Archive for February 2014 | Monthly archive page
by Jamison Maeda
According to the Chinese zodiac, 2014 is the year of the horse. But for many horses, this year will bring torture and an untimely death.
Domesticated horses have been part of human culture since as far back as 4,000 BCE. Any student of history will tell you that horses have been essential to the development of human civilization. They are workers, and companions, and horse assisted therapy has benefited numerous people with physical and mental disabilities. Many cultures consider horses to be intelligent, sensitive creatures, and over 80% of Americans oppose slaughtering horses for food. However, more than 160,000 horses are slaughtered every year for human consumption in Europe and Asia.
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Clare asked Minister for defence Alan Shatter a number of important questions regarding evictions and the future of the Curragh camp.
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The debate surrounding RTE’s controversial compensation payment to IONA and others was finally discussed in the Dáil after weeks of attempts by TDs to have the issue discussed. Click on the links below to watch some of the points raised.