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“See that any time you feel pained or defeated, it is only because you insist on clinging to what doesn’t work. Dare to let go and you won’t lose a thing except for a punishing idea.” Guy Finley

ON OUR GLAMAZONIAN RADAR

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  • Fashion obsessed? The Discerning Brute highlights the best and worst of men’s fashion during Fashion Week. Women will want to read about the most wanted accessories on the runway and about these dreamy eco handbags.
  • The Wrap Boot, from Toms Shoes, are without a doubt going to be the hot shoe of the season. Not only because all the celebs are on this company’s jock, (they are so philanthropic it’s ridonculous) but because they are magical looking. Beautiful elves and sneaky eco-vixens should wear these boots stat.
  • For environmentalists campaigning against e-waste, Apple unveils its cleanest iPod yet!
  • Finally, a chance to think of voting for something OTHER than President! Tell Venus Mag what your favorite stuff of the year was (most innovative new design/ band/ musician)? Cast your vote by October 15, and let it count!!
  • Walker Rock Garden in Seattle was built by Boeing mechanic Milton Walker and his wife Florence over the course of 20 years in their back yard. Prepare to be blown away by 18-foot high lacy tower, arches and walls and winding paths and large stone mosaic butterflies and at least 100 geodes and slabs of polished petrified wood, all made by Walker and his wife. This place is awe inspiring and a reminder to me of just how much we can shape our environment with the power of making.
  • I’m a little emo for Obama. Speaking of Obama, dainty and inspiring jewelry line knot2much2ask is donating 25% of all proceeds toward the Obama 2008 campaign. Kisses to the beautiful owners Joely Fisher and Helen Cavallo!
  • Wikia, the leading provider of information on every topic under the sun, has today announced the launch of Wikia Green, a website that will be home to a breadth of information about the ever-evolving eco-world.
  • You guys are going to freak when you read about the amount of pharmaceutical drugs that are dumped into our waters.
  • Pet dogs can ‘catch‘ human yawns. Told you so!
  • NY gals: enjoy a cheap Facial, Massage,AND Mani/ Pedi for $90! @ Beauty And Youth Spa.
  • Why Eating Matters for the planet, by darling Kathy Freston.
  • Here sexy rock goddess Jo Davidson weighs on the issues.
  • Your IT bag for the season? The Melie Bianco Woven Duffle Bag, under $100 and available in tons of fabulous colors.
  • (You can’t) Beat This Meat!
  • On the “We Animals” site, you’ll be privy to some of the most gloriously wonderful portraits of animals you have EVER seen. These aren’t fuzzy kitty photos, this is art at its finest.
  • Go Vegan for Two Weeks (We’ve Got the Recipes Covered!) Want to try a healthy, environment-lite diet free of all animal products for two weeks? Check out our delicious and easy-to-prepare recipes—and get ready to feel great!
  • Top 10 Products to Keep Out of Your Home.
  • Read this heartwarming story in the LA Times on some special animals rescued from the Midwest Floods.
  • Emily Aimey’s gorgeous line of jewelry, mainly of sea-influenced creatures, makes our little hearts go pitter patter. Get 25% off the site with the code: DCEMILY.
  • Our favorite radical Jewish hipster site, Jewcy, shout out our girl Chloė (our very own Badass Jewess is on their front page) in this great article.
  • Is your child the cutest veg kid around? Enter your little one in the World’s Cutest Veg Kid contest.
  • Who says the best things in life cost money? SinSin Lounge in NYC is giving you a free drink. Just because. See offer here.
  • The Best fats possible for a beauteous booty.
  • Who doesn’t want a “Kiss me, I’m organic!” magnet?
  • Our favorite personal trainer and nutritionist, Kendra Coppey, breaks it down with a weeks worth of work out and meal plans to get you truly on track. Coppey has cooked up a lifestyle prescription that can have you feeling healthier and looking leaner in no time.
  • This deliciously eco cork cuff may be one of the most interestingly designed and packaged pieces of statement jewelry we have ever seen.
  • The glory of an ethnic food market.

TO BE HONEST; we have about ten newsletters worth of Palin commentary.

For now we will share a few must-see’s n’ reads:

  • Eve Ensler’s take on the Palinator.
  • Wasilla Police Billed Sexual Assault Victims for Their Own Rape Kits. Thanks Mrs. Palin!
  • We already know this woman doesn’t believe in evolution, global warming, civil rights, or a woman’s right to choose. Here’s one thing she does believe in. Another reason why friends don’t let friends vote Republican.
  • Amazing Gina Gershon Strips Down Sarah Palin in this hilarious video. Of course if you heart Ms Gershon more than ever now, bid here on a charity auction to meet her.
  • Reasons Why Sarah Palin is NOT a Pit Bull.
  • Blizzard of Lies ; Anyone with an Internet connection can disprove many assertions of the McCain campaign.
  • Here the ladies of “The View” go apeshyte on McCain and the P-word.
  • McCain, on the other hand, thinks it’s cool to call his wife the C word!!
  • McCain also has had at least 177 lobbyists running his campaign and raising money for him. The McCain Seven—all lobbyists—control the campaign filling roles from senior foreign policy advisor and finance co-chair all the way up to head of command, campaign manager. The McCain Seven make sure special interests come first.

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RECIPE OF THE WEEK

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BRYANNA’S LEBANESE STYLE LENTILS AND PASTA
(From The Vegan Feast) This is a delicious and easy to prepare Lebanese dish.

1 cup brown lentils, rinsed
5 cups vegetarian broth
2 medium onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2-4 cups chopped raw chard, kale or, other greens, or 1/ 10 ounce package chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
4 ounces spaghettini, broken into 4″ long pieces (whole wheat pasta is good in this dish)
1/4 cup chopped parsley or cilantro (optional)
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice OR 1 tablespoon sumac (see about the herb sumac here)
salt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste

In a medium saucepan, bring the broth and lentils to a boil . Turn down to low, cover and cook for about 25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender but still holding their shape. (OR, pressure cook 15 minutes.) Steam-fry the onion, garlic, and cumin in a large nonstick pot sprayed with oil from a pump sprayer, or with cooking spray, until soft. OR place in a microwavable dish (such as a Pyrex pie plate), cover with a microwavable plate, and microwave at full power for 7 minutes. PS: if you don’t worry about fat, saute in a bit of olive oil. Pour the lentils and all of the broth with the onion mixture into a nonstick wok or deep skillet. Add the greens, broken pasta, optional parsley or cilantro, if using, and the cayenne. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down to medium. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and most of the broth has been absorbed, leaving a sort of sauce. Add the lemon juice or sumac and mix well. Taste for salt and pepper. Serve hot. Serves 3-4

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THE HOOK UP

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EVERYWHERE: GREGORY DOUGLAS MAKES THE HAIR ON THE BACK OUR NECK STAND UP!

With 6 critically acclaimed, independent CDs under his belt, 26-year old Gregory Douglass’ newest album Up & Away “channels everyone from Stevie Wonder to Fiona Apple in a way that’s terrifyingly mature for someone so young” according to Instinct Magazine.  He’s toured with They Might Be Giants and has shared the stage with artists like Tracy Chapman, Melissa Ferrick, Third Eye Blind and Jason Mraz.

GO see him live in NYC this Sunday, September 21st, 2008 10:00 PM. The Living Room 154 Ludlow Street New York City, NY(212) 533-7235 http://www.livingroomny.com Price: $10 Suggested Donation ORpeep him on tour and hear his gorgeous tunes

Peep him here: http://www.gregorydouglass.com http://www.myspace.com/gregorydouglass http://www.youtube.com/user/gdouglass15

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NYC: Lukas Haas kicks it old school

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 17: Triple threat Lukas Haas, actor/musician/Leo BFF, is playing at the Living Room tonight in anticipation of his debut album. If anything like his all-across-the-board taste in movies (Mars Attacks!, Everyone Says I Love You) or his past musical collaborations (Vincent Gallo, Outkast), his first major attempt at musical greatness is sure to be bananas. The Living Room, 154 Ludlow St., (212) 533-7235. 11 p.m. $5 suggested donation. From papermag.com

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NYC: Speed Dating: Doggy Style

Sunday, September 21, 2 PM IN Central Park, Manhattan. Apparently it’s the first ever speed dating event designed for people with dogs. Singles 21 to 39 and their hounds will go on 10 mini-dates at several dog-friendly spots in Central Park. Cost is $35. Tickets and more info here.

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WOODSTOCK, NY: Two Upcoming Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary Events:

Nellie McKay & Dan Piraro Benefit Performance AND The 3rd Annual Annual Blessing of the Animals

WHEN:    Saturday, Sept 20

WHERE:  Colony Café 22 Rock City Road, Woodstock, NY

WHAT:     Famed alt-cabaret diva and Broadway star Nellie McKay along with cartoonist/funnyman Dan Piraro are putting their talents together for one night only to benefit the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary.

Hosted by the Mid-Hudson Vegetarian Society (MHVS). Tickets are only $20 at the door, seating is first-come, first served. Doors open at 7pm. Plan to enjoy a special veganized snack menu at the Colony.

ALSO!!!!

WHEN:   September 28, 2008 1pm

WHERE: Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary, 35 Van Wagner Road, Willow NY (town of Woodstock)

WHAT: Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary will host their third annual Blessing of the Animals Sunday, Sept 28, 2008 at 1pm.  The celebration, in the presence of the rescued animals at WFAS, will honor farm animals worldwide.   We will also honor beloved companion animals, at a ceremony of music and prayers—in observance of World Farm Animals Day, Ghandi’s Birthday and The Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi.

Friendly animal companions must be on leashes or in carriers—or bring photos of your beloved animal friends. The event will take place at 1pm rain or shine at Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary. Visit www.woodstocksanctuary.org formore information or call 845-679-5955

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EVERYWHERE: Dog Licenses Now Available Online.

You can now get a new dog license or renew your old one at the Department of Health website, and the Department says the wait time for new licenses and renewals will be cut in half to approximately 10 to 14 business days. We’re big fans of licensing your dog – not only is it legally mandated, but it helps those who advocate for city resources for dogs. Plus, if your dog is lost, a license will increase the chance that he or she will be returned to you. The fee for a first-time dog license is $11.50; a renewal costs $8.50 for a spayed/neutered dog and $11.50 for one that has not been fixed. Only 20 percent of the city’s estimated 500,000 dogs are currently licensed. Thank to UrbanHound.com for this great tip!!

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EVERYWHERE: SEEKING ECO-WRITERS!

Concerned about the environment? Got a green success story to share? Want people to understand why caring for our planet matters? Then add your voice to our growing network of concerned citizens and budding journalists who think that the challenges and solutions to building a more sustainable world are stories worth spreading. NRDC’s award-winning OnEarth magazine invites you to contribute to Greenlight, the first citizen journalism project focused exclusively on the environment. Now you’re the reporter, and your news can helpbuild a better world. Become a Citizen Journalist

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SAN FRANCISCO: Vegan à Go-Go Book Bash

What: A rockin VegNews party with Sarah Kramer! When: Friday October 3 Where: GingerRubio Salon in San Francisco Why: Retro food root-beer floats reading by Sarah faux tattooing + more Vegan à Go-Go Book Bash! Mini root-beer floats anyone? How about some retro refreshments along the lines of sliders and fries? Bust out your loosest 50s outfit and get ready to fill it out with tons of on-theme snacks. As you may already know weve kind of developed a taste for this whole partying thing and hope that youll be able to join us again! Get your tickets before theyre gone! From www.vegnews.com

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LOS ANGELES: GO MEET SUPERHOT CABARET STARS AND SUPPORT THE ANIMALS!

Sept. 28th from 6-9 pm: ARME (Animal Rescue Media & Education) is having a Cabaret-Fundraiser to raise funds to complete the follow-up movie to Behind the Mask called Skin Trade! Click here for tickets.

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EVERYWHERE: SAVE THE CHIMPS!

I was born in a cage at a research laboratory in the New Mexico desert. After just 10 minutes with my mother I was taken to the nursery to be raised by humans with other baby chimpanzees. I don’t know what happened to my mother. When I was a year old I was anesthetized for the first time to have the number 630 tattooed on my chest. Over the next 32 years I lived almost entirely alone in small, dungeon-like cages and I was anesthetized for biopsies, blood samples and ultrasounds at least 234 times. Read more of Phyllis’ letter AND support Save the Chimps!!

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EVERYWHERE: FREE NUTRITIONAL ADVICE? THIS IS TOO GREAT!!!

Check out this free, online coaching program called Vegan at Heart, which is geared toward people who consider themselves vegans at heart but not necessarily in practice. Treehuggers, animal lovers, and health nuts can sign up for free email “missions” that make it super fun and easy to incorporate more vegan habits into their daily lives. www.veganatheart.org. This is a fab resource center with links to fantastic websites about healthy, humane, eco-friendly living. We hope you’ll take a minute to browse around on the site…and forward it to friends, family, your friends’ families, friends of your family…(you know where I’m going with this.)

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Gimme Shelter: Rock & Rescue NYC, Monday, October 6, 7 PM to midnight Highline Ballroom, 431 W. 16th St., Manhattan, This blow-out concert to raise funds for shelters and rescuegroups will include performances by Earl Greyhound, Jesse Malin, Lissy Trullie,and more. There will be a “Rockstar Auction” of items donated byDebbie Harry, Beastie Boys, Joan Jett and others. Sponsored by Rational Animal, a group dedicated to improving the lives of NYC’s homelessanimals. For more information or to reserve tickets, contact Susan Brandt at sbrandt@rational-animal.org or 917-239-9229.

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NYC: PLEASE JOIN ANIMAL CARE AT A PARTY FOR THE PAWS!

THE MONEY RAISED WILL HELP PROVIDE MEDICAL TREATMENT SHELTER TOYS BLANKETS AND LOVING HOMES FOR ANIMALS IN DESPERATE NEED!

THE ANIMAL CARE AFFAIR GALA New Yorks finest chefs offer tastes from around the city; Mingle with celebrities and enjoy very special guest entertainment; Fabulous door prizes & exciting Live Auction. Cocktail attire. Please register HERE; http://www.nycacc.org/index.htm

ALSO; THE Central Park Dog Walk will take place in the East Meadow on Saturday Sept. 27th 2008 from 8:30am to 3:00 pm. Live music special guest entertainment on site animal adoption and celebrity handlers spectacular demonstrations from Olympic winning animals and exciting vendors and booth displays. http://www.nycacc.org/september25event/

ANIMAL CARE AFFAIR GALA DATE:THURS SEPT 25TH 2008 TIME:7:30-11:30PM LOCATION:PRESSURE 110 University Place TICKET PRICE:$150.00 in advance $200 at the door DRESS ATTIRE: FOR MORE INFORMATION TO PURCHASE TICKETS AND HOW YOU CAN HELP PLEASE VISIT: http://www.nycacc.org/september25event/   We are still looking for restaurants that want to be a part of the tasting event  so if you are in the restaurant and you are interested in participating  please email us immediately! Please help support Animal Care & Control of New York City.

Did you know the AC & C is the largest animal rescue and adoption organization on the East Coast rescuing over 43000 homeless and abused animals in New York City each year?

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LOS ANGELES CA: Making History … under the stars -  A gala event to benefit the Yes! on Prop 2 Campaign. This star-studded event at a private estate in Bel Air will be co-hosted by Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi and many other celebrities. It will feature a VIP Reception a gourmet dinner and a special musical performance by Carole King. The live and silent auction will include some truly spectacular items including a hosted tour of the Canadian seal nursery. Our venue will be the estate of John Winfield and dinner will be served in a beautiful court surrounded by a blooming garden full of rare and exotic flowers. We are expecting 400 people and our goal is to raise $1 million to help pass Proposition 2 and benefit the lives of 20 million animals. Sunday September 28th 5:00 – 9:30 pm More info: rmoler@humanesociety.org - www.YesOnProp.2.org . Call us toll-free to find out how a charitable gift annuity with The HSUS can bring you or someone you love steady income and tax benefits while also helping to confront animal cruelty: 1-800-808-7858.

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NYC: Join Farm Sanctuary in Walking Against Animal Cruelty On September 28 join Farm Sanctuary the nations leading farm animal protection organization for its annual Walk for Farm Animals in Central Park. This fund and awareness raising event will feature delicious vegan food provided by the Groovy Baker live music and guest speakers Senator Liz Krueger and Gene Baur Farm Sanctuary president co-founder and author of the best-seller Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds About Animals and Food. There will also be a raffle for fabulous prizes including a stay at the Farm Sanctuary B&B a gift certificate for your favorite vegan restaurants and a subscription to VegNews Magazine! Please join us and bring friends! Registration begins at 10 a.m. Walk begins at noon. Merchants Gate Columbus Circle.Register at www.firstgiving.org/farmsanctuary.Email nyc@walkforfarmanimals.org for additional info.

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NEW YORK/ NJ/ BK: We *heart* our trainers! The fabulous girls and guys at Barefoot Tiger have changed our bodies and lives. What do you want them to do for you this summer?? Call Kendra (646) 526-8445 or email info@barefoottiger.com to get started while the summer is still here!  As always mention Girlie Girl when you call and theyll give you 5% off your first package of 5 or more sessions! NOTE: GirlieGirls are all clients of Barefoot Tiger and WHOLE HEARTEDLY recommend them!!  They can also schedule a masseuse nutritionist and healthy food home delivery service all as part of our training package!  Get it together!  Who needs to be a celeb when you have Kendra to assist your body to being its best?

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NYC: COMEDY BENEFIT: Come support this amazing No-kill animal rescue shelter and refugee camp for the unwanted,negelcted and abused animals!

Friday  SEPT 19,2008 8:00 PM THE EASTVILLE COMEDY CLUB 85 EAST 4th Street, New York, NY 10003 RESERVATIONS EMAIL STACEYPRUSSMAN@AOL.COM OR CALL646-228-7709 LEARN MORE ABOUT ROOM FOR ONE MORE @ WWW.RFOM.ORG Admission  $15  min donation and 2 beverage minimumAll admissions go to the animals!! YourHost Stacey Prussman (from the Stacey Prussman Show) withcomedians Tim Homayoon (writer for SNL)Jodie Wasserman (Comedy Central and BET) TomDaddario ( Comedy Central) Shecky Beagleman ( LipstickJungle, Howard Stern) Andrea Kolb (The Oprah WinfreyShow) AND SPECIAL GUESTS……. 50/50 RAFFLE at shoe Also check out the www.thespshow.com to see footage ofRoom For One More!

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ADOPT ME

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Please cross post these darlings far and wide. They all deserve a chance to live. If you don’t see what you are looking for here; Petfinder.com will surely have what you are looking for or email us with questions. PLEASE REPOST! It’s one of the cheapest, easiest, and most effective things you can do to help. People can’t act if they don’t know. Spread the word on adoption. Why adopt? Learn why here.

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CALIFORNIA:

NEW YORK:

  • NYC: 4 yr. old neutered, healthy, long-haired cat BLACKIE and 4yr. old spayed, healthy, short-haired calico/tabby mix JOLENE are very affectionate and in need of human warmth & love. (212)642-8219 or Email: wellbeings77@gmail.com
  • “Mishkina” is an American pit bull terrier, age 3, female, spayed. She needs sanctuary for a few weeks (up to a month and a half is my guess),  until we can move her back in with us.  We want to be able to come visit pretty often, to walk her or just give her some love.  We will drop off food whenever we can, but regardless, we’ll definitely give you a donation when we can pick her up again.  She is currently in  Ocean Hill, Brooklyn and needs to be out of there ASAP. If you can help at all, please call me, Wendy, at 718-473-5171 or631-848-6641.  If you must email, use baridrummer@gmail.com (but please call first).   Thanks!
  • Williamsburg Brooklyn based rescue group Empty Cages has tons of kittens and dogs for adoption. Support their efforts: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NY803.html Phone: (800) 880-2684 emptycagescollective@gmail.com Blog: http://emptycagescollective.wordpress.com/
  • Queens NY: Homes Fosters & Colonies needed immediately for 50 cats due to eviction.  To rescue call: 347-531-3014 or Email: meows80@gmail.com. All cats are spay/neutered shots many adoptables, some semi-ferals, and special needs!

COLORADO:

ATLANTA:

KANSAS:

  • RILEY, KS: STARVED DOGS/PUPS NEED HELP-URGENT. Please email Carmen at: hfdp@earthlink.net if you can help place these babies.

FLORIDA:

  • ORANGE COUNTY, FL: BLOODHOUND IN HORRIBLE CONDITIONS, BEGGING FOR HELP-Starved & abused please help her-DIES ANYDAY. Email: fransnick@aol.com. Animal ID: A116513 Room No.: WDI13. Hi, I am an approximately 5 year old brown and black female Bloodhound-Mix. Pix here.


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