Historical debates
Alaskan congressman refuses award from 'extreme' HSUS
Posted by Insane Kangaroo on Sun 3 Apr 2011 - 16:38U.S. Representative Don Young of Alaska has refused an award from the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund after being recognized this week with 145 other members of Congress, according to a press release from his office.
"HSUS are hypocrites, plain and simple, and I will not join them by accepting this award," said Rep. Young, explaining his refusal. "Local animal shelters and humane societies do excellent work by caring for neglected and homeless animals, and through their spaying and neutering programs. This organization, however, has absolutely nothing to do with animal welfare. Instead they prey on the emotions of big-hearted Americans."
He elaborated on his reasons on the floor of the House:
I've been a hunter all my life. And they're against hunting. And that bothered me.
Humane Society COO and HSLF president Michael Markarian said that while HSUS "[disagrees] with [Rep. Young's] views on most animal welfare policies," they "also believe in giving credit where credit is due and recognizing positive actions."
Fchan.us domain name curiously unresolvable
Posted by GreenReaper on Sat 26 Feb 2011 - 10:55Furry imageboard fchan has dropped off the net after an update which saw it removed from the domain name system last night. [tip: Rakuen Growlithe]
The domain fchan.us appears to be in "serverHold" status, suggesting a removal due to financial, legal, or operational reasons. It does not appear to have expired.
Update: Site administrator Xenofur says the registrar messed up the nameserver configuration; fchan.hentaifor.me will work until they finish moving.
'Mongrels' nominated for two RTS Craft and Design Awards
Posted by The Chained Wolf on Tue 9 Nov 2010 - 13:18
British puppet-based sitcom Mongrels has been nominated for two Royal Television Society (RTS) Craft and Design Awards.
The series, which revolves around the lives of five anthropomorphic animals who hang around the bin yard of a pub on the Isle of Dogs, London, has been nominated for two awards which are given within the areas of TV production. The winners will be announced on 24th November.
Fox spotted chasing squirrels at Capitol Hill
Posted by crossaffliction on Mon 8 Nov 2010 - 16:12
CNN photojournalist Giaco Riggs took a few pictures of a Red Fox in pursuit of squirrels on Capitol Hill last Friday.
"It just showed up and was hunting a squirrel," Riggs was quoted by CNN as saying. "When he showed up, all the other squirrels ran away. When the fox went away, all the squirrels came back."
Antheria changes hotel ten days before launch
Posted by GreenReaper on Tue 21 Sep 2010 - 00:53Something strange is going down in SoCal. Antheria, scheduled to start October 1 in Los Angeles, has been forced to switch hotels, according to convention co-chair 2.
The new venue is the Best Western Sunrise, 20-40 minutes down the road in Redondo Beach. Those wishing to stay must reserve new rooms, currently at a higher room rate.
Reservations for the Westin LAX will not transfer, and must be canceled by 6PM September 28 to avoid a charge. This can be done via the online reservation system, or by phone. Those wishing to cancel their convention registration must email by September 24.
Ohio plays catchup, bans human-animal hybrids
Posted by GreenReaper on Tue 8 Jun 2010 - 21:22Not wanting to let Arizona get all the glory, the Ohio Senate has passed a bill banning the creation of "human-animal hybrids."
The bill was supported by the Ohio Christian Alliance and threatens violators with up to a year in jail, and a minimum fine of $250,000 if they make a profit.
Video: Micky Mouse speaks out at Disneyland
Posted by GreenReaper on Wed 5 May 2010 - 22:52Boys and girls can now hope to be greeted by a real-time talking Mickey at Disneyland.
Furry reactions include awesome, pretty cool, neat but creepy and not impressed.