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Whales WIN! The California Coastal Commission Sends PG&E Packing

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Phil Kline

Whale lovers it’s time to CELEBRATE and thank the California Coastal Commission (CCC) for protecting whales, dolphins, sea otters and a long list of other marine wildlife from the devastating impacts of a proposed seismic testing project by PG&E. Last Wednesday, the CCC voted unanimously to deny PG&E’s application to conduct seismic testing in California’s coastal waters adjacent to the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant.
The proposed seismic tests would have blasted powerful underwater air cannons every 15 seconds for 9 days decimating marine life from whales to plankton. PG&E had hoped by doing this and mapping another earthquake fault they could then claim that Diablo Canyon was safe and should have it’s operating licensee renewed. Earthquakes, oceans and nuke plants are a dangerous combination no matter how many tests they do – Fukushima – need I say more.
Nearly 60,000 of you took part on our online action and sent the CCC a message urging them to deny PG&E’s permit request. During the Commission’s deliberations they thanked the public for their comments and participation, letting us all know that they heard us and agreed with us. I too want to thank everyone who contacted the CCC. The coalition that came together to fight this insane proposal was rather amazing with whale lovers, conservationists, fishermen, native Americans and a host of others standing together telling the CCC not now, not ever, our coastal heritage both cultural and environmental is priceless and NOT to be sacrificed for one companies profits.
Several of the commissioners went on to tell PG&E that proposals like this will never be approved in California. Also that PG&E should decommission the Diablo Canyon nuke plant, shut it down permanently and start investing in green energy alternatives. I couldn’t agree more.

Demand an end to sea turtle cruelty at the Cayman Turtle Farm

An undercover investigation conducted by WSPA at the Cayman Turtle Farm -- a popular tourist destination and the world's only last remaining facility that raises sea turtles for slaughter -- has revealed disturbing animal cruelty and potential human health risks.
Video footage and photographs from the farm shows thousands of endangered sea turtles being kept in dirty, packed touch tanks. Swimming in water filled with their own waste, the turtles fight for food, bite each other and even resort to cannibalism. Many suffer from disease and birth defects, such as injured fins or missing eyes.
These foul conditions aren't only affecting the resident turtles -- humans could be at risk, as well. WSPA tested and found traces of Salmonella and E. coli in the turtle touch tank waters -- meaning that visitors who touch the sea turtles are at risk for contracting these diseases.
Take action today to urge the Cayman Turtle Farm to end sea turtle farming and transition to a safe and animal-friendly education center.

Dear Jennifer,

We have some exciting news to share with you! After more than 40,000 PETA supporters, including you, wrote to NBC about the use of Crystal the monkey and other wild animals on Animal Practice, the network has canceled the series.

PETA wrote to NBC prior to the show's airing pointing out that wild animals used for TV and film typically undergo physical abuse during pre-production training sessions and are subjected to unnatural and unhealthy living conditions. In addition to our action alert, PETA's efforts included weekly protests outside NBC headquarters in Los Angeles and New York and letters to the show's advertisers asking them to pull their ads from the show. We kept the pressure on through our network of hundreds of thousands of followers on Facebook and Twitter, who helped spread our message.

The cancelation of Animal Practice sends the strong message that using animals for cheap laughs on TV shows is archaic and uninteresting to today's viewers, who are sophisticated enough to know that not only is putting a monkey in a lab coat not funny, it's also cruel.

Thank you for letting your voice be heard and for all that you do for animals!

Sincerely,

he Truth about Pit Bulls

Wednesday, October 17, 2012 - 4:00pm

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“Pit Bull.” There is no other breed of dog—or arguably, any other animal at all—whose mere mention can elicit such strong opinions. Try a word-associate game with your friends: Ask them what they think of when you say “Pit Bull.” Chances are that by the numbers, their responses will be more negative than positive. And it’s no wonder: No other type of dog is as widely banned from housing, legislated against, or incorrectly vilified by the media.
How did we get here?
Pit Bulls were once widely considered ideal family pets—affectionate, loyal and gentle with children. But in recent years, these dogs have suffered tremendously from a combination of overbreeding, bad publicity and irresponsible owners. In reality, the overwhelming majority of Pits and Pit mixes are sweet goofballs who have gotten a very bad rap.
Learn the truth.
National Pit Bull Awareness Day, on October 27, is a day of appreciation and education designed to change perceptions and stereotypes about Pit Bulls and their responsible owners. Please take a moment to learn the truth about these wonderful dogs and consider rescuing one of them from a shelter.
Are you a proud Pit Bull parent? Please participate in National Pit Bull Awareness Day, and help us dispel the myths about these dogs by leaving a comment below about your wonderful pooch.

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Black Veil Brides Announce Release Date and Track List for New Album

Revolver Magazine | Oct 29, 2012 | 12 Comments and 0 Reactions | Tags: Black Veil Brides

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Los Angeles-based hard rockers Black Veil Brides will release their third album Wretched And Divine: The Story Of The Wild Ones on January 8 via Lava Records/Universal Republic. The album marks the band’s first full length release since 2011’s Set The World On Fire which debuted at #1 on the iTunes Rock chart, #4 on the iTunes overall album chart and #17 on the Billboard Top 200. The pre-order for the new album goes live on iTunes on October 31 and fans who pre-order the whole album will be treated to an instant download of the first single “In The End” which was the theme song for WWE’s Hell In A Cell Pay-Per-View event recently. Wretched And Divive: The Story Of The Wild Ones was produced by John Feldmann known for his work with The Used, Neon Trees, Panic! At The Disco, and The Veronicas, among others.
The tracklisting for Wretched And Divine: The Story Of The Wild Ones is:
1)   Exordium
2)   I Am Bulletproof
3)   New Year’s Day
4)   F.E.A.R. Transmission 1: Stay Close
5)   Wretched And Divine
6)   We Don’t Belong
7)   F.E.A.R. Transmission 2: Trust
8)   Devil’s Choir
9)   Resurrect The Sun
10) Overture
11) Shadows Die
12) Abeyance
13) Days Are Numbered
14) Done For You
15) Nobody’s Hero
16) Lost It All
17) F.E.A.R. Transmission 3: As War Fades
18) In The End

Black Veil Brides Announce 2013 Tour Dates

Sammi Chichester | Oct 22, 2012 | 5 Comments and 0 Reactions | Tags: Black Veil Brides

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Black Veil Brides will be hitting the road next year. The band has American and international tour dates for support of their new record, Wretched and Divine: The Story of the Wild Ones, which will be released in January. Dates are posted below.






1/04 – Las Vegas, NV @ Hard Rock Café
1/05 – Phoenix, AZ @ Nile Theatre
1/07 – Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre
1/09 – Odessa, TX @ Dos Amigos
1/10 – Dallas, TX @ The Palladium
1/11 – San Antonio, TX @ Backstage Live
1/12 – Houston, TX @ House of Blues
1/14 – Tampa, FL @State Theatre
1/15 – Jacksonville, FL @ The Edge
1/16 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
1/18 – Baltimore, MD @Rams Head Live
1/19 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Trocadero
1/20 – Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
1/22 – Cleveland, OH @ Peabody’s
1/23 – Buffalo, NY @ Infinity
1/25 – New York, NY @ Best Buy Theatre
1/26 – Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
1/27 – Manchester, NH @ Armory
1/29 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Alter Bar
1/30 – Toronto, ON @ Opera House
2/03 — Cardiff, UK @ Cardiff Uni. Great Hall
2/04 — Manchester, UK @ Armory
2/05 — Bristol, UK @ O2 Academy
2/07 — Southhampton, UK @ Guildhall
2/08 — Norwich, UK @ UEA
2/09 —Liverpol, UK @ O2 Academy
2/10 — Glasgow, UK @ O2 Academy
2/12 — Newcastle, UK @ O2 Academy
2/13 — Sheffield, UK @ O2 Academy
2/14 — Birmingham, UK @ O2 Academy
2/15 — London, UK @ O2 Academy Brixton
2/17 – Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock
2/19 – Louisville, KY @ Headliners
2/21 – Chicago, IL @House of Blues
2/22 – Detroit, MI @ Crofoot Ballroom
2/23 – Mexico City, MX @ El Plaza Condesa
2/27 – Salt Lake City, UT @ In The Venue
2/28 – Boise, ID Knitting Factory3/01 – Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
3/02 – Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory
3/04 – Chico, CA @ Senator Theatre
3/05 – Reno, NV @ Knitting Factory
3/06 – Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
3/08 – San Francisco, CA @ Regency Ballroom