Archive for the ‘animals’ Category

Irish Supermodel Suzanne McCabe Would Rather Go Naked

November 20th 2009

It’s been raining fur-free ads from PETA lately — and to cap off the week, we’ve got Irish supermodel Suzanne McCabe striking a pose.
The shot is actually a collaboration between PETA U.K. and the Animal Rights Action Network (ARAN). A long-time animal lover and vegetarian, McCabe recently signed on with ARAN to help them campaign [...]

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Buy Sarah Palin’s New Book, Help Save The Wolves?

November 20th 2009

If for some reason you feel compelled to own Sarah Palin’s new book “Going Rogue”, might we suggest you grab it from these guys?
San Francisco’s Green Apple Books has decided that the best way to justify selling Palin’s book is to have it benefit some cause. To that end, they’ve decided to give 100% of [...]

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Mariah Carey’s Wish For 20 White Kittens And 100 Doves Rejected

It's hard being a diva. Especially when you've lost touch with reality.

November 19th 2009

Providing us with further proof that Mariah Carey is living on another planet, the singer’s list of diva demands for a Christmas tree lighting ceremony at a London mall was recently leaked. In it, she asked for 20 white kittens and 100 white doves to accompany her at the extravagant event. She also asked to [...]

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Whale Wars Commence: Japanese Whaling Fleet Leaves Port

November 19th 2009

And so it begins.
The Japanese whaling fleet, led by the factory ship Nisshin Maru and its catcher boats, left port today for Antarctic waters. Groups such as the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and Greenpeace condemned the departure; while the Australian government expressed “deep disappointment” and called on Japan to join its $32 million [...]

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Page 3 Model Keeley Hazell Goes Nude For PETA

November 18th 2009

British model Keeley Hazell is turning up the heat on PETA’s anti-fur campaign with a new photoshoot that features full-frontal nudity. The animal rights org released two different ads — one featuring Keeley clutching a stuffed toy cheetah and another with her topless and wearing a masquerade animal mask.
The topless shot should actually come as [...]

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Legendary Activist And Author Jane Goodall Spends Time At “The Daily Show”

November 18th 2009

Jane Goodall is one of my all-time favorite people! A tireless advocate for compassion, Jane has proudly earned her title as “UN Messenger of Peace.”
Goodall recently appeared on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart to discuss her lifetime of work. In the interview, she talks about the dangers of keeping wild animals as pets, saying:
“The [...]

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Update: Sir Roger Moore’s Campaign Proves Successful As Selfridges Drops Foie Gras

November 17th 2009

Get out those noise-makers and streamers made from 100 percent post-consumer waste, we’re having a party!
Earlier this year, Ecorazzi reported that Sir Roger Moore was speaking out against foie gras in a BIG way! The well-known actor had targeted  Selfridges–one of the largest supermarkets in the UK–and asked them to stop selling the cruel stuff. Moore [...]

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Vegan Tony Gonzalez Goes Nude With Wife For PETA

November 16th 2009

NFL tight end (word play!) Tony Gonzalez and wife October are the latest pair to pose for PETA’s “rather go naked than wear fur” campaign. The 33-year-old made waves two years ago in the sports world after announcing that he was going vegan; something he credits for dramatically improving his health. “I’m going into my [...]

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Funding Cuts May Sink Japanese Whaling Industry

November 13th 2009

Forget the rotten butter bombs, batmobile speedboats, or international protests. What may ultimately doom the Japanese whaling industry is money.
For the longest time, Paul Watson and his Sea Shepherd gang have harassed the Japanese whaling fleet with the goal of reducing their quotas and hemorrhaging their bank accounts. Under the guise of “research”, the whaling [...]

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New York League Of Humane Voters Celebrate A Year Of Success At Annual Gala

November 13th 2009

This week has been event-central here in New York City. From the Global Green Sustainable Design Awards to the HSUS’s Cool vs. Cruel fashion event, we’ve been running around town like crazy people!
Last night, I had the honor of attending the New York League of Humane Voters’ annual gala and taking part in the celebration [...]

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