Our family dog (a.k.a. my 14 year old first child) passed away a few weeks ago. She was such a good dog; spunky, loving, and vocal. Needless to say I have been absorbing any kind of animal love with extra zeal since then in a senseless attempt to fill the void. A few days after […]
Activism / Charity
100 CARS FOR GOOD – TOYOTA PHILANTHROPY AT ITS FINEST
. I have always been impressed with Toyota (my dad had the COOLEST baby blue Land Cruiser when I was a kid). I just got off of a conference call with Toyota about their philanthropic efforts and little did I realize that since they began tracking their philanthropy in 1991, they have given over 1/2 […]
INTERVIEW SERIES – James Gorman of EVOLVE! Campaigns
This interview is a result of me stumbling upon the “Why Vegan” video below. I am not even sure how I happened to see it, however when I found it I was completely drawn-in and found myself staring at the screen after watching it deep in thought. I guarantee that by the time you get […]
UPDATE – PETA vs. SeaWorld
There is cause for celebration today! According to Jeff Kerr, PETA’s General Counsel and Senior Vice President, the February 6 argument regarding PETA’s lawsuit against SeaWorld lasted just over an hour. The judge has decided to take the case under advisement and will issue an order at a later date. This is fabulous considering SeaWorld […]
LES ANIMAUX – PETA vs. SeaWorld
February 6, 2012 will mark the first time in history that a U.S. court considers constitutional rights for animals. PETA, three marine-mammal experts, and two former orca trainers filed a lawsuit in October against SeaWorld, on behalf of five orcas. They are asking that a federal court declare that the five orcas – Tilikum, Katina, […]