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Socialized medicine is the best thing that could happen to America. !!!!

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Obama/fly story

I wanted to drop you a quick line about the Obama/fly story you may have heard about over the last few days. Despite misleading headlines prompted by a bizarre story on TMZ, PETA did not get “mad,” ”miffed,” or “angry,” or ever condemn Obama for swatting a fly. That is made-up. What we did when hounded by the press was simply say, “He’s human, not Buddha.” I wanted you to know this, as the story took on a
life of its own and you may be asked about it.

On the plus side, our web site has been visited by literally millions of people curious about this story, who have then been able to see what our real campaigns are about. Yesterday, a blogger on Politics Daily summed it up this way: “As ridiculous
as much of it might sound, in a way it’s brilliant from a public relations point of view. It might not inspire us to trash our fly swatter, run out and purchase a humane bug catcher, or change our
driving habits , but it certainly created some conversation. I’m writing about it — you’re reading about it. Some people might have jumped online and researched the organization and the less laughable causes it stands for. Heck, some might have joined or made a donation. All of it over a fly.”

Please let me know if you have any questions, and thanks as always!

Dan Mathews

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Artist Talk with Luca Pizzaroni and Barbara J. Bloemink

Tuesday, June 30th, from 6:30-8PM

Curator Barbara J. Bloemink and photographer Luca Pizzaroni will speak about Luca’s current exhibition, KRADA. The Labels Project, Avenue of Americas Series, and The Landlords series will be discussed, as well as Luca’s earlier series and publications.

The talk will start around 6:45PM. Light refreshments will be served.

Barbara J. Bloemink is curating “Dress Codes: Clothing as Metaphor” at the Katonah Museum of Art from July 12 - October 4, 2009. Luca Pizzaroni’s “Labels Project” will be part of this exhibition.

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“In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.” –George Orwell

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MONTENEGRO

I’m off to Montenegro. This was my speech. …to proceed visit. Very exciting…

Some of my friends here in the US have asked me why I am going to Montenegro – or even sometimes where and exactly what Montenegro is.
Six months ago I myself might not have known the answers to those questions – but now I certainly do.
When my business partners from United Arab Emirates first told me about Montenegro and Atlas Group it almost sounded too good to be true. A country of exceptional beauty and with a fascinating history. A country already well versed in (and thoroughly committed to) the ecological principles so important to me. At the very heart of Europe (and already using the Euro) and with an almost wild and virtually undeveloped potential to grow on the right principles in the right way. A country where local and organic farming already exists by default rather than by design.
As I combine my career in the entertainment world with that of a business woman and entrepreneur (not to mention mother!) I am always on the lookout for interesting business opportunities which can include and incorporate my desire to adhere to certain progressive principles;everything I heard about Montenegro fascinated me, and that is way I accepted invitation from Mr. Knezevic, president of Atlas Group to come to Montenegro end explore opportunity for investment and promotion with Atlas Group and their partners in new business projects Atlas Capital Center and Meljine Health and spa center. In particular I have been looking for a while for the right location and the right partners to create my dream project – a spa/hotel operating on the all various principles I hold dear – good health, good food (which to me means both organic and vegetarian as much as possible) and sound ecological planning – but also keeping in mind the importance of great art, great music, great design and great fun! They are all vital to our wellbeing.
I asked my manager, Peter Asher, to go to Montenegro as soon as he could and he came back to me with glowing reports of the place, the people and the potential. So we are looking forward so much to coming back together to explore making these dreams a reality. We are opening bank accounts in your country and preparing optimistically to enter into business relationships with Atlas Group and its partners which can work for us all. I am very excited.

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Home from Europe

Home from Europe. Shot an incredible campaign with Vivienne Westwood again in London-. Juergen Teller is a cool photographer. It was funny.
Went to the Life Ball in Vienna…such a great impressive event- it raises more money for AIDS than any other event world wide. It was great to open the show.
Went to Frankfurt to support Prince Marcus and his club VIP after he promised to burn all his fur coats…
4 days away…longer than my limit (3 days) -
Nothing is better than getting home after these whirlwind trips and being with my man and my kids.
Sitting at my son’s baseball game right now- hard to believe 24 hours ago I was covered in gold glitter a bikini and rock n roll corset in Vienna -. Guess it’s a balance. Working mom. !

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Meat The Truth Premiere May 17th NYC

On May 17th, Meat the Truth will have its New York premiere at New York Film Academy. The premiere will take place right after the annual Veggie Pride Parade. There will be 2 screenings: at 5pm, and 7 pm. The screenings will be followed with a Q&A with Marianne Thieme and Karen Soeters.

Some more info about the film:

Meat the Truth is the very first documentary to address the relationship between livestock farming and climate change. The film is presented by Marianne Thieme, Member of Parliament for the Party for the Animals in the Netherlands. Meat the Truth is based on authoritative and influential scientific sources, which demonstrate that livestock farming is one of the most important causes of global warming.

According to a report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the livestock farming industry generates more greenhouse gas emissions than all other transport worldwide, in other words, all other cars, trucks, trains, ships and planes added together! The livestock sector is also a major source of land and water degradation.

Meat the Truth features celebrities such as Pamela Anderson, Bill Maher, James Cromwell, Emily Deschanel, Tony Denison, Esai Morales, Megan Blake and many more. The Nicolaas G. Pierson Foundation hopes that this film will make a valuable contribution to the societal discussion about the transition to a more plant-based diet and thus also a more humane society.

Date: May 17th 2009
Screening times: 5pm and 7 pm
Location: New York Film Academy
Address: 100 E 17th Street, New York, NY
Admission: FREE!
RSVP: newyork@meatthetruth.com

www.meatthetruth.com

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Rich isn’t what you have, it’s what you need…..
Living the dream….

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Letter From Paul McCartney regarding Livestock and Greenhouse Gases

We know we’re preaching to the choir but just want to let you know what were doing….
An old letter I came accross. I’d like to share info that’s important. …

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Jumping the gun as usual. Who knows what’s in store.
This business is bananas. Hold my ground I say. Or just shut up and stay on the beach… I just have so many ideas…
Firm ones.
Tough sell.