Peter Singer is controversial not because his philosophy is especially profound — it’s a heavily utilitarian moral philosophy based on derivations from a few simple first principles, which are themselves attempts to capture those characteristics that make humans empathetic and sympathetic to one another. Rather, he’s controversial because he dares to say stuff that people […]
The Providence Rescue League is having its annual Howl-o-Ween Party this afternoon. Get in costume and come to PARL with your 4-legged friend for pet (and people) costume contests, critter-related crafts, candy, snacks, and a bake sale to benefit the animals in our shelter! Shop for a good cause — check out the pet-safe pies
Technically, St. Francis of Assisi was a Catholic, but before his conversion, he was a highborn aristo so Episcopalians have embraced him. And everyone is invited to the ‘Blessing of the Animals’ being conducted by St. Martin’s Church tomorrow at Parkside Park on the fashionable East Side — cats, dogs, goats (don’t know where the
Or, what not to name your band. Enough with the bears already! So far we’ve got Grizzly Bear, Panda Bear, White Bear Balloon, Bloody Pandas, and I don’t know quite how to feel about Minus the Bear. There . . . I just had to get that off my chest . . . and no
For a fairly urban state, Rhode Island has a healthy dose of raptors — from the peregrine falcons that keep our pigeon population tolerably low to the vultures that permanently circle 295 to the red-tailed hawks, like the one I snapped above my Providence office entrance, that — well, I guess they keep our metro-bunny population
The DEM is warning Rhode Islanders to avoid contact with a wayward manatee that’s been spotted in local waters. The animal was last seen Tuesday morning at Sakonnet Point in Little Compton, and appeared to be headed north. Before that, it was seen in Point Judith Pond in South Kingstown. The DEM says anyone who
Until a few moments ago, I hadn’t realized what a distinct privilege it is that KFC has started selling its new sandwich — the one with chicken cutlets instead of bread — in Rhode Island. We’re one of just two states where the monstrosity is being test-marketed. [youtube]dh_JXJoV2Yo[/youtube] What’s the big deal? It’s only half
And delicious. Come play Scrabble tonight at Blue State Coffee (emotional support lions welcome with doctor’s certification). Just wander in any time after 6pm. Bring a board if you’ve got one, and pencil and paper. The floor hostess will adjudicate all disputes — no arguing balls and strikes. Purchase tea, coffee, espresso etc. and yummy
Glorious clips of the peregrine falcons, and greater downtown Providence. All the more special for being unmolested by the crap-brown concrete lattice of the Textron Building, as that’s whereupon the birdies are perched. [youtube]U6i3DOL_qxg[/youtube] Rare to find predatory creatures sharing turf so amicably.
Calvin Borel assures everyone that he’s going to win today’s Belmont Stakes. As Ty Cobb once said “It ain’t bragging if you can do it.” Of course Ty Cobb was the most hated man in baseball history. But Borel seems kind of cute and he’s bragging more on his ride, Mine That Bird, than himself.
We’ve received several inquiries after our last post about Bonniedale — people would like to help out, and here’s an email from the State Senate that explains the situation, and what you can do to lend a hand: Some of you may have read Bob Kerr’s article in the Sunday, March 29th Providence Journal about
And they’d decided to hire an adorable bearded man to be their butler. The ProJo has a charming little video about Bonniedale Farm, over here. Help save the animals! Foreclosure threatens Bonniedale Farm on Snake Hill Road in Glocester where Dan MacKenzie takes in unwanted animals that would otherwise be destroyed. March 21st, 2009 Dan
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The Commerford Zoo of Goshen, Connecticut is bringing its Kids’ Fun Fair & Awesome Traveling Zoo to the Rhode Island Convention Center on Saturday and Sunday, featuring zebras, kangaroos, zebus and other animals that have no business being in New England or America. This will be a good old-fashioned freak show. Come see the UniCow!
Echo’s a good dog. . . yes he is . . . yes he is. . . A Rhode Island terrier won best of breed yesterday at the Westminster Dog Show in Madison Square Garden. According to the ProJo, The winner, a Kerry blue, is known formally as Ch. Echo of Aran Cross the Rubicon,
“My brother’s doing Swedish vampire movies and I’m still running around in circles getting groped by strangers… why aren’t I even reading for these parts… get my agent on the phone.” 8pm, Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, USA Channel (day two airs Tuesday night)
I was pissed last month to hear about a dog groomer in Pennsylvania who was piercing the ears and necks of innocent kittens to sell online as “gothic kittens.” But I feel better knowing she’s been charged with animal cruelty. She can plead not guilty all she wants, but by trying to claim that there’s no difference
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