February 1, 2007 by jameslucas.

Our Fellow Creatures
Short piece that briefly outlines the reasons why animals deserve rights and our responsibility to them.

Animal Lab Testing: An Essay
Everybody at one point in his/her life uses cosmetics such as make-up, deodorant, shampoo, wrinkle creams, blemish creams and many other products. In the many different trials that these products go through before reaching the public, some are tested on animals.

That Fur Coat
Do the women of the world enhance their beauty by wearing dead animal skins?

Say Thank You to the Cow for the Steak on Your Plate
Have you ever considered saying thank-you to the cow for the steak on your plate?

Hot PETA chic bares all in Naked State of the Union Address!
PETA is naked again and this time it is in the form of a hot PETA chic giving a State of the Union type address. Surprisingly she bares it all as her adoring fans in congress cheer her on.

Petsmart’s Big Suffering for Small Animals
PETA undercover investigations conducted in two PetSmart stores in 2006 and 2007—one in Arizona and one in Connecticut—documented sick and dying animals who suffered without veterinary care, incompetent staff permitted to work with animals, betta fish imported from overseas and shipped in so little water that their bodies were not even submerged, outbreaks of salmonella, and more.

Forest Whitaker and True for PETA
Forest Whitaker and his daughter True recorded a new PETA PSA to tell his fans about one of the best decisions he has ever made, the decision to go vegetarian.

TreehuggerTV: How to Throw an Eco-Party, Part 1
Join eco-enthusiast Kachina Myers on her journey to make her New York home as ecologically-friendly as possible. In the first of three webisodes, Kachina warms her home, not the planet by recycling and using designer Michael Lannone’s earth-friendly furniture using Kirei and wheat board.

TreehuggerTV: How to Throw an Eco-Party, Part 2
Join eco-enthusiast Kachina Myers on her journey to make her New York home as ecologically friendly as possible. In the second of three episodes, designer Michael Lannone uses wheat board for the first time while Kachina considers corn plastics and weighs the fuel-efficiency of guaranteeing the arrival of her sideboard in time for the party.

TreehuggerTV: How to Throw an Eco-Party, Part 3
It’s party time! In this final episode, party day arrives but the Signature 2.0 sideboard hasn’t. Its creator Michael Lannone shares the secrets of his success at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair. Will partygoers get a whiff of his stylish graphics and water based lacquer? Meanwhile, eco-hostess Kachina Myers plans the festivities down to the last green detail with eco snacks, organic gin and vodka, bamboo placemats, and even an earth-friendly nail polish.

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February 1, 2007 by jameslucas.

Great Party Game for Your Super Bowl Bash
Here’s a fun, new twist for your next Super Bowl party. Get your team spirit going with a great way to kick off your Super Bowl party!

The Top Five Super Bowls of All Time
Ah, the Super Bowl. A time for parties, pizza, great commercials, and, of course, wardrobe malfunctions. There’s nothing quite like the Big Game to make people stand up and cheer, cheer for their team, cheer for their friend’s team, and cheer for a great halftime show. This year’s Super Bowl, set to kick off on February 4, and could be one of the best ever. Not only is it located in beautiful, sunny and always a party Miami, but it also features the recipe for an exceptional game. Take one great offensive team, add one great defensive team, and mix with Gatorade and let sit for four quarters. The end result: priceless.

Greatest Super Bowl Commercials
For people who aren’t sports fans, the Super Bowl isn’t about winning or losing. It’s not about which player is named MVP or which team hoists the Lombardi trophy overhead at the fourth quarter’s end. It’s not about which coach is submerged in a Gatorade bath. It’s about one thing, and one thing only: the commercials. Without the commercials, the TV airing the Super Bowl may as well be turned off, or worse, turned to Lifetime.

Super Bowl XLI
Who will be crowned NFL Champions for the 06-07 Season, Is It Peyton’s Year?

Indianapolis Colts VS Chicago Bears: It’s Time For Super Bowl XLI
The Super Bowl match up is finally set. Who stands the best chance of taking home the Lombardi Trophy next month from Miami?

SOUL BOWL I: Dungy vs. Smith Fist Fight Super Bowl
Countdown to historic Super Bowl XLI Tempers Flare between Indy Colts Coach Tony Dungy and Chicago Bears Coach Lovie.

Chic Super Bowl Snacks
Chips, pizza and beer are common big game munchies. Celebrity event planner Colin Cowie shares some chic twists on the classic Super Bowl party menu with Julie Chen.

Lovie Smith: 1st Black Super Bowl Coach
Lovie Smith is the 1st Black Super Bowl Coach. GO BEARS!

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February 1, 2007 by jameslucas.

Rash Guards and Sun Protection in 2007
Is sunscreen enough? Dermatologists are now recommending wearing sun protective clothing such as rash guards in addition to sunscreen for all outdoor activities.

Surf’s Up: The Low Down on Surf Camps
Surfing used to be a sport left to kids and teenagers, and those who live by the beach. These days, thanks to the surge of modern surf camps, surfing has become a worldwide lifestyle phenomenon for anyone who ever dreamed of giving it a go. Moreover, it’s fast becoming realized that there is much more to surfing than surfing.

Best Brazil Surf Camp
For an incredibly unique surf holiday, today’s jet setters are raving about Nexus Surf, located in Florianopolis, Brazil, which for starters holds the title of the best Brazil surf camp.

Surf Camps and Surf Schools Make Fun Adventurous Vacations for Families and Individuals
Are you ready for some adventure on your next vacation? Try a surf camp.

Learn to Surf, Lesson 7: Attaching a Leash and Carrying a Surfboard
Discover how to: *Attach a Leash to your surfboard and leg * Carry a surfboard correctly * Wax as surfboard * Put a wetsuit on. Brought to you by www.oceanearth.com.au

Learn to Surf, Lesson 8: Entering and Exiting the Water
Discover how to: *Paddle correctly * Enter and Exit the water safely * Exercises to warm up * Get out through the waves. Brought to you by www.realwiiings.com

Learn to Surf, Lesson 9: Controlling Your Surfboard in the Water
Discover how to: * Lie on your surfboard properly * Sit on your board and turn using your hands and feet * Get off your surfboard correctly and safely.

Shralp Surf! #20
In this episode: Rip Curl Pipeline Masters, December 8 to 20, 2006, Banzai Pipeline, Oahu, Hawaii. Fosters ASP Men’s WCT. Music: Here We Go, Headrush. DVD Teaser: Wet Dreams by Pete Matthews and Rip Curl. O’Neill British Surf Championships, November 25 and 26, 2006, Putsborough, U.K. Santa Marina Gigante, November 29, 2006, Cantabria, Spain. Music: The Sundial, Bill de Rome.

Shralp Surf! #21
In this episode: Billabong ASP World Junior Championships 2006, January 1 to 8, 2007, North Narrabeen, Sydney, Australia. DVD Teaser: Sipping Jetstreams by Taylor Steele. Amateur Video from Tom. Music: a small victory, hell bent on heavens smile.

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