Linda Blair Worldheart Foundation Rescues Animals

Rick Springfield helps the Linda Blair Worldheart Foundation.  Rick Springfield and Linda Blair Worldheart Foundation have teamed up to help save animals and fight against animal cruelty. Find out how the Linda Blair Worldheart Foundation and everyone can help save the millions of animals from kill shelters.

 

Linda Blair Worldheart Foundation (LBWF) is a a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a focus on animal rescue, spaying/neutering programs, rehoming, breed specific legislation, stopping dog fighting and animal cruelty education. Oscar nominated actress Linda Blair founded this organization in 2003 and after a three year search found a 2.5 acre setting in Acton, California which rehabs animals bu providing medical care, grooming, rehoming services and the time for animals to redevelop their coping skills after traumatic events. The facility houses some of these animals which in some cases could be as long as a year.

LBWF saves animals

The LBWF visits California shelters with euthanasia policies and rescues the animals that are on death row awaiting for their imminent demise. Most shelters do not have adequate funding or staff to raise puppies and kittens and unfortunately, these animals are the first to be put down. The LBWT has numerous “foster” families that house animals temporarily until permanent rehoming options can be facilitated. Some of these foster families rehab the animals for as long as a year before a suitable “forever” family can be found for the animal.

Linda Blair Worldheart Foundation and the Hurricane Katrina

Ms. Blair and the LWBF reacted quickly and took action when New Orleans was struck by Hurricane Katrina. Ms Blair personally spent 2.5 weeks living in the back of a camper in Gonzalez, Louisiana. Because of the damage cause by Katrina to the local shelter, it was earmarked for closure displacing 350 dogs. LWBF successfully found new homes for these orphaned dogs and brought 51 one of them back to Acton, California to live at Camp LBWF until more suitable accommodations could be found. Some of these dogs to this day still live at LBWF.

Rick Springfield Auction to benefit the Linda Blair Worldheart Foundation

Rick Springfield hosted an auction on June 19, 2014 where all the proceeds went directly to the LBWF. Rick Springfield and Linda Blair have been close friends for decades and Linda Blair was seen recently in Melanie Lentz-Janney film, “An Affair of the Heart” which documented Rick Springfield’s 30 year career as an actor, writer and musician. The auction grand prize is a one hour walk for two people and their pet on the beach in Malibu, California with Rick and his dog. The winner will also receive a signed guitar and a signed photo opportunity with Rick.

How can people support the foundation?

Of course, every foundation needs supplies and money to pay it’s bills. The LBWF is 100% volunteer so monies go towards essentials and no salaries for employees nor directors like other charities. The LBWF is always in need of: blankets, dog food, treats, toys, collars, leashes, stainless steel water/food bowls, garbage bags, paper towels, 42″ to 48″ wire crates, chain link fence and plywood. The “Dream Wish List,” would love to see a donation of a Cargo Van for animal transportation or an energy and water efficient top loading washer and front loading Dryer.

Ways to donate

Buy gift cards from Home Depot, Lowes, Petco, and Petsmart and send them to the foundation. You can buy a T-shirt at Booster, give directly at LBWF website which accepts PayPal, and all major credit cards. Purchase Linda Blair custom designed products, such as imprinted coffee mugs, hats, t-shirts, bags, and adorable Teddy Bears at CafePress where the proceeds go to support the LBWF. If you live in the Acton, California area and can either volunteer at the facility or become a foster parent, that is a great way to give to the LBWF. He mailing address for the LBWF for mailing checks and gift cards or parcels for supply donation: 10061 Riverside Drive #1003 Toluca Lake, CA 91602

List of Email addresses for immediate response to a particular inquiry.

• volunteer@lindablairworldheart.org – questions or comments concerning volunteering at LBWF
• adoptions@lindablairworldheart.org – questions or comments concerning adopting a LBWF dog
• worldheartdonations@gmail.com – questions or comments concerning donations made to LBWF
• events@lindablairworldheart.org – questions or comments concerning planning or attending a LBWF event
• rescue@lindablairworldheart.org – if you have a dog that you must relinquish or know of a dog in need of rescue
• info@lindablairworldheart.org – for general information regarding LBWF or any other inquiry

Sources: Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation, Movie Review: Rick Springfield: “An Affair of the Heart”, Rick Springfield Auction for LBWF, DogTipper, Anipal Times

Kevineats is My Favorite Food Blog

 

 

A Rising Star of the Fine Dining, Restaurant Reporting and Food Photography World

Baseball used to be America’s Pastime. Food is the new reigning Champ. I live in Las Vegas, one of the food destinations of the world. Here we have every cuisine at every price point. Whether it be a $1 Nathans Hotdog at the Fremont Experience to the $425 degustation menu at Joel Robuchon . The Food Network plus the restaurant empires built by Chef/TV personalities, Mario Batali, Bobby Flay, Gordon Ramsay, and “Food Godfather” Emeril Lagasse all have been key forces driving this food renaissance explosion. These names are just a small slice of the food industry elite, I am not playing favorites, they are just the highest profile players. Deciphering the food landscape and funneling down choices when looking for restaurants or exquisite bottles of wine or sake, we rely on the “Ambassadors of the Food World,” the Food Blogger aka Foodie .

Food Blogs

Some of the most important catalysts in the food evolution revolution are the bloggers and that’s our focal point. They are the ones who help us delve deeper into our love of food. They write the restaurant reports, share the recipes, and blog the reviews on the latest kitchen gadgets. They have a loyal following and people take their word as gospel. They are our food tour guides and mentors as they help evolve our palates and expand our love of food. Their restaurant reports allow us to experience their world vicariously, free of charge in the comfort of our homes. My favorite Food Blog by far is Kevineats , which I have been reading for years faithfully. Don’t tell Kevin but I also enjoy revisiting his restaurant reports in his archives, especially when I am hungry.

Kevineats

Kevin started his food blogging journey on the MySpace platform in 2006 and transitioned Kevineats to Blogger in March of 2008, where he just celebrated his 6th anniversary there. Kevin has been blessed with a healthy appetite allowing him to consume substantial amounts of food, then walk next door to a cafe and abuse his stomach with a few more desserts. Kevin’s evolved palate, hearty appetite and interest sampling all cuisine regardless of source, texture, smell or looks makes him the ideal gourmand.

Food Porn

“Food Porn” is the staging of food in a sexy manner for glamour photography. Kevin’s photography skill has improved dramatically over the years by upgrading his camera five separate times, experimenting with shutter speed, and lighting techniques. This pursuit for perfection has greatly enhanced the quality and readability of his blog. Through dedication and perseverance, Kevin’s photography skill will continue to improve and soon he will transform into the Hugh Hefner of Food Porn.

Passion

Kevin’s passion as a cocktail connoisseur, wine expert and beer aficionado show in all his reports. Kevin is very gracious to people who post comments on his blog and interacts with his readers by answering almost every comment left in an upbeat manner very personally. Visiting Kevineats is like being welcomed into Kevin’s home showcasing his intuitive ability as a host.

The Kevineats Experience

Kevineats has a loyal, expansive following of foodies. He has reported extensively on restaurants along the California coast stretching from the Napa Valley down to Los Angeles as well as the Washington D.C. Area. Kevin has reported on many notable restaurants in New York City, Denver, Chicago and Japan as well. Kevin is the Pied Piper of foodies leading them on a culinary tour of varied cuisine. Kevineats niche and sole focus is the restaurant report. Eating out twice a week for for more than 6 years, Kevin has reported on hundreds of restaurants, many awarded the prized Michelin star , across the United States.

West Coast to East Coast Round trip via Michelin star restaurants

From his first reviews of Chicago’s Alinea , Kevin’s food journey has been documented and readers can watch that evolution firsthand. Extending North from the Napa Valley’s The French Laundry , East to New York City’s Le Bernardin . Back across the country to WolfGang Puck’s CUT steakhouse in Las Vegas for an amazing steak tasting menu. Returning to his home-base of the City of Angels, L.A., for a taco fiesta at PettyCash Taqueria or a sprint to renown Urasawa in Beverly Hills for a decadent omakase marathon. Rest assured, Kevin does it with charm, taste and class. MY favorite reports from his tour of Japan and their eclectic cuisine, spotlighting some of the best sushi in the world created by Japan’s top Itamae served omakase style . Kevineats Experience is a five-sense apprenticeship about food and drink. Don’t assume Kevin is a food snob. He isn’t. He also enjoys eating at the lower end of the economic spectrum and has reported on local burger, taco joints, and food trucks so don’t think it’s Michelin star restaurants only.

The Ultimate Gourmet

Kevineats is a vicarious experience of top restaurant dining hosted by Kevin. He orders some of the most incredible dishes, bottles of beer, wine, and champagne. He experiences the most prestigious and expensive tasting menus offered by the premiere chefs across the United States and Japan. Attending many Grand Openings, Pop-up Restaurants, and Charitable food events, we get to live vicariously through Kevin with his extensive food photography and graphic description of every meal and each bite. Kevin is on the hunt for the world’s most perfect bite and he allows us passage as a voyeur to his adventures. And let me add, no one is riding in “coach.”

Exploring Kevineats

Kevineats archives every report according to date visited and also has an interactive dining map so each reader can explore uniquely. Kevineats has been a finalist twice in the 2011 and 2012 Saveur’s Food Blog Awards. This is the equivalent of Best Artist at the Grammys. 45,000 Food Blogs nominated each year and he is a two time Finalist, that should be enough for you to follow Kevin on his culinary travels. Kevin has graciously agreed to a Q&A with yours truly so look for it in the near future. Happy Eating, Bon Appetit, Chiah Hok, いただきます or whatever language you speak it all means the same, ENJOY FOOD , it’s the one thing we all have in common.

 

Rainy Days and Mondays Always Get Me Down

Two Things that You Should Do Today Regardless of How You Feel.

The Carpenters sang about rainy days and Mondays in the ’70s and people still get the blues. Today, You have the blues so bad, you are changing to a lovely shade of purple. What to do? You could draw a warm bath and find something sharp. You could climb atop a building and “slip.” Or, You could do what I do. Take inventory of your world and then follow my directions below precisely.

 

The Daily Motivator

It was started by Ralph Marston, in 1995, as a labor of love that morphed into something bigger than life. If you have never visited the site, you need to start, now!! I try to start my day with my coffee and read Ralph’s words of the day. A different uplifting reminder less than a page long that is truly inspirational and thought provoking. Ralph updates the Daily message everyday but Sunday. He has written over 4,500 Daily Inspirations and has never missed a day in 19 years publishing. I rarely find a message that doesn’t have a profound significance to lift my burden. His words realign my spirit and make me appreciate life and how lucky we are to live it, no matter the challenges and pain of life.

 

Reaffirming Life Slideshows

He also produces short, 3 minute long slideshow presentations set to a soothing soundtrack with short snippet messages appearing and then slowly fading away. Please when you have time, view “Right Now,” I have watched it countless times and still it impacts me strongly. He has other videos to view as well. Ralph doesn’t require any registration or login hassle. He does it cause this is who he is. At the end of the presentations, you can click a link and it brings up the prose of the presentation and converts it to text on a brilliant background that can be printed and framed. What a great gift for someone’s home. Feeling generous, click his Paypal button and make a donation, a cup of coffee will do.

 

“Joy is the best makeup”–Anne Lamott

If you have a dog at home. Just forget everything and pick up a ball or a chew toy, go to a park where no one else is with Fido and throw the ball as far as you can. Fido will run back and forth with you all day and I guarantee you will forget anything that was bothering you. Fido is 50 pounds of fur and unconditional love. Fido never judges you. Fido never thinks your hair is a mess. Fido doesn’t care if you put on a few pounds over the winter. On the way home, stop at the store and get an ice cream and get Fido a treat. You both deserve it. Just remember water as you two will be thirsty.

 

No Dog, No Problem

For people who don’t have a dog. Go to your local ASPCA and adopt one. Don’t even think about it. Just do it. We need animals and they need us. Millions of dogs are put down every year. Humans wouldn’t have survived in the beginning without Fido at his side. It’s time we ALL start returning the favor. No excuses!! I don’t care if you have a small apartment, pick a small breed. I don’t care if you work a lot and aren’t home much. Good, adopt two dogs so they can keep themselves company and get the local teenager to walk the dogs. Dogs are happy, the kid makes some money and won’t be breaking into your house while you are “out so much.” The amount of joy a dog brings is well worth the $100 to $200 cost per month. Go Get a dog and Be Happy. We Owe them so much, it’s time to repay their contributions.