HumaneSpot Spotlight Selections for November 25, 2009

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November 25, 2009

 

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Factual.com: Collaborative Data in Action

 

 

New Blog Entry, HRC-Authored, Entered on 11/24/2009

 

 

 

 

A while back, I mentioned Factual.com, which provides a free tool to create and share collaborative tables. Their goal is to make it easier for people to organize, collaborate on, and access data, as well as make it more transparent. The site is now out of private beta and is available to the public, and HRC has built 15 tables that might interest you.

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3499

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What Canadians Really Believe

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 11/23/2009; Original Item from 2009

 

 

 

 

This survey assesses the beliefs of Canadians on 21 ethical issues (including animal testing and wearing fur), with results demonstrating a significant divide on certain issues by gender and region.

by Angus Reid Strategies

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3503

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Animal Welfare Goes Up the UK Agenda

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 11/22/2009; Original Item from 2008

 

 

 

 

Food retailers are being urged to enter the "Good Business Awards" organized by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA), as research indicates a strong majority of UK consumers believe animal welfare is important.

by Dairy Industries International

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3502

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

McDonald's Controlled Atmosphere Stunning Feasibility Update Report w/ a Comparative Assessment of Poultry Stunning Technologies

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 11/20/2009; Original Item from 2009

 

 

 

 

A report by the McDonalds Corporation on Controlled Atmospheric Stunning (CAS) and electrical stunning concludes that CAS does not offer "significant advantages" over the electrical systems already in use by U.S. suppliers, and that McDonald's will support usage of both CAS and electrical stunning.

by McDonald's Corporation

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HSUS Predicts 10 Million Animals a Year Saved by Downturn in Fur Sales and Public Support

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 11/18/2009; Original Item from 2009

 

 

 

 

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) estimates that more than 10 million animals worldwide are saved per year due to changing public opinion about the use of animal fur and the increased use of faux fur and other substitutes.

by Humane Society of the United States

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3496