Ingrid Newkirk, co-founder of PETA, on animal rights and the film about her life

Tuesday, November 20, 2007 Last night HBO premiered I Am An Animal: The Story of Ingrid Newkirk and PETA. Since its inception, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has made headlines and raised eyebrows. They are almost single-handedly responsible for the movement against animal testing and their efforts have raised the suffering animals experience in a broad spectrum of consumer goods production and food processing into a cause célèbre. PETA first made headlines in the Silver Spring monkeys case, when Alex Pacheco, then a student at George Washington…

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Mri: 4 Essential Questions To Know

Click Here For More Specific Information On: Hyperhidrosis Palms Treatment byadmin What is MRI? MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging. It’s when a powerful magnetic field, radio waves and a computer are all used to generate detailed images of the inside your body. What is it used for? This medical procedure is often done to help diagnose any number of conditions that involve your pelvis area, abdomen or chest. It’s also used to monitor the development or progression of any medical condition you might have that affects these internal organs.…

Indiana congressional candidate Tony Zirkle defends speech at Nazi meeting

Monday, April 14, 2008 Indiana congressional candidate Tony Zirkle defended his decision to appear at a Nazi meeting. Zirkle, a personal injury lawyer, is running in the United States Republican Party primary for Indiana’s 2nd congressional district. Zirkle initially created controversy when he gave a speech to the American National Socialist Workers Party on April 20, Adolf Hitler’s birthday. Photos of the event show a picture of Hitlerin the background with a United States flag on one side of the podium and a Nazi flag on the other side and…

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Iraqis say U.S. bombing killed 39 civilians

Monday, October 17, 2005 American helicopters and warplanes bombed 2 villages near Ramadi, Iraq on Sunday. The U.S. military said nearly 70 suspected insurgents were killed, while local witnesses said that at least 39 civilians, including 18 children, were also lost to the attack. A Ramadi resident, Ahmed Fouad, said that just after 7 p.m. Sunday, U.S. warplanes killed 18 children, including Fouad’s son and 8-year-old daughter. “She was killed with her brother. Her mother had a stroke out of shock.” Fouad said. Family members of victims gathered at a…

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Wikinews Shorts: March 21, 2012

A compilation of brief news reports for Wednesday, March 21, 2012. Contents 1 Iraq bombings cause security concerns for Arab summit 2 Mexico damaged by quake 3 Apple officials scorch iPad 3 concerns 4 Moto2 Wraps up final pre-season test at Jerez 5 NFL Fines New Orleans Saints for “bounties”  Contribute to Wikinews by expanding these briefs or add a new one. A series of car bombings in Iraq left around 50 dead and more than 200 wounded on Tuesday. Seven of Iraq’s 18 provinces were attacked. The attacks were described…

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Why Doctors Prefer Scrubs}

Click Here For More Specific Information On: Virtual Mental Healthcare For International Students Submitted by: Sophie Katelin Scrubs originated back in the 18th century. Previously, importance was never given to the attire worn by doctors. Later on, the risks of performing surgeries and carrying out medical procedures in regular clothes were discovered. Since then, doctors have shifted from regular clothing to wearing scrubs. Scrubs were never freely available in the market until recently. Today almost all super markets and general stores are loaded with scrubs. Scrubs are easily available at…

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation gets new chairman

Saturday, April 28, 2007 Canadian Heritage Minister Bev Oda has appointed Timothy W. Casgrain as the new chairman of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). Mr. Casgrain’s credentials will bring strong leadership to the CBC. I am confident that his experience and sound judgement will greatly benefit the CBC. “Mr. Casgrain’s credentials will bring strong leadership to the CBC,” said Oda. “I am confident that his experience and sound judgement will greatly benefit the CBC.” Casgrain was born in Montreal, Quebec and studied at McGill University. In 1969, he served as…

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Category:Health

This is the category for Health. Refresh this list to see the latest articles. 30 September 2022: Shooting injures three at Kennywood amusement park in Pennsylvania, US 9 September 2022: Top Thrill Dragster roller coaster in Ohio, US permanently closed following serious accident 6 September 2022: Texas identifies first death involving monkeypox 11 July 2022: Virginia reports suspected monkeypox case 17 May 2022: Bans off Our Bodies protests occur across United States after leaked Supreme Court draft 17 May 2022: UK defers junk food deals, advertisement restrictions 22 April 2022:…

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Title of 22nd “James Bond” movie announced

Thursday, January 24, 2008 The name for the newest James Bond film has been announced today. The 22nd film, previously known only as “Bond 22”, will be called “Quantum of Solace“. EON Productions who are producing the film made the announcement today at Pinewood Studios, where production for the film has been under way since last year. The name of the film was inspired by a short story (of the same name) from For Your Eyes Only by Bond creator, Ian Fleming. The film will be the second for star…

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Four Simple Secrets To Selling Large Amounts Of Cash Value Life Insurance!

Click Here For More Specific Information On: Financial Advisers By Lew Nason Would you like to know how and why the best producers are able to sell large amounts of cash value life insurance? If you knew their secrets could you sell large amounts of cash value life insurance, just like they do? Were talking about you earning $500,000 or more in first year commissions each year! Some of you may be thinking; Yah, that would be great! But, the reason those producers are able to sell so much life…