Michael dEstries
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Michael has been blogging since 2005 on issues such as sustainability, renewable energy, philanthropy, and healthy living. He regularly contributes to a slew of publications, as well as consulting with companies looking to make an impact using the web and social media. He lives in Ithaca, NY with his family on an apple farm.Articles
Sea Shepherd Intercepts Japanese Whalers ‘Before Any Lives Taken’
It’s been an unusually long time coming, but Sea Shepherd has finally announced that they’ve made contact with the Japanese whaling fleet. And based on location, the group ascertains that
‘Portlandia’s’ Kumail Visits a Real Vegan Stripclub
Today I learned that there is an actual vegan stripclub in Portland that not only serves animal-free food but also actively educates its clientele (and female entertainers) on compassionate living.
The SAG Awards Vegan Dish Basically Ruined Mayim Bialik’s Evening
Remember last week when Portlandia spoofed on the power of raw vegan food to sometimes make us all feel a bit bloated? Yea, well, during the SAG Awards last night,
Michael Bloomberg Revealed as Billion Dollar Donor to John Hopkins
Mayor Michael Bloomberg has finally been revealed as the anonymous donor that over four decades has transformed the education landscape of his alma mater John Hopkins University. During the presentation
Newark Mayor Cory Booker Saves Freezing Dog (Video)
Here’s a great clip to end the week on – Newark Mayor (and rising political star) Cory Booker rescuing a freezing, lost dog from the cold. Booker, a frequent Twitter
Watch: Squirrel’s OMG Moment is Today’s Best Thing Ever
Check out this hilarious moment from the BBC’s first episode of their new nature documentary “Africa.” Narrated by David Attenboroug, it shows the moment an African ground squirrel realizes it
Bindi Irwin Slams Hillary Clinton’s Edits on Population Control
Bindi Irwin, the 14-year-old daughter of the late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, is caught up in a spat with the editors of Hillary Clinton’s e-journal. The young conservationist, who has risen
