Daily Archives: June 24, 2006

PETA Claims Circus Cruel to Critters

PETA activists are cracking the whip on Springfield-based Merriam-Webster, demanding that the definition of "circus" be rewritten to label the big top as cruel to "captive" animal performers. The dictionary currently defines a circus as "an arena often covered by … Continue reading →

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PETA Claims Circus Cruel to Critters

PETA activists are cracking the whip on Springfield-based Merriam-Webster, demanding that the definition of "circus" be rewritten to label the big top as cruel to "captive" animal performers. The dictionary currently defines a circus as "an arena often covered by … Continue reading →

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Where’s the Fire?

An ocean speed limit proposed by the federal government yesterday could help protect endangered right whales, but is expected to face stiff opposition from the shipping industry. The migration paths of the North Atlantic right whales significantly overlap with major … Continue reading →

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