Amazon, Britain’s most popular website for Christmas shopping, is making its staff work seven days a week and threatening them with the sack if they take time off sick.
clipped from business.timesonline.co.uk
The company charges among the lowest prices for products ranging from books and CDs to sofas and lawnmowers, but those who use Amazon.co.uk or its [...]
Why can a judge in probate court ignore reports of cruelty by Guardians ?
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The end, when it came, could not have been less glamorous – there was no glittering trophy, no applause, no spangles or sexy gown. Kristina Rihanoff was asleep in her rented one-bedroom flat in Central London when a text message came through on her mobile phone, at 8am on Wednesday. It read: ‘Call me when [...]
Animal cruelty is something that is close to many people’s hearts. Many think of it as an abuse that is akin to child abuse, since animals are also defenseless against the hands or neglect of humans. It tends to rouse similar anger and outrage as well, and there are now many agencies that are set [...]
As if it wasn’t horrific enough at the end of October when authorities found 41 starved and sick animals at a home in Ferndale, WA, now Maria Huffman, 46, Richard Huffman, 23, and Michael Wopat, 45, have been arrested again after a tip led authorities back to the property.
On October 27, 41 animals including cats, [...]
The following post comes to us from guest blogger Emily El of LivingCrueltyFree.com. For the past year, Emily has been documenting her switch to supporting only 100% Cruelty Free products.
Hello! My name is Emily, and I’m very excited to be writing to you about something you probably don’t know — that Halo’s natural [...]
KFC suppliers cram birds into huge waste-filled factories, breed and drug them to grow so large that they can’t even walk, and often break their wings and legs. At slaughter, the birds’ throats are slit and they are dropped into tanks of scalding-hot water—often while they are still conscious. It would be illegal for KFC [...]
Protesting or leafleting at a local KFC is a fun, effective, and easy way to show people how KFC abuses chickens. A demonstration can be as simple as one person with a sign, a stack of leaflets, and an hour to spare, or it can be as elaborate as 10 people dressed as zombies with [...]
Steve Thomas Hudson or Morganton, NC, operated a fruit and vegetable stand just feet from dark, tiny airless sheds where almost 2 dozen dogs were living in deplorable conditions.
“The wretched stench of dog feces surrounding the quarantined dogs as they barked at the presence of humans. Inches of feces covered the floors. Abandoned metal [...]
We must hold, therefore, that Khufu did suddenly conceive a design without a parallel—did require his architect to construct him a tomb, which should put to shame all previous monuments, and should with difficulty be surpassed, or even equalled. He must have possessed much elevation of thought, and an intense ambition, together with inordinate selfishness, an overweening pride, and entire callou
Got us a real winner here! Michael McKinney, 42, of Tampa, FL is facing animal cruelty charges again, related to three pitbulls and some puppies they found illegally confined in his yard after an anonymous tip.
This is not the first time this scum had face animal cruelty charges either. In 2006 they found [...]
Seen over the blogosphere, this news quote in the aftermath of Hurrican Ike: "One resident had waded through the waters to release two chained dogs that had been left behind."This begs the question: What sort of brainless morons leave their pets chained or locked, and unable to fend for themselves during a hurricane, for which there was ample warning?Answer: The meanest sort of human scum, utterly
Why does Sarah Palin hate wolves so much she tries to use her office to fund animal cruelty with taxpayer revenues?
We’ve been hearing about Sarah Palin’s talents as a hunter and “sportswoman.” Overall the net impact seems to be mainly the novelty factor; a lot of Americans fall on each side of that particular opinion/values [...]
Controversy over the treatment of live animals in urban Asian markets rages on. Asian-American leaders have accused animal-welfare activists of racism, and the activists call the merchants callous animal torturers. A new bill in California aims to end the battle once and for all.
by Neal H. CruzPhilippine Daily InquirerTHE PHILIPPINE Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals did not like a phrase in my Jan. 10 column that described the PSPCA as “next to useless” and sent me a letter to prove that it is not, in fact, next to useless. But first, let me give you a background of the PSPCA as it is so, well, inactive that people hardly notice it.The PSPCA was created
Couple years back, before I became serious about the Environment; I tried Tom’s of Maine. I remember distinctly not liking the taste and so I continue to use my perennial favorite, Aqua Fresh despite being made by a company that was not cruelty free or green. Fast forward couple years later to now; I am [...]
The green pastures and idyllic barnyard scenes of years past are now distant memories. On today's factory farms, animals are crammed by the thousands into filthy windowless sheds, wire cages, gestation crates, and other confinement systems. These animals will never raise their families, root in the soil, build nests, or do anything that is natural to them. Th
Animal cruelty, animal rights, and experiments on animals – these are all the hot-buttons of the modern society. Today we can see a lot of movements that are trying to fight for the animal rights. However, their attempts seem to be ineffective, since the cases of animal cruelty are not decreasing.
It is really hard to [...]
I normally wait until the scumbags who eventually end up in The Vault are convicted.
In this case I don’t have the time to waste and I don’t care that they are not officially guilty yet.
For the benefit of all the cheese eating lefty prisoner rights activists out there I make this promise…
If these two [...]
Animal cruelty is one more hot-button issue of the present days. There are so many organizations that are fighting for the animal rights, and still animals are maltreated.
This research paper topic is not very hard to disclose. However, there are a lot of questions to be considered. Thus, for your animal cruelty paper you will [...]
Rapper DMX, real name Earl Simmons, has been arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty and drug possession, following a raid at his Arizona home, police said.
DMX first raised suspicion of animal cruelty in August last year, when authorities performed a raid of his home in Phoenix, Arizona following complaints from neighbors that he abused dogs on his property and found reason to arrest him. A doze
AllHipHop.Com just reported that rapper DMX was arrested again in less than 24 hours between his last arrest for speeding. This time, the arrest is a result of a police investigation for animal cruelty, and drug possession.Authorities found several carcasses of dogs who were burned and buried, as well as several mal nourished dogs. If that is not enough they also found drugs, guns, and DMX was barracading himself in his bedroom before he gave himself up. This man is a nut job, and belongs in jail. Keep him in there this time.DMX Arrested, DMX Gets Arrested for Animal Cruelty,
Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) has charged Vodafone of cruelty to pug used by Vodafone as its mascot. But Vodafone spokesperson has denied any charge of wrong doings.In its notice sent to Vodafone April 25, AWBI said: "The pet dog was made to run, gallop and chase the school van for a long time on a public road. Thereby, the dog was made to undergo severe pain and suffering due to the
DESPITE the doggie drama surrounding Iggy, the cute pup Ellen DeGeneres adopted then gave away last October, the talk queen has rebounded. She’s been named one of the best on TV when it comes to raising awareness of animal issues by Beverly Kaskey, senior director of the Hollywood branch of the Humane Society. “Ellen took [...]
Today is ASPCA Day, time to go Orange!Every year on April 10, the anniversary date of the founding of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in 1866, the ASPCA celebrates ASPCA Day and encourages animal lovers of all ages nationwide to GO ORANGE FOR ANIMALS!Going Orange on ASPCA Day is a tribute to the work of the ASPCA and a celebration of compassion and kindness for all living things everywhere. (Orange is the official ASPCA color and what better to celebrate than our love of animals?)The ASPCA is the first and oldest humane organization in the Western Hemisphere and they need the continued support of animal lovers like you to help us spread the message of kindness and compassion across the country. They created this ASPCA Day Grassroots Kit to get you started. Pl
Today is ASPCA Day, time to go Orange!Every year on April 10, the anniversary date of the founding of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in 1866, the ASPCA celebrates ASPCA Day and encourages animal lovers of all ages nationwide to GO ORANGE FOR ANIMALS!Going Orange on ASPCA Day is a tribute to the work of the ASPCA and a celebration of compassion and kindness for all living things everywhere. (Orange is the official ASPCA color and what better to celebrate than our love of animals?)The ASPCA is the first and oldest humane organization in the Western Hemisphere and they need the continued support of animal lovers like you to help us spread the message of kindness and compassion across the country. They created this ASPCA Day Grassroots Kit to get you started. Pl
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) After John Abraham, Bollywood bad man Gulshan Grover is all set to campaign in a new advertisement for the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India.
Doggers, doggers, doggers, I can not even begin to WOOF how much this means! Finally, tougher laws in British Columbia to protect us and all the other animals; here are the highlights of the new law changes.Expands the definition of distress beyond "inadequate food, water and shelter" to include animals who are deprived of adequate ventilation, space, care or veterinary treatment.Expands the definition of distress beyond "inadequate food, water and shelter" to include animals who are deprived of adequate ventilation, space, care or veterinary treatment.Increases the maximum penalties handed down under the PCA Act from $2,000 to $5,000 and to $10,000 for a second offence.Increases obstruction of justice penalties in animal cruelty cases from $100 to $2,000.Enables BC
I am so happy, today I am being featured on the Cruelty Free Etsyians blog. Here is the link to read my interview: Revival Ink is Cruelty free! Being earth friendly and animal cruelty free is a very important part of my company. to find out more about my earth friendly practices visit revivalink.com/ecofriendly Happy Tuesday,-Tara
Animals Matter to Me: Make them Matter to the GovernmentStop Dog Meat TradeDemand Better Treatment for Breeding Puppies and DogsToughen Dog Fighting LawsOur Pets Deserves Safe FoodSupport the Charitable Remainder Pet Trust ActSupport the Animal Welfare Accountability ActSupport 'Buck Bill's' - The Pet Safety and Protection ActEnd Georgia Dog FightingIt's Not Cool to be CruelGraphic Video Footages: Dog CrueltyDog Meat TradeDog FightingWill Smith: It's Time to End Dog Fighting
I have been on a such long hiatus that I have almost forgotten how to write. I know I have stayed away more than I should but I had problems with my Mac Powercord and I have been preparing for the birth of my first child. (The baby girl is due March 24th)
One constant thing [...]
We went to The Prime Cuts last night with another couple, and the restaurant specialties are steak and lobster. Nearby the maître d' stand there was a big tank parading huge, healthy lobsters (thank God they did not show live cows too). I asked one of the staffs when we were collecting our coats back, if the lobster are for a show or they actually use (cook) them. She said that they do use the lobster in the tank if someone orders it. But the patrons are not allowed to pick the lobster by themselves.Why?Because it's considered as an animal cruelty.So you can order the lobster, but you can't point one of the inhabitants in the tank and tell the chef that you specifically want that lobster on the left corner because it looks fresher and bigger than the others!This triggered my curiosity so
Eco-Friendly Fashion Footwear: Cruelty Free Fashion Shoes Every Woman Must Have This Fall/WinterBy: Sara KuberskyMost Vegan women like myself dread of the thought that over 35 million beautiful, intelligent animals are killed just for their fur or leather on their backs (and that’s only the wintertime!), but that doesn’t stop us from being every bit as stylish as our carnivorous counterparts. Except for the fact, that we only want cruelty-free fashion, we have the same desire to collect dozens upon dozens of sandals, sneakers, loafers, flip-flops, knee-high boots, and other footwear for our shoe wardrobe. Ten years ago, this would have been a challenge – one that would seem almost impossible as all vegan shoes practically looked the same.Nowadays, finding cruelty-free shoes isn’t a
I have been a fan of boxing for as long as I can remember. I think there is nothing more basic in sport then the idea of two people, evenly matched, with nothing but their will and desire, going face to face to determine who is better. I also treasure the time my grandfather spent with me watching the best matches of the 60’s and 70’s.
That being said, I am finding it more and more difficult to watch professional boxing. It makes me a little queasy, giving me that "something's not right†feeling.
Professional boxers pound each other resulting in bloody faces, bruised bodies, and damaged vital organs. The long-term ill effects on their central nervous systems has been medically documented and proven — post concussion syndrome is a common thing when the goal is to concuss the opponent into submission.
According to the Journal of Combative Sport, 1,465 boxers have died in the ring — including Duk Koo Kim, whom I watched receive a relentless beating at the hands of
NEWS RELEASEThe Staunton Police Department is conducting an investigation into animal cruelty and is requesting the community’s assistance in identifying the suspect in this case.On November 6, 2007 Animal Control Officers found an adult brindle pit-bull abandonedin a vacant lot behind 2628 West Beverley Street. The dog was malnourished and secured with a heavy chain. On Friday November 16, 2007 at 10:00 am, there will be a hearing before the StauntonGeneral District Court at 113 East Beverley Street on the petition of the Staunton Police Department to determine whether the dog has been “abandoned, neglected, or cruelly treated and whether the owner or caretaker is able to adequately provide for such animal or is a fit or proper person to own such animal”. The owner is unknown at this time.
From Internet Ronin "Costa Rican artist Guillermo Habacuc Vargas paid two children to find a dog in a barrio of Managua, Nicaragua for an exhibition he had scheduled there. In the name of art, Vargas then tied up the dog in a corner of the salon, denied it food and water, and waited for it to die.""Habacuc has been selected to represent his nation at the prestigious Bienal Centroamericana Honduras 2008."I used to own an art gallery in Atlanta and if someone had submitted crap like this to me I'd have pressed animal cruelty charges against them and gotten them blackballed from any reputable art venue. (After choking down the urge to force feed him his slides and physically eject him from the premises.)h/t to Sideways Mencken
Kentucky Fried Cruelty est le site satirique de Kentucky Fried Chicken de la PETA (défense des animaux) Il dénonce le traitement des poulets par KFC et propose un advergame façon Mario très bien réalisé.sources: Dynamite
We are currently on scene at 1616 5TH St. working an animal cruelty / welfare case. Animal control received a call for a foul odor in the vicinity of the residence and upon arrival officers confirmed it was emitting from 1616. Upon looking into the back yard three dogs were observed in the rear of the residence with a significant amount (ground practically covered) of animal feces in the back yard. Animal control was unable to get an answer at the door of the residence and summoned patrol officers to assist. Upon arrival these officers continued to attempt to make contact because a TV and fans were on the residence. Finally, officers made contact with the owner of the house who consented to a search of the residence and the removal of any animals found therein. Officers entered but found cat liter 4-5 inches deep on every surface. The door had to be forced open due to being blocked by litter and debris on the floor. Many interior doors were the same. In addition to the three dogs anim
In addition to the growing risk of losing custody of her two sons, Britney Spears came very close to giving up her dog to an anti animal cruelty group. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in LA went over to Britney’s mansion to look into allegations of possible mistreatment of her Yorkshire Terrier.
The group quickly responded to reports that her dog’s broken leg had gone untreated. Thankfully her veterinarian was able to send over a written statement proving otherwise.
Apparantly te pop star put the tiny puppy in a crib with sons Sean and Jayden, who subsequently hurled the pet onto the floor.
Britney seriously needs to be told how to look after a dog, if it’s true that this stupid woman put a tiny puppy in a crib with young children.
By Anne MillsIt is a striking characteristic of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia (CFS/FM) that people have such incredible difficultly in accepting that someone with CFS/FM is really ill. While being assailed by hideous assaults on body, mind and an individual’s very being, sufferers face yet more staggering obstacles created by the lack of true understanding from other people. This is a very real situation that has to be faced by many sufferers, and can be a crushing impediment to improvement.Sufferers face a huge struggle in trying to convey the despair and helplessness felt when in the grip of CFS/FM, while being confronted with disbelief, allegations of malingering or pathetic weakness, blame for bringing illness on themselves, insinuations that the illness is purely psychological or just imagined, claims of attention-seeking, or any number of harsh judgments rising from ignorance or lack of compassion.Many people can only relate to their own experiences, so are incapabl
Just so disgusting! I was surfing on the 248am forum when one guy suggests to see this video about animal cruelty in China. Fur trade in China has gone to such an extent that it's practised in almost every city of China.This video might be disturbing to some. So please don't watch if you don't feel comfortable watching it!
:: GOVERNMENTS ALL OVER THE WORLD will - concerning CCP and China - soon after the Olympics in Beijing 2008 say: "I didn´t see", "I didn´t hear", and "I didn´t know". Michal Nissensson writes in Omedia:In a world awash with information and with the scale of horrors in China, the human rights abuses, and organ harvesting out there for all to see, world leaders cannot absolve themselves of culpability and say "I didn´t see", "I didn´t hear", and "I didn´t know". Those who consciously elect to sit idly by what is happening China will one day have to explain to themselves and their voters why they failed to move heaven and earth to change the situation and why they chose to support the continuation of the Olympic Games, tainted as it was with anti-democratic acts of inhuman cruelty. REFLECTION Where is the brave new world? It´s always just a world of silence when you have to choose between the Market Dollars and the Justice
When people think of cruelty, they often think of a person starving or beating an animal. In other words, they think of actions that are against the law. They may also think of things done by other nations, such as whale hunting, bear farming, bull fighting, or clubbing seal pups.But what do you think about the kind of cruelty that this video portrays. When will consciousness dawn upon us?So what is cruelty? In what ways do animals suffer?• Pain. All animals with backbones (vertebrates) feel pain like we do. Hooking fish, fire branding cattle, catching animals in steel-jaw traps, cutting tails off lambs and beaks off hens, all cause pain.• Stress and Fear. Vertebrate animals feel anxiety like we do. Transport is very stressful for animals, especially live export overseas. Being pulled out of the water and left to suffocate causes great stress to fish. Dairy calves taken from their mother after 1 day and trucked to slaughter at 1 week of age suffer greatly.• Frustration. Animals n
It's easy to find cruelty free (meaning no Animals has been used for testing) beauty products. Just go to a health food store or a mega mart like Whole Foods and Wild Oats. You will find aisles of organic, cruelty free shampoos, lotion, face cream.. ect.. for your shopping pleasure. But what about household items such as laundry detergent, dish soap, and such? There's a great company called Method that provides all these products and more. But the best thing is that they are affordable, convenient (you can find it at Target) and pretty hip to boot. You don't have to look like some crunchy granola eating environmentalist. (Not that I have anything against Granolas)Here are some facts about Method ProductsBiodegradable: the environment doesn't need any more toxics released into our atmosphere and Method solves that problem by using natural ingredients like Soy, Coconut and even Grapefruit. I have the All Purpose Cleaner and it smells so natural and delicious!!! and cleans fantastica
This is the Leaping Bunny Logo. An essential when it comes to cruelty free shopping.Look for this logo on the products you buy and you will be sure that no animal has been harmed for your benefit. What a peace of mind that is!!!Today's topic is something that is very close to my heart. Being an animal lover and also a pet owner. I can't imagine what these animals go through as they are being tortured in the name of science. I am talking about Animal Testing.Here's what Caring Consumer had to sayHundreds of thousands of these animals are poisoned, blinded, and killed every year in outdated product tests for cosmetics, personal care products, household cleaning products, and even have banned all animal tests forever, still force substances into animals’ stomachs and drip chemicals into rabbits’ eyes. These tests are not required by law, and they often produce inaccurate or misleading results—even if a product has blinded an animal, it can still be marketed to youThere have been
These are picture of several pigeons, which come behind Albert Hall Museum of Jaipur everyday for grains and water. But now a fresh diktat by the Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje would leave the stately Albert Hall in Jaipur pining for birds, forever.Every day the Albert Hall comes alive with the fluttering of a thousand pigeons that flock to the monument for a mouthful of feed handed by regular visitors. Now, people around are not being allowed by the police for feeding the birds with pigeons."The pigeons are damaging the beauty of this building. We would bring falcons (prey birds) at the Albert Hall so that they fly elsewhere," Raje told media on Tuesday."If Raje really wants some reforms, she should catch the Kabootarbaj," someone said referring to MPs indulging in human t
This is a special and an earnest request to the mankind on the very special “International Guide Dog Day”, Wednesday April 18th.On this very special day let us all step forward to prevent the cruelty to the beautiful creations of the Lord. Cruelty to the animals means the treatments that many among us do intentionally or unintentionally to cause sufferings to the innocent animals.Just like us, the animals have their very own rights. Keeping this in the mind lets not treat the innocent creatures as commodities and use them against their own interest for our benefits. When again it comes to the animal welfare we should step forward to diminish their sufferings and pain, lest their sparkling eyes do not afloat with tears.I, personally, feel awfully bad about the idea of making the life of an innocent creature painful by making them pulling loaded carts against their own best will or making a dog work in the scorching sun.Let them live in peace and let them enjoy all the colors of this
Today it is quite unthinkable to question the cruelty of female circumcision if you are a relatively informed person. However, to my own amazement, male circumcision (see picture) is still considered by many to be perfectly justified. It must evidently be so, considering how often this surgery is performed on young naive infants.At one point in my life I actually became a little bit ambiguous as to whether circumcision might perhaps be justified. It was last year when, during my exchange year at UCSB, I attended some highly entertaining and informative lectures on Human Sexuality taught by two very charismatic (and married) professors John Baldwin and Janice Baldwin. You can read more about the Baldwins' view on circumcision here. I am not being ironic when I say that these were indeed great lectures, and that is perhaps why they almost convinced me that the costs and benefits associated with male circumcision more or less cancels out. As far as I can remember they referred to two pos
In a recent blog entry, I mentioned a story about Florida teenagers beating the homeless. This week, it's Massachusetts, and apparently, they've progressed to setting them on fire.MOsanthrope already addressed this much more eloquently than I ever could.
Tuesday Feb. 27, 2007 - Steven Tomlin, 35, and Heather Tomlin, 27, of 58 Old Hermitage Rd. have been charged with two counts each of cruelty and injury to a child. The couple is suspected of reversing the door locks and nailing shut the bedroom windows of there two daughters, that are15 and 16 years old. The 15-year-old told police that she'd been held in her room for months, and was only allowed out for school. Steven Tomlin and Heather Tomlin were released Saturday on a $5,000 bond. Photo Augusta County Sheriff's OfficeStory Nathan Combs
Stumbled upon this website today and I am pretty shock about the original Colonel's Secret of Kentucky Fried Chicken. Can you imagine why the USA people behave like animal? It's because they are cruel towards animal and by eating the animal, they eventually behave like one. LOLThis is true story ...
