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“…Super Bowl Commercials: PETA’s Rejected Ads Are Too Sexy For the Game…”
“..Over the years PETA’s sexy Super Bowl ads have become a bit of a pastime in the run up to the big game. Especially since every year, NBC politely declines $3 million and prevents the Super Bowl commercial from airing. … Continue reading
“…Birkenstock-Wearing, Tree-Hugging, Clove-Smoking Vegetarians: Princeton Review List..”
“..Are the Grateful Dead not really dead to you? Do you enjoy wearing a poncho of blue, vaguely natural looking fabric? You might enjoy attending a college for hippies…” go to source/story>>> Birkenstock-Wearing, Tree-Hugging, Clove-Smoking Vegetarians: Princeton Review List.
“…What’s Next? Join With AlterNet in Looking into the Future…”
“..It’s time to generate a new conversation about how to create the future we want. That’s why we’re launching a full-fledged Visions section…” go to source/story>>> What’s Next? Join With AlterNet in Looking into the Future | Visions | AlterNet.
“…The Scary Danger of Meat (Even For Those Who Don’t Eat It)…”
“…The government has rolled over once again for Big Meat – - and we may be in more danger from antibiotic-resistant superbugs…” go to source/story>>> The Scary Danger of Meat (Even For Those Who Don’t Eat It) | Food | … Continue reading
“…Abolishing meat is an ethical issue that requires everyone’s attention…”
“…As a barrister – I seek justice for people and defend their rights. As a vegetarian – I like to think that I take a stand against injustice for those who happen not to have been born human – - … Continue reading
“…The 10 Most Amazing Tales of Animal Rescue…” (video..)
“…some of the most inspiring of animal rescues – - and while they differ by land, sea, or scale of rescue – - they all share one common thread:- – They represent the best of what we can do for … Continue reading
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“…Paula Deen: Populist Cook or Diabetic Scam Artist?…”
“…By now you’ve probably heard about the controversy surrounding Paula Deen – - the southern cook whose butter-soaked, sugar-fueled meals and home-grown style made her a hit on the Food Network. Since admitting to having contracted Type 2 diabetes three … Continue reading
“…Chinese Blogger Saves More Than 1,000 Dogs From Being Eaten…”
“…More than 1,100 dogs in China are waiting for new homes after being rescued from the slaughterhouse last week with the help of a blogger – - who helped authorities intercept the animals while they were being transported in deplorable … Continue reading
“…Infidelity: it’s a right-wing, meat-eaters’ thing…”
“…If your partner supports National, has a PC, drinks Coke, eats meat, has a tattoo, smokes and is a Christian, be warned – they could be a cheater. Figures collected from the infidelity website AshleyMadison.com have profiled the New Zealanders … Continue reading
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comment@whoar:..where i try to get a (new) green mp to answer a straight/direct-question…(to date..i have failed..)..+ the recipie for my budget-vegan-gourmet-burger…
(ed:..i have linked you to a thread at frogblog… ..the green party blog… ..where i attempt to get julie ann genter to answer a question… ..(she suddenly broke off the/any conversation…) ..i will of course continue to ask… ..and at … Continue reading
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“…Diet Affects Mood – Study Finds…”
“…I’m sure this will come as no great shock, but I don’t think I’ve ever finished an exercise session feeling anything but pumped and exhilarated. Buggered, yes, and sore, often, but always all fired up and ready to take on … Continue reading
cool vid of baby aardvark taking first steps..and generally mucking about…
(ed:..a very cool tongue…eh..?..) go to source/story>>> Aardvark baby takes its first steps at Antwerpen zoo – video | World news | guardian.co.uk.
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“…America’s foremost peddler of excessive butter, cream, salt and sugar, chef Paula Deen, has finally confirmed rumors that she was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes three years ago…”
“…Her timing for this announcement was clearly no accident – as she also revealed that she is now a paid spokesperson for the Novo-Nordisk diabetes drug, Victoza. Ms. Deen, whose high-calorie recipes and super-sized portions have made her both a … Continue reading
“…Paula Deen’s most egregious recipes…”
“…The celebrity chef announced this week that she joins 26 million other Americans who suffer from Type 2 diabetes..” go to source/story>>> Paula Deen’s most egregious recipes | Society | guardian.co.uk.
“…Paula Deen’s admission, this morning, that she had been diagnosed with diabetes in 2008 led many commentators to criticize the TV chef’s long-running evangelism of heavy foods…”
“..In light of the uproar – it’s probably not a good time for Deen to be advertising her nonchalance about the consequences of her diet…” go to source/story>>> Paula Deen’s Unfortunately Timed 6-Word Memoir.
comment@whoar:..whither irony..?..(and someone send that man a safe-tape..eh..?..)
marcus lush on ‘north’ sheds crocodile-tears at the site of an old whaling station.. ..deploring what was done to the whales.. ..with he and a doc guy referring to the old bloodthirsty-footage.. ..inferring/tones of: ‘how could people have let this … Continue reading
“…Shit Everybody Says: Video Roundup…”
“…By now you’ve likely seen “Shit Girls Say” – - the viral YouTube series starring Graydon Sheppard in drag as a high-maintenance 20-something woman who eats a lot of chips and struggles to use her computer. It’s spawned the most … Continue reading
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“…Great Animal Rescues: Advocates Help Animals Across The World…” (photos…)
“…From the Canadian teacher who rescued stray dogs from Afghanistan – to the Australian hospital workers who nursed nearly 100 baby fruit bats – poignant stories of animal rescue can be found all over the world. These rescuers are exemplars … Continue reading
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“…Trans Fat: Hiding in Plain Sight…”
“…consider that the American Heart Association recommends limiting trans fat intake to no more than 2 grams per day. That’s about as much as one might get from the naturally occurring trans fat in milk and meat – leaving very … Continue reading
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“…Chimp Research: The Beginning Of The End?…” (video..)
“..In 1961, we blasted two chimps into space. Twenty-five years later, we bred them like crazy to study the AIDS epidemic. When we realized that, oops, chimps can’t get AIDS – we ended up with a surplus of research animals. … Continue reading
“…Baby Deer And Kitten Snuggle: Cute/Ridiculous Animal Thing Of The Day..” (video..)
“…Faline the fawn and Boots the kitten are a power combo that even the most well-versed connoisseurs may not have seen before – - and if these two don’t make you say “d’aww” – nothing will…” (cont..) go to source/story>>> … Continue reading
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“…Healthy Foods on a Budget…”..(and a short stroll/reminisce on the ‘dark-side’ of breakfast..)
“…Staying on top of seasonal fruits and vegetables is one way to keep money in your pockets – but there are also some foods that are both healthy and affordable for the everyday diet. Here’s a short list of the … Continue reading
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meat and animal fats cause brain-rot/’dementia’ in humans…
“…Associate Professor John Stevens, from the School of Health and Human Services at Southern Cross University, says people who suffer from risk factors for heart disease could safeguard themselves from dementia by following a healthy lifestyle. “The same lifestyle risk … Continue reading
“…Why You Can Be Branded a Terrorist for Fighting Animal Abuse…”
“…The Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act has had a chilling effect on activists scared to participate in what should be constitutionally protected activity…” go to source/story>>> Why You Can Be Branded a Terrorist for Fighting Animal Abuse | Civil Liberties | … Continue reading
“…High-Fat Diet Damages Brain…”
“…Scientists have found a high-fat diet damages a crucial region of the brain that controls body weight in rodents – - and believe a similar process may occur in obese humans. Within 24 hours of being fed high-fat foods, rats … Continue reading
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“…Heroic animals finally gain the recognition they deserve…”
“…Steven Spielberg’s ‘War Horse’ features fearless steeds. The IoS’s John Houghton-Brown and Omar Shahid pay tribute to other brave beasts…” go to source/story>>> Heroic animals finally gain the recognition they deserve – Home News – UK – The Independent.
“…Baked Good Recipes That Cut The Butter…”
“…You can actually achieve great results in baking when you don’t use butter. Just check out our recipes for muffins, cookies and cakes — all of which use little to no butter. You’ll find you can replace butter in these … Continue reading
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“…Factory Farm Hit By County Sheriffs After Undercover Video Reveals Cruelty…” (video..)
“…The video shows multiple turkey handlers kicking, throwing and dragging birds around the Butterball farm. It also features images of sad-looking turkeys marred by disfiguring, likely painful, ulcers and sores, not to mention missing feathers. It’s by no means inconceivable … Continue reading
“…Ten big ideas for 2012…”
“…Andrew Stone surveys some of the more remarkable trends and breakthroughs which may – or may not – come to pass next year. 1: Meat 2.0 It may not be a winning topic around the summer barbecue but laboratory-grown meat … Continue reading
“…5 Outrageous Food Stories of 2011…”
“…5. Beaver Anal Glands (A rude awakening from a former food exec.) This year, we found out about something so horrific and so wrong that it seems to defy logic. We found out the hard way what it means to … Continue reading
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“…Last battery hen given a new home…”
“…Liberty rehomed by charity before ban abolishing battery cage system comes into effect on 1 January..” go to source/story>> Last battery hen given a new home | Environment | The Guardian.
“…There’s A 25% Chance Your Ground Meat Has A Potentially Fatal Bacteria…”
“…Mark Bittman has yet another fascinating column in the New York Times – this time on the prevalence of bacteria in meat. He discusses a study that analyzed 80 brands of beef, pork chicken and turkey from five cities. The … Continue reading
“…Animal News Stories Of 2011…” (photos..))
ed:..warning… ..if you are of a sensitive to mis-treatment of animals nature.. (and if you are..good on you..!.. ..um..!..have you stopped eating them yet..?..) ..some of these images will disturb.. ..but our post-rena penguin-release features.. ..and there is one very … Continue reading
“…If Corporations Have Rights Like People – Shouldn’t Animals?…”
“…In a nation where corporations are people and others want fetuses to be – - a core of philosophers and attorneys are trying develop laws to declare animals “legal persons.”…” go to source/story>>> If Corporations Have Rights Like People, Shouldn’t … Continue reading
The Year in Review:…January | 2011 | whoar.co.nz…
ed:..over the next twelve days i will take you through the year according to whoar… ..month by month… ..here is january… ..happy scrolling…! ..and of course don’t forget that the archives here at whoar go back to feb ’05… ..so … Continue reading
“…Vegan Party Shoes To Go Green This Holiday Season…” (photos..)
“…From color blocking to shimmering chevron stripes – - leopard spot prints to richly hued velvet heels – - you’ll be sustainably hitting every trend this year right under that mistletoe. Here are our top 10 best party shoes that … Continue reading
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“…I’m Vegan: Gary Francione…” (video..)
“…Gary Francione is Distinguished Professor of Law and Nicholas deB. Katzenbach Scholar of Law and Philosophy at Rutgers University School of Law-Newark…” go to source/story>>> I’m Vegan: Gary Francione – YouTube.
“…Lifestyle and work changes ‘would prevent 40 per cent of cancers’…”
“…More than 40 per cent of all cancers in the UK could be prevented by avoiding unhealthy lifestyles and environmental risks, according to research. Smoking, unhealthy diets, alcohol and being overweight cause in excess of 100,000 tumours every year, accounting … Continue reading
“…A distraught whistleblower from Shin Nippon Biomedical Laboratories (SNBL), a notorious Everett, Washington-based animal testing conglomerate, contacted PETA to reveal shocking allegations of mistreatment of animals used in painful and lethal experiments…”
“…The whistleblower weighed her concerns for her job and fear of retaliation against the suffering and deaths of animals that she witnessed every day at SNBL – and repeatedly appealed to SNBL managers and supervisors to improve conditions for animals … Continue reading
“…Jeffrey Masson: Is there such a thing as “humane” meat?..” (video..)
“..Bestselling author, Jeffrey Masson, has written many popular books about animals – such as When Elephants Weep – – Dogs Never Lie About Love – and The Face On Your Plate. Watch Jeff talk about a few topics: Cesar Chavez … Continue reading
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