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ON OUR GLAMAZONIAN RADAR:

“All The Woulda-Coulda-Shouldas - Layin’ In The Sun, Talkin’ ‘Bout The Things They Woulda-Coulda-Shoulda Done… But All Those Woulda-Coulda-Shouldas All Ran Away And Hid From One Little Did.”

Shel Silverstein

• Beyond fascinating: the man who literally has tree-like structures growing where his hands and feet should be. This is a MUST WATCH!
• The ultimate vegan gowns.
• Venus is this season’s must have patent riding boots. A simple yet stylish boot with 1.5 inch heel that’s sure to go well with just about every item in your wardrobe.
• PeaceKeeper Cause-Metics is the first cosmetic line to give all of its proceeds, after tax distributable profits, to Women’s Health Advocacy and Human Rights issues. They are also dedicated to creating cosmetics using non-toxic ingredients that will keep your body safe and healthy, with their slogan “no nasty anything!” and many of their products are vegan-friendly. This is our kind of beauty!
• Five Ways To Trick Yourself Into Eating Less. Smaller plates and savvier calorie counting: how to avoid consuming more than you mean to, if you care about that sort of thing.
• Amazingly similar “Experience” between Barack Obama and Abraham Lincoln.
• I love the Gays; for all the faghags in our midst.
• The Healing Art Foundation and Tats for a Cure help breast cancer survivors embrace their beauty through tattoos.
• Go Green-Save Green: Turn Your Computer Off and Save $75.
• Weird, weird stuffed animal heads for your wall. Not our style, but perfect for those of you hankering for that taxidermy feel, minus the dead creatures.
• Fighting Fleas on Pets…Safely.
• David Beckham Peddles Frozen Dead Fish.
• “Kiss those Kissy Lips!” Handmade sustainable, organic, vegan and kosher these lip balms will make your smackers super smooth.
• How to combine government incentives, future energy savings, net metering, and more to make solar an affordable clean-energy solution.
• Who Says Full-Coverage Panties Aren’t Sexy?
• Election Hair: Upload your photo and try on the trademark hairstyles of Sarah Palin, Michelle Obama, Cindy McCain or Hillary Clinton. Better yet, try them all–it really doesn’t matter what side you, er, part your hair on.
• How to Refresh Sweaters and Comforters – and save money on dry cleaning.
• Mom’s Home Cookin’… Veganized!
• Design your own artisanal cereal with Me & Goji. This stuff is delicious and ridonkulously healthy.
• 40 Close-to-Home Eco Excursions to Try This Fall, wherever it is you live.
• Calling all talented crafters for BUST’s Holiday Spectacular!
• Chocolate & Cinnamon Vegan Rugelach.
• Ten Healthy Foods under $1 - no more excuses that eating healthy is too pricey!
• Uterus Undies; a gift for the gal who has EVERYTHING (including her very own uterus).
• Turkey Talk; what we are up to for Thanksgiving.

CONGRATULATIONS TO JOSH KATCHER (THE DISCERNING BRUTE), RORY FREEDMAN (SKINNY BITCH), AND OUR VERY OWN CHLOE JO (GIRLIE GIRL ARMY) WHO ALL WON AWARDS IN THIS MONTH’S VEGGIE AWARDS IN VEGNEWS MAGAZINE! PICK UP A COPY TODAY AND PEEP THEIR HOTNESS! Subscribe or pick up a copy on the newsstand today. Each issue is packed with the latest green, veggie, eco, fabulous news, global events, tantalizing recipes, travel, celebrity buzz, and so much more. Join the thousands of readers around the world who can’t get enough of the magazine everyone’s talking about. If GirlieGirlArmy.com came in print – it would look like this.

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DISCOUNT OF THE WEEK

Crystalyn Kae Handbags – Especially for Halloween; save 15% on all orange bags until October 31, 2008!

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RECIPE OF THE WEEK

Award-Winning Veggie Burgers

(graciously shared by GirlieGirl Army reader Danielle, who has made these Veggie Burgers for us, and trust us – they are yummo beyond). Click here for two of the best recipes you’ll ever stuff your face with. You will fool carnivores with these burgers.

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Pineapple Banana Ice Cream
Ingredients: 2 frozen bananas, 2 cups frozen pineapple, 2 cups vanilla soymilk or other nut milk, 1/2 cup sugar or agave nectar. Directions: In a high-powered blender, add all ingredients. Blend on highest speed until there are no more chunks of frozen fruit (1-2 minutes). Scoop into bowls, sprinkle some cinnamon on the top, and enjoy! (Note: You can freeze it, but it becomes a little icy – it’s best eaten fresh).

For more great healthy veg recipes, visit www.VegFamily.com!

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THE HOOK UP

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EVERYWHERE: NEVER THROW OUT A THING AGAIN!

Thanks BUST for this tip: Ladies, if you are not already recycling your old clothes start doing it! Wearable Collections, a nonprofit that places clothing collection bins in residential buildings around New York City is a great and easy option for repurposing your discarded frocks. And for those of us who are intensely lazy it is super easy. Get your building manager on board and fill out the incredibly simple web form to request a bin for your building! If you are not on speaking terms with your super there are also forms to notify them via email that you would like your building to participate in Wearable Collections. From there they do all the work for you, bringing you a bin and doing a clothing pick-up once a week. They also have a great option for charities. They will help you organize a clothing drive and then buy all the clothes collect! Giving you $$$ for your cause! Visit their website at http://wearablecollections.com/index.php.

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BROOKLYN: CRAFT FAIR, SUNDAY OCTOBER 26th

The Dead Herring House, the usual supporters of excitement and revelry, are expanding their horizons beyond just hosting awesome shows and are having their first ever Craft Fair. F–k the financial crisis and bring a wallet full of cash down to Dead Herring at 141 S. 5th St. on Sunday October 26th to support local artists and their wares. Featuring live DJs and everything from felt crafts, hand screened shirts, paintings, cookies and hand made atriums, the Dead Herring Craft Fair will be as exhilarating, sensational and stirring as any other Dead Herring event would be… but with less Pabst (or Schlitz, depending on what’s available at C-Town). Everyone Loves Crafts! Do it! Dead Herring Craft Fair Sunday October 26th 12pm - 5pm at Dead Herring House 141 S. 5th St. #1E Williamsburg, Brooklyn Free admission

For further information Contact Nicki Ishmael : deadherringcrafts@gmail.com

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EVERYWHERE: WE’RE SEEKING OUT AMERICA’S BEST PARTY!!
Does your party in Pittsburgh pulverize? Does your night in New Orleans know no bounds? Does your shindig in Seattle sizzle? For this year’s Fourth Annual PAPER Magazine Nightlife Awards, we’re scouring the country, looking for nominees to be included in our first ever AMERICA’S BEST PARTY category. So to help the process along, we’re asking you, dear readers, to tell us why your non-New York-based party rocks (and rocks hard). Send us a description of the party, where it takes place, why it’s so fabulous and some photos of the madness to vip@papermag.com, using the subject line: AMERICA’S BEST PARTY. Then starting in mid-October, if you party is chosen you can vote for it, People’s-Choice-style, conveniently on PAPERMAG.com!

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NEW YORK: GomiNYC Ecoboutique SALE!
Thru Nov. 2. Where: 443 E. 6th St., b/t First Ave. & Ave. A (212-979-0388).

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EVERYWHERE: We are in need of a private plane transport of a 4 week old puppy from Anchorage, Alaska to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma for the care and treatment required to sustain him until our surgeon is able to repair his birth defects. The pup was born with a cleft palate, cleft lip and nasal / facial deformities. He needs special handling when feeding, so ground transportation is not feasible in this case. He has a compromised immune system so he requires minimal exposure to environmental changes. We cannot opt for the regular airlines since the pup is far too young and without vaccinations. Private air transport is going to be this little guy’s best bet! Please contact me at mom2babynatalie@aol.com if you can assist! THANK YOU!!

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NEW YORK: Holiday Season Event Kickoff and Charity Benefit for Make-A-Wish Foundation

Monday, October 27th, 2008 6:00pm-8:30pm. Tickets are $50 and includes an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction and a special performance by the Broadway Boys.  Please RSVP to rsvp@partysingers.com. Presented by PartySingers.com and The Avid Group NYC.

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NEW YORK: THE PERSONAL TRAINER WHO COMES TO YOUR HOUSE, AND KICKS YOUR KENDRA and the Barefoot Tiger staff are the personal trainers to the stars, and glitterati.. now you. Nothing is more worth it than having your trainer come to you, and they don’t only provide trainers – they have massage therapists, yogis, and nutritionists – all available to come to your CASA! Feeling strapped? Partner sessions are the answer!  Discount alert: all new clients get 5% off their first package of 5 or more sessions. Mention Girlie Girl Army when contacting. info@barefoottiger.com (646) 526-8445.

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PHILADELPHIA: VEG HALLOWEEN PARTY! Friday, October 31, 2008 in Philadelphia, PA. 1343 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122. Everyone is invited! No costume, no entry! Strictly enforced!!! Beer will be supplied, so bring your favorite vegan dish to share! 8pm. Contact Jeff for more info: vegsocialnj@gmail.com or 609-610-5613.

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EVERYWHERE: MTV SHOW CASTING - “I’m Competitive with My Friends”

Do you feel like you’re in constant competition with a friend or friends, and it’s all coming down to one final contest in the near future? Is every outing, game, exam, or party another chance to one-up each other? Are other people always comparing you to each other? Has it gotten to the point where you can’t be around each other without competing? Does it seem like the situation is driving you apart and that your friendship might not survive the final competition? If so, MTV wants to hear from you. If you appear to be between the ages of 16 and 28, and you are in an intense competition with a friend or friends–with a big test, contest, game, or other turning point on the horizon–email us at competitive@mtvn.com with all of the details or you can call 310-482-1778. Tell us when and how your competitive sides come out, whether it be on dates, during sports, at auditions, at work, at school, or elsewhere. Please be sure to include your name, location, phone number and a photo, if possible.

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NEW YORK: VEGAN DRINKS! Celebrate Mischief Night with us!

The sixth Vegan Drinks event will be held Thursday, October 30, from 7pm to 9pm at Angels & Kings Bar (500 E. 11 Street) in the East Village. Drink specials include $3 domestic beers and $4 imported beers.
Shout Outs: Starting around 8pm, we’ll turn down the music and encourage people to promote themselves, their groups and/or causes for 30 seconds. If you represent a veg*n or animal rights group, come prepared with your spiel and literature! Mark your calendars: the remaining 2008 Vegan Drinks events will be held November 20 and December 18. (Note that those aren’t last Thursdays.)
Need a brief reminder as to what Vegan Drinks is all about?  Visit our site at VeganDrinks.org.
Want to see pictures from past Vegan Drinks?  Check www.flickr.com/groups/vegandrinks for proof that people are glad they show up. Questions?  Email us at info@vegandrinks.org.  We look forward to meeting you! (Pssh! It’s okay to bring your vegan-curious, non-veg*n friends, if you need a little extra support.)

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NEW YORK: 18th Annual Tompkins Square Dog Run Halloween Parade
This legendary NYC pet costume contest is always great fun! Saturday, October 25, noon (Rain date: October 26) Tompkins Square Park First Run, E. 9th St. (btwn. Aves. A and B), Manhattan
The original and, some say, still the best New York canine Halloween event, this is one fabulous parade and costume contest. Top winners in each category get an iPod Nano.

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NEW YORK: OUR NEW FAVORITE DOG SITTER AND WALKER!

Jonah is here to help with any and all dog walking/pet sitting needs. He recently sat the 5 GirlieGirl Army mascots and we came home to a clean house and very happy pups n’ kitties. He has worked professionally with dogs and cats for over 2 years now with a focus on behavioral issues. If you are going out of town or just plain working late please don’t hesitate to give him a ring. jonahmatthias@gmail.com or 413-230-9225. He’s completely trustworthy, a doll, and affordable!

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ADOPTABLE PETS OF THE WEEK

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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.

EEMERGENCY? JOIN OUR ANIMAL LOVERS LIST BY EMAILING CHLOE@CHLOEJO.COM WITH IM AN ANIMAL LOVER IN YOUR HEADER!

NEW YORK:

• Kittens and Mothers on Death Row in Brooklyn (ACC). Please adopt a baby or a Momma, or a pair (as we did!). Contact Pward@nycacc.org or 646-772-5293 in brooklyn, NY.
• 13 YEAR OLD PITTY DUMPED IN SHELTER - NEEDS HOME! NYC, SHE CAN’T DIE IN A SHELTER AFTER 13 YRS WITH HER OWNERS - Quitto A782458. From the looks of her body, she has had many litters. She is a very friendly dog, who likes to sit or lie down next to her shelter caretaker. It is sad to finish a life that way.
  CONTACT: jvanbrunt@nycacc.org, Office: 212-722-4939 x228.
• Hundreds of cats and kittens need homes (saved from horrible hoarding situation). Contact: Shara 718-836-4899 or 917-836-5460 or cohsha@aol.com.
• Brooklyn, NY: 1 to 1 1/2 year old tuxedo female shorthair cat, very friendly and intelligent! Has 3 approximately 4 week old kittens who will need homes as well. Pics here. To rescue or foster please call (440) 823-1427 or email: jille.sharpe@gmail.com

NEW JERSEY:

• The situation at the Bergen County Animal Shelter in Teterboro, NJ is critical. The shelter is 100% full - not one single empty cage, and new arrivals are coming in daily. Unless some of these dogs go to rescue or adoptive homes soon, the shelter will be forced to euthanize for space. maho@doggieproject.com. Please also visit our Petfinder site. We are located at 100 United Lane, Teterboro, NJ 07608. 201-460-1464.

LOS ANGELES:

• Pinky, the gorgeous white pit bull needs a forever Mama or Pop. Email Ariel at relish17@aol.com or call (323) 610-5570. Pinky is still in boarding.  She has been there since December!  I rescued Pinky from the Pasadena Humane Society on her last day alive.  She needs a wonderful home-and she deserves it!

GEORGIA:

• ATLANTA: Tito has been in the shelter for far too long. If you’re looking for laughter and real love then look no further than this unusual looking little man. Despite having his ears and tail viciously cropped off, he is FULL of love and kisses for everyone he meets. Contact Brook @ 404-794-0358 or bhvfvolunteer@gmail.com.