Wise 
* 3pm 
> Slaughterhouse Atrocities (commercial slaughter; live markets; Korean dogs) - Derby, Eisnitz, Friedlander, Kivette, E. Mills 
> Winning Hearts and Minds (persuasion techniques, communicating, negotiating, presentation techniques) - Henderson, Hershaft 
> Appeal to Feelings (building affinity/likeability, positioning, appeal to concerns, language & humor) - Carter-Long, Davis, Hershaft, Lyman 
> When Is Killing OK? (Attacking animals? Unwanted dogs & cats? Unwanted fetuses or babies?) - Holton 
* 4pm 
> Slaughter in the Fields (extermination of prairie dogs, coyotes, wolves, bears, mountain lions, birds) - Hudak, Markarian, R. Smith 
> Effective Communication (role-play training) - Weil 
> Arguing Animal-Free Eating (health, environment, food resources, economics) - M. Fox, Hershaft, M. Mills 
> How Vegan Is Enough? (what about social occasions, mates, sugar, cat food, gel caps, film, tires?) - Ball 
* 5pm 
> Slaughter on the Seas (commercial fishing and whaling) - Carr, Watson 
> Effective Public Speaking (role-play training) - Carter-Long, Elroy, Henderson, Lyman 
> Arguing Animal-Free Research (medical progress, cost reduction) - M. Cohen, R. Cohen, D. Smith, Stagno 
> When Is Fun with Animals OK? (Are any kinds of zoos, wildlife shows, or animal racing OK? How about fake fur?) - Jones 

Dinner (6-7pm) 

> Plenary Sessions (7-10pm) 
> Welcome (greetings by sponsors and contributors) - G. Bauston, Hazard, Hershaft, Katz, Markarian, Newkirk, Pacelle 
> Announcements I (20 30-sec announcements of new projects) 
> Workshop Previews II (30-sec previews of selected next day's workshops) 
> Year of Humane Child (report on our movement's joint campaign) - Amundson, Weil 
> Historic Review (history of US animal rights movement) - Stallwood 
> State of Our Movement (progress and prospects in major areas of animal oppression) - G. Bauston, M. Cohen, Hazard, Markarian 
> Legal Status of Animals (society's improving perspective on animal rights) - Davis, Katz, Wise 

Reception (10-11pm) 
Welcome by ALAN and API - Jones, McLellan 
'Hundredth Monkey' Dance Perf. - Richards 

Sunday, July 2 
Group Workouts (7:30-8:15am) - Shoss, Tuttle 
Breakfast (8:30) 
Exhibits and Videos (9am-6pm) 

Workshops -I,O,R,'Rap' (9am-1pm) 
* 9am 
> Research on Animals (research experiments on animals) - Kalechofsky, D. Smith, Stephens, Thew 
> Running an Effective Group (recruiting, meetings, officers, by-laws, incorporation, community outreach) - DeMello, Henderson, Leonard, Park 
> Enacting State Legislation (selecting issues, forging coalitions, dealing with legislators and committees) - Nixon, Rokke 
> Vivisection: Ethics? Science? (Should we base our arguments on ethics or science? Is any research OK?) - M. Cohen 

* 10am
> Testing on Animals (testing of household and personal care products on animals) - Amundson, Katz, Stephens 
> Running a Sanctuary (buildings, staffing, animal care, education programs) - L. Bauston, Sturla, Weir 
> Enacting Federal Legislation (selecting issues, forging coalitions, dealing with legislators and committees) - G. Bauston, Davis, Lyman, Pacelle 
> How to Determine Priorities? (Most numerous? Most suffering? Most endangered? Most smart? Most cuddly?) - Carter-Long 

* 11am 
> Education and Training (dissection in schools; dog labs in medical schools) - Balcombe, M. Cohen, Hepner, D. Smith 
> Rescuing Animals (cruelty cases, fires, floods) - L. Bauston, Crisp, Wagner 
> Enforcing Protective Laws (discussions, petitions, and lawsuits to achieve enforcement) - Merritt, Schlueter, Wolfson 
> Too Judgmental Or Defensive? (should we be less defensive or less judgmental in dealing with others?) - Davis 

* 12noon 
> Manufacturing Animals (genetic engineering; drug manufacture; xenotransplantation) - M. Cohen, M. Fox, Jacobs 
> Fund Raising & Management (direct mail, events, planned giving, foundations, accounting & audits) - Henderson, Katz, Pacheco, Stallwood 
> Waging Effective Campaigns (reviews of effective campaigns) - Cave, Reiman, Stagno, Sullivan 
> What Price Media? (How far should we go to get media? Naked? Jesus? Beer? Pies?) - Pacelle 

Lunch (1-2pm) 

Workshops - I,O,R, 'Rap' (2-6pm) 
* 2pm 
> Puppy Mills (breeding of dogs for sale) - DeRose, M. Smith 
> Forging Coalitions (identifying prospects and interests, types of coalitions, feeding and care) - Hazard, Hershaft, Weir, Wishnick 
> Outreach to Children (coloring books, games, videos, TV programs) - Amundson, Sturla, Weil 
> What Price Animal Liberation? (How far should we go to liberate animals? Rescue? Arson? Bombing?) - Katz 

* 3pm 
> Unwanted Companions (treatment; spay/neuter; no-kill shelters; pet theft) - Avanzino, DeRose, Hazard 
> Conflict Resolution (identifying sources, opening communications, building trust, mediation) - Friedman, Hershaft, K. Shapiro 
> Outreach to Schools (teacher kits, humane curricula, lectures, field trips) - Hershaft, McCarthy, Weil 
> What Price Solidarity? (Who and when should protest counterproductive tactics by other groups?) - Cave 

* 4pm 
> Urban Wildlife (feral cats and dogs; predation by domestic cats; urban rodents) - Holton, Markarian, Natelson 
> National-Grassroots Relations (campaign management, communication channels, distribution of funds) - Hershaft, Leonard, Newkirk, P. Shapiro 
> Outreach to Youth (organizing student activists) - Friedrich, Kwan, Norris, Wicklund 
> Telling Friends From Enemies (how do we switch from harassing our friends to confronting our enemies?) - DeRose 

* 5pm 
> Eating Our Companions (abuse, sale, transport, and slaughter of companion animals for food) - M. Fox, Kivette, Wagner 
> Armchair Activism (letter writing, talk show calling, family and workplace outreach) - Goulart, Lama, McCrosky, Newkirk 
> Outreach to Community (identifying issues and allies, seizing opportunities) - Chiodo, Hazard, Nocella, Schlueter 
> Why Can't We All Get Together? (How far should we go? Communication, cooperation, joint projects, mergers.) - Lyman 

* Dinner (6-7pm) 

Plenary Sessions (7-10pm) 
Announcements II (20 30-sec announcements of new projects) 
Workshop Previews III (30-sec previews of selected next day's workshops) 
> Putting Compassion into Action - Avanzino, R. Cohen, Newkirk 
> Animals and Politics - Hagelin, Hershaft, McLellan, Nealon, Pacelle 
> Report from Abroad - M. Fox, Genteel, Natelson, Thew 
Reception (10-11pm) 
Welcome by ARN and PCRM - M. Cohen, Stallwood 
Talent Show - Tuttle 

Monday, July 3
Group Workouts (7:30-8:15am) - Shoss, Tuttle 
Breakfast (8:30) 
Exhibits and Videos (9am-6pm) 

Workshops-I,O,R,Camp's (9am-1pm) 
* 9am
> Skins Off Their Backs (raising, slaughter, and trapping of animals for fur) - Bays, Glover, Goodwin 
> Effective Field Investigations (what/where/why, equipment, procedures, authority) - G. Bauston, Derby, Eisnitz, Hindi 
> Outreach to Business (identifying common interests and allies, making the approach, closing) - Henderson, Holton, Pryor 
> Diet Campaigns I (Meatout, CHOICE, 5 A Day, VegPledge) - Goodrum, Hershaft, Lyman 

* 10am
> Killing for 'Sport' (hunting and fishing for amusement; canned hunts) - Carr, Pacelle, Prescott 
> Research On the Internet (useful web sites, conducting searches, launching inquiries, transferring data) - Ball, Goodrum, Howard, Schubert 
> Outreach to Workplace (identifying common interests and allies, making the approach, closing) - K. Shapiro, Sutton, Wishnick 
> Diet Campaigns II (Jesus, impotence, McDonald's, no-milk, milk moustache, vegan certification)  - Blatte, R. Cohen, Friedrich 

* 11am 
> Greatest Show on Earth (animals in zoos, circuses, and side shows) - Elroy, Howard, Jones, Merritt, Weir 
> Accessing Official Records (FOIA, other overt and covert techniques) - Carter-Long, Eisnitz, Schlueter 
> Outreach to Public Interest (public interest perspectives on our movement) - Ayres, Bedford, Kwan 
> Agriculture Campaigns I (World Farm Animals Day, veal, downers, forced molting, slaughter) - G. Bauston, Davis, Eisnitz, Hershaft, Pryor 

* 12noon 
> Animal Competition (animals in racing, rodeos, and fights) - Hindi, E. Mills, Pacelle, Theil 
> Advances in Communications (computer/e-mail/fax/phone interfacing and broadcasting techniques) - DeMello, Olson, Pryor 
> Outreach to Religious Groups (identifying common interests and allies, making the approach, closing) - M. Fox, Goulart, Kalechofsky, McCarthy 
> Agriculture Campaigns II (American horses, Indian leather, Korean dogs, foie gras, European campaigns) - Hershaft, Kivette, Lazarus, Reiman, Sullivan, Wagner 

Lunch (1-2pm)

Workshops - I,O,R,Camp's (2-6pm) 
* 2pm 
> Animals and the Law (legal status of animals in the US and other countries) - Frasch, Waisman 
> Effective Web Sites (attractive design, rapid loading, getting listed/linked) - Schubert, Sutton, Turner 
> Outreach to State Politicians (obtaining position and platform plank, enlightening convention, electioneering) - Nixon, Vellucci, Weir 
> Medicine Campaigns I (World Week, Procter & Gamble, Coulston, primate tour, Rockefeller cats) - DeRose, Katz, Rosebraugh, Stagno 

* 3pm
> Animals and Lawlessness (legislation and litigation on behalf of animals in agriculture) - Davis, Goodrum, Wolfson 
> Effective Publications (design and printing of fact sheets, brochures, newsletters, posters, stickers) - Hershaft, Norris, Stallwood 
> Outreach to Nat'l Politicians (obtaining position and platform plank, enlightening convention, electioneering) - Amundson, Hershaft, McLellan, Pacelle 
> Medicine Campaigns II (monoclonal antibodies, cosmetic coalition, Illinois dissection) - Hazard, Nixon, D. Smith 

* 4pm 
> Animal Welfare Act (implementation of AWA in puppy mills, laboratories, zoos, circuses) - Friedlander, M. Smith 
> Effective Advertising (newspapers, transportation, billboards) - Glover, Jones, Olson 
> Outreach to Media - Us (news releases & opinion pieces, contacts, events, news and talk shows) - Blanchard, Carter-Long, Friedrich, Pacelle, Vellucci 
> Foreign Campaigns (European campaigns, Israeli campaigns, China Tour) - Genteel, Lazarus, Thew 

* 5pm 
> Wildlife Protection (Endangered Species Act, marine mammal protection legislation.) - Ayres, Markarian, Watson 
> Effective Displays (stationary, mobile) - Derby, Lama 
> Outreach to Media - Them (media perspectives on our movement) - Erbe, McCarthy 
> Companion Campaigns (property, Spay Day, pet theft, no-kill) - DeRose, Hazard, Katz 

Banquet (6:30-7:30pm) 

Plenary Sessions (7:30-10pm) 
Workshop Previews IV (30-sec previews of selected next day's workshops) 
> Memorial Observance (honoring the life and work of Jay Dinshah, Henry Spira, and Cleveland Amory) 
> Movement Pioneers - Cave, Pacheco 
> 'The Witness' (poignant story of one man's epiphany) - Lama, LaVeck 
> AR2000 Report - DeRose, Hershaft, Lyman, Pacheco 
> Animal Rights Hall of Fame - Hershaft 
> Special Awards - Blanchard, Erbe, Hershaft, Kwan, Silverstone 

Reception (10-11pm) 
Welcome by AV and NEAVS - Amembal 
Piano Concert - Genteel 

Tuesday, July 4 
Group Workouts (7:30-8:15am) - Shoss, Tuttle 
Breakfast (8:30) 
Exhibits and Videos (9am-1pm) 

Workshops - I,R,Camp's (9am-1pm) 
* 9am 
> Nature of Violence (What is it? How does it affect us? When is it justified?) - McCarthy, Rosebraugh, K. Shapiro, Wicklund 
> New Tactics for Agriculture (promoting meatless foods, enforcing current laws, exposing cruelties) - Hershaft, Lyman, Pryor 
> Fur Campaigns (Fur-Free Friday, Macy's & Neiman-Marcus, British campaigns) - Cave, Glover, Goodwin, Park 

* 10am 
> Commonality of Oppression (similarities among oppression of animals, women, racial minorities) - Carter-Long, Hershaft, K. Shapiro, Spiegel 
> New Tactics for Medicine (tissue culture research, exposing cruelties, personhood for primates) - M. Cohen, R. Cohen, Stephens, Thew 
> 'Sport' Campaigns (Hegins, fishing, bullfighting, greyhounds) - Carr, Hindi, E. Mills, Prescott, Theil 

* 11am 
> Compassion Into Action (Is compassion a virtue? How should it affect our actions?) - Henderson, Morlino, Yourofsky 
> New Tactics for Companions (spay/neuter, chemical neutering, banning puppy mills, no-kill shelters) - DeRose, Hazard, Katz 
> Exhibit Campaigns (circuses, zoos, horse-tripping) - Friedman, Nixon 

* 12noon 
> Animal Spirit (role of animals in spiritual beliefs and activities) - M. Fox, Goulart, Randour, Tuttle 
> New Tactics for Amusement (banning animal trafficking, circuses, and rodeos, improving zoos and racing) - Elroy, Glover, Goodwin, Hindi, Markarian 
> Wildlife Campaigns (Sea Shepherd, grazing) - Hudak, Watson 

* Lunch (1-2pm)

Plenary Sessions (2-5pm) 
Announcements III (20 30-sec announcements of new projects) 
> Strategies for the New Century - M. Fox, Hershaft, Katz, Newkirk 
> Keynote Addresses - DeRose, Lyman, Watson 
> Closing Ceremony - R. Cohen, Tuttle 
Ind.Day Dinner/Tour (6pm-12am) 

Wednesday, July 5 
Lobby Day 
Hotel Pickup 
Breakfast Briefing 
Congressional Visits 
Lunch Debriefing 

http://www.animalrights2000.org/schedule.html
Email: Farmusa@erols.com (Farm Animal Reform Movement)

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  Job Opportunity

Vegan animal caregiver needed to work at NO KILL sanctuary in beautiful Catskill region, upstate New York.  Email resumes to Anthony at : dawgs@oasisfarm.org

Source: BHGazette@aol.com

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Jay Dinshah Memorial

The 40th Annual Convention of the American Vegan Society (which will take the form of a memorial to the lifework of H. Jay Dinshah) will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at the 34th World Vegetarian Congress in Toronto, Canada. This time change has been made so that speakers such as Howard Lyman and Robert Cohen can more easily attend and speak at the memorial. In addition, the Convention has been moved to a larger room to accommodate the anticipated audience. These changes have been approved by Freya Dinshah who wants the convention and memorial held early in the week of the Congress.

While this will be the only public memorial to Jay organized by the American Vegan Society, there will be tributes to him at the Animal Rights 2000 conference and at Vegetarian Summerfest. In addition there will be a gathering of family, friends and close associates at the Dinshah home on June 24th.

The American Vegan Society will be operating the book room at the Congress.

Peter McQueen <pmcqueen@interlog.com>
Congress Coordinator, 34th World Vegetarian Congress, July 10-16, 2000
at the Toronto Colony Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA
http://www.veg.on.ca/wvc2000  wvc2000@veg.on.ca  +1-416-544-8891

Source: pmcqueen@interlog.com

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Vegan Egg Salad
From VegeTexan@aol.com

"Oh!  How many will they be that never come to birth! 
Of eggs which being eaten cannot form chickens."  - Leonardo da Vinci

Mori-Nu makes a product called Tofu Helper, at least the packages I have say Tofu Helper, but the Mori-Nu website calls it Tofu Hero.

Welcome to Mori-Nu Tofu   
http://www.morinu.com/

Maybe Hamburger Helper made them change the name. It comes in three flavors: Shanghai Stir Fry, Garden Scrambler and Italian Herb Medley. The Italian is good for making a ricotta cheese like substance for stuffing pasta shells. The Garden Scrambler makes a good breakfast dish and a good eggless salad.

  1 box Mori-nu tofu
  1 package Mori-nu Garden Scrambler (or Fantastic Foods brand Tofu Scrambler)
  1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
  1/4 cup diced red onion
  1/4 cup diced celery (I like to use just the leaves for this)
  3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  3 tablespoons sliced olives
  3 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise (I use Vegenaise brand)

Mince or crumble tofu into a large skillet, add 1/4 cup water and stir in the Scrambler mix.  Cook for five to seven minutes until moisture has evaporated.  Remove from heat and allow to cool for several minutes.  Stir in the other ingredients and chill for a couple of hours.  Serve with whole grain bread, lettuce and other accessories.

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Magnificent Obsession
by tapster@mindspring.com


You are my magnificent obsession I come back to
time and time again I see your face in agony
befuddled I cannot decipher whether it's a dog
a cow, a cat, or a pig who is being tortured

I surmise everyone knows, like myself
who possesses conscience and this is
why I cannot give up the ghost without
them knowing I went to my grave

In the hopes of rescuing as many as I
could from the plague which perverts
all mankind.
The plague of tasty flesh eating:

I am obsessed with rescuing them
I see no difference in those we
pet and those we eat.
do you?

You are my magnificent obsession.

When I play the cow magnet
fat cashiers laugh until I tell
them it is the sound of the
slaughterhouse. I don't want

to hear it she said.  I told
her I no longer eat them
because of their moos
their boo hoos

she was glad I left the scene
and when she dines tonite
she may think of me
and the cow now

don't let the evil forces
keep you down from
exposing the truth
exposing the lies

you are my magnificent obsession.

2000 By Diana Moreton.
 
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