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Why a Dead Fish Doesn’t Make for Good PR

In an attempt to entice visitors to South Australia, Karen Raffen, the CEO of Advantage SA, spearheaded a campaign in which live goldfish were sent to 55 potential media …

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Fish Are Friends, Not Food!

It’s that time of year again—time to decorate the Christmas tree and litter the floor with presents. For those of us in the Southern Hemisphere, it means days full …

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New Year’s Resolutions!

As we approach December 31, many of us will reflect on 2011 while thinking of ways in which to make 2012 better. The new year is an opportunity to …

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Appalling Animal Attractions, Part 2: Sriracha Tiger Zoo, Pattaya, Thailand

Sriracha Tiger Zoo in Pattaya, Thailand, boasts that it is the biggest zoo of its kind in the entire world—but is this really something to brag about?

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Don’t Be a Fair-Weather Friend

As human beings, we are in the privileged position of being able to turn on a fan or the air conditioning if the temperature rises even a tad. Sadly, it …

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Foodie Friday: Tom Yum Soup

This has got to be one of the most popular soups in the world, and it’s a must-try gastronomic experience for anyone who visits Thailand. It combines salty, spicy, …

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Whale Wars: Japan Uses Tsunami Fund for Whaling Purposes

It must’ve been a terribly hard decision—whether to use 2.3 billion yen (US$29 million) from Japan’s tsunami reconstruction budget for, you know, tsunami reconstruction or to put it toward …

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Appalling Animal Attractions, Part 1: Macau’s Flora Park

At first glance, it’s hard to see anything wrong with Macau’s Flora Park, the picturesque European-style garden at the base of Guia Hill. But if you look beyond the …

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What Does Your Meat Eat?

If you still currently choose to eat meat, make sure that you know exactly what is on your plate. Aside from the cruelty to the animal who died for …

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Israel Bans Declawing!

In a move that’s sure to impress both cats and cat lovers alike, Israel has banned the declawing of cats. Not to be taken lightly, anyone who breaks the …

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