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Liberation BC
Liberation BC is a non-profit animal rights organization based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, founded in 2004. It is run entirely by volunteers, including the board of directors, and has an e-mail network of nearly 4000 supporters. The stated mission of Liberation BC is "to expose animal exploitation through outreach and education, to promote a vegan lifestyle as the most effective and attainable way to protect animals, and to build and provide support for a strong community of effective animal advocates." Liberation BC has been involved in several major campaigns since its beginning; from 2004 until 2007, it staged weekly demonstrations at local KFCs in conjunction with PETA's "Kentucky Fried Cruelty" campaign. This campaign ended when KFC Canada announced that it would improve its animal welfare standards. During the winter of 2006-2007, its focus was on clothing chain Bebe for selling fur. In late 2007, Bebe announced that it would no longer sell fur products as o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Liberation or liberate may refer to: Film and television * ''Liberation'' (film series), a 1970–1971 series about the Great Patriotic War * "Liberation" (''The Flash''), a TV episode * "Liberation" (''K-9''), an episode Gaming * '' Liberation: Captive 2'', an Amiga computer game, 1993 * '' Killzone: Liberation'', for PlayStation Portable, 2006 * '' Assassin's Creed III: Liberation'', 2012 * ''Liberated'' (video game), 2020 Literature * ''Liberation'' (magazine), American pacifist magazine published 1956 to 1977 *''Libération'', a French newspaper * ''Libération'' (Morocco), a Moroccan newspaper * ''Libération'' (newspaper, 1941–1964), a French newspaper * ''Liberation News'', the newspaper of the Party for Socialism and Liberation *'' Liberation: Being the Adventures of the Slick Six After the Collapse of the United States of America'', a novel by Brian Francis Slattery, 2008 *''Oslobođenje'' ('Liberation'), a Bosnian newspaper Music Albums * ''Liberation'' (13 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holstein
Holstein (; nds, label=Northern Low Saxon, Holsteen; da, Holsten; Latin and historical en, Holsatia, italic=yes) is the region between the rivers Elbe and Eider. It is the southern half of Schleswig-Holstein, the northernmost state of Germany. Holstein once existed as the German County of Holstein (german: Grafschaft Holstein, links=no; 811–1474), the later Duchy of Holstein (german: Herzogtum Holstein, links=no; 1474–1866), and was the northernmost territory of the Holy Roman Empire. The history of Holstein is closely intertwined with the history of the Danish Duchy of Schleswig ( da, Slesvig, links=no). The capital of Holstein is Kiel. Holstein's name comes from the Holcetae, a Saxon tribe mentioned by Adam of Bremen as living on the north bank of the Elbe, to the west of Hamburg. The name means "dwellers in the wood" (Northern Low Saxon: ; german: Holzsassen, links=no). History Origins After the Migration Period of the Early Middle Ages, Holstein was adjacent to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Farmers Market
A farmers' market (or farmers market according to the AP stylebook, also farmer's market in the Cambridge Dictionary) is a physical retail marketplace intended to sell foods directly by farmers to consumers. Farmers' markets may be indoors or outdoors and typically consist of booths, tables or stands where farmers sell their produce, live animals and plants, and sometimes prepared foods and beverages. Farmers' markets exist in many countries worldwide and reflect the local culture and economy. The size of the market may be just a few stalls or it may be as large as several city blocks. Due to their nature, they tend to be less rigidly regulated than retail produce shops. They are distinguished from public markets, which are generally housed in permanent structures, open year-round, and offer a variety of non-farmer/non-producer vendors, packaged foods and non-food products. History The current concept of a farmers' market is similar to past concepts, but different in relati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vegucated
''Vegucated'' is a 2011 American documentary film that explores the challenges of converting to a vegan diet. It "follows three meat- and cheese-loving New Yorkers who agree to adopt a vegan diet for six weeks." Director, Marisa Miller Wolfson interviewed a number of people to participate in this documentary and chose Brian, who likes to eat meat and eat out; Ellen, a psychiatrist, part-time comedian and single mother; and Tesla, a college student who lives with her family. In the film Joel Fuhrman and T. Colin Campbell discuss the benefits of a plant-based diet consisting of whole foods. The film also features Howard Lyman and Stephen R. Kaufman. Kneel Cohn makes a cameo appearance. The documentary addresses the resistance that some people feel towards vegetarianism and veganism, the disconnect between farm animals and the purchasing of meat, the origins of omnivorism and the ethical, environmental and health benefits of a vegan diet. During the filming, participants visited an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Journey Home
The Journey Home may refer to: in literature: *''The Journey Home'', a 1945 novel by Zelda Popkin *''The Journey Home'', a 1977 book by Edward Abbey *'' The Journey Home: Autobiography of an American Swami'', 2008 book by Radhanath Swami in film and television: * ''The Journey Home'' (film) a Canadian adventure film *''The Journey Home'', a television show on EWTN Global Catholic Network *''The Journey Home'', a Japanese CG-animated series produced by TMS Entertainment in music: *''The Journey Home'', a 2003 album by Colin Steele *''The Journey Home'', a song featured in the 2005 game, Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War *''The Journey Home'', a 2011 album by actor-singer Mark Evans * A. R. Rahman Jai Ho Concert: The Journey Home World Tour, first concert tour of A. R. Rahman (2010-2011) *"The Journey Home", a song by A. R. Rahman from the musical ''Bombay Dreams'' *"The Journey Home", a song from the Sarah Brightman album '' Harem'' other: *''The Journey Home (game) The Journey Hom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Earthlings (film)
''Earthlings'' is a 2005 American documentary film about humanity's use of other animals as pets, food, clothing, entertainment, and for scientific research. The film is narrated by Joaquin Phoenix, features music by Moby, and was directed by Shaun Monson, executive produced by Libra Max and co-produced by Maggie Q. A sequel titled ''Unity'' was released in 2015. Synopsis Covering factory farms, pet stores, puppy mills, animal experimentation, ''Earthlings'' includes footage obtained through the use of hidden cameras to chronicle the day-to-day practices of some of the largest industries in the world, all of which rely on animals. Then, the film draws parallels between speciesism and racism, sexism, and more. Production The film started off as footage that writer, director, and producer Shaun Monson had shot at animal shelters around Los Angeles in 1999. Monson originally shot the footage for PSAs on spaying and neutering pets, but what he saw moved him so much that he turned ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forks Over Knives
''Forks Over Knives'' is a 2011 American advocacy film and documentary that advocates a low-fat, whole-food, plant-based diet (that excludes all animal products and processed foods) as a way to avoid or reverse several chronic diseases. The film recommends avoiding overly refined and processed foods, including refined sugars, bleached flours, and oils, and instead eating whole grains, legumes, tubers, vegetables, and fruits. Summary Through an examination of the careers of American physician Caldwell Esselstyn and professor of nutritional biochemistry T. Colin Campbell, ''Forks Over Knives'' claims that many diseases, including obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer, can be prevented and treated by eating a whole-food, plant-based diet, avoiding processed food and food from animals.Loren King"Documentary argues virtues of a vegan diet" ''The Boston Globe'', 16 May 2011. The film includes an overview of the 20-year China–Cornell–Oxford Project that led to Professor C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vancouver Public Library
Vancouver Public Library (VPL) is the public library system for the city of Vancouver, British Columbia. In 2013, VPL had more than 6.9 million visits with patrons borrowing nearly 9.5 million items including: books, ebooks, CDs, DVDs, video games, newspapers and magazines. Across 22 locations and online, VPL serves nearly 428,000 active members and is the third-largest public library system in Canada. Services The Vancouver Public Library includes a large collection of books and digital content. The library provides community information, programs for children, youth, and adults, and delivery to homebound individuals. In addition, the library also provides access to information and reference services, text databases, interlibrary loan services. One Book, One Vancouver One Book, One Vancouver was a citywide book club sponsored by the Vancouver Public Library. Titles were selected by the library staff, who voted on one of four titles presented by the One Book, One Vancouver Organi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mercy For Animals
Mercy For Animals (MFA) is an international nonprofit animal protection organization founded in 1999 by Milo Runkle. MFA's mission is to "prevent cruelty to farmed animals and promote compassionate food choices and policies." MFA has conducted more than 65 investigations of factory farms and slaughterhouses, many of which have resulted in animal cruelty convictions, changes in corporate animal welfare policies, and primetime media coverage. The organization has guided many of the world's largest food companies, including Nestlé, Perdue, and Walmart, in adopting animal welfare policies. MFA also promotes vegan eating through social media, videos, writing, and online resources. History 1999–2007: Founding and early days Milo Runkle wrote in ''Mercy For Animals: One Man's Quest to Inspire Compassion and Improve the Lives of Farm Animals'', published in 2017, that he founded MFA after a biology teacher at his rural Ohio high school brought dead piglets to class to be dissect ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liz Marshall
Liz Marshall is a Canadian filmmaker based in Toronto. Since the 1990s, she has directed and produced independent projects and been part of film and television teams, creating broadcast, theatrical, campaign and cross-platform documentaries shot around the world. Marshall's feature length documentaries largely focus on social justice and environmental themes through strong characters. She is known for '' The Ghosts in Our Machine'' and for ''Water on the Table'', for which she also produced impact and engagement campaigns, and attended many global events as a public speaker. ''Water on the Table'' features water rights activist, author and public figure Maude Barlow. ''The Ghosts in Our Machine'' features animal rights activist, photojournalist and author Jo-Anne McArthur. Biography In the early 1990s, Liz Marshall studied film, video and photography in the Media Arts program at Ryerson University in Toronto. She has since worked as a director, writer, producer, executive produc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Association For The Protection Of Fur-Bearing Animals
The Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals, also known as the Fur-bearer Defenders or APFA, was formed in British Columbia in 1944 under the leadership of Ernest Winch. The group's original aims were to assist in finding a "more humane" form of trapping wildlife, though in later years they decided to focus on trying to end the fur-trade in Canada Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering over , making it the world's second-largest country by tot .... Recent activities include helping communities investigate illegal/domestic trapping, ending the import of dog and cat fur, and assisting municipalities in coexisting with beavers. The Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals began hosting Living With Wildlife conferences for municipal partners in 2011. The 2012 event, held in Toronto, Ontario, was deemed a succe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarah Kramer
Sarah Kramer is a Canadian vegan cookbook author. She is the author of ''How It All Vegan'', ''The Garden of Vegan'', ''La Dolce Vegan!'' and ''Vegan A Go-Go!''. In 2012, she released an app, ''Go Vegan! w/Sarah Kramer.'' Kramer had a small vegan boutique called Sarah's Place that opened in 2011 and closed 2 years later after a diagnosis of breast cancer. Kramer did a treatment in 2013 and afterward worked at Tattoo Zoo, which she co-owns with her spouse in Victoria, BC. Books * ''How It All Vegan'' (with Tanya Barnard) (1999) * ''The Garden Of Vegan'' (with Tanya Barnard) (2003) * ''La Dolce Vegan'' (2005) * ''Vegan A Go-Go!'' (2008) * ''How It All Vegan: 10th Anniversary Edition'' (2009) Podcast * ''Meet The Kramers'' podcast See also * Vegan * List of vegans Veganism involves following a vegan diet, which is a diet that includes no animal products of any kind. It can extend to ethical veganism which avoids or boycotts all products and activities whose producti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
