Dear Jenni,
Icelandic whalers have killed and butchered 15 fin whales in the last month. Tragically, they will not be the last. After a two-year hiatus, that nation has resumed its illegal whale hunt and announced plans to kill up to 184 fin whales this season alone. Please make an emergency donation so that NRDC can fight for urgently-needed economic sanctions and protect these endangered creatures from senseless slaughter. Your gift will help us mobilize a public outcry and launch a media campaign that calls on President Obama to make Iceland pay a price -- at long last -- for its years of illegal whaling. Those sanctions must be targeted at companies with ties to Iceland’s whaling industry: the seafood, shipping and retail businesses that drive the demand and trade in whale meat. History has proven that nothing less than economic sanctions will get Iceland’s attention. In 2011, in response to pressure from activists like you, President Obama imposed diplomatic sanctions on Iceland for its hunting of fin whales. But Iceland just thumbed its nose at those measures and has gone back to business as usual, killing magnificent and endangered whales. Enough is enough. We must ratchet up the pressure right now. But we need your help. Your support will enable us to generate public pressure on the White House ... expose the truth about Iceland’s illegal whaling in the media ... and make the strongest possible case for tough trade sanctions -- all aimed at forcing Iceland to call off its whale hunt for good. With your help we will defend whales and our environment in the most effective way possible. The next fin whale could be killed at any time. We’re counting on Members like you -- people who care deeply about protecting whales -- to join us in coming to their defense. Please let me know you will help. Thank you. Sincerely,  Frances Beinecke President Natural Resources Defense Council |
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Monday, July 1, 2013
It’s time for Iceland to pay a price for its illegal whale hunt.
A Light Fails in Egypt
A Light Fails in Egypt
Here
at SFI, we warned more than a year ago that Egypt had big problems that
required big solutions that the Muslim Brotherhood government wasn’t up
to the task of delivering. Walter Russell Mead, writing at his blog on the website of The American Interest, spells out just how serious the situation is and what the immediate future looks like.Inexperienced 18 years olds who have grown up in corrupt, poorly governed societies, and been educated in trashy schools by incompetent hacks know very well that the status quo is unacceptable. Young people who know they are being ripped off and abused are typically not very patient. Throw in healthy doses of sexual frustration and contempt for an establishment that has lost confidence in its own capacity to lead, and you have a cocktail much more explosive than anything Molotov knew.
Author: Stand For Israel | July 1, 2013
Morsi Isn’t Going Anywhere Without a Fight
Morsi Isn’t Going Anywhere Without a Fight
With four dead in ongoing protests against the Muslim Brotherhood government in Egypt, Ariel Ben Solomon of the Jerusalem Post writes
that Westerners shouldn’t get too excited or upset just yet – odds are
strong that Mohammed Morsi and his Islamist fellow travelers aren’t
going anywhere. At least not anytime soon.But from reports, it seems that the Egyptian president remains defiant despite the crisis. The Muslim Brotherhood organization is described by analysts as being “pragmatic,” but the government’s behavior since coming to power seems to be more like a play for power at all costs, than any reasonableness.
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Afghanistan 101: Wage Peace’s co-coordinators blog about resources, advocacy, and actions to end the war in Afghanistan.
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Waifs of the Week - June 24, 2013 These pets are available for adoption today through Wayside Waifs.
Waifs of the Week - June 24, 2013
These pets are available for adoption today through Wayside Waifs.
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Wilma 11 months Female Basset Hound Hi everyone! I'm Wilma, an 11 month, 35 lb. Bassett Hound who hopes to have a family to call my own soon. I came to Wayside as a stray and, boy, was I glad to have someone take me in and care for me! Being such a young dog, I don't have many life skills to survive on my own! While I was very timid and scared when I first got here, I've blossomed into quite the social butterfly. I'm a friendly, sweet-natured and fun-loving dog who likes going on walks and hanging out with my human friends here at Wayside. I love being around people and have this cute (and very effective) way of snuggling up to my human friends when they're sitting on the couch, looking up at them with this adoring expression and - presto!-I'm rewarded with lots of petting and ear-scratching. Being a young dog, I still have lots of puppy-like playfulness and energy, and so ideally my adoptive family will provide a moderate level of activity for me and some obedience training. I'm pretty friendly around other dogs, but if you have any canine members in your family you should bring them in so we can meet - just to make sure it's a good fit. Oh, and I'm also okay with cats! One of the staff members here at Wayside took me to her home for a little outing, and she said I liked her cats. So if you're looking for a happy-go-lucky, friendly dog please come to Wayside soon so we can meet. Love, Wilma Adoption fee: $130 |
Layla 3 years / 6 months Female Domestic Medium Hair What'll you do when you get lonely, and nobody's waitin' by your side? Adopt a kitty, preferably me! Hello there. My name is Layla, just like the classic rock song. Eric Clapton wrote "Layla" about a beautiful woman and, as you can see from my picture, I'm quite the looker myself. I'm a gorgeous, petite, long haired calico with super soft, luxurious fur. I was found as a stray, so I'm very thankful to be safe and cool here at Wayside, waiting for my forever man or woman to walk in here and fall in love with me. People here at Wayside describe me as friendly, sweet, confident, loving and affectionate. I love being petted, especially scratches on my head. My Felineality is Personal Assistant. That means I'm a people-oriented cat who is medium brave in new situations. When we're at home together, I will want to be with you, helping you with all your household tasks, whether it's folding laundry, cooking dinner or working on the computer.
If you're looking for a pretty feline friend to put a song in your heart, come to Wayside and meet me, Layla!
Love, LaylaAdoption fee: $50 |
Please let me introduce myself: I
am Sam, I am. And I am an adorable, lovable, cuddle-able mix of
short-coat Chihuahua and Beagle, two breeds that blend together to make
me and I'm just as unique as I can be (a Chihuahua and Beagle with the
regal face of our canine's superhero, Rin-Tin-Tin).
I'm a perfect sized medium (23
pounds of me) and I'm at that perfect age (five) where I've settled into
my personality and you know who I am (sweet, sweet Sam, I am).
I'm mostly tan with a sprinkling
of dark color around my face and eyebrows-and you've got to look into
these soulful eyes and see my distinctly marked, always-pondering
"eyebrows." I've been called a "Teddy bear," although I'm not sure what
that means. I want to please so I hope it's good!
I do know that I adore people and I love to be petted under my chin,
on the tippy top of my head, over my ears, down my back-you could pet me
until the cows come home-or until you decide that you like green eggs
and ham.
I adore ear-scratching sessions,
mine, of course. I thought I'd let you know that these are my favorite
ways to be with you (although I would never be pushy about it! (1)
standing next to you and leaning, oh, so gently in, (2) sitting next to
you and leaning, oh, so gently in, and (3) laying next to you, while
you're sitting and doing whatever appeals to you. Whatever it is, it
appeals to me.
I'm an inquisitive, curious boy
and I like to explore with you, sniffing the smells and taking in the
sights. I came from another shelter quite a ways away because they ran
out of room and Wayside took me in. I haven't been here long and I've
already made lots of friends.
I don't know where I was before the other shelter brought me here but
something might have caused me to be slightly afraid (for now) of loud
noises and quick movements, nothing out of line but I would probably be
better in a home with no children under five.
I can't wait to meet everyone in
your family so I can show you what a precious boy I am. I'm a lovable,
huggable, sweet guy with a huge heart. If you want a loyal companion who
would follow you to the ends of the earth, I'm here waiting for you.
Love, Sam
Adoption fee: $130
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Black Veil Brides Announce Monster Energy Outbreak Tour/Harddrive Live Tour with Bullet For My Valentine
Black Veil Brides Announce Monster Energy Outbreak Tour/Harddrive Live Tour with Bullet For My Valentine
Revolver Magazine | Jun 24, 2013 | 0 Comments and 0 Reactions | Tags: Black Veil Brides, Bullet For My Valentine
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Los Angeles-based hard rockers Black Veil Brides have just been announced as part of the upcoming Monster Energy Outbreak Tour/HardDrive Live Tour that will be pulling in to cities this Fall. The tour will be kicking off on September 28th in Los Angeles at Club Nokia and will run through early November. Currently, the trek is scheduled to wrap up in Portland, ME on November 3rd with more dates to be announced in the future. Joining Black Veil Brides on the tour are the Welsh headliners Bullet For My Valentine and other acts yet to be named.
“This is hands down going to be one of our best tours ever. We can’t wait to see our fans out in force and show Bullet For My Valentine what the BVB Army is all about,” states frontman Andy Bersack. “Black Veil Brides are excited to be a part of this one.”
96,000 Jeep Liberty Strollers Recalled
96,000 Jeep Liberty Strollers Recalled
Heads up, moms! Kolcraft has recalled 96,000 Jeep Liberty strollers because the inner tubes in the tires can rupture and cause the wheel rim to fracture and fly off, Today reports.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says at least 18 people have been injured by the tire blowouts — including two children standing near the strollers — resulting in cuts and bruises to the arms, legs, torso, head, or face. The recalled strollers were sold at Burlington Coat Factory, Sears, Toys "R" Us, and children's speciality stores online from June 2010 through June 2013, the news agency reports.
To find out which models have been recalled and how to get replacement wheels, read the whole story at Today.
Source: Today
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