Animals as Thinking, Feeling Creations Move Public Opinion
A column argues that animals are thinking creatures capable of emotion and communication. It cites research from the University of Arizona and Harvard and Georgetown Law schools moving toward stronger animal rights, with legal gains and ballot initiatives shaping compassionate treatment while public opinion lags.
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University of Arizona
Tucson
Alex
Harvard
Georgetown Law Schools
Napster ruling raises clash over art and access
David Bromwich argues the 9th Circuit decision against Napster refutes the democratic access myth and defends artist rights. He warns that future tech enabled sharing threatens control over presentation and undermines mutual respect between creators and audiences.
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9Th Circuit
Napster
Popular Opinion
Shawn Fanning
On This Day in History and Notable Births
February 27 marks events such as the 1813 start of the Java Sea battles and the 1991 Kuwait liberation announcement by President Bush. Birthdays include Steinbeck and Woodward among others, with a Steinbeck quote and moon phase notes.
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Congress
Ah Ting
Java Sea
George Bush
Kuwait
Iraq
Does a character in this story remind you of Senneensee cheanee
A messy excerpt describes Viola and Hank in a rambling scene with dogs, friends, and casual chatter. The narrator notes a coincidence about a lady who liked dogs and recalls small household details, creating a fragmented comedy of manners.
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Irwin Shaw
Joanne Woodward
Elizabeth Taylor
Ralph Nader
Danny Needham
Patsy Kerrigan
LCCC
University Center
University of Akron
University Partnership
Akron
University of Akron University Partnership Office
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