Monthly Archives: December 2011

Sudanese Model Alek Wek Talks Confusion Over Models Choosing Not to Eat

by Ali Berman

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

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Eliza Dushku’s Birthday Wish Is to Help Former Child Soldiers

by Ali Berman

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.

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World AIDS Day 2011: President Obama Says Fight is Not Over, Not By a Long Shot

by lindastcyr

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.

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Paul McCartney Not Happy with France’s Ban on Veg Meals in Schools

by Jennifer Mishler

McCartney, a long-time vegetarian and animal advocate, is speaking out against the ban, which was passed in October.

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The Fight For and Against Horse Slaughtering in US Begins

by Allyson Koerner

Around 138,000 horses were exported for slaughter in 2010, The Washington Times reported.

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World AIDS Day 2011: 100,000 Condoms for South African Clinics

by lindastcyr

The donation of condoms to Virgin Unite aims to help people in South Africa in the fight against the spread of HIV and AIDS.

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Amy Winehouse Back 2 Black Dress Earns $67,815 for Charity

by lindastcyr

The father of the late singer wants to use the donation to benefit children and young adults in Camden.

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