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Author: Insane Kangaroo

U.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.”

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By: CraftyAndy

Me and my buddy Bandit went and saw the movie HOP. This is a honest review and our impressions of this recent furry movie.

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Author: GreenReaper

Fursuit owners have less than a fortnight to get their nominations in for this year’s edition of the Fandom’s Favorite Fursuit Fracas.

This year, only owners may nominate fursuits – up to four per person. Future events may occur on a biannual schedule.

40 suits had been nominated as of March 28. Last year’s competition attracted 384 fursuits.

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Author: Feli

With warmer weather in Montreal comes the first Spring newsletter for What The Fur 2011.

Event pre-registration is open until May 29; the Hotel Espresso’s reservation deadline is May 6.

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Author: GreenReaper

Space Shuttle Endeavour may be getting a stowaway – a hand puppet of Krtek, a Czech mole created in 1956 by cartoonist Zden?k Miler. [Spottacus]

Krtek is to travel with Andrew Feustel on the ship’s final mission, planned for 19 April.

In related news, the 500th episode of the Funday Pawpet Show runs today at 6PM EDT.

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Now this is something different: A comic book written by a 6-year-old boy, professionally published. That boy would be young Malachai Nicolle, and the comic would be Axe Cop, currently available from Dark Horse Press — illustrated, no less, by Malachai’s 30-year-0ld brother Ethan Nicolle. Axe Cop has been a hit on line since its premier in January of 2010, and now Dark Horse is releasing it as a three-issue full-color miniseries. Fur fans should note: Several interesting anthro characters make their way in and out of the story, including Axe Cop’s reptilian partner, Dinosaur Soldier.

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News:

• G4 Video Footage of Furry Weekend in Atlanta
• PETA claims Bible “discriminatory towards animals”
• Eurofurence, ConFuzzled announce merger
• Iowa Furry Association in planning for new Iowa Furry Convention

WikiFur article of the week:

• “Fursuit”

Topics Discussed (copied directly from Google Moderator):

• “Fursona names versus Human names… What is your opinion on them? which do u prefer? Do u get angry when someone calls you be your human name even though you dont like it?” (Brian)
• “Do you think that life would be different if anthropomorphic animals lived with humans? Would they be accepted into human society?” (Wolfang Cerberus)
• “If you could change your human name into your furry name legally/permanently, would you do it? Why or why not?” (Wolfang Cerberus)
• “Do you think there could ever be a t.v. show just for furries and all about furries.” (Toxic Paw)
• “Scaleys and avians ? we classify them as furry yet they have no fur? is it just because it deals with anthropomorphism or just because we tand to live the same lifestyles? if neither then… Y?” (seth-rah)
• “We produce a prolific amount of illustration, as well as sculpture, textile art, fiction, music, and photography. But do the producers receive deserved fame? Does being a furry limit your potential in the field of professional art or literature?” (Bishop)

Emails (Sender – Subject):

• Jio – “Species”
• Yui – “Oh, so much to say.”
• Greg_Cole – “PG furries”
• CriptexMoon – “not really sure”
• Anonymous- “Furry game :3″
• +LeiFox+ – “Advice…”
• Hyane – “Subjects Suck”
• The dog…cat…thing! – “Relationship/Family Advice”
• Bishop – “Deliverance”
• Landon O. – “Alternate reality discussion”
• Shadow – “A new fur’s question”
• Draston – (no subject)
• Jaggy – “Awesome Show”

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News:

• G4 Video Footage of Furry Weekend in Atlanta
• PETA claims Bible “discriminatory towards animals”
• Eurofurence, ConFuzzled announce merger
• Iowa Furry Association in planning for new Iowa Furry Convention

WikiFur article of the week:

• “Fursuit”

Topics Discussed (copied directly from Google Moderator):

• “Fursona names versus Human names… What is your opinion on them? which do u prefer? Do u get angry when someone calls you be your human name even though you dont like it?” (Brian)
• “Do you think that life would be different if anthropomorphic animals lived with humans? Would they be accepted into human society?” (Wolfang Cerberus)
• “If you could change your human name into your furry name legally/permanently, would you do it? Why or why not?” (Wolfang Cerberus)
• “Do you think there could ever be a t.v. show just for furries and all about furries.” (Toxic Paw)
• “Scaleys and avians ? we classify them as furry yet they have no fur? is it just because it deals with anthropomorphism or just because we tand to live the same lifestyles? if neither then… Y?” (seth-rah)
• “We produce a prolific amount of illustration, as well as sculpture, textile art, fiction, music, and photography. But do the producers receive deserved fame? Does being a furry limit your potential in the field of professional art or literature?” (Bishop)

Emails (Sender – Subject):

• Jio – “Species”
• Yui – “Oh, so much to say.”
• Greg_Cole – “PG furries”
• CriptexMoon – “not really sure”
• Anonymous- “Furry game :3″
• +LeiFox+ – “Advice…”
• Hyane – “Subjects Suck”
• The dog…cat…thing! – “Relationship/Family Advice”
• Bishop – “Deliverance”
• Landon O. – “Alternate reality discussion”
• Shadow – “A new fur’s question”
• Draston – (no subject)
• Jaggy – “Awesome Show”

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News:

• G4 Video Footage of Furry Weekend in Atlanta

http://www.furrynewsnetwork.com/2011/03/video-furry-weekend-atlanta-sara-underwood/

• PETA claims Bible “discriminatory towards animals”

http://www.furrynewsnetwork.com/2011/03/peta-claims-bible-discriminatory-animals/

• Eurofurence, ConFuzzled announce merger

http://www.furrynewsnetwork.com/2011/04/eurofurence-confuzzled-announce-merger/

• Iowa Furry Association in planning for new Iowa Furry Convention

http://www.furrynewsnetwork.com/2011/04/iowa-furry-association-planning-iowa-furry-convention/

WikiFur article of the week:

• “Fursuit”

Topics Discussed (copied directly from Google Moderator):

• “Fursona names versus Human names… What is your opinion on them? which do u prefer? Do u get angry when someone calls you be your human name even though you dont like it?” (Brian)
• “Do you think that life would be different if anthropomorphic animals lived with humans? Would they be accepted into human society?” (Wolfang Cerberus)
• “If you could change your human name into your furry name legally/permanently, would you do it? Why or why not?” (Wolfang Cerberus)
• “Do you think there could ever be a t.v. show just for furries and all about furries.” (Toxic Paw)
• “Scaleys and avians ? we classify them as furry yet they have no fur? is it just because it deals with anthropomorphism or just because we tand to live the same lifestyles? if neither then… Y?” (seth-rah)
• “We produce a prolific amount of illustration, as well as sculpture, textile art, fiction, music, and photography. But do the producers receive deserved fame? Does being a furry limit your potential in the field of professional art or literature?” (Bishop)

Emails (Sender – Subject):

• Jio – “Species”
• Yui – “Oh, so much to say.”
• Greg_Cole – “PG furries”
• CriptexMoon – “not really sure”
• Anonymous- “Furry game :3″
• +LeiFox+ – “Advice…”
• Hyane – “Subjects Suck”
• The dog…cat…thing! – “Relationship/Family Advice”
• Bishop – “Deliverance”
• Landon O. – “Alternate reality discussion”
• Shadow – “A new fur’s question”
• Draston – (no subject)
• Jaggy – “Awesome Show”

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Their website opens with this:

March 24th, 2011 the question was asked, “Why don’t we have a Fur Con in Iowa?”  This site is the answer to that question. It’s success or failure and the journey to the end. Join our team and help us make that answer “Because we just didn’t try before.”

The Iowa Furry Association is in the planning stages for a yet unnamed convention. They are researching names, logos and starting to form a board of directors.

Currently named possible board members are: Cute Kitsune, J Husky and Nbowa. Striker is currently acting as organizer but has declined consideration as Chairman for the time being.

They are also researching dates as not to conflict with other conventions. Presently, they are targeting a 2013 start date.

Part of the conversation currently going on is finding a “marketable” name using acronyms.

Their listed goals are as follows:

Form a Board

• Cute Kitsune (Mina Kitsune)
• J Husky (****)

Elect a Chair
Chose an Official Convention Name

• Pick By date set 15APR2011 Midnight

Chose a Logo

• Pick By date set 21MAY2011 Midnight

Chose a Mascot
Chose between LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, or 501(c)
Set up Articles of Incorporation
Select a Charity
Settle on the Date of the Convention

• Expected 1st Weekend in June 2013 (Not Final)

You can find them on the web here: Iowa Furry Convention

Their Facebook page is here: IA-Furcon at Facebook

At present they do not list a twitter account to follow.

As we get new information, we’ll report it.

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Author: Higgs Raccoon

Occasional furry artist Fritter, also known in the fandom as FrittMonster, FireLover343, and Anium, has been arrested in Ottawa, Canada, on a charge of possessing child pornography.

Known in real-life as Adam Boyko, 19-year-old Fritter was arrested on Wednesday, March 30, by the Ottawa police Internet Child Exploitation unit after they received a tip-off. Police seized a laptop they allege contains images and videos of child pornography.

Originally from Cranford, New Jersey, Fritter was in Ottawa on a temporary visa to study Information Technology at Carleton University.

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"Things were nice and quiet and Ricky thought he was going to get lucky, but then a squad of furries attack a serene parking lot scene."

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"Zombies Vs. Furries, natural enemies? Perhaps, perhaps not. Nobody seems alarmed though when two zombies walk in the front door. Course they do seam distracted."

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Author: AshMCairo
“MTV’s TV series reboot of the classic ’80s comedy Teen Wolf, premiering on June 5 after the MTV Movie Awards, is set to be markedly different from the Michael J. Fox flick. For starters, there doesn’t seem to be a modern version of best pal and love interest, the awesomely named “Boof” (travesty!). Instead, the network is going for an edgier approach and hoping to attract the audience of two other supernatural classics. “When I first talked to MTV about it, I said what if we do it kind of like The Lost Boys with kind of the pace and fun of Buffy,” exec producer Jeff Davis (Criminal Minds)

Teen Wolf – MTV Shows

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"MTV's TV series reboot of the classic '80s comedy Teen Wolf, premiering on June 5 after the MTV Movie Awards, is set to be markedly different from the Michael J. Fox flick. For starters, there doesn't seem to be a modern version of best pal and love interest, the awesomely named "Boof" (travesty!). Instead, the network is going for an edgier approach and hoping to attract the audience of two other supernatural classics. "When I first talked to MTV about it, I said what if we do it kind of like The Lost Boys with kind of the pace and fun of Buffy," exec producer Jeff Davis (Criminal Minds) t

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"Today you met your first furry, and want to know what it's all about, so the first thing you do is ask a friend, who claims to know, but doesn't know that much more than you do."

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"Sara Underwood checks out Furry Weekend Atlanta, one of the single largest gatherings of furries in the country. She checks out the convention with over 1,800 visitors who enjoy their fur-filled fun with activities like a dance off competition and the furry Olympics!"

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"Now a fresh group is getting in on the Bible bashing, with the animal rights organisation People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals suggesting that Christianity's holy text is "speciesist". Responding to news that the latest New International Version will use more gender-inclusive language, PETA vice president Bruce Friedrich, who is a Catholic, told CNN that the book will continue to use language discriminatory towards animals"

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"WolfPupTK, the dude in the suit, is on a mission to raise awareness for the American Red Cross."

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