Comments Off on Betty White Signing The Pet Set Ornaments Before Animal Fundraiser
Betty White will make an appearance at Binn’s in Williamsburgh, Virginia on October 16th, 2010 to sign hand crafted ornaments called The Pet Set. The event will occur right before a fundraiser to raise money for the Morris Animal Foundation in the Virginia Room of the Williamsburg Lodge at 7 PM.
White has supported the foundation for years, which funds research to treat and cure conditions in household pets, zoo animals and other wildlife.
Ironically, one of the recent studies Morris Animal Foundation has completed on dog bite education received by physicians and veterinarians, was funded by Proctor and Gamble, a company that still conducts animal testing for its line of cosmetic and household products like Olay, Crest and Pampers.
Comments Off on Katy Perry Russell Brand Need Bean-zyme Anti-Gas Pills On Registry
Perhaps Katy Perry and Russell Brand should put a few bottles of Bean-zyme on their wedding registry.
The “California Gurls” singer revealed Brand’s vegetarian diet of cruciferous vegetables and other high fiber foods leave her begging for a separate room during her fiance’s digestive time.
“Being a vegetarian his farts are the worst things ever. Lingering and revolting,” Perry was quoted by The Sun as saying.
“Then he tries to Dutch oven me! Just too gross,” she added. For you Urban Dictionary illiterate, more on that Dutch oven later. Hint: It has nothing to do with the smell of delicious baked bread coming from it.
Beano is the popular supplement for gas, but vegetarians won’t benefit one iota as it comes in a gelatin capsule. Luckily, it’s veggie friendly, staunch, anti-farting cousin, Bean-zyme is available.
Comments Off on Moby Admires Humane Society Work At The Leglislative Level
Moby‘s interview with BlogCritics mentions his work with the Humane Society of the United States. The musician cites the organization as his favorite because of their work to protect animals at the legislative level.
“What I like about the Humane Society is how big and effective they are, especially on a legislative level. I mean, there are a lot of great animal rights organizations who save dogs and save cats, but the Humane Society is actually really good at working with Congress and getting legislation actually passed.”
Comments Off on Tavis Smiley To Host “Farm Aid 25: Growing Hope For America”
Tavis Smiley will hostFarm Aid 25: Growing Hope for America on October 2 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, an all day event meant to highlight and celebrate the sustainability of family farmers. Smiley, the host of talk shows TAVIS SMILEY on PBS and “The Tavis Smiley Show” from PRI, was personally invited to do so by John Mellencamp, a Farm Aid board member and co-founder.
“John Mellencamp’s genius continues to cement his imprint on the world of heartland rock,” says Smiley. “I am nothing but humbled that one of the founding members of Farm Aid, a man who understands you have to serve the people, would ask me to host this landmark concert celebrating twenty-five years of raising awareness for America’s farmers.
Comments Off on “Every Day With Rachael Ray” Picks Rudi’s Organic Bakery In Taste Test
Good Housekeepingpicked up the word that Rudi’s Organic Bakery has something good to offer. Now, Every Day with Rachael Ray has given the 14 grain bread top honors in the multi-grain category of breads during a taste test.
The results for the test are published in the September 2010 issue of the magazine, now available.
The magazine features a monthly sectioned called “Taste Test Approved,” where panelists taste a product and judge it based on flavor, texture and appearance.
Comments Off on Meatless Mouthful–Michelle Rodriguez On Saving Animals, Eating Them
“I’m not (a vegetarian) but I will have to be because on the ship, it’s a vegan ship – you can’t be a hypocrite; you can’t be sitting there trying to save animals and then killing them. That’s just weird.”
Las Vegas casino mogul Steve Wynn may no longer be gambling with his health. The operator of Wynn and other casinos in Sin City is rumored to have gone vegan and is extending this deal to patrons at his casinos.
Wynn has ordered every one of the restaurants on his Vegas properties to offer vegan menu items, including vegan desserts.
