Monthly Archives: December 2011

PETA Names Russell Simmons 2011 Person of the Year

by Ali Berman

PETA awards Russell Simmons with the honor of “Person of the Year” for his tireless work on behalf of animals.

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Mozambique’s ‘Super’ Breast Cancer Awareness Ads

by China DeSpain Freeman

A nonprofit organization created posters depicting Wonder Woman, Cat Woman, She Hulk and Storm performing breast self-exams.

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Chris Colfer Creates Pet Pictures for Animal Rescue

by Allyson Koerner

The ‘Glee’ star auctions off pet artwork benefitting Labrador Retrievers.

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George Clooney to Star in New Prop 8 Play

by Allyson Koerner

George Clooney takes on another humanitarian role by starring in new play about Proposition 8.

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Dog Prompts Pennsylvania Law After Surviving Gas Chamber

by Jennifer Mishler

Daniel the beagle was put into a gas chamber in an Alabama shelter to be euthanized. However, when the door opened, Daniel was still alive.

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‘Humane’ U.S. Law Firm To Represent Japan Against Sea Shepherd

by Michael dEstries

In an effort to rally support against the firm, the Sea Shepherd have posted contact information on their website.

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Barbara Walters Names Steve Jobs ‘Most Fascinating Person’

by Michael dEstries

Steve Jobs, the iconic CEO of Apple Computer who passed away in October from pancreatic cancer, received the honor; with Walters saying, “It’s hard to imagine there ever being anyone quite like him again.”

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