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The many myths surrounding Proposition B

Recovered from the Wayback machine. The Columbia Missourian was kind enough to allow me to write a guest column, Separating myths and facts regarding Prop B. In the article I address several of the myths and misunderstandings about Proposition B, including funding, the supposed “slippery slope” that will impact on all farm animals, the Outside Influence […]

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More bills introduced

Recovered from the Wayback Machine. More bills have been introduced in the Missouri Legislature. Why yes, we must have few problems in Missouri if the state representatives primary concern is revoking regulations to prevent puppy mill cruelty. SB 95 Modifies Proposition B to the following: Under current law, the provisions of the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention […]

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Political

We are not to blame

The shooting this weekend left many of us shaken. People should be able to go to a Congressional meet and greet without having to wear bullet proof armor. I hope for a complete recovery of those injured, including Congresswoman Giffords, and I’m sad for those killed. I’m horrified at the events, and and sad at […]

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Current bills related to the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act

Recovered from the Wayback Machine. As of this morning, the following bills have been filed in the Missouri General Assembly related to Proposition B, the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act: SB 4 – to repeal the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act. Sponsored by Senator Bill Stouffer. HB 94 to repeal the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act. Sponsored […]

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Burningbird Standards

The unbearable lightness of new

I’m still delighted with my new Linode VPS. I added one button backup to my plan, and that’s made all the difference in the world. Now, when I’m about to try something tricky, such as setting up a site firewall, I can make a snapshot backup first. Then, if my site gets toasted, I can […]