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  August 2006 Myth: Vegans Aren't Funny It's a Bizarro World! The Satya Interview with Dan Piraro and Ashley Lou Smith   Dan Piraro and Ashley Lou Smith. Photo by Kevin Lysaght Weaving through the New York City streets on their vintage Vespa scooter, with colorful vegan and abolition themed tattoos on their bodies, Dan Piraro and Ashley Lou Smith bust all sorts of myths. Most importantly, beyond being articulate, attractive and humorous, Dan and Ashley show that being an animal activist can include style, creativity and intelligence. Dan Piraro is the mastermind behind the popular syndicated cartoon Bizarro, featured in newspapers across the country, as well as in Satya's pages. With jokes about fur, circuses, vivisection, fishing and farmed animals, Bizarro is bringing animal issues to the daily papers. In his newest book, Bizarro and Other Strange Manifestations of the Art of Dan Piraro (Abrams), an illustrated retrospective of Dan's work, you'll notice his art has gotten more political, with a greater focus on animal rights and the environment in recent years. This has earned him accolades and awards, including multiple plaques from the prestigious Genesis Awards. A major influence on Dan's work is his wife Ashley Lou Smith, previously a freelance activist for Farm Sanctuary, PETA, COK and HSUS. She currently teaches humane education classes to public school students in New York, and spends much of her time touring the country with Dan, as he gives presentations and stand-up comedy routines at various venues, or at Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary, where she and Dan are founding board members. Dan and Ashley's Brooklyn home serves as a way station for rescued animals they help along an underground railroad to new homes or farm animal sanctuaries. Catherine Clyne spent an evening with Dan Piraro and Ashley Lou Smith, talking about their vegan awakenings, love, cartoons, and what it's like being animal billboards. Today, at this mome

Are you tired of looking for an off-beat and super fun travel destination this summer vacations? Don't worry we've got you covered. These are the top 5 tree house resorts in India which give you a picturesque view and allow you to breathe in some much needed fresh air.

"Considering renovating? Have you had your house and garden professionally checked for Asbestos?"

"Considering renovating? Have you had your house and garden professionally checked for Asbestos?"

Dogs are the cutest creatures on earth and we all adore them and want to pet them but sadly most parents in India don't allow their kids to get a dog as a pet by saying their standard favourite line; "Only one dog can live in this house"! We can relate to that frustration of yours on not being able to get a dog, but don't worry we've curated a list of top 5 dog friendly cafes in Delhi NCR which are always flooded with dog parents and you can go there with or without a pet and enjoy your day! Whether you're a dog parent or not, you must visit these 5 cafes to give yourself some pup therapy