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The Big Paws Out concert and walk in Napier last week was supposed to be an afternoon of relaxation and good vibrations. Instead concertgoers were running for cover like mice scattering from the neighbourhood cat! hose that bravely stood their ground were clinging on to anything that wasn’t already airborne. Gazebos took a team effort to keep grounded but were still badly damaged. Leaflets, merchandise, food and signage were left in a soggy mess. Only one musician managed to perform before the concert was declared over. Morale quickly took a downward turn tinged with thoughts of ‘what if?’. I am still upset about the ordeal given months of planning were literally blown away in minutes.

We were unexpectedly slapped by Napier’s biggest storm ever for the month of April. Hail, rain and freezing gale-force winds challenged us all, especially those wearing shorts and t-shirts. Minutes earlier we had been enjoying the sea breeze, warmth and sunshine. We can only lament the perfect afternoon that might have been.

One redeeming aspect was that over 200 people and dogs combined attended the walk before the concert to protest animal experimentation in New Zealand. The peaceful march through Napier aimed to unify the local community and highlight that their region is home to a large animal breeding and research facility. We felt victorious in that we staged one of New Zealand’s largest rallies in opposition to animal experiments. At least we achieved that. I am grateful to all those who assisted in this event and extend appreciation to the four awesome musicians who donated their time in support of this issue. We managed to have fun nonetheless.

Anthony Terry
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THE BIG PAWS OUT!
WALKING ON SUNSHINE
Walking on sunshine, singing in the rain. This pretty much sums up The Big Paws Out held in the nation’s deco capital last weekend. The free outdoor concert and walk for the animals was set to attract thousands. We planned for a relaxing family day out listening to some of New Zealand’s most talented singer songwriters. Instead, the event was marred by one of the city’s fiercest storms that tore through the event leaving everything sodden and defeated. The damage will amount to several thousand dollars but the disappointment took a greater personal toll. We were hit hard. More ...

VEGETARIAN QUIZ MASTERS.
Did you know that a snail travels at 58cm per hour? That they eat more ice cream in Alaska than anywhere else in America and that Ugly Betty’s smile is insured for $10 million? No? Well neither did we ... but this didn’t stop the SAFE team from winning the recent Christchurch Vegetarian Society Quiz night. More ...

SAFE GOES TO SCHOOL
Experienced SAFE members Deirdre Sims and Marianne MacDonald have begun offering presentations to school students around the Auckland region. More ...

PIGS IN INVERCARGILL!
SAFE campaign officer Sacha Dowell and local SAFE volunteers hit the streets of Invercargill recently dressed as pigs to ask local residents to sign postcards to be sent to local MP Eric Roy. Over 60 postcards were signed in a few hours and posted off to Mr Roy asking him to help New Zealand's factory farmed pigs. More ...

WHAT DO ANIMALS MEAN
A special presentation in Christchurch by Philip Armstrong this Thursday offers an insightful look at how human beings attach various meanings to animals, seeing them as symbols of many different things. More ...

MEAT MADE WITHOUT KILLING
In five years, you'll be eating a hamburger that no animal died for. Instead, that burger will have been grown from a tiny sample of cells in a plant-and-mushroom bath. The cow who donated the cells will be frolicking in a meadow somewhere, having long forgotten the annoying poke from a tissue engineer with a syringe. More ...

SNEAK PEAKS AT THE SAFE SHOP
Blackspot shoes
What’s your idea of the perfect shoe? Earth friendly? Vegetarian? Fair Trade? Great design? Well SAFE has the answer. Blackspot shoes! These shoes are anti-corporate, anti-logo and are taking the world by storm. More ...

VEGAN CARETAKER
Gentle World, a pro-vegan charity, is looking for a tidy, responsible vegan who seeks peace and serenity to look after their retreat set in a magnificent part of Northland. More ...

PALMERSTON NORTH SAFE MEETING
If you&rsqo;d like to get involved with SAFE in Palmerston North get along and find out how you can help! From 2pm on Sunday 4th May at 9 Colombo Street. Email palmerstonnorth@safe.org.nz for more info.

EARTHLINGS IN PALMY
Earthlings will be screened at Massey University in Palmerston North this week. Earthlings is by far the most comprehensive documentary ever produced on the connections between nature, animals and human economic interests. More ...

SAFE TALK
In addition to working as SAFE’s campaign officer Sacha Dowell is founder and person-in-charge of Cat Rescue. Sacha aids in the rescue and rehoming of stray cats in Christchurch. Cats like Dempsey. More ...

  

30 APRIL 2008 #47



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To enter, email SAFE your name (and animal’s name) and delivery address.

Congratulations to our Nature Spot winners, Oskar Larsson and Suzie West. Nice one!

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
SAFE’s happy-go-lucky fundraising coordinator Chloe Youngson says “they are really easy to make, and very yummy.”

2 c flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
cinnamon, to taste
vegan chocolate chips
1 c raw sugar
1/2 c canola oil
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 c water
1-2 Tbsp peanut butter (optional)

Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius. In a large bowl mix the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Mix in the chocolate chips and make a well in the centre. Set aside.

In a medium-sized bowl, mix the sugar and oil. Add vanilla, water and peanut butter if desired. Mix well with a fork. Add to dry ingredients and mix together. Spoon cookie dough onto an oven tray lined with non-stick baking paper. Flatten slightly with a fork and bake for approximately 7 minutes or until slightly golden. Never serves enough!