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Web posted Saturday, February 7, 1998 7:02 a.m. CT

Trial's 3rd week reaches its end with stern warning from judge
Cattlemen vs. Oprah Winfrey

By CHIP CHANDLER
Globe-News Staff Writer

Defense attorneys sparred with a feisty plaintiffs' expert witness on
Friday in the Oprah Winfrey beef-defamation lawsuit, prompting laughter
from their opponents and a stern rebuke from the judge.

The trial's third week came to a close with U.S. District Judge Mary Lou
Robinson issuing a brusque warning against displays of approval from
attorneys for area cattlemen, as well as Howard Lyman and a defense
witness.

"This is not acceptable," Robinson said after the jury had left the room.
"If this happens again, the court will take action."

The warning came after a day of testimony from an expert in veterinary
medicine and food safety whose answers to hostile questions often provoked
chuckles across the courtroom.

Dr. Lester M. Crawford, a former government employee, talked about
inspection processes in slaughter houses, describing the different
checkpoints along the way. He also testified about the ban on feeding
cattle byproducts to other cattle as a supplemental protein.

"The animal byproduct that you are referring to is not in any sense a cow,
not any more than a leather coat is a cow or leather gloves are a cow."

He then discussed the rendering process in which animal parts are made "as
sterile as possible" through cooking time, high temperatures and high
pressure.

He said the process was different in England until the early 1980s, when
they adopted the U.S. system. Some of their rendering equipment at that
time would not heat the products as high as U.S. standards. He said he
believed that is what caused the mad cow disease outbreak in England.

However, he said, the U.S. system is believed to be more than 99 percent
effective in killing the mad cow disease-causing agent.

He said a British ban on rendering brains, spinal columns and eyes is
responsible for the declining number of cases of bovine spongiform
encephalopathy in that country.

Lawyers representing Winfrey and Lyman argued that beef industry
organizations were opposed to a mandatory ban on the feeding of ruminant
animals to other ruminants, including cattle.

The National Cattlemen's Beef Association, the Texas Cattle Feeders
Association and the National Renderers Association supported a ban similar
to Britain's, Crawford argued.

"The NCBA asked for refinements, but I believe they supported (the
mandatory ban)," Crawford said.

Crawford, now director of the Center for Food and Nutrition Policy at
Georgetown University, said he believed responsible discussion of industry
practices is good, but he said he did not believe Lyman was responsible in
his comments on Winfrey's April 16, 1996, show.

Crawford was allowed to testify as an expert in veterinary medicine, food
safety and pharmacology. After an argument outside of the jury's presence
Friday morning, he was allowed to answer limited questions about BSE.

Winfrey's attorney, Charles Babcock, asked Crawford about several studies
on BSE that Crawford was unable to relate specific information about.

"That's because you don't know about BSE?" Babcock asked. "Oh no, you
shouldn't say that," Crawford answered, to the laughter of several in the
court. He was able to provide many specifics on BSE throughout the day.

Crawford is expected to continue testifying on Monday.

Date: Sun, 8 Feb 1998 23:45:29 +0800
From: bunny <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Chinese chickens return to Hong Kong
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Chinese chickens return to Hong Kong

Date: February 7, 1998
Source: Nando net


Thousands of Chinese chickens were trucked into Hong Kong Saturday, ending
a 6-week ban imposed after an outbreak of influenza that killed six people.
They were met by Hong Kong officials in white coats, gloves, surgical masks
and rubber boots, who drew blood from 13 birds -- part of the
time-consuming new health procedures put in place to ensure that chickens
are flu-free. The 2,000 birds -- the first of 35,000 to arrive Saturday in
Hong Kong -- were delivered to a wholesale market after the blood tests
proved negativeà.the stringent new tests will cost Hong Kong $1.92 million
a year.

Dozens of new virus-combating measures include the plastic crates replacing
the wooden ones used before the outbreak that have been deemed unhygienic.
The chickens were also tested and quarantined for five days in mainland
China. Some saw it as symptomatic of wider cleanliness problems,
particularly in bustling food markets that dot the city. The flu also
scared off some tourists, contributing to an 11% decline in arrivals last
year. While many in Hong Kong generally saw the ban as necessary, its
effects were felt particularly over the Chinese New Year at the end of
January because it deprived families of traditional dishes. Some people
were planning dinner parties tonight to celebrate the chickens' return.

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Date: Sun, 8 Feb 1998 11:25:53 EST
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Subject: (US) Oklahoma Boy Scout Hunting Event
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If anyone does not think the Boy Scouts hunt, please
read:

The Oklahoma Arbuckle Area Council of Boy Scouts will be
sponsoring a preserve-type quail hunt on Feb. 27 thru Feb. 28
at Camp Simpson near Bromide.  The cost will be $150 per
gun, which will be good for 15 birds, guide and dogs, overnight
accommodations, a skeet shoot and complimentary cap.
Hunts will be begin at 8 am, Saturday, and each will last for
two hours.  The field will be limited to 36 hunters and an auction
will be held after the Saturday lunch which will benefit the
Boy Scouts.  For more information, please call [phone].

                                                 For the Animals,

                                                 Jana, OKC
Date: Sun, 8 Feb 1998 11:25:57 EST
From: [e-mail]
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A/w Oklahoma City hunting news:

The Bowhunting Council of Oklahoma will have its annual meeting
and banquest on Feb. 28th here in Okla. City.  Mr. Chuck Adams,
a world-renowed archer and outdoor writer, will be on hand to
conduct seminars and share his "bowhunting experiences" from
around the world.  Adams wil conduct seminars on hunting
North American deer, bear and big-antlered animals such as elk
and moose.  In addition to the seminars and banquet, archery
manufacturers and distributors will display bowhunting equipment
and supplies.

The Oklahoma Canadian Valley Chapter of Quail Unlimited will
have its annual Spring Fun Hunt this coming Saturday and
Sunday south of Norman, Okla.  Sponsored by Larry Spenser
Chevrolet, the hunt is a shoot-to-retrieve competition scored on
a dog's ability to find birds, honor and retrieve. Saturday is
the one-dog event and Sunday is a two-dog event with
two shooters per team.  Quail Unlimited is a national nonprofit
organization dedicated to the "preservation of upland habitat,
research and public education."

Mr. Mike Chain, director of the Backwoods Hunting and Fishing
Show, is seeking outstanding deer trophies to be displayed on the
show's Whitetail Wall of Fame (Shame) at the Okla. City's
Fairgrounds from Feb. 1 thru March 1.  Antlers that qualify
for the Wildlife Dept.'s Cy Curtis Award or racks that are just
odd will be featured during the show.  Hunters who have a buck
that might be "worthy" of the exhibit should call Mr. Ron Owens
at [phone].

                                                 For the Animals,

                                                 Jana, OKC
Date: Sun, 8 Feb 1998 14:08:09 -0500 (EST)
From: "A. Hogan" <[e-mail]>
To: Steve Barney <[e-mail]>
Cc: AR-News <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: [US] 1998 State of the Union Address
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Vegan/AR activist and actor Mary Tyler Moore was an invited guest (of
House Speaker Newt Gingrich, of all people) at Clinton's 1998 State of the
Union Address, and she said she came particularly to hear what Clinton
would say about medical and health matters.--ar

Date: Sun, 08 Feb 1998 11:27:57 -0800
From: "Bob Schlesinger" <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]
Subject: Web Form to Tell Oregon Governor to Spare Nadas
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All persons concerned about Nadas and the other Oregon dogs condemned to die
for chasing livestock,  should know that there now an electronic method of appealing
to Governor John Kitzhaber to intervene and spare their lives.

THERE ARE LESS THAN 10 DAYS REMAINING BEFORE NADAS IS SCHEDULED TO
DIE

The Governor now has a web page for registering opinions.  It is at:

http://www.governor.state.or.us/governor/mail/mailform.html

Please forward this information on to all concerned.

For background information, visit http://www.arkonline.com/nadas.htm

Below is a sample posting to the governor from an Oregon resident.
Incidently, this is an election year and the governor recently announced
his candidacy for re-election:

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I voted for you last time.  I cannot this year.  Your continued
refusal to deal with the Nadas situation in Southern Oregon
demonstrates a lack of leadership.  This is an issue that has been
tearing that community apart.  The Jackson County Commissioners are
one sided and cannot handle it.  The dog was taken from the owner's home
without a warrant.  You should be able to intervene on that basis and
revoke the order of impoundment.  This matter has extreme public
interest both inside and outside of the state, and it is giving Oregon
a black eye.

Please demonstrate some leadership and get involved.  This is more
important that worrying about offending certain limited livestock
interests.

The real issue here is the failure of government to build consensus
and help citizens come to compromised solutions.  By turning your back
on this you are aggravating an inflamed situation that has become
extremely emotional in nature.  Please get involved and do the right
thing, rather than blaming the legislature or the courts.


Date: Sun, 8 Feb 1998 15:24:20 -0500
From: [e-mail] (Molly G Hamilton)
To: [e-mail]
Subject: Ringling
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Keep the pressure on Ringling and the death of baby Kenny!

Ringling will be comming to Madison Square Gardens at the end of March!
Please call and write Sears and tell them to stop sponsoring Ringling.

SEARS:
Arthur Martinez, Chairman & Ceo
and
John Lebbad, Director of events marketing
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Arthur Marinez, Chairman & CEO
Sears, Roebuck & Co.
3333 Beverly Road
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

John Lebbad Director of Event Marketing
727sma-490
3333 Beverly Rd.
Hoffman Estates, IL  60179

Ringling Bros.
Public Relations
Phone: [phone]
Fax [phone]

Address:
Feld Entertainment Inc.
8607 Westwood Ctr Drive
Vienna, Va.  22182:


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Date: Sun, 08 Feb 1998 12:06:21
From: David J Knowles <[e-mail]>
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Subject: [UK] Environmentalists praise industry for change of heart
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>From The Electronic Telegraph - Sunday, February 8th, 1998

Environmentalists praise industry for change of heart
By Greg Neale, Environment Correspondent

LEADING industrialists - usually blamed for pollution and ravaging the
planet's natural resources - are becoming the people most likely to save
it, according to one of the world's most respected environmental analysts.

In its annual State of the World report, the influential Washington-based
Worldwatch Institute singles out BP, among other companies, for praise.
Lester Brown, the institute's president, said yesterday that recent moves
by heads of some of the world's biggest multi-national companies were among
"the most exciting" developments in the 15 years of his organisation.

"We have to think about restructuring the global economy so that progress
can continue, because if we keep expanding the existing system it will
eventually undermine itself," Dr Brown said. "The exciting thing, the good
news, is that the chief executives of some of the major multi-national
companies are now saying the same thing: the system has to change."

The report says that moves by BP to invest in solar and wind energy; the
decision by the American company Monsanto to sell its chemical pesticides
division in favour of new genetics technologies; and the Japanese motor
company Toyota's launch of a 66mpg car are significant signs of change by
industrial giants.

John Browne, the chairman of BP, said last year that his firm accepted that
burning fossil fuels was linked to changes in the Earth's climate - the
first such acknowledgment by the head of an oil company. BP is now
investing large sums in solar and wind energy. But while the report hails
such developments, it notes that some major environmental trends continue
to disturb: "Fishery collapses, deforestation and aquifer depletion are now
beginning to affect global economic prospects. Economies will not be
healthy for long unless the natural environments that underpin them remain
healthy as well."

In its review of the indicators of the Earth's environmental health, drawn