Victory! Overstock Stops Selling Exotic Skins
At the rate victories are rolling in, 2010 is set to be a great year for animals! In addition to a victory for greyhounds , yesterday, online mega-retailer Overstock.com announced that it will no longer sell products made from exotic skins . Overstock.com Chair and CEO Patrick Byrne made the announcement that his company would remove all listings of items with alligator, lizard, ostrich, stingray, eel, shark, and kangaroo skin from Overstock after he viewed our newest exotic-skins footage and was prompted to make a change for his company, his customers, and animals.
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Victory! Overstock Stops Selling Exotic Skins
Government Inspectors Condemn Animal Laboratories at UW-Madison
After reading an article in the Duluth News Tribune about the goings-on at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, I took my dogs, Charlie and Lucy, for a long walk. My brain needed to mull over the angle I’d take in writing this blog—my soul needed to witness happy dogs doing dog things like sniffing tree trunks and greeting strangers, canine and human alike.
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Government Inspectors Condemn Animal Laboratories at UW-Madison
Beyoncé Launches Her First Fragrance: Beyoncé Heat
Beyoncé’s first fragrance, Beyoncé Heat, doesn’t arrive in stores until February, but the singer says her fans already love it — and she loves it, too! “I’m so happy with it,” the singer tells WWD. “I’ve been working on it for a while now..
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Beyoncé Launches Her First Fragrance: Beyoncé Heat
How to Set Goals
Once again we find ourselves at the start of the New Year and with that it bring change for many of us. The word “resolve or resolution” can be synonymous with determination, perseverance, tenacity; fortitude. All of those really strong words
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Are you fully prepared for an emergency this winter? Most Americans aren’t
Winter has tightened its grip on big chunks of the country —temperatures recently fell into the 20s in northern Florida and record snowfalls were recorded in Vermont. And the National Weather Service is forecasting more below-normal temperatures and above-average precipitation for the rest of the month
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Are you fully prepared for an emergency this winter? Most Americans aren’t
The Secret to Making Resolutions Work
Whatever your goal or resolution, January 1st or year-round, sheer determination is not generally enough to ensure your success. What keeps most people from realizing their dreams is not determination or willpower. It is lack of definition and planning. The secret to reaching your goals is in the numbers. You need to do the math. Even if you’re too pretty to do math you can manage this strategy. Here’s How to Make Your Resolutions Work: * Clearly define your goal and divide it into measurable, achievable increments
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Dealer Loses Custody of ‘Stock’ Because of Cruel Treatment of Animals
We’ve just received word that Arlington (Texas) Municipal Judge Michael Smith has divested Jasen and Vanessa Shaw—owners and operators of animal warehouse U.S. Global Exotics, Inc. (USGE)—of the more than 26,000 mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and arachnids who were seized from USGE on December 15
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Dealer Loses Custody of ‘Stock’ Because of Cruel Treatment of Animals
Flying Fox Bat Ring
These gorgeously gothic pieces would definitely vamp up any outfit. What’s also great about Crystal’s designs is that, with their sinuous curves and intricate details, they could be worn anytime of year.
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Flying Fox Bat Ring
Classic musical science and Stradivarnish
It won’t necessarily be music to the classical purist’s ear, but chemists have been instrumental in revealing the secret beneath the varnish on a Stradivari violins, and the secret is: there is no secret. Antonio Stradivari is perhaps the most famous instrument maker of all time.
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Classic musical science and Stradivarnish
Michele Devon Vertical Tote
I’ve recently discovered Michele handbags and I’m already in love. I was at Nordstrom today checking them out, and they are absolutely beautiful. One bag I didn’t see while I was at the store was the “Devon” Vertical Tote and I know I’ll be adding it to my wish list.
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Michele Devon Vertical Tote
How To Choose Cheap Birthday Gifts
To choose a birthday gift is to have blessed the major significance, cheap birthday gifts can assume a sophisticated look, provided you shop around for something extraordinary and make an additional attempt to decorate and wrap it. When opting for cheap birthday gifts, we should be aware that it is the spirit of gift-giving that we have to uphold rather than the price tag.
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2010 Word of the Year – Giveaway
I first discovered the Word of the Year in 2007 by Michelle , Kristi , and Lisa and was immediately inspired by the idea originated by Alli Edwards : “A single word can be a powerful thing.
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Spring 2010: Bobbi Brown Makeup Face Lift
Bobbi Brown is one of my favorite beauty lines, as it’s effortlessly wearable yet on trend every season. Spring 2010 looks to be no different as Bobbi’s just released her Makeup Face Lift Collection , which allows you to instantly brighten your face and play up your eyes with just a few simple tweaks. Included in the collection are: New Extra Eye Repair Cream Do your eyes need something extra?
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Spring 2010: Bobbi Brown Makeup Face Lift
Rolex Submariner 116613 versus 16613
In April 2009, just after I returned from BaselWorld 2009, I temporarily switched my Rolex Yacht-Master 16622 with a friend’s Submariner 16613. Although I really had to get used to all that gold on this Submariner, the watch was definitely an eye-catcher and felt right in terms of weight, size and looks. The blue dial was amazing, espcially during daylight.
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Rolex Submariner 116613 versus 16613
Pamela Anderson Urges Chile to Ban Circuses That Use Animals
cm1.theinsider / CC Pamela Anderson’s got to have more frequent flyer miles than George Clooney’s character in Up in the Air . And wherever she goes , she makes sure the people and the media talk about her efforts to help animals . The latest destination of PETA’s jet-setting BFF?
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Pamela Anderson Urges Chile to Ban Circuses That Use Animals
Emeril’s Baked Jalapeño Poppers
The body screams for warmth and spice more than ever during this season.And nothing says heat like the Chili peppers.The extreme hot chili pepper aren’t regular in my diet,albeit the moderately hot Jalapeño are just right for my spice tolerance.Removing the seeds and white membranes ,were most of the heat resides ,can reduce the heat.The cheese stuffing can further subside the heat.If that wasn’t enough ,I even serve myself with some Greek yogurt on side to cool off any excess heat. Recipe :Baked Jalapeño Poppers with Low fat Basil Cream cheese stuffing adapted from Emeril’s Recipe . Ingredients For Stuffing 12 fresh jalapeno peppers, Slit lengthwise, seeds and membranes removed 4 ounces Low fat Organic cream cheese, softened(Vegan substitute :medium firm tofu) 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, or less, to taste 1 tablespoon fresh herbs,finely chopped(I used basil) For Coating 1 large Organic egg(Vegan substitute : 1 teaspoon Ener-G® Egg Replacer mixed with 2 tablespoon of water) 2 tablespoon water 1 cup bread crumbs 1/2 cup wheat flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon black pepper powder 1/2 teaspoon each of dried thyme and oregano Method Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
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Leather Smartphone Case
Carry your smartphone in style with this Colonel’s Leather Smartphone Case. This classy case is made of edge-stitched steerhide with a pigskin leather lining and accented with nickel silver hardware.
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Leather Smartphone Case
Most useless machine ever
The most useless machine ever has rapidly become the internet’s first viral hit of the New Year. Essentially, it’s a little wooden box with a switch, but you’ve got to watch the video to see it in action: But, of course, it’s anything but a useless machine, it’s the embodiment of at least one principle of information, a combination of Boolean logical statements (you know those AND, NOT, NOR, OR things).
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Most useless machine ever
Javalution Announces Fair Trade Certification
PR Newswire : Javalution Coffee Company, a fully vertical coffee roasting and distribution company, owner of the multi-level marketing brand, JavaFit, and the retail brand, Cafe La Rica, as well as the category creator of functional gourmet coffee proudly announces that its roasting operation is now Fair Trade Certified. CLR Roasters, a wholly owned subsidiary of Javalution Coffee Company, received its Fair Trade Certification from TransFair USA
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Javalution Announces Fair Trade Certification
Nature’s Pearl Corp Creates Over 2k Home Businesses
Carolina Newswire : Nature’s Pearl Corporation announced today that since July, 2008, the company has generated 2,382 home-based businesses. The company converted from traditional retail sales to a network marketing model, beginning with 26 distributors in July, 2008.
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Nature’s Pearl Corp Creates Over 2k Home Businesses