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<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//IETF//DTD HTML//EN//2.0"> <html> <head> <title>AR-NEWS Digest</title> </head> <BODY bgcolor=fbfaea text=#211818 link="#190748" alink="#FFFFEF" vlink="#401C92"> <center> <IMG SRC="IMAGES/HEAD.GIF" tppabs="http://www.envirolink.org/arrs/digest/images/head.gif" USEMAP="#toplinks" BORDER="0"><BR> <img src="IMAGES/YCBAR.GIF" tppabs="http://www.envirolink.org/arrs/digest/images/ycbar.gif"><a href="../INDEX~1.HTM" tppabs="http://www.envirolink.org/arrs/index.html"><img src="IMAGES/HOMEBAR.GIF" tppabs="http://www.envirolink.org/arrs/digest/images/homebar.gif" border=0></a><br></center> <map name="toplinks"> <AREA SHAPE="rect" COORDS="345,27,393,54" href="../../../tppmsgs/msgs0.htm#14" tppabs="http://www.envirolink.org/envirohome.html"> <AREA SHAPE="rect" COORDS="458,7,512,27" href="../SUPPOR~1.HTM" tppabs="http://www.envirolink.org/arrs/Support.html"> <AREA SHAPE="rect" COORDS="401,7,446,26" href="../SEARCH~1.HTM" tppabs="http://www.envirolink.org/arrs/search.html"> <AREA SHAPE="rect" COORDS="352,7,386,26" href="../ORGS~1.HTM" tppabs="http://www.envirolink.org/arrs/Orgs.html"> <AREA SHAPE="rect" COORDS="298,7,337,25" href="../NEWSPA~1.HTM" tppabs="http://www.envirolink.org/arrs/newspage.html"> <AREA SHAPE="rect" COORDS="211,7,286,27" href="../SUB~1.HTM" tppabs="http://www.envirolink.org/arrs/sub.html"> </map> <center><TABLE cellspacing=15 border=0> <TR> <TD width=50 align=center> </TD> <TD width=400 align=left> <!-- PAGE CONTENT GOES BELOW --> <hr> <pre> AR-NEWS Digest 456 Topics covered in this issue include: 1) We're Winning!!! by Hillary <oceana@ibm.net> 2) excellent stats on trapping by Hillary <oceana@ibm.net> 3) (US) Fast food goes into the slow lane by Vadivu Govind <kuma@cyberway.com.sg> 4) [CA] Greenpeace ships blockade update by David J Knowles <dknowles@dowco.com> 5) Greenpeace International Annual Report Released by David J Knowles <dknowles@dowco.com> 6) [CA] Arctic Sunrise sets sail by David J Knowles <dknowles@dowco.com> 7) [UK] Gene switch strawberry to be picked by David J Knowles <dknowles@dowco.com> 8) [HK] Hong Kong 'will not restrict Greenpeace' by David J Knowles <dknowles@dowco.com> 9) [BE] Firms in beef smuggling raid by David J Knowles <dknowles@dowco.com> 10) [UK] A doctor blabs - how medicine created the superbugs by David J Knowles <dknowles@dowco.com> 11) [TZ] What the witchdoctor ordered by David J Knowles <dknowles@dowco.com> 12) 4 ARRESTED TRYING TO STOP PRAIRIE DOG SLAUGHTER by civillib@cwnet.com 13) Updated Page for VSCP by allen schubert <alathome@clark.net> 14) UPDATE: 7 ARRESTED AT PRAIRIE DOG PROTEST (US) by civillib@cwnet.com 15) [ISAHAYA BAYUPDATE] by nagaoaki@leda.law.osaka-u.ac.jp (Aki Nagao) Date: Sat, 05 Jul 1997 00:14:03 -0700 From: Hillary <oceana@ibm.net> To: "ar-news@envirolink.org" <ar-news@envirolink.org> Subject: We're Winning!!! Message-ID: <3.0.32.19970705001400.006d8734@pop01.ny.us.ibm.net> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/enriched; charset="iso-8859-1" <x-rich>Got this off a hunter's website (www.wlfa.org)...Looks like we're getting to them! To see the statistics onstates which allow the use of dogs, the use of bait and other stats, go to their site...meanwhile, take a look at this--- <underline>Continued Antagonism Expected Against U.S. Bear Hunters in '97 & '98 </underline> Though sportsmen's campaigns scored some resounding victories in 1996, there is no time for celebration. Current bear hunting practices were preserved in Michigan and Idaho, thanks to the outstanding efforts of sportsmen and women in those states. Through a combination of impressive organizational skills and unrelenting fund¡raising efforts, sportsmen's campaign committees took their message to the public, resulting in a sound defeat for anti¡hunters. On the other hand, national anti¡hunting organizations have loudly claimed their own victories, as sportsmen were dealt stinging voter initiative defeats in Colorado, Oregon, Washington and Massachusetts. These losses affected trapping, use of dogs for certain types of hunting and bear baiting. Don't look for the anti¡hunters to be satisfied with these initial achievements. These same groups have vowed to further utilize their deep pockets and the voter initiative system in future elections. Already activity is underway in other states to place similar initiatives before the public in the next two years. There have been indications that petition signature drives are afoot in Utah, California and Arizona. In addition, anti¡bear hunting groups are also poised to have bills introduced on their behalf before several state legislatures during 1997. Legislators sympathetic to the anti bear hunting groups in Wisconsin, New Hampshire and New Mexico are reportedly prepared to sponsor legislation when lawmakers convene early this year. At the present time, a total of 24 states may use the voter initiative process to determine wildlife management related issues. Of that total, seven now allow the use of trained dogs for bear hunting and six utilize bear baiting. Sportsmen in these states should be especially vigilant in coming months. </x-rich> Date: Sat, 05 Jul 1997 00:15:33 -0700 From: Hillary <oceana@ibm.net> To: "ar-news@envirolink.org" <ar-news@envirolink.org> Subject: excellent stats on trapping Message-ID: <3.0.32.19970705001531.006d8734@pop01.ny.us.ibm.net> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" The opposition has compiled some excellent stats for our use....on trapping in each state, and which traps are allowable etc. Visit www.wlfa.org Hillary Date: Sat, 5 Jul 1997 12:35:30 +0800 (SST) From: Vadivu Govind <kuma@cyberway.com.sg> To: ar-news@envirolink.org Subject: (US) Fast food goes into the slow lane Message-ID: <199707050435.MAA09129@eastgate.cyberway.com.sg> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >The Straits Times 5 July 97 Fast food goes into the slow lane WASHINGTON -- Fast food, a mainstay of American eating for decades, may have reached a plateau in the US as the maturing baby-boom generation looks for a more varied menu. Fast food still represents US$102 billion (S$145.9 billion) a year, but growth has turned sluggish recently amid tough competition from retail food stores and a more affluent population willing to try new things and spend more, analysts say. Signs of trouble in the fast-food industry include price-cutting by industry leaders, including efforts by McDonald's to attract customers with a U$0.55-cent hamburger, and major players pulling out or selling. Pepsico, for example, is spinning off its fast-food restaurant division that includes Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC. And Hardee's, a struggling hamburger chain, was sold last month. "It's becoming harder and harder for these firms to grow," said Mr Jim Brown, a professor of marketing at Virginia Tech University. "I think in the US, fast food has reached a saturation point because of the number of competitors and the number of outlets ... the only way to gain market share is to steal it away from the competition." Fast-food restaurant revenues grew 2.5 per cent in 1996, industry figures show, the slowest since the recession of 1991. That is a far cry from the levels of 1970s and 1980s. According to the Food Marketing Institute, consumers are using supermarkets for 21 per cent of take-home food, nearly double the level of a year ago. The share of fast-food restaurants slipped significantly, from 48 per cent in 1996 to 41 per cent in 1997. "Consumers have never been more demanding than they are today," said Mr Michael Sansolo, the supermarket trade group's senior vice president. "They are pressed for time. Money is still an issue ... but their tastes are increasingly diverse -- whether it's gourmet foods, ethnic foods or organic offerings." Meanwhile, the aging of the baby-boom population -- and the growth in the number of so-called "empty nesters" with grown children -- has meant a surge in the number of people willing to spend more for upscale items. The demographic changes have led to an increase in gourmet supermarkets, bakeries and coffee bars. This generation "will have the luxury of being more discriminating" as their children leave home, notes Mr Harry Balzer, vice president of the Chicago-based NPD consulting group. However, Mr Balzer said: "Fast and cheap will still be driving factors ... but our definitions of fast and cheap may be changing." Various reports suggest industry leader McDonald's is struggling, losing market share with lower same-store sales while cutting back the number of new outlets in the United States, partly due to pressure from franchisers who don't want to be squeezed. The company replaced the head of its 12,000 US restaurant chain last October amid a slump in US market share. "Our view is that the industry is continuing to grow but there is oversupply in some locations," said Mr Ron Paul, president of Technomics, a Chicago consulting firm. Mr Paul said that despite demographic changes, fast food will not go away because US consumers insist on value. "I don't think they have time to go elsewhere," Mr Paul said. "They're going to eat at one of the places. "It is not going to be a full service restaurant where they take an hour for lunch." -- AFP. Date: Fri, 4 Jul 1997 23:47:53 -0700 (PDT) From: David J Knowles <dknowles@dowco.com> To: ar-news@envirolink.org Subject: [CA] Greenpeace ships blockade update Message-ID: <1.5.4.16.19970704234839.4507886c@dowco.com> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" VANCOUVER, BC - Captain Arne Sorenson of the Greenpeace Vessel Arctic Sunrise ordered a marine pilot for 11 a.m. today planning to depart Vancouver harbour for climate work in Alaska and the Beaufort Sea. This was done after Greenpeace received legal advice that the action by IWA workers does not constitute a "picket line" and therefore the Pilot's Association should not refuse to walk past an information booth to supply a service that is essential for safe and efficient navigation in the harbour. The pilot, however, thought differently and refused to cross the picket line, stating to waiting reporters that such a refusal was allowed under his contract. Jeanne Moffat, Greenpeace Canada Executive Director, tried to argue the points that the IWA action was not a strike, there was no dispute between employees and employer and there was no question the Pilot's Association has an obligation to provide the service, but the pilot replied he was going home to await his next call. The log boom surounding the Arctic Sunrise and the MV Moby Dick, remained in place today, despite an order from the Vancouver Harbour Master to remove it yesterday. He later recinded the order, provided the boom is regularly patrolled. Greenpeace again asked the Harbour Master to order the boom's removal earlier today, but it isn't clear yet what the Harbour Master's final decision is. The boom was later chained to both vessels by IWA activists, a clear breach of the undertaking to enable it removed quickly in case of emergency. The chains were later cut off by crew members aboard the Artic Sunrise using acetyline torches Greenpeace has itself expressed interest in the precedent-setting log boom They anticipate using log boom barricades in future to prevent the export of raw or squared logs and the export of B.C. jobs. "The IWA has taken great delight in 'turning the tables' on Greenpeace, using our tactics against us," said Steve Sawyer, Arctic Expedition leader. "But they are overlooking one small detail: when Greenpeace undertakes blockades we don't have the government infrastructure, right up to the Premier of the province, supporting our activities - especially those deemed illegal." While Greenpeace says it fully supports the right of the IWA or any citizens group to peacefully protest, the environmental organization expressed surprise at the government's tolerance of extortion. IWA leader Dave Haggard has repeatedly stated the Arctic Sunrise will be released once Greenpeace "cuts a cheque". Media reports of these tactics receiving the support of Premier Glen Clark should be an issue of concern to every Canadian, says a Greenpeace spokesperson. Haggard is asking for a total of $125,000 to replace what he claims are lost wages and benefits for IWA members unable to work during recent protests at Roderick Island and King Island. "The only cheque that Greenpeace is going to cut is the cheque to the Pilot's Association," said Moffat. Haggard has begun referring to the Greenpeace crew as "eco-terrorists" despite the peaceful, non-violent nature of all the protests held to date. He has also attacked the protests as being "fundraisers" for the environmental groups taking part, but doesn't appear to have any problems in using the blockade being organized by his members as a means of raising funds for the union. Haggard also constantly refuses to speak to Greenpeace officials, saying it is a classic case of organized labour fighting a large, multi-national corporation - his term for Greenpeace. The blockade is costing Greenpeace approximately $5,000 per day in moorage fees and is preventing the Artic Sunrise from conducting important climate studies in the Arctic similar to those the organization carried out in the Antarctic earlier in the year, and which led to the discovery of previously unknown major cracks in the ice shelf. David J Knowles Animal Voices News Date: Fri, 4 Jul 1997 23:47:56 -0700 (PDT) From: David J Knowles <dknowles@dowco.com> To: ar-news@envirolink.org Subject: Greenpeace International Annual Report Released Message-ID: <1.5.4.16.19970704234841.4507611a@dowco.com> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" 
