Monthly Archives: December 2011
Sudanese Model Alek Wek Talks Confusion Over Models Choosing Not to Eat
Sudanese model Alek Wek knows what it feels like to be hungry. So do many of her fellow models. But the difference is, Alek never chose to be hungry as
Eliza Dushku’s Birthday Wish Is to Help Former Child Soldiers
Dushku isn’t just interested in the charity from afar. She has visited the center and met the people this money will help. So far, the actress has raised almost $1000 of her $31000 goal.
World AIDS Day 2011: President Obama Says Fight is Not Over, Not By a Long Shot
Obama called for renewed action to treat the virus and to stop it from spreading. “We are winning this fight. But the fight is not over, not by a long shot,” he said.
Paul McCartney Not Happy with France’s Ban on Veg Meals in Schools
McCartney, a long-time vegetarian and animal advocate, is speaking out against the ban, which was passed in October.
The Fight For and Against Horse Slaughtering in US Begins
Around 138,000 horses were exported for slaughter in 2010, The Washington Times reported.
World AIDS Day 2011: 100,000 Condoms for South African Clinics
The donation of condoms to Virgin Unite aims to help people in South Africa in the fight against the spread of HIV and AIDS.
Amy Winehouse Back 2 Black Dress Earns $67,815 for Charity
The father of the late singer wants to use the donation to benefit children and young adults in Camden.