What kind of dog should I get?
I am a full time nursing student at the moment, so I am not planning on getting a puppy just yet...But I am trying to do plenty of research to find out what breed of dog is best. Of the surveys/dog breed selector quizzes I have taken, they keep pointing to Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Anatolian Shepherd, German Shepherd, Mastiff... Here is what I am looking for: A dog that I can leave alone while at work, with access to the outdoors and indoors. I plan on exercising the dog with walks and playing. And I plan on taking the time needed when I first bring the puppy home in order to form a bond with it. A large dog that can will be a deterrent to strangers, yet not be very aggressive or overly friendly. One that will get along with my small Chihuahua and my cat. I do plan on taking any breed I get to obedience classes for socialization and proper training. Among working with the dog in general. Above all else, I want an excellent companion. I will be an RN, in my own home with a large fenced in yard, and more than likely single. Any help you can provide me will be most appreciated. Also, I have owned a german shepherd/chow mix, lab, cockerpoo, chihuahua, poodle, bloodhound...just to give a little insight on my dog ownership background.
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I think you really need to check out a SMOOTH COLLIE. They are the same as the Rough Collie, just short hair. A Smooth Collie will meet and exceed all your requirements. Most people are not familiar with the Smooth Collie, I think they are the best kept secret. Here are some links.... This link shows the difference in coat between Rough and Smooth and the colors they come in http://www.collieclubofamerica.org/cfd/01Varieties.pdf and this link "The Collie as a family dog" http://www.collieclubofamerica.org/cfd/index.html PS. I have a friend that raises Anatolians, they are a VERY protective breed of dog, and not one that I would ever have. They can be very aggressive with people they do not know well and animal aggressive as well.
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Sounds like you know dogs, but if you want my advice...I would get a German Shepherd, or a Shepherd mix. I have 3 Shepherd mixes and they're all awesome!! Two are puppies that we rescued- they're sisters :) The reason I like GSD's so much is because they are loyal, smart, easy to train, independent and friendly at the same time, cautious, protective, and wonderful with my kids and any company I have over. They instinctively know when someone is a stranger, versus someone I know. They bark to let me know something isn't right, or that someone is on our property, but when I give the ssshhh!! command...they listen. They feel like they've done their job & all is ok in the world. Don't get me wrong though, they would attack if necessary- to protect me or my family. As a general rule, all dogs have individual personalities. Your best bet is to "meet the parents", ha ha. No, really though. That will tell you a little about how needy the puppy could potentially be as an adult. Sounds like you know what you're doing- I don't think you'll have a problem. I'm glad you're leaning towards a large breed dog- small breeds can't hang out alone for hours and hours. They'll go nuts!! Good luck whatever you choose~ remember to spay or neuter.
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hi, The results of your Matchup will suggest certain breeds, but far more important is the list of qualities we think you might like in a canine companion. http://dogtime.com/matchup/start hope this helps.
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As a complete Anatolian addict/breeder/owner since 1987, I really do NOT think you should get an Anatolian. They do much better in a rural environment than in a suburb or city. They also tend to be barkers and world class diggers. Anatolians are also probably the most work intensive dog you could get and require a lot of "hands on", especially the first three years. If they do not get what they need, they can become a major liability for you .. since you will be working a full time job, you really cannot provide for the needs of this unique breed. I would recommend dogs that do well in the type of environment you will be living in ... and that does not fit the Anatolian mindset at all. Sandie King Alaturka Anatolians http://alaturka.org
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Monday, February 28, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
I've posted this question Before. Is this a good beginning to my book? It's a very rough draft. I'm only 15
I've posted this question Before. Is this a good beginning to my book? It's a very rough draft. I'm only 15.?
13 Vale Street Chapter One Two boys sat on the stony gray curb of Vale Street. One was obviously bigger, his belly sat contently on his meaty thighs. He was nursing a badly scabbed knee that was bleeding considerably. The clotted blood looked like an over ripened tomato mashed up on his knee. Blood dripped from his mouth in a slow stream. The other kid who was sitting next to him. Mitch was in stark contrast to the other boy Albert. He had a thin pale face that looked like Swiss cheese. His chicken bone arms lay quietly together in his lap. His sandy fine hair was stuck to his scalp in a sticky mess of soda pop that one of the kids had thrown over him. The two friends now sat, Mitch was chewing gum like a cow chewing its cud, which he had bought down at the corner store. They had tried to avoid the kids on their way back. The ones that teased them calling them ‘gay’ or ‘fatty pork chops and stick figure boy’ and other obscenities which were the normal for the two boys each day. They had met Jacob and his crew outside the shop, he was the leader of the gang that bullied and harassed them, he was a greasy teen with rotten teeth that looked like they were covered with some exotic green moss. Him and his thuggish friends sat smoking and drinking soda pop, most likely purchased from the very shop Albert and Mitch had just left. “Why look who it is†Jacob had said mockingly. “It’s Porky Pig and Pencil boy, out on a little stroll†Jacob said sitting up. He pitched his cigarette into the grass where it lay still peacefully burning. The smoke rising listlessly into the air where it then disappeared. “C’mon†Mitch said as he grabbed Albert’s shirt to guide him away. “Oh look boys, Mitchy wants to be alone with the pig†Jacob laughed at his joke. His friends behind him laughed to, and made vulgar oinking noises. Mitch turned around quickly as if stung. Jacob flinched momentarily he didn’t expect the hate and defiance in Mitch’s dull brownie hazelnut eyes. He quickly gained his composure and he used his snake like tongue to deliver more criticism. “This little piggy went to the candy store to buy some candy†Jacob said mockingly. Mitch had to bite back a smile at Jacob’s immature and out dated taunts. “Don’t you mean this big piggy?†Jacob’s best friend Zach said stepping forward. Albert stared shyly and fearfully at the ground as if he saw something of out most interest there that he couldn’t take his eyes off for nothing. “What you got to say, huh?†Zach said. As he walked arrogantly over to Albert. Zach bent down to look at Alberts sweaty red face that looked like a lovely big red shiny apple. “Talk to me fatty†Zach said with menace. He started poking Albert repeatedly with his free hand, the other was holding his can of soda pop some of the drink sloshed onto his forearm. Albert flinched at the touch of Zach’s fingers digging into his meaty belly. After every poke their was a slight pain in his belly because of Zach’s sharp finger nails. It felt like Zach was prodding him with a sharp pencil rather than his fingers. Zach’s ambition was to incite Albert into taking action. Albert murmured something that was to low to hear even with Zach pressing against his face. “What was that fatty?†Zach inquired gleefully. Standing upright once again. The crowd of boys made a semi circle around Albert and Mitch. There was silence. A far off car backfired down the block. It’s echo sounded like pistol shot in the still afternoon air. Mitch stared intently at Albert. He felt his friend’s mind churning for a comeback. Something that would break Zach’s cheeky dog like grin. Albert let a long sigh of hate or maybe it was fear. Mitch didn’t know which and he didn’t care. Because Albert’s neck craned agonizingly slowly upwards. He finally stared into Zach’s eyes with bitter and weary contempt. Like he had just lost a card game for the umpteenth time against the same opponent. Albert then licked his lips and spoke strongly, “If you are so tough†Albert paused momentarily and quickly scanned the scene. Four older boys smoking and all with bad reputations grinning like Cheshire cats right back at him. Waiting for him to falter, to fall to his knees pleading like a worshipper to his God. He did neither. Instead he continued still in that political strong tone. “Why don’t you clip your nails? Are you trying to be a drag queen or something? When you going to paint them, is your mummy going to help?†After Albert finished his small speech. Mitch let out a strangled laugh. Albert smiled radiantly at his friend. The two were in it for the long haul now. Zach stood stunned, he stared blankly at Albert. Never in his life had any one talked back to him or insulted him. A bitter rage began to build up in his body. His face began to take on the colour of a bright strawberry. “I’ll kill you†Zach said quietly through pursed lips. It was a wonder that he could even speak. His free hand was mechanically clenching and unclenching. His hand that wa holding his soda pop jerked out and it’s contents spewed all over Mitch’s hair. The action was robotic. His arm still was out stretched in the air like someone had hit the pause button and that this was a movie. Eventually his paralysis broke. “Quick Jacob make him pay†Zach said and then he spat a mixture of sticky sweet soda pop and salty saliva into Albert’s face and eyes. Albert was temporarily blinded by Zach’s spit. Jacob lumbered towards Albert like an ape. Albert had time to see, a large figure collapse on top of him. The wind was knocked from his lungs and he lay gasping for breath on the warm pavement like a fish out of water. Then all at once the gang of boys took advantage of Alberts defenceless state and they began to kick him repeatedly. There was a splintery snap as no doubt Zach’s raw hide boots connected brutally with Alberts gaping cave like mouth. Albert let out a cry of pain. “Hey what do you think your doing?†Mr McGrath yelled as he ran out of his shop. The door b There's more to it. But i can't put in. Oh well. Yeah. I haven't edited that well. Also it's not a childrens book. I did say that there's way more to this than what is there on the screen. I just can't put it all on. I do go to school. And I'm good at it! You cant judge people like that. Jeez.
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It is true that i can't help you to answer your question, however, i want to express to what a great degree it is primary that you attend school.
2 :
The detail is pretty good. But what is this a children's book? And how does someone talk when their lips are pursed? I'm baffled.
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usually, at the start of a novel, there would be descriptions when you're introducing something new. i applaud you that you've done that for most of the people, except jacob and his gang. tell us what they look like or perhaps, just jacob and zach. you should also describe what vale street looks like - does it look environmental? or is it more of an urban setting where there are street gangs and whatnot? what else? umm... when it comes to dialogue, you move to the next line whenever a new person is speaking. it doesnt matter how much room you've got left on that line - go to the next line regardless if there's a new speaker. that way, it doesn't seem bunched up and thats one of the reasons why i didnt read it first - it was too confusing but i eventually did read it. :) check for punctuation and some grammatical errors as well; there's bound to be some. since this is going to be the first chapter of your novel, the first sentence has got to be gripping. a sentence that motivates me to read on. you havent realli done that, but i still read it anyway. i gave it a chance. anyway, clean this up; theres still a lot you need for improvement but i think you've got a potential to write more. you certainly have the determination and the persistence to write. good luck! :)
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13 Vale Street Chapter One Two boys sat on the stony gray curb of Vale Street. One was obviously bigger, his belly sat contently on his meaty thighs. He was nursing a badly scabbed knee that was bleeding considerably. The clotted blood looked like an over ripened tomato mashed up on his knee. Blood dripped from his mouth in a slow stream. The other kid who was sitting next to him. Mitch was in stark contrast to the other boy Albert. He had a thin pale face that looked like Swiss cheese. His chicken bone arms lay quietly together in his lap. His sandy fine hair was stuck to his scalp in a sticky mess of soda pop that one of the kids had thrown over him. The two friends now sat, Mitch was chewing gum like a cow chewing its cud, which he had bought down at the corner store. They had tried to avoid the kids on their way back. The ones that teased them calling them ‘gay’ or ‘fatty pork chops and stick figure boy’ and other obscenities which were the normal for the two boys each day. They had met Jacob and his crew outside the shop, he was the leader of the gang that bullied and harassed them, he was a greasy teen with rotten teeth that looked like they were covered with some exotic green moss. Him and his thuggish friends sat smoking and drinking soda pop, most likely purchased from the very shop Albert and Mitch had just left. “Why look who it is†Jacob had said mockingly. “It’s Porky Pig and Pencil boy, out on a little stroll†Jacob said sitting up. He pitched his cigarette into the grass where it lay still peacefully burning. The smoke rising listlessly into the air where it then disappeared. “C’mon†Mitch said as he grabbed Albert’s shirt to guide him away. “Oh look boys, Mitchy wants to be alone with the pig†Jacob laughed at his joke. His friends behind him laughed to, and made vulgar oinking noises. Mitch turned around quickly as if stung. Jacob flinched momentarily he didn’t expect the hate and defiance in Mitch’s dull brownie hazelnut eyes. He quickly gained his composure and he used his snake like tongue to deliver more criticism. “This little piggy went to the candy store to buy some candy†Jacob said mockingly. Mitch had to bite back a smile at Jacob’s immature and out dated taunts. “Don’t you mean this big piggy?†Jacob’s best friend Zach said stepping forward. Albert stared shyly and fearfully at the ground as if he saw something of out most interest there that he couldn’t take his eyes off for nothing. “What you got to say, huh?†Zach said. As he walked arrogantly over to Albert. Zach bent down to look at Alberts sweaty red face that looked like a lovely big red shiny apple. “Talk to me fatty†Zach said with menace. He started poking Albert repeatedly with his free hand, the other was holding his can of soda pop some of the drink sloshed onto his forearm. Albert flinched at the touch of Zach’s fingers digging into his meaty belly. After every poke their was a slight pain in his belly because of Zach’s sharp finger nails. It felt like Zach was prodding him with a sharp pencil rather than his fingers. Zach’s ambition was to incite Albert into taking action. Albert murmured something that was to low to hear even with Zach pressing against his face. “What was that fatty?†Zach inquired gleefully. Standing upright once again. The crowd of boys made a semi circle around Albert and Mitch. There was silence. A far off car backfired down the block. It’s echo sounded like pistol shot in the still afternoon air. Mitch stared intently at Albert. He felt his friend’s mind churning for a comeback. Something that would break Zach’s cheeky dog like grin. Albert let a long sigh of hate or maybe it was fear. Mitch didn’t know which and he didn’t care. Because Albert’s neck craned agonizingly slowly upwards. He finally stared into Zach’s eyes with bitter and weary contempt. Like he had just lost a card game for the umpteenth time against the same opponent. Albert then licked his lips and spoke strongly, “If you are so tough†Albert paused momentarily and quickly scanned the scene. Four older boys smoking and all with bad reputations grinning like Cheshire cats right back at him. Waiting for him to falter, to fall to his knees pleading like a worshipper to his God. He did neither. Instead he continued still in that political strong tone. “Why don’t you clip your nails? Are you trying to be a drag queen or something? When you going to paint them, is your mummy going to help?†After Albert finished his small speech. Mitch let out a strangled laugh. Albert smiled radiantly at his friend. The two were in it for the long haul now. Zach stood stunned, he stared blankly at Albert. Never in his life had any one talked back to him or insulted him. A bitter rage began to build up in his body. His face began to take on the colour of a bright strawberry. “I’ll kill you†Zach said quietly through pursed lips. It was a wonder that he could even speak. His free hand was mechanically clenching and unclenching. His hand that wa holding his soda pop jerked out and it’s contents spewed all over Mitch’s hair. The action was robotic. His arm still was out stretched in the air like someone had hit the pause button and that this was a movie. Eventually his paralysis broke. “Quick Jacob make him pay†Zach said and then he spat a mixture of sticky sweet soda pop and salty saliva into Albert’s face and eyes. Albert was temporarily blinded by Zach’s spit. Jacob lumbered towards Albert like an ape. Albert had time to see, a large figure collapse on top of him. The wind was knocked from his lungs and he lay gasping for breath on the warm pavement like a fish out of water. Then all at once the gang of boys took advantage of Alberts defenceless state and they began to kick him repeatedly. There was a splintery snap as no doubt Zach’s raw hide boots connected brutally with Alberts gaping cave like mouth. Albert let out a cry of pain. “Hey what do you think your doing?†Mr McGrath yelled as he ran out of his shop. The door b There's more to it. But i can't put in. Oh well. Yeah. I haven't edited that well. Also it's not a childrens book. I did say that there's way more to this than what is there on the screen. I just can't put it all on. I do go to school. And I'm good at it! You cant judge people like that. Jeez.
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It is true that i can't help you to answer your question, however, i want to express to what a great degree it is primary that you attend school.
2 :
The detail is pretty good. But what is this a children's book? And how does someone talk when their lips are pursed? I'm baffled.
3 :
usually, at the start of a novel, there would be descriptions when you're introducing something new. i applaud you that you've done that for most of the people, except jacob and his gang. tell us what they look like or perhaps, just jacob and zach. you should also describe what vale street looks like - does it look environmental? or is it more of an urban setting where there are street gangs and whatnot? what else? umm... when it comes to dialogue, you move to the next line whenever a new person is speaking. it doesnt matter how much room you've got left on that line - go to the next line regardless if there's a new speaker. that way, it doesn't seem bunched up and thats one of the reasons why i didnt read it first - it was too confusing but i eventually did read it. :) check for punctuation and some grammatical errors as well; there's bound to be some. since this is going to be the first chapter of your novel, the first sentence has got to be gripping. a sentence that motivates me to read on. you havent realli done that, but i still read it anyway. i gave it a chance. anyway, clean this up; theres still a lot you need for improvement but i think you've got a potential to write more. you certainly have the determination and the persistence to write. good luck! :)
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Monday, February 7, 2011
What is the BEST way to learn Spanish
What is the BEST way to learn Spanish?
I am a medical provider in northeastern IL in a town that is now 60% Hispanic (which I absolutely support and applaud--I can't even fathom the hardships and hurdles these folks have overcome!). I, however, am a typical German-Swiss WI guy who knows NO Spanish. Thankfully, the majority of our nursing staff is Hispanic and bilingual. So, my question....what is the best way to learn Spanish? A night class? I've heard of this Rosetta something, maybe that? Books? Tapes? I really want to be able to communicate more effectively with this patient population and yes, there are those people who haven't learned English. But that's not for me to judge. So no smart*** answers, please. Its a serious question.
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Spend a year or 2 in Mexico or other Spanish speaking country.
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the Instituto cervantes, leading Spanish teaching institution offers an online course, with a tutor, if lack of time is an issue. You could also find some friends to practice it.
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I think u need a spanish teacher who also knows english and may help u learn spanish but i tell u its hard to learn any other language .
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since u work with so many people that know spanish learn from them because u might learn a word in spanish that might be slang for something else and then they will think u r crazy..also yea u could do tapes and all but review it with someone who knows the language..
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Well, I've heard that the Rosetta stone program for PC is relatively quick however, everyone is different and like other people said, spending time in Mexico and learning it that way may help you learn it faster. Rosetta stone is famed for speed learning so it all depends on how you want to do it.
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move to mexico and take several of your amigos with you...
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I suggest you do some local research to find the right kind of tuition. There's nothing like a good, qualified teacher to be able to understand how a language works and learn to communicate. Once you've done your research, always ask to attend one class for free and see for yourself if what's advertised or promised is Truly carried out in the classroom. If you decide you'd rather use some other kind of course, say, online, or CDs, make sure you can organise your own time and are able of setting your own rhythm.
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I know some people who have used Rosetta Stone and love it. Some community colleges offer a medical spanish class. I have taken one of those and thought that it helped immensely. You learn focused vocabulary that you never learn in normal Spanish classes. The absolute BEST option would be to go to Mexico for a summer. You learn SO much more when you are actually immersed in the culture. However you decide to learn though, be sure that you practice around those you work with. They can help you out and you learn faster! Patients will also really appreciate any attempt (no matter how feeble) on your part to communicate in their language!
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the best way is to study a lot
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Hi, First of all, I think it's great that you have a desire to learn Spanish so you can better serve the Hispanic population in your town. I suggest that you check into what classes are offered at a community college near you. Online courses are helpful, but generally lack the human feedback that you would get from a classroom situation. In the meantime, I have some information on my website that will help you to get started. Some things that are directly related to Spanish for medical professionals can be found on this page. http://nosayudamos.ning.com/group/medicalprofessionals I hope this helps. Cherry
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Try this website: http://www.mansionspanish.com .
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I am a medical provider in northeastern IL in a town that is now 60% Hispanic (which I absolutely support and applaud--I can't even fathom the hardships and hurdles these folks have overcome!). I, however, am a typical German-Swiss WI guy who knows NO Spanish. Thankfully, the majority of our nursing staff is Hispanic and bilingual. So, my question....what is the best way to learn Spanish? A night class? I've heard of this Rosetta something, maybe that? Books? Tapes? I really want to be able to communicate more effectively with this patient population and yes, there are those people who haven't learned English. But that's not for me to judge. So no smart*** answers, please. Its a serious question.
Languages - 11 Answers
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1 :
Spend a year or 2 in Mexico or other Spanish speaking country.
2 :
the Instituto cervantes, leading Spanish teaching institution offers an online course, with a tutor, if lack of time is an issue. You could also find some friends to practice it.
3 :
I think u need a spanish teacher who also knows english and may help u learn spanish but i tell u its hard to learn any other language .
4 :
since u work with so many people that know spanish learn from them because u might learn a word in spanish that might be slang for something else and then they will think u r crazy..also yea u could do tapes and all but review it with someone who knows the language..
5 :
Well, I've heard that the Rosetta stone program for PC is relatively quick however, everyone is different and like other people said, spending time in Mexico and learning it that way may help you learn it faster. Rosetta stone is famed for speed learning so it all depends on how you want to do it.
6 :
move to mexico and take several of your amigos with you...
7 :
I suggest you do some local research to find the right kind of tuition. There's nothing like a good, qualified teacher to be able to understand how a language works and learn to communicate. Once you've done your research, always ask to attend one class for free and see for yourself if what's advertised or promised is Truly carried out in the classroom. If you decide you'd rather use some other kind of course, say, online, or CDs, make sure you can organise your own time and are able of setting your own rhythm.
8 :
I know some people who have used Rosetta Stone and love it. Some community colleges offer a medical spanish class. I have taken one of those and thought that it helped immensely. You learn focused vocabulary that you never learn in normal Spanish classes. The absolute BEST option would be to go to Mexico for a summer. You learn SO much more when you are actually immersed in the culture. However you decide to learn though, be sure that you practice around those you work with. They can help you out and you learn faster! Patients will also really appreciate any attempt (no matter how feeble) on your part to communicate in their language!
9 :
the best way is to study a lot
10 :
Hi, First of all, I think it's great that you have a desire to learn Spanish so you can better serve the Hispanic population in your town. I suggest that you check into what classes are offered at a community college near you. Online courses are helpful, but generally lack the human feedback that you would get from a classroom situation. In the meantime, I have some information on my website that will help you to get started. Some things that are directly related to Spanish for medical professionals can be found on this page. http://nosayudamos.ning.com/group/medicalprofessionals I hope this helps. Cherry
11 :
Try this website: http://www.mansionspanish.com .
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Tuesday, February 1, 2011
PETA Urges Ben & Jerry's To Use Human Milk
PETA Urges Ben & Jerry's To Use Human Milk!?
Has PETA gone over the edge? WATERBURY, Vt. -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals sent a letter to Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, cofounders of Ben & Jerry's Homemade Inc., urging them to replace cow's milk they use in their ice cream products with human breast milk, according to a statement recently released by a PETA spokeswoman. "PETA's request comes in the wake of news reports that a Swiss restaurant owner will begin purchasing breast milk from nursing mothers and substituting breast milk for 75 percent of the cow's milk in the food he serves," the statement says. PETA officials say a move to human breast milk would lessen the suffering of dairy cows and their babies on factory farms and benefit human health. "The fact that human adults consume huge quantities of dairy products made from milk that was meant for a baby cow just doesn't make sense," says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman. "Everyone knows that 'the breast is best,' so Ben & Jerry's could do consumers and cows a big favor by making the switch to breast milk." "We applaud PETA's novel approach to bringing attention to an issue, but we believe a mother's milk is best used for her child," said a spokesperson for Ben and Jerry's. Read PETA's letter to Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield September 23, 2008 Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, CofoundersBen & Jerry's Homemade Inc. Dear Mr. Cohen and Mr. Greenfield, On behalf of PETA and our more than 2 million members and supporters, I'd like to bring your attention to an innovative new idea from Switzerland that would bring a unique twist to Ben and Jerry's. Storchen restaurant is set to unveil a menu that includes soups, stews, and sauces made with at least 75 percent breast milk procured from human donors who are paid in exchange for their milk. If Ben and Jerry's replaced the cow's milk in its ice cream with breast milk, your customers-and cows-would reap the benefits. Using cow's milk for your ice cream is a hazard to your customer's health. Dairy products have been linked to juvenile diabetes, allergies, constipation, obesity, and prostate and ovarian cancer. The late Dr. Benjamin Spock, America's leading authority on child care, spoke out against feeding cow's milk to children, saying it may play a role in anemia, allergies, and juvenile diabetes and in the long term, will set kids up for obesity and heart disease-America's number one cause of death. Animals will also benefit from the switch to breast milk. Like all mammals, cows only produce milk during and after pregnancy, so to be able to constantly milk them, cows are forcefully impregnated every nine months. After several years of living in filthy conditions and being forced to produce 10 times more milk than they would naturally, their exhausted bodies are turned into hamburgers or ground up for soup. And of course, the veal industry could not survive without the dairy industry. Because male calves can't produce milk, dairy farmers take them from their mothers immediately after birth and sell them to veal farms, where they endure 14 to17 weeks of torment chained inside a crate so small that they can't even turn around. The breast is best! Won't you give cows and their babies a break and our health a boost by switching from cow's milk to breast milk in Ben and Jerry's ice cream? Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Tracy Reiman Executive Vice President I am somewhat biased as I own a dairy and we treat our cows very well. They get the best feed, clean bedding, and living conditions, vet care, etc. We don't sell to veal farms(I have never heard of them). What do you the yahoo public think? Ghira ^ look up^
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to me, PETA is usually always overboard a lot of times.
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I get annoyed with PETA because they go overboard. In fact, I used to get their mailings, and after requesting, several times, to be removed from their list, to no avail, I proceeded to send them a thick packet (in their self-addressed postage pre-paid envelope), a ton of recipes, including roast, leg of lamb, fried chicken...you get the idea. They never contacted me again, fortunately. I would not want to buy ice cream with human breast milk in it. I think that's grose, but then, I also think cow's milk is grose. That's why I drink rice milk and almond milk. The cow's milk makes me sick!
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yes, PETA has gone overboard again. it's sad that there is an organization that treats animals better than humans. not to mention, with a new demand for breast milk in mass produced food products i can picture another reason for welfare mothers to sit on their butts and make money.
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I heard about that. That is gross. I strongly oppose animal cruelty and abuse and killing animals for luxury like furs, tusks, horns, etc. However, I don't support PETA itself.
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After I got over the initial shock, I laughed out loud because this is preposterous! Seriously, are they going to have "wet nurse" (slaves or other women who nursed the owner's/employer's child) farms or labs? PETA just wanted to get their name out there and used any tactic for publicity. Just dismiss them - I know they're trying to do good - but even one of their spokesperson's spoke out against this. I'll try to find the story, and post it.
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Yes I had heard about this. it is insane! These people are insane. First they would have to find women to volunteer, and they would need to find ALOT, we produce just enough for our babies. I see slavery coming out of this and who in their right mind would buy something like this. Dr Spock- the leading expert on child care? Yeah maybe some people think that way. I think the people at PETA really need to get a clue and do some research. How do they know breast milk really is healthier? There could be a reason that only babies use breast milk. I wonder if it is not good for adult consumption. Cow milk has been used for human consumption forever, I doubt it really is that bad. We know that it is bad for infant consumption, but after the child is a year or so, it is fine. It is my belief that animals were put here for a purpose and that Humans were put here for a higher purpose. When we place animal life as more important than human life we offend God.
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Who takes PETA seriously anyway? These are terrorists who throw blood on people for wearing fur and throw rocks at children who fish. According to PETA "owning or possessing" animals for pets is wrong, Owning a pure bred pet is worse as that was unnatural breeding. They believe all animals should be allowed to free roam and breed at will. The believe you should not spay or neuter any animals. I would suggest members of PETA should be spayed or neutered except that really isn't necessary because the males are already psychologically neutered by the alpha-bitches.
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Has PETA gone over the edge? WATERBURY, Vt. -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals sent a letter to Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, cofounders of Ben & Jerry's Homemade Inc., urging them to replace cow's milk they use in their ice cream products with human breast milk, according to a statement recently released by a PETA spokeswoman. "PETA's request comes in the wake of news reports that a Swiss restaurant owner will begin purchasing breast milk from nursing mothers and substituting breast milk for 75 percent of the cow's milk in the food he serves," the statement says. PETA officials say a move to human breast milk would lessen the suffering of dairy cows and their babies on factory farms and benefit human health. "The fact that human adults consume huge quantities of dairy products made from milk that was meant for a baby cow just doesn't make sense," says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman. "Everyone knows that 'the breast is best,' so Ben & Jerry's could do consumers and cows a big favor by making the switch to breast milk." "We applaud PETA's novel approach to bringing attention to an issue, but we believe a mother's milk is best used for her child," said a spokesperson for Ben and Jerry's. Read PETA's letter to Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield September 23, 2008 Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, CofoundersBen & Jerry's Homemade Inc. Dear Mr. Cohen and Mr. Greenfield, On behalf of PETA and our more than 2 million members and supporters, I'd like to bring your attention to an innovative new idea from Switzerland that would bring a unique twist to Ben and Jerry's. Storchen restaurant is set to unveil a menu that includes soups, stews, and sauces made with at least 75 percent breast milk procured from human donors who are paid in exchange for their milk. If Ben and Jerry's replaced the cow's milk in its ice cream with breast milk, your customers-and cows-would reap the benefits. Using cow's milk for your ice cream is a hazard to your customer's health. Dairy products have been linked to juvenile diabetes, allergies, constipation, obesity, and prostate and ovarian cancer. The late Dr. Benjamin Spock, America's leading authority on child care, spoke out against feeding cow's milk to children, saying it may play a role in anemia, allergies, and juvenile diabetes and in the long term, will set kids up for obesity and heart disease-America's number one cause of death. Animals will also benefit from the switch to breast milk. Like all mammals, cows only produce milk during and after pregnancy, so to be able to constantly milk them, cows are forcefully impregnated every nine months. After several years of living in filthy conditions and being forced to produce 10 times more milk than they would naturally, their exhausted bodies are turned into hamburgers or ground up for soup. And of course, the veal industry could not survive without the dairy industry. Because male calves can't produce milk, dairy farmers take them from their mothers immediately after birth and sell them to veal farms, where they endure 14 to17 weeks of torment chained inside a crate so small that they can't even turn around. The breast is best! Won't you give cows and their babies a break and our health a boost by switching from cow's milk to breast milk in Ben and Jerry's ice cream? Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Tracy Reiman Executive Vice President I am somewhat biased as I own a dairy and we treat our cows very well. They get the best feed, clean bedding, and living conditions, vet care, etc. We don't sell to veal farms(I have never heard of them). What do you the yahoo public think? Ghira ^ look up^
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to me, PETA is usually always overboard a lot of times.
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I get annoyed with PETA because they go overboard. In fact, I used to get their mailings, and after requesting, several times, to be removed from their list, to no avail, I proceeded to send them a thick packet (in their self-addressed postage pre-paid envelope), a ton of recipes, including roast, leg of lamb, fried chicken...you get the idea. They never contacted me again, fortunately. I would not want to buy ice cream with human breast milk in it. I think that's grose, but then, I also think cow's milk is grose. That's why I drink rice milk and almond milk. The cow's milk makes me sick!
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yes, PETA has gone overboard again. it's sad that there is an organization that treats animals better than humans. not to mention, with a new demand for breast milk in mass produced food products i can picture another reason for welfare mothers to sit on their butts and make money.
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I heard about that. That is gross. I strongly oppose animal cruelty and abuse and killing animals for luxury like furs, tusks, horns, etc. However, I don't support PETA itself.
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After I got over the initial shock, I laughed out loud because this is preposterous! Seriously, are they going to have "wet nurse" (slaves or other women who nursed the owner's/employer's child) farms or labs? PETA just wanted to get their name out there and used any tactic for publicity. Just dismiss them - I know they're trying to do good - but even one of their spokesperson's spoke out against this. I'll try to find the story, and post it.
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Yes I had heard about this. it is insane! These people are insane. First they would have to find women to volunteer, and they would need to find ALOT, we produce just enough for our babies. I see slavery coming out of this and who in their right mind would buy something like this. Dr Spock- the leading expert on child care? Yeah maybe some people think that way. I think the people at PETA really need to get a clue and do some research. How do they know breast milk really is healthier? There could be a reason that only babies use breast milk. I wonder if it is not good for adult consumption. Cow milk has been used for human consumption forever, I doubt it really is that bad. We know that it is bad for infant consumption, but after the child is a year or so, it is fine. It is my belief that animals were put here for a purpose and that Humans were put here for a higher purpose. When we place animal life as more important than human life we offend God.
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Who takes PETA seriously anyway? These are terrorists who throw blood on people for wearing fur and throw rocks at children who fish. According to PETA "owning or possessing" animals for pets is wrong, Owning a pure bred pet is worse as that was unnatural breeding. They believe all animals should be allowed to free roam and breed at will. The believe you should not spay or neuter any animals. I would suggest members of PETA should be spayed or neutered except that really isn't necessary because the males are already psychologically neutered by the alpha-bitches.
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