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To: average joe who wrote (19)	9/5/2006 3:27:06 PM
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by the huevos...

To: average joe who wrote (19)	9/6/2006 3:40:14 PM
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Chimeras = Part Human part Animal "Scientists have begun blurring the line between human and animal by producing chimeras—a hybrid creature that's part human, part animal. Chinese scientists at the Shanghai Second Medical University in 2003 successfully fused human cells with rabbit eggs. The embryos were reportedly the first human-animal chimeras successfully created. They were allowed to develop for several days in a laboratory dish before the scientists destroyed the embryos to harvest their stem cells." news.nationalgeographic.com "Scientists feel that, the more humanlike the animal, the better research model it makes for testing drugs or possibly growing "spare parts," such as livers, to transplant into humans."

To: average joe who wrote (19)	9/8/2006 10:52:13 AM
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Horse-slaughter ban moves ahead The measure to end the processing of U.S. horse meat for consumers overseas passes in the House but faces a hurdle of time in the Senate. By Anne C. Mulkern Denver Post Staff Writer Washington - The House of Representatives voted by a wide margin Thursday to ban the slaughter of horses for human consumption. Supporters of the ban still face a big hurdle before it can become law, however. The bill now moves to the Senate, where a committee must approve it before it can advance to a full Senate vote. But senators have only a few days left in session this month and many priorities. Lawmakers may have more time after the Nov. 7 election if they return for a lame-duck session. "Time is definitely an issue," said Wayne Pacelle, president and chief executive of the Humane Society of the United States, a key backer of the bill. "It will require an outpouring of public concern for horses to get over the finish line, but it is very much in the realm of the possible." Those opposing the bill said they hoped it would die in the Senate. "This is not a good bill," said Democratic Rep. John Salazar of Manassa, who like most Colorado lawmakers voted no. "I know it's well-intentioned. But it doesn't address the fact there's going to be a lot more horse suffering now." He and other opponents fear horse owners who are unable to care for their horses or sell them for slaughter will abandon the animals, allowing them to starve. One facility in Illinois and two in Texas slaughter about 90,000 horses yearly and ship the meat to Europe and Asia. Lawmakers voted 263-146 in favor of the bill, a bipartisan endorsement with 156 Democrats, 106 Republicans and one independent in favor. Democratic Rep. Diana DeGette of Denver was the Colorado delegation's only yes vote. Republican Rep. Bob Beauprez of Arvada missed the vote. Lawmakers on both sides argued that their position was the most humane choice for horses. Rep. John Sweeney, R-N.Y., called the slaughter "a brutal, shameful practice." Salazar, who owns nine horses, said the ban would limit ranchers' ability to deal with unwanted horses. "I've been a farmer and rancher all of my life," he said. "Horses have been a real part of the way we do business on the Salazar ranch." Message 22793208